The King of Queens: Season 1, Episode 1

Pilot (21 Sep. 1998)

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When Carrie's father Arthur burns his house down, she and Doug let him stay in their house. If Arthur wants to live in their house, Doug has to give up his downstairs paradise. Carrie's sister Sarah also moves in with them.

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When Carrie's father Arthur burns his house down, she and Doug let him stay in their house. If Arthur wants to live in their house, Doug has to give up his downstairs paradise. Carrie's sister Sarah also moves in with them.

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The line where Arthur gives the priest money and tells him to get an egg cream originally had Arthur telling him to "go get yourself an altar boy." But CBS refused to let the line air and it was changed. See more »

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When the house is viewed from outside it shows more bedroom windows then how many are actually in the bedroom. See more »

Quotes

Carrie Spooner Heffernan: I have a surprise for you.
Doug Heffernan: You're pregnant. Yes!
Carrie Spooner Heffernan: No.
Doug Heffernan: Thank God!
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