The BEST episodes written by Rock Reuben

Where's Poppa?
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8.13
748 votes

#1 - Where's Poppa?

The King of Queens - Season 1 - Episode 23

Doug and Carrie send Arthur off to work at cousin Danny's pizza restaurant.

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Present Tense
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7.89
565 votes

#2 - Present Tense

The King of Queens - Season 8 - Episode 17

The Heffernans hate an anniversary gift from the Palmers so much, they stage a robbery to rid themselves of it.

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Affair Trade
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7.75
854 votes

#3 - Affair Trade

The King of Queens - Season 9 - Episode 2

Doug panics when he starts getting sexy phone messages meant for another Doug Heffernan, but Carrie doesn't seem to care. Meanwhile, Danny tries to force a wedge between Spence and a new lady friend.

Flame Resistant
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7.75
782 votes

#4 - Flame Resistant

The King of Queens - Season 5 - Episode 7

Carrie meets Doug's ex-girlfriend Margy and is surprised to learn that Margy is still very close with Doug's mother.

Flower Power
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7.73
729 votes

#5 - Flower Power

The King of Queens - Season 2 - Episode 24

Doug shows his romantic side as Carrie thinks he has lost it; Arthur serves on a jury.

Kirbed Enthusiasm
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7.72
893 votes

#6 - Kirbed Enthusiasm

The King of Queens - Season 5 - Episode 4

Deacon asks Doug to help him coach his 8-year-old son's football team and the boy challenges Doug to try out for a semi-pro team, but Carrie isn't thrilled with the idea until she sees an interesting photo of him.

Major Disturbance
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7.72
745 votes

#7 - Major Disturbance

The King of Queens - Season 9 - Episode 4

The Palmers' vacation plans are ruined when Doug frightens Major so much that he refuses to be babysat by the Heffernans. In the meantime, Arthur begins hiring out himself and friends from the senior center to ride with solo drivers so they can use car-pool lanes.

Affidavit Justice
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7.71
804 votes

#8 - Affidavit Justice

The King of Queens - Season 6 - Episode 6

When the partners of Carrie's law firm notice Doug's softball skills, they ask him to pretend that he's a lawyer in order to play on their company team. Carrie worries that Doug won't be able to pull off being a lawyer, but he is so convincing, an opposing firm offers him a job.

Eddie Money
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7.70
677 votes

#9 - Eddie Money

The King of Queens - Season 4 - Episode 23

When Doug and Deacon win five thousand dollars in a gambling pool, Doug tries to keep his winnings a secret from Carrie, who didn't want him betting in the first place.

Tank Heaven
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7.68
612 votes

#10 - Tank Heaven

The King of Queens - Season 6 - Episode 21

Doug sabotages Carrie's attempts to start hanging out with her co-workers by scaring them off with several crude techniques. Meanwhile, Spence and Danny realize that women like men who take care of the elderly and start using Arthur as bait.

S'no Job
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7.68
844 votes

#11 - S'no Job

The King of Queens - Season 3 - Episode 23

Doug's Uncle Stu asks him to get his son a job at IPS. Doug doesn't want him working there but he doesn't want to look bad to the family so he instructs his boss to interview him but not hire him.

No Retreat
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7.67
845 votes

#12 - No Retreat

The King of Queens - Season 4 - Episode 5

Doug goes with Carrie on her company retreat while Arthur is left to fend for himself at home.

40 Under 40
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7.64
453 votes

#13 - 40 Under 40

Kevin Can Wait - Season 2 - Episode 16

When Vanessa is featured in a local magazine article about entrepreneurs under 40 years old, a jealous Kevin tries to get attention for himself. Also, Chale fixes up Kyle on a date with his wild Aunt Kristin.

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Plus One Is the Loneliest Number
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7.63
727 votes

#14 - Plus One Is the Loneliest Number

Kevin Can Wait - Season 2 - Episode 4

After Vanessa's relationship with a hunky doctor goes bust before her sister's wedding, Kevin steps in as her 'successful doctor' date. Also, Kyle helps Kendra and Chale make a fake photo collage of honeymoon pictures to tout on social media

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Papa Pill
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7.63
894 votes

#15 - Papa Pill

The King of Queens - Season 3 - Episode 18

Doug feels sorry for Arthur and agrees to let him go to a cocktail lounge instead of the weekly dance at a senior center. When Carrie finds out, she turns her father's care over to Doug.

Manhattan Project
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7.62
685 votes

#16 - Manhattan Project

The King of Queens - Season 9 - Episode 10

Carrie's ecstatic when an affordable apartment opens in Manhattan, but Doug's reluctant to leave Queens. Arthur meets singer Ava St. Clair.

Kevin Moves Metal
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7.62
556 votes

#17 - Kevin Moves Metal

Kevin Can Wait - Season 2 - Episode 10

As part of a security job, Kevin goes undercover as a janitor at a car dealership. Also, Chale reveals his phobia of puppets after learning that Kendra used to be into ventriloquism.

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Animal Attraction
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7.57
764 votes

#18 - Animal Attraction

The King of Queens - Season 5 - Episode 15

Doug cannot spend time with Carrie on Valentine's Day, because he has to deliver penguins, with Deacon, from one zoo to another. Meanwhile, Carrie and Holly go out, with Carrie giving Holly tips to land a man.

Cooking up a Storm
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7.54
581 votes

#19 - Cooking up a Storm

Kevin Can Wait - Season 2 - Episode 9

After Kevin insists he can handle cooking a full Thanksgiving dinner for Vanessa and his family, he realizes he's in over his head and secretly askes his flirtatious neighbor for help.

