| Shrink Wrap | |
| King of Queens episode | |
| "Shrink Wrap" | |
| Season 4, Episode # 25 Episode # 100 in series (207 episodes) | |
| Originally Aired: | May 20, 2002 |
| Aired on: | CBS-TV |
| Production code: | 424 |
 IMDB: |
Shrink Wrap |
| Written by: | Michael J. Weithorn |
| Directed by: | Rob Schiller |
| Guest stars: | William Hurt Marshaun Daniel Kaitlyn Gainer Ashly Holloway Tyler Hendrickson Erik Per Sullivan Madison Lanc Tyler Cole Malinger Kevin G. Schmidt |
| Episode chronology | |
(Season 5 premiere) | |
| List of The King of Queens episodes | |
Shrink Wrap was the 25th and final episode of Season 4 of The King of Queens, also the 100th overall series episode. Written by Michael J. Weithorn, the episode, which was directed by Rob Schiller, was first aired on CBS-TV on May 20, 2002. Ben Stiller has an uncredited "reverse role" as young Arthur Spooner's father.
Synopsis[]
Carrie takes Arthur to consult a psychologist (William Hurt) to