The King of Queens

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 21, 1998
Season #: 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
51

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 23
  3. Negative: 6 out of 23
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Critic Reviews

  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Bruce Fretts
    Jun 12, 2013
    91
    King has turned out to be a near-perfect synthesis of Seinfeld and [Everybody Loves] Raymond, recombining many of the best elements of each show into something wholly, delightfully new.
  2. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Terry Kelleher
    Jun 27, 2013
    75
    Not too original, but the cast makes this King more than a commoner.
  3. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    Jun 20, 2013
    75
    What King adds is better writing (particularly in next week's funnier episode), a better cast and a more affectionate tone. The only real false notes are struck by Doug's friends, a standard-issue gang of fools and louts who could have dropped in from any sitcom. [21 Sept 1998, p.1D]
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  5. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Marvin Kitman
    Jun 20, 2013
    70
    But what makes this show different is Jerry Stiller. George Costanza's father is now Doug Heffernan's father-in-law. And what a riot he is. [21 Sept 1998, p.B23]
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  6. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Howard Rosenberg
    Jun 20, 2013
    70
    Demonstrates how funny writing and good execution can supersede a hackneyed series concept. [21 Sept 1998, p.F1]
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  7. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: David Zurawik
    Jun 20, 2013
    63
    Stiller may not be enough to save this pack of wrongheaded cliches, but it will be fun watching him try. [21 Sept 1998, p.1E]
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Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best TV Season of 1998
3
#3 Most Discussed TV Season of 1998
6
#6 Most Shared TV Season of 1998

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 34
  3. Negative: 2 out of 34
  1. wesker2012
    Jun 13, 2012
    10
    Amazing show. Every episode is hilarious.
  2. WarWalker
    Dec 29, 2012
    7
    This is actually an underrated show. The three main characters (Kevin James, Leah Remini, and Jerry Stiller) are all hilarious in their ownThis is actually an underrated show. The three main characters (Kevin James, Leah Remini, and Jerry Stiller) are all hilarious in their own ways. Carrie (Leah Remini) acts as the bossy housewife and wears the pants in the family. She has a very sharp edge, but it comes off as forceful and assertive rather than just plain **** Doug (Kevin James) is like a big kid trapped in an even bigger body (they make numerous fat jokes at his expense). And Arthur (Jerry Stiller) is Carrie's father but he is broke, so lives in the basement. He, too, acts like a big kid and delivers some of his trademark tantrums. How the three interact with each other is authentic while entertaining. Even with all the show's humor, they still try to have underlying themes or lessons - at least in some of the episodes. The show usually tries to involve real-life type situations, but without being too preachy or serious.… Full Review »
  3. drlowdon
    Oct 11, 2020
    8
    King of Queens is a sitcom focusing on Doug (James) and Carrie Heffernan (Remini), a working-class couple living in Queens, New York, alongKing of Queens is a sitcom focusing on Doug (James) and Carrie Heffernan (Remini), a working-class couple living in Queens, New York, along with Carrie's father, Arthur Spooner (Stiller).

    The set-up was hardly an original one, even back in 1998, but the writing and comic timing of the leads always made this show a fun watch. It may not be as well remembered as some other 90’s sitcoms but its still well worth checking out.    … Full Review »
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