| King of Queens: Season 8 | ||||
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| Season 8 DVD box cover | ||||
| First episode aired: | ||||
| "Pole Lox", aired September 19, 2005 | ||||
| Season finale aired: | ||||
| "Acting Out", aired May 22, 2006 | ||||
| Episodes aired: | ||||
| 22 aired during Season 8 | ||||
| Network | ||||
| CBS-TV | ||||
| Previous Season: | ||||
| Season 7 | ||||
| Next Season: | ||||
| Season 9 | ||||
This is the episode listing for the eighth season of King of Queens after Season 7. The first episode of the season, Pole Lox, premiered on September 19, 2005. The season finale was the second of a two episode story, Acting Out, which was aired on May 22, 2006.
Episode Guide
Season 8 (2005–2006)
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"Pole Lox" | September 19, 2005 | Michael J. Weithorn | Rob Schiller | 1 | 172 | 801 |
| Accompanied by Doug's heavy encouragement, Carrie enrolls in a pole dancing class, but does not turn out to be a quick study. | |||||||
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"Vocal Discord" | September 26, 2005 | Chris Downey | Rob Schiller | 2 | 173 | 802 |
| 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. | |||||||
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"Consumate Professional" | October 3, 2005 | Ilana Wernick | Rob Schiller | 3 | 174 | 803 |
| Carrie learns that when they were dating, Doug lied to her about his (un)employment status to get her in bed. | |||||||
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"Like Hell" | October 10, 2005 | Owen Ellickson & Mike Soccio | Mark Cendrowski | 4 | 175 | 804 |
| 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 "improve" herself. | |||||||
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"Sandwiched Out" | October 17, 2005 | Nick Bakay & David Bickel | Rob Schiller | 5 | 176 | 805 |
| Deacon gets a sandwich named after him at Cooper's, infuriating Doug. Holly (Nicole Sullivan) announces she is moving away with her boyfriend, but Carrie is not fond of the idea and Arthur cannot seem to say good-bye. | |||||||
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"Shear Torture" | October 24, 2005 | Nick Bakay & David Bickel | Rob Schiller | 6 | 177 | 806 |
| 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. | |||||||
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"Inn Escapable" | November 7, 2005 | MIchelle Nader | Rob Schiller | 7 | 178 | 807 |
| 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. | |||||||
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"Move Doubt" | November 14, 2005 | Liz Astrof Aronauer & Owen Ellickson | Rob Schiller | 8 | 179 | 808 |
| 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) | |||||||
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"G'Night Stalker" | November 21, 2005 | Chris Downey | Rob Schiller | 9 | 180 | 809 |
| 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. | |||||||
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"Raygin' Bulls" | November 28, 2005 | Michelle Nader & Rock Reuben | Howard Murray | 10 | 181 | 810 |
| 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. | |||||||
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"Baker's Doesn't" | December 19, 2005 | Liz Astrof Aronauer & Ilana Wernick | Michael J. Weithorn | 11 | 182 | 811 |
| Carrie is asked to bake a cake for the Church bake sale, but she cannot bake. | |||||||
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"Fresh Brood" | January 6, 2006 | Michelle Nader & Rock Reuben | Rob Schiller | 12 | 183 | 812 |
| 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. | |||||||
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"Gambling N' Diction" | January 23, 2006 | Ilana Wernick | Rob Schiller | 13 | 184 | 813 |
| 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. | |||||||
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"Apartment Complex" | February 6, 2006 | David Bickel | Michael J. Weithorn | 14 | 185 | 814 |
| 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. | |||||||
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"Buggie Nights" | February 27, 2006 | David Bickel & Chris Downey | Rob Schiller | 15 | 186 | 815 |
| 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. | |||||||
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"Knee Jerk" | March 6, 2006 | David Bickel & Chris Downey | Ken Whittingham | 16 | 187 | 816 |
| 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. | |||||||
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"Present Tense" | March 13, 2006 | Michelle Nader & Rock Reuben | Henry Chan | 17 | 188 | 817 |
| 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". | |||||||
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"Sold-Y Locks" | March 20, 2006 | Owen Ellickson & Dennis Regan | Rob Schiller | 18 | 189 | 818 |
| Doug convinces Carrie to sell her hair for money, but later regrets his decision, when he sees her hair is cut "like a boy". | |||||||
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"Emotional Rollercoaster" | April 10, 2006 | Amy Gershwin | Rob Schiller | 19 | 190 | 819 |
| 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. | |||||||
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"Four Play" | May 1, 2006 | Liz Astrof Aronauer & Michelle Nader | Rob Schiller | 20 | 191 | 820 |
| 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. | |||||||
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"Hartford Wailer" | May 8, 2006 | Story by: David Bickel & Chris Downey Teleplay by: Giuseppe Graziano | Rob Schiller | 21 | 192 | 821 |
| 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. Guest Star: Huey Lewis of Huey Lewis and The News | |||||||
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"Fight Schlub" | May 15, 2006 | Owen Ellickson & Mike Soccio | Rob Schiller | 22 | 193 | 822 |
| Doug befriends Jake, a driver (Adam Ferrara) who works for a rival delivery company, until he learns that Jake's kindness is 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. | |||||||
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"Acting Out" | May 22, 2006 | Liz Astrof Aronauer & Michelle Nader | Rob Schiller | 23 | 194 | 823 |
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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. | |||||||