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The King of Queens

The King of Queens is an American television sitcom that aired on CBS from 1998 to 2007.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The King of Queens is an American television sitcom that aired on CBS from 1998 to 2007. It follows Doug and Carrie Heffernan, a working-class married couple living in Rego Park, Queens, with Carrie’s father Arthur living with them. The series was created by Michael J. Weithorn and David Litt and starred Kevin James, Leah Remini, and Jerry Stiller.

Premise

The series centers on Doug Heffernan, a parcel delivery driver, and his wife Carrie as they navigate work, marriage, and family life in Queens. A major recurring element is Carrie’s father Arthur, who lives with them and drives much of the comedy.

Production

The King of Queens was filmed at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California, and recorded before a live studio audience. It was produced by Hanley Productions and CBS Productions, with later production involvement from CBS Paramount Television and Sony Pictures Television.

Broadcast history

The sitcom premiered on CBS on September 21, 1998, and ended on May 14, 2007. Its ninth and final season concluded with a double-length series finale.

Reception and legacy

The series remained in syndication and streaming after its original run, contributing to its long-term visibility. Kevin James and Leah Remini later reunited in the 2016 sitcom Kevin Can Wait.

Key facts

  • The series ran for nine seasons and 207 episodes.
  • It starred Kevin James, Leah Remini, and Jerry Stiller.
  • It was created by Michael J. Weithorn and David Litt.
  • It was filmed at Sony Pictures Studios with a live studio audience.
  • After its run, it remained in syndication and streaming.
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Canadian context

The series aired in Canada through television distribution and later appeared on streaming services available to Canadian viewers, making it familiar to Canadian audiences who follow American network sitcoms.

Frequently asked questions

What is The King of Queens about?
It follows Doug and Carrie Heffernan, a married couple in Queens, New York, and their everyday family and work problems, especially those involving Carrie’s father Arthur.
Who created The King of Queens?
The series was created by Michael J. Weithorn and David Litt.
How many seasons and episodes does it have?
It ran for nine seasons and 207 episodes.
When did it first air and end?
It premiered on CBS on September 21, 1998, and ended on May 14, 2007.
Where is it set?
It is set in Rego Park, Queens, New York City.
Who starred in the series?
The main cast included Kevin James, Leah Remini, and Jerry Stiller.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_King_of_Queens
    Supports: Original run, creators, cast, episode count, setting, filming location, live audience, production companies.
  2. Paramount+ — https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/king-of-queens/
    Supports: Series premise, genre, and character setup.
  3. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/70155573
    Supports: Nine seasons, premise, starring cast, creators.
  4. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/the-king-of-queens/1000083038/
    Supports: Premise, network, years, seasons, genre.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0165581/
    Supports: Original release date, country of origin, filming locations.
  6. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_King_of_Queens_episodes
    Supports: Episode count, premiere and finale dates.