King of Queens

Accompanied by Doug’s heavy encouragement, Carrie enrolls in a pole dancing class, but does not turn out to be a quick study.

After a computer microphone records a fight between the two of them, Doug and Carrie begin to think that marriage counseling is a good idea. Meanwhile, Arthur directs a play at the senior center.

Carrie learns that when they were dating, Doug lied to her about his (un)employment status to get her in bed.

Doug finds out that Jared (Bryan Callen) a new guy at work does not like him, so he tries to become friends with the guy but comes on too strong. Carrie also goes overboard when she tries to change her image at work and help a co-worker (Laura Silverman) "improve" herself.

Deacon gets a sandwich named after him at Cooper’s, infuriating Doug. Holly announces she is moving away with her boyfriend, but Carrie is not fond of the idea and Arthur cannot seem to say good-bye.

Carrie becomes jealous of Doug’s relationship with his attractive hairdresser. Meanwhile, Spence is excited to go to a Fantasy Fest with Lou Ferrigno, but when Adam West also agrees to go, Spence must decide between the two.

Doug and Carrie’s weekend at a quaint bed and breakfast turns out to be less than desirable. Worse, they do not feel comfortable about leaving because they are the only people at the inn for the entire weekend.

Doug and Carrie try to get Deacon and Kelly to buy the house next to them, but a couple with eight kids moves in instead. Meanwhile Danny and Spence compete over a girl from Albania named Zana (Sanya Mateyas).

Doug and Carrie decide to go out to a karaoke club, where Doug’s singing catches the attention of a stranger, who then becomes obsessed with Doug.

Carrie goes away with Arthur to visit her mothers grave, and finds out she’s not who she thinks she is. Doug and Ray Barone (Ray Romano) spend the weekend trying to pick up girls, attempting to outdo each other in a nightclub.

Carrie is asked to bake a cake for the Church bake sale, but she cannot bake.

To persuade Carrie to have a baby, Doug borrows an infant whom Danny is supposed to be taking care of to show Carrie what a good father he would be.

After Carrie is told she might not get a promotion because of her accent she seeks Spence for help. Doug’s mom comes to visit and after seeing her play poker, Doug takes her to Vegas to hustle some people out of their money.

Doug, Deacon, Spence and Danny all secretly rent an apartment, but soon Deacon, Spence and Danny move out and Doug lives by himself. Carrie tries to sell a condo to Kirstie Alley but it turns out to be more work than she expected.

Doug and Carrie hire an exterminator (Chris Elliott) to rid their house of bed bugs. Spence and Danny try to decide where to go on vacation.

Carrie "accidentally" pushes Doug backwards down the stairs, injuring his knee. Carrie feels bad for him so she waits on him hand and foot. Doug enjoys the attention so he continues to pretend to be in pain.

For their anniversary, Doug and Carrie receive a less-than flattering portrait of themselves from Deacon and Kelly. As they try to find ways to get rid of the portrait without hurting Deacon and Kelly’s feelings, Spence and Danny try hard to become Doug and Carrie’s "go-to couple".

Doug convinces Carrie to sell her hair for money, but later regrets his decision, when he sees her hair is cut "like a boy".

It’s Doug’s 40th birthday and Carrie begins to try to make Doug realize that he should start wanting to do more with his life. So Doug decides he wants to ride a roller coaster that he was to afraid to ride when he was younger.

Doug and Deacon discover they have more in common with each other’s wives than their own, so they start hanging out with each other’s wives as well. When Kelly tires of Doug, he ruins Deacon and Carrie’s good time. Meanwhile, Arthur dispenses romance advise and the recipient finds success simply doing the opposite.

Carrie prepares for a ladies night with her co-workers, until Doug surprises her at the hotel. Spence and Danny pretend to be security to get into a Huey Lewis concert.

Doug befriends a driver (Adam Ferrara) from a rival delivery company, until he learns it’s fake. Carrie is left to mentor a 16 year old girl (Blythe Auffarth), however finds that bad behavior helps her make friends better than good behavior.

Carrie is finally fed up with Arthur, so she decides to put him in a retirement home. Doug, of course, is excited but after a touching story told by Arthur, Doug tries to decide whether or not Arthur should go. (Note: This episode features a brief cameo of Jerry Stiller in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three.)