Cologne Ranger
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7.53
793 votes

#20 - Cologne Ranger

The King of Queens - Season 7 - Episode 9

After ten years of marriage, Doug finds a new love – in the form of designer cologne that Carrie can't stand, but his scent-ual affair forces Carrie to demonstrate bad behaviors of her own. Meanwhile, Arthur attempts to show Spence and Holly the finer points of movie hopping.

Slip 'n' Fall
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7.52
589 votes

#21 - Slip 'n' Fall

Kevin Can Wait - Season 2 - Episode 8

Kevin and Vanessa concoct a plan when they fear Rootger might sue them after he slips and injures himself at their office. Also, Kendra dispenses legal advice at Enzo's for paying customers.

The Owl
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7.52
645 votes

#22 - The Owl

Kevin Can Wait - Season 2 - Episode 6

Kevin and Chale go on a road trip to retrieve a cookie jar that Kevin sold before realizing how much it meant to Kendra; Vanessa and Kendra try to help Kyle with dating.

Screwed Driver
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7.52
788 votes

#23 - Screwed Driver

The King of Queens - Season 4 - Episode 19

When Carrie goes on a business trip, Doug winds up acting like a teenager again when his parents visit and take over the house.

Dire Strayts
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7.51
754 votes

#24 - Dire Strayts

The King of Queens - Season 2 - Episode 8

Doug and Carrie invite Ray and Debra Barone over for dinner.

Wingmen
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7.51
458 votes

#25 - Wingmen

Kevin Can Wait - Season 2 - Episode 17

After Kevin and Vanessa witness Kyle's success using a dating app that requires a close friend to choose one's perfect match, they agree to be each other's wingman and try their hand at matchmaking.

Dark Meet
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7.50
980 votes

#26 - Dark Meet

The King of Queens - Season 3 - Episode 8

Doug and Carrie try to recall their first Thanksgiving together who said, "I Love You" first. They consult Arthur who quickly recalls some other Thanksgivings.

Slippery Slope
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7.50
621 votes

#27 - Slippery Slope

The King of Queens - Season 7 - Episode 21

Doug lures Carrie to a timeshare sales ski weekend where the strength of their relationship is tested under the intense sales pressure. On the same excursion, Spence and Danny feel the sting of intolerance when they assume the role of a "couple" to enjoy the weekend.

Baker's Doesn't
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7.50
627 votes

#28 - Baker's Doesn't

The King of Queens - Season 8 - Episode 11

Doug and Carrie are roped into helping out at their church during the holidays: he guards the manger, while she tries to bake a cake. Also, Arthur and Spence attempt to write a Christmas song so they can cash in on the holiday.

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Driving Reign
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7.47
710 votes

#29 - Driving Reign

The King of Queens - Season 5 - Episode 20

Danny asks Doug for a letter of recommendation at IPS so he can move up to being a driver like Doug. Since this idea does not appeal to Doug, Carrie decides she will write the letter and have Doug sign it.

Name Dropper
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7.46
744 votes

#30 - Name Dropper

The King of Queens - Season 7 - Episode 5

Doug digs a deeper hole for himself when he fakes a heart attack to avoid angering Carrie for not knowing her friend's name.

Raygin' Bulls
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7.44
652 votes

#31 - Raygin' Bulls

The King of Queens - Season 8 - Episode 10

Doug and Ray Barone have a "guy's night out." Meanwhile, Carrie gets a shock upon visiting her mother's grave.

Grief Thief
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7.43
692 votes

#32 - Grief Thief

Kevin Can Wait - Season 2 - Episode 5

Vanessa plots her revenge on Kevin after learning he lied his way out of working on a Sunday to attend a football game with Goody. Also, Kyle has a new girlfriend and Chale and Kendra have their first squabble as a married couple.

Business Unusual
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7.42
836 votes

#33 - Business Unusual

Kevin Can Wait - Season 2 - Episode 2

Overwhelmed by Kevin's helicopter parenting, Kendra tricks him into taking a job at Vanessa's new private security company.

Kevin Goes Nuts
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7.42
786 votes

#34 - Kevin Goes Nuts

Kevin Can Wait - Season 2 - Episode 3

After Vanessa suggests that Sara has a secret boyfriend, Kevin goes undercover to find out the truth.

Phat Monkey
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7.41
417 votes

#35 - Phat Monkey

Kevin Can Wait - Season 2 - Episode 22

When Monkey Fist lands Alviti’s big account to provide security for his parking garages, Kevin inadvertently derails Rootger’s efforts to study for his security guard test and puts the new job in jeopardy, much to Vanessa’s dismay. Also, Kendra and Chale try to persuade an investor to help finance their brew pub idea.

Multiple Plots
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7.37
630 votes

#36 - Multiple Plots

The King of Queens - Season 6 - Episode 17

When Arthur tries to sell Spence his adjoining burial plot, he winds up selling it to Spence's mother, Veronica. Doug is assigned a new delivery route and is freaked out by a man at one of his daily stops who always answers the door wearing nothing but a towel around his waist.

Civil Ceremony
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6.97
955 votes

#37 - Civil Ceremony

Kevin Can Wait - Season 2 - Episode 1

In the second season opener, Kendra and Chale must get married immediately when the Gables learn that he is about to be deported. As Kevin chases down Father Phillip to officiate the ceremony, Vanessa helps Kendra put together the last-minute affair.

Inner Tube
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6.93
737 votes

#38 - Inner Tube

The King of Queens - Season 3 - Episode 17

Doug dreams that he could solve all of his problems if he could assume the roles of vintage sitcom characters.