| King of Queens episode | |
| "Animal Attraction" | |
| Season 5, Episode # 15 Episode # 115 in series (207 episodes) | |
| Originally Aired: | February 10, 2003 |
| Aired on: | CBS-TV |
| Production code: | 515 |
 IMDB: |
Animal Attraction |
| Written by: | Rock Rueben |
| Directed by: | Rob Schiller |
| Guest stars: | Mookie Barker Gerry Black Bobby DiVito Patricia Gebhard Andy Mackenzie Francine York |
| Episode chronology | |
| List of The King of Queens episodes | |
Animal Attraction was the 15th episode ofSeason 5 of The King of Queens, also the 115th overall episode in the series. Written by Rock Rueben, the episode, directed by Rob Schiller, was first aired on CBS-TV on February 10, 2003.
Synopsis[]
On Valentine's Day, Carrie has to cancel dinner with Doug because he and Deacon have to deliver 2 penguins to Albany. Holly is recently dumped so Carrie takes her out to a nightclub in hopes of cheering her up. Arthur and Spence spend their Valentine's Day at Arthur's senior center.
Storyline[]
Doug cannot spend time with Carrie on Valentine's Day, because he has to deliver penguins, with Deacon, from one zoo to another. Meanwhile, Carrie and Holly go out, with Carrie giving Holly tips to land a man. Also, when Arthur and Spence go to up a pick a date for the holiday, he accidentally gets himself a date that is old enough to be his grandmother.
Did You Know?[]
Trivia/Notes[]
- Note: Gary Valentine (Danny) is credited, but does not appear in the episode.
- First episode with no opening song title scene with credits. Actor credits shown over the first scene.
Goofs[]
- Factual errors
- The truck Doug and Deacon are trapped in is equipped with a latch release, despite the sign saying otherwise.
Soundtracks[]
- Soundtrack credits
- Baby All My Life I Will Be Driving Home to You (theme song) - Written by Josh Goldsmith, Cathy Yuspa, Jonathan Wolff, and Scott Clausen, performed by Billy Vera and The Beaters
Cast[]
Main cast[]
- Kevin James as Doug Heffernan
- Leah Remini as Carrie Heffernan
- Jerry Stiller as Arthur Spooner
- Patton Oswalt as Spence Olchin
- Nicole Sullivan as Holly Shumpert
- Gary Valentine as Danny Heffernan (credited only)
- Victor Williams as Deacon Palmer
Guest starring/Recurring cast[]
- Mookie Barker as Factory Worker #2
- Gerry Black as George Barksdale
- Bobby DiVito as Factory Worker #2
- Patricia Gebhard as Betty
- Andy Mackenzie as Tony
- Francine York as Evelyn
