| King of Queens episode | |
| "Food Fight" | |
| Season 4, Episode # 13 Episode # 88 in series (207 episodes) | |
| Originally Aired: | January 7, 2002 |
| Aired on: | CBS-TV |
| Production code: | 413 |
 IMDB: |
Food Fight |
| Written by: | Chris Downey |
| Directed by: | Rob Schiller |
| Guest stars: | Michael Kostroff Christen Sussin |
| Episode chronology | |
| List of The King of Queens episodes | |
Food Fight was the 13th episode of Season 4 of The King of Queens, also the 88th overall episode in the series. Written by Chris Downey, the episode, which was directed by Rob Schiller, was first aired on CBS-TV on January 7, 2002.
Synopsis[]
Carrie grows jealous when Spence's girlfriend recruits Doug to test her culinary work.
Storyline[]
Carrie gets jealous when Doug's attention is focused on Spence's new girlfriend, Becky, a professional chef.
Did You Know?[]
Trivia/Notes[]
- Note: Gary Valentine (Danny), although credited, does not appear.
- Gary Valentine was credited as playing the role of "Jerry Heffernan" who is supposed to be Doug's cousin. This character's name was later changed to "Danny Heffernan" on later episodes.
Scene excerpts from "Food Fight"[]
- Quotes
- Carrie: [catching 'food-unfaithful' Doug who is sneakily devouring the leftovers of Becky's salad back in the kitchen] You would do this to me over salad?
- Doug: I am very weak.
- Carrie: [Arthur is watching 'It's A Wonderful Life'] Ah, 'It's A Wonderful Life'. Pretty great, huh?
- Arthur: Actually, I think it's a swing and a miss.
- Carrie: What are you talking about? It's one of the greatest movies of all time.
- Arthur: With George Bailey, the town is boring. Without him, there's nightclubs and bars. It's fabulous. I wish he hadn't been born.
- Spence: [about Arthur] I can't believe he's never seen 'The Wizard of Oz'.
- Carrie: So, how are you liking it so far, dad?
- Arthur: [Scared on seeing the film] Is anyone else but me terrified?
Connections[]
- References
- The Wizard of Oz (1939 film) - Arthur, Spence and Becky are watching this film and Arthur is scared by it.
- Casablanca (1942 film) - Doug, Carrie, Spence, and Becky are seen watching the film. Arthur rents and watches it later on.
- It's a Wonderful Life (1946 film) - Arthur is watching this classic and says he wishes George Bailey would have never been born.
- Happy Days (1974-84 ABC-TV series) - Arthur tells Carrie he discovered a new television program where 'the one in the jacket is called Fonzie'.
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
- Gary Valentine as Danny Heffernan (credited only)
- Victor Williams as Deacon Palmer
Guest starring/Recurring cast[]
- Michael Kostroff as Mr. Thompson
- Christen Sussin as Becky
