July 11, 2005

(NOTE TO EDITORS: The following episodes of KING OF QUEENS have been substituted for the programming previously scheduled for the dates indicated.)

WHEN CARRIE ACCUSES DOUG OF LACKING CAREER AMBITION, DOUG RETALIATES BY BECOMING A BARTENDER, ON A REBROADCAST OF "THE KING OF QUEENS," ON A SPECIAL NIGHT AND TIME, MONDAY, JULY 18 AT 8:00 PM

"Pour Judgment" -- When Carrie gets upset with Doug for not taking an exam that could earn him a promotion, Doug retaliates by becoming a bartender, on a rebroadcast of THE KING OF QUEENS, on a special night and time, Monday, July 18 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Rob Schiller directed the episode written by Owen Ellickson. (Originally broadcast 1/26/05; previously scheduled for a later date).

However, when Doug finally realizes it's time to quit bartending and instead focus on the exam, Carrie convinces him to keep the job because of the great tip money. Meanwhile, Arthur plots to overthrow the senior center president and run for the office himself.

Doug Heffernan Kevin James
Carrie Heffernan Leah Remini
Arthur Spooner Jerry Stiller
Holly Shumpert Nicole Sullivan
Deacon Palmer Victor Williams
Luke Eric Allan Kramer

George Barksdale       Gerry Black
Josephine       Norma Michaels
Lou     Fred Saldone

Julie Kristina Hayes
Dave Matt Griesser
Bill Mookie Barker

RATING: TVPG-L
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CBS Television...2

DOUG GETS JEALOUS WHEN CARRIE ENJOYS HER WORK SO MUCH THAT SHE'S EVEN WILLING TO WORK ON SATURDAYS, ON A REBROADCAST OF "THE KING OF QUEENS," WEDNESDAY, JULY 20

"Dugan Groupie" -- When Carrie starts putting extra time into her new job, Doug gets jealous and tries to make some advancements in his own career, on a rebroadcast of THE KING OF QUEENS, Wednesday, July 20 (9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Rob Schiller directed the script written by Tony Sheehan. (Originally broadcast 11/3/04)

When Carrie becomes team leader in her new job, she's starts to put more time into her career by occasionally bringing work home and working on Saturday. Jealous that Carrie's new career is taking time away from him, Doug asks his boss for a promotion just to get back at Carrie. Out of sympathy, Doug's boss puts him in charge of safety, an area Doug knows nothing about. Meanwhile, Arthur suspects Carrie and Doug are leading a secret, more extravagant life when he's not around.

Doug Heffernan Kevin James
Carrie Heffernan Leah Remini
Arthur Spooner Jerry Stiller
Danny Heffernan Gary Valentine
Spence Olchin Patton Oswalt
O'Boyle Sam McMurray
Boone Lisa Banes
Lisa Nikki Tyler-Flynn

RATING: TVPG-L

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CBS Television...3

WHEN CARRIE PUTS ON A COUPLE OF EXTRA POUNDS, DOUG PERSUADES HER TO START WEIGHT TRAINING WITH THEIR NEIGHBOR, ON A REBROADCAST OF "THE KING OF QUEENS," ON A SPECIAL NIGHT AND TIME, MONDAY, JULY 25 AT 8:00 PM

Lou Ferrigno ("The Incredible Hulk") Guest Stars As Himself

"Gym Neighbors" -- When Doug and Carrie start training with their neighbor so that Carrie can lose a couple of pounds, Doug secretly conspires with Lou to let him lay around during their workout time, on a rebroadcast of THE KING OF QUEENS, on a special night and time, Monday, July 25 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Rob Schiller directed the script written by David Bickel. (Originally broadcast 2/9/05; previously scheduled for a later date)

Lou Ferrigno ("The Incredible Hulk") guest stars as himself.

When Carrie puts on a couple of extra pounds, Doug gently convinces her to accept Lou Ferrigno's offer to train both of them. When Doug notices Lou eyeballing his video games, he makes a secret pact with Lou to let him play his video games during Doug's workout session as long as Lou lets him lay around. Meanwhile, when Arthur sees an old episode of "$10,000 Pyramid" that he was a contestant on, he discovers that he was cheated out of his year supply of Rice-a-Roni and goes on a mission to collect.

