The King of Queens

A full list of special holiday episodes

The King of Queens

9 seasons, 1998–2007

Delivery driver Doug Heffernan and his wife Carrie navigate marriage, family, and work in this beloved sitcom set in Queens, New York.

The show aired 6 Christmas episodes, 5 Thanksgiving episodes, 1 Halloween episode, and 3 Valentine's Day episodes.

Christmas episodes:

Season 1, Episode 11

Noel Cowards

During the Christmas season, Doug and Carrie dream of buying a new car but realize they can't afford it. Unexpectedly, Arthur surprises them with a generous gift.

Season 2, Episode 12

Net Prophets

Doug and Carrie invest in stock for Christmas, but it causes them more stress than joy. Meanwhile, Arthur wants to go all out with Christmas decorations.

Season 3, Episode 11

Better Camera

During the Christmas season, the Heffernans discover that their new neighbor is Lou Ferrigno.

Season 5, Episode 11

Mentalo Case

The approaching Christmas brings about confusion over gift-giving and what each person will receive.

Season 6, Episode 11

Santa Claustrophobia

Carrie takes a temporary job at IPS, leading Doug to feel like she's always around him. Meanwhile, Arthur wants a family Christmas photo and is willing to include anyone in it.

Season 7, Episode 7

Silent Mite

Doug thinks someone of small stature stole his wallet.

Thanksgiving episodes:

Season 1, Episode 10

Supermarket Story

Doug, Carrie, and Arthur have an eventful day grocery shopping for Thanksgiving.

Season 2, Episode 10

Roamin' Holiday

Doug wants to spend a quiet Thanksgiving with Carrie but when her friends want to stay for the weekend, he convinces Spence to move out and stay with them until he finds a place of his own.

Season 3, Episode 8

Dark Meet

Doug, Carrie, and Arthur reminisce about their first Thanksgiving together with Arthur's second wife, Lily.

Season 5, Episode 10

Loaner Car

Deacon wants to give his kids a great Thanksgiving, but he can't do it alone. Doug offers to lend Carrie's help, but Deacon quickly discovers that she's more than he bargained for.

Season 6, Episode 9

Thanks, Man

On Thanksgiving, a man with a broken-down car asks to use Doug's phone. Carrie is suspicious of him.

Halloween episodes:

Season 4, Episode 6

Ticker Treat

Doug accidentally causes Arthur to have a minor heart attack on Halloween.

St. Valentine's Day episodes:

Season 1, Episode 16

S'ain't Valentine's

Veronica throws a surprise party for Spence, interrupting Doug's romantic plans with Carrie. Meanwhile, Arthur meets a woman at a Senior Center dance.

Season 2, Episode 17

Meet By-Product

On Valentine's Day, Doug and Carrie reflect on how they initially didn't hit it off when they first met.

Season 5, Episode 15

Animal Attraction

On Valentine's Day, Doug's plans with Carrie are ruined when he and Deacon have to make an unexpected trip to deliver two penguins to Albany.