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The King of Queens — Season 3
#Episode nameAir dateRuntimeRating
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25mDo RicoArthur embarked on the task of chronicling his life, a personal history he intended to meticulously record.Oct 2, 20007.8Oct 2, 200025m7.802
25mRoast ChickenThe card felt heavy in her hand, a tangible weight of twenty years of dedication. She’d helped him choose the words, carefully crafting a message of appreciation for her boss’s long service. Now, she was expected to stand before him, to share in the laughter and reminiscences of his farewell banquet. A nervous flutter danced in her stomach, a stark contrast to the quiet satisfaction she felt knowing she had contributed to this moment of recognition.Oct 9, 20007.4Oct 9, 200025m7.403
25mFatty McButterpantsShe set a goal: to shed thirty pounds. It was a quiet resolve, a personal challenge undertaken with a determined spirit.Oct 16, 20007.4Oct 16, 200025m7.404
25mClass StruggleThe decision hung in the air, a fragile thing, yet resolute. To return to the pursuit of knowledge, after a long pause, felt both inevitable and daunting. Time was a relentless current, and the task ahead loomed large. A whirlwind of preparations awaited – applications, courses, a re-entry into a world that had moved on. The path back to learning would be steep, demanding every ounce of focus and determination.Oct 23, 20007.5Oct 23, 200025m7.505
25mStrike OneHe bought the car against her advice, a gleaming, impulsive purchase. Moments later, the news arrived: the IPS workers were striking. Carrie now faced a mountain of overtime, scrambling to cover his misjudgment.Oct 30, 20007.5Oct 30, 200025m7.506
25mStrike TooSeeking a reprieve from his usual life, Doug accepted a temporary teaching position at his sister Stephanie's school. It was an unexpected venture, a step outside his comfort zone into the world of education. He hoped to find some solace and perhaps even a bit of amusement in navigating the unfamiliar terrain of the classroom.Nov 6, 20007.6Nov 6, 200025m7.607
25mStrike OutWith the strike grounding them, Doug and Deacon found themselves adrift in a sea of boredom. To stave off the encroaching madness, they and Arthur indulged in a series of increasingly silly pranks. The antics, however, proved a source of considerable exasperation for Carrie and Kelly. Their sophomoric schemes threatened to unravel the peace of everyone around them. Eventually, the work stoppage ended, and Doug and Deacon returned to their jobs, leaving Arthur to face the quiet solitude alone.Nov 13, 20008.1Nov 13, 200025m8.108
25mDark MeetThe question hung in the air, a delicate thread connecting years of shared moments: who had uttered the first "I love you"? A quiet urgency settled over them as they delved into the past, sifting through memories like precious relics. They sought counsel from Arthur, whose mind, a vast repository of recollections, readily offered glimpses of bygone Thanksgivings. Each story, a fleeting tableau of warmth and connection, deepened the mystery, yet failed to definitively answer the question of whoNov 20, 20006.5Nov 20, 200025m6.509
25mTwisted SittersThe children were left in the care of the adults while they were away. A child witnessed a moment of intimacy, and a silent plea hung in the air: to ensure the secret remained safe, unspoken to their parents.Nov 27, 20006.9Nov 27, 200025m6.910
25mWork RelatedThe arrival of a new colleague stirred a subtle rivalry between Doug and Deacon, each vying for recognition in the art of the perfect prank.Dec 4, 20007.3Dec 4, 200025m7.311
25mBetter CameraHe moved next door, Lou Ferrigno.Dec 11, 20007.4Dec 11, 200025m7.412
25mWedding PresenceThey hurried to the wedding, unaware of the unfolding drama. The bride and groom were conspicuously absent, a detail yet to be discovered by the celebrating guests. Meanwhile, Arthur was devising a plan that involved Spence.Jan 8, 20017.3Jan 8, 200125m7.313
25mHi Def-JamHe orchestrated a subtle maneuver, a delicate arrangement designed for one singular purpose: to witness the Super Bowl in glorious high definition. The plan was intricate, requiring careful consideration of connections and favors, all culminating in a carefully orchestrated introduction. It was a calculated pursuit of comfort, a quiet rebellion against the mundane, all centered on the promise of a clearer view.Jan 29, 20017.1Jan 29, 200125m7.114
25mPaint Misbehavin'The air crackled with unspoken tension. A casual remark from Carrie had ignited something volatile within the group, a simmering jealousy that threatened to boil over. Deacon’s birthday celebration, intended as a joyous occasion, quickly devolved into a battlefield of hidden feelings and wounded pride. The paintball guns became weapons not just for sport, but for expressing a complex web of affections and rivalries. Each splattered target represented a deeper, more personal conflict, and the gaFeb 5, 20017.6Feb 5, 200125m7.615
25mDeacon BluesA subtle shift occurred in their dynamic. The easy familiarity frayed, replaced by a quiet tension that hummed beneath the surface of their conversations. A shadow seemed to lengthen between them, cast by unspoken disagreements about fidelity. Carrie found herself increasingly questioning the foundation of their bond, the chasm widening with every perceived divergence in their views on what constituted betrayal. Meanwhile, Doug navigated a landscape of unforeseen complications, his world subtlyFeb 12, 20017.1Feb 12, 200125m7.116
25mHorizontal HoldThe quiet unraveling of their lives began with a simple separation. As Carrie navigated the unfamiliar landscape of her own discontent, questioning the foundations of her marriage, Doug found himself grappling with the distance between them. Meanwhile, Arthur embarked on a series of dates that led him to a woman with a remarkable claim – a past connection to Frank Sinatra.Feb 19, 20017.0Feb 19, 200125m7.017
25mInner TubeHe dreamt of solving all his troubles by inhabiting the roles of classic sitcom figures.Feb 26, 20016.4Feb 26, 200125m6.418
25mPapa PillCarrie discovered the change in plans and entrusted her father’s care to Doug.Mar 19, 20017.4Mar 19, 200125m7.419
25mPackage DealHe found that the reality of working for a rival was a far cry from the imagined allure, a disappointing truth revealed only after he’d departed. Meanwhile, Carrie developed an unexpected dependence on self-tanning creams.Apr 9, 20017.4Apr 9, 200125m7.420
25mSeparation AnxietyThey gathered at the cinema, a small company. Kelly was with them, while Deacon looked after the children. Soon, Carrie encountered a colleague who, emboldened by the evening, asked Kelly out on a date.Apr 16, 20017.1Apr 16, 200125m7.121
25mDeparture TimeThe three of them headed to the airport, a visit planned for Doug’s parents. But the trip took an unexpected turn when they asked him to sign their living wills. News of this reached Doug's sister, Stephanie, and it stirred a deep sense of resentment within her.Apr 30, 20017.2Apr 30, 200125m7.222
25mSwim NeighborsThe storm had stripped everything bare. Two backyards, once vibrant with life, now lay in a desolate expanse of mud and splintered wood. A shared devastation forged an unexpected connection between the neighbors, a silent understanding born of loss. They found themselves drawn to one another, sharing stories of what was, and tentatively planning for what might be. In the face of shared hardship, a fragile hope began to bloom amidst the wreckage.May 7, 20017.8May 7, 200125m7.823
25mS'no JobThe request came from Uncle Stu, a familiar burden of family obligation. He wanted a job for his son at IPS. Doug felt a familiar knot of reluctance tighten in his stomach. He didn’t want Stu’s son working for him, yet refusing outright would be a disservice to the family. So, he instructed his boss to conduct an interview, a formality, but with a clear directive: no offer of employment.May 14, 20016.5May 14, 200125m6.524
25mPregnant Pause (1)A knot of anxiety tightened in her chest. The timing felt irrevocably wrong. Elsewhere, a fragile peace was tentatively blooming between Deacon and Kelly. And Arthur, ever the demanding presence, insisted that Doug construct a bathroom for him within the basement walls.May 21, 20017.4May 21, 200125m7.425
25mPregnant Pause (2)Arthur simmered with irritation, the unfinished state of Doug’s bathroom a constant source of frustration. He’d taken on a second job, sacrificing his own time and energy to ensure their financial security before the baby arrived, and yet, this one lingering project remained undone. Doug, ever the optimist, had assured him not to worry, but Arthur couldn't help but feel a familiar wave of exasperation.May 28, 20017.9May 28, 200125m7.9
