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
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
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  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 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 evenThis 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.… Expand
  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, 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    King 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.    … Expand
  4. mariofan2935
    Dec 2, 2013
    9
    Always have loved this show! I wonder why the score is 51! Every episode has a good story line and is hilarious! The only bad thing is that the Aurther situation about him living there gets a little old. but that's my only complaint!
  5. Earlmixwell
    Dec 28, 2015
    10
    Arthur Spooner is the real comedy king in the King of Queens. Carrie is the sexpot. Although she seemed
    better looking when she had a few more pounds back in 2004 and wasn't the skin-and-bones that she
    became later on. Doug Heffernan. Now there's a guy who packed on the pounds, but he was always a funny guy. I've probably seen every episode of "King of Queens" 20 times. And every time    Arthur Spooner is the real comedy king in the King of Queens. Carrie is the sexpot. Although she seemed
    better looking when she had a few more pounds back in 2004 and wasn't the skin-and-bones that she
    became later on. Doug Heffernan. Now there's a guy who packed on the pounds, but he was always
    a funny guy. I've probably seen every episode of "King of Queens" 20 times. And every time it's just as funny as it was the first time. Wasn't Doug's line about the "Demented old circus monkey" when he was
    talking about Arthur the funniest line ever? Great program, probably the greatest comedy ever.    … Expand
  6. user12
    Dec 15, 2017
    9
    Very underrated sitcom, good acting, writing, and funny jokes. The occasional weak episode here and there, but very good nevertheless. Better than most sitcoms today.
  7. notdanfoley
    Nov 16, 2017
    10
    This is the second best show on TV, behind prison break. 9.5/10 stars only because prison break is that good and I did not want to put them on the same level. Go dukes. Trust the process!

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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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
  1. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Terry Kelleher
    Jun 27, 2013
    75
    Not too original, but the cast makes this King more than a commoner.
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  2. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Hal Boedeker
    Jun 20, 2013
    60
    The King of Queens isn't master of its time slot yet, but with consistent writing, it could follow in the tradition of The Honeymooners. [20 Sept 1998, p.F1]
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Ray Richmond
    Jun 20, 2013
    50
    It has heart but no teeth, charm without chutzpah. [21 Sept 1998, p.46]
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