Doug Heffernan Kevin James
Carrie Heffernan Leah Remini
Arthur Spooner Jerry Stiller
Deacon Palmer Victor Williams
Danny Heffernan Gary Valentine
Lou Ferrigno Lou Ferrigno
Carla Carla Ferrigno
Bill Jim Holmes

RATING: TVPG-L

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CBS Television...4

WHEN CARRIE CONVINCES DOUG TO JOIN AN OVEREATERS SUPPORT GROUP, HE OPTS INSTEAD FOR THE ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP GROUP BECAUSE THEY SERVE SNACKS, ON A REBROADCAST OF "THE KING OF QUEENS," WEDNESDAY, JULY 27

"Furious Gorge" -- When Carrie insists that Doug join an overeaters support group, Doug secretly joins an abusive relationship group where he blames his overeating on Carrie, on a rebroadcast of THE KING OF QUEENS, Wednesday, July 27 (9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Rob Schiller directed the script written by Ilana Wernick. (Originally broadcast 11/10/04)

When Doug reluctantly goes to join an overeaters support group, he spots an abusive relationship group down the hall that serves donuts and potato chips and joins their meeting instead. Noticing that Doug seems to be gaining weight, Carrie stops by the meeting one night, and discovers that Doug and his new, brow-beaten friends are blaming her for his overeating.

Doug Heffernan Kevin James
Carrie Heffernan Leah Remini
Holly Shumpert Nicole Sullivan
Neil Tim Bagley
Maury Christopher Neiman
John Jayden Lund
Ron Jake O'Flaherty

RATING: TVPG-L

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CBS Television...5

DOUG IS FORCED TO BRUSH UP ON HIS POETRY FOR VALENTINE'S DAY WHEN CARRIE DISCOVERS HE USED A LINE FROM A CHEESY MOVIE ON HER WHEN THEY WERE FIRST DATING,
ON A REBROADCAST OF "THE KING OF QUEENS," ON A SPECIAL NIGHT AND TIME, MONDAY, AUG. 1

"Gorilla Warfare" -- When Carrie discovers that Doug stole the romantic line he used on her when they were first dating from a cheesy movie, he attempts to come up with an original romantic phrase for Valentines Day, on a rebroadcast of THE KING OF QUEENS, on a special night and time, Wednesday, Aug. 1 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Rob Schiller directed the script written by Mike Soccio and Owen Ellickson. (Originally broadcast 2/16/05; previously scheduled for a later date)

Carrie is shocked to discover that the line Doug won her over with was actually spoken by Erik Estrada to his dying monkey in an old, cheesy movie. With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, Doug struggles to come up with an original romantic phrase to use on Carrie to redeem himself. Meanwhile, Danny misinterprets Holly's sleeping over as the start of something special.

Doug Heffernan Kevin James
Carrie Heffernan Leah Remini
Spence Olchin Patton Oswalt
Danny Heffernan Gary Valentine
Holly Shumpert Nicole Sullivan
Lisa Nikki Tyler-Flynn
Judd Jesse Burch
Jennifer Janelle Inez
Rick Jason Packman

RATING: TVPG-D

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CBS Television...6

WHEN DOUG FORGETS THE NAME OF ONE OF CARRIE'S CO-WORKERS, HE DECIDES TO FAKE A HEART ATTACK RATHER THAN ADMIT HE FORGOT, ON A REBROADCAST OF "THE KING OF QUEENS," WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3

Jerry Stiller's Real Life Wife Anne Meara Guest Stars

"Name Dropper" -- When Doug can't remember the name of one of Carrie's co-workers, he opts to fake a heart attack, on a rebroadcast of THE KING OF QUEENS, Wednesday, Aug 3 (9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Rob Schiller directed the script written by Rock Reuben. (Originally broadcast 12/1/04)

Jerry Stiller's real life wife, Anne Meara, guest stars as Spence's mother Veronica.

Doug starts to panic when a colleague of Carrie's, whose name he should remember, starts to approach him to say hello while at Carrie's office party. Knowing that Carrie gets upset that he never remembers any of her friend's names, he decides to fake a heart attack rather than face the music. However, when Carrie's boss, who lost his father to a heart attack, witnesses Doug's fake collapse, he insists that Doug visit the very best heart doctor in town for an invasive examination. Meanwhile, when Spence's mom, Veronica (guest star Anne Meara), starts flirting with Danny, he threatens to take her up on her invitations unless Spence does all of Danny's chores around the house.

Doug Heffernan Kevin James
Carrie Heffernan Leah Remini
Arthur Spooner Jerry Stiller
Spence Olchin Patton Oswalt
Danny Heffernan Gary Valentine

Veronica        Anne Meara
Mr. Dugan       John Getz
Molly   Suzy Nakamura
Paramedic       Juston McKinney

RATING: TVPG-L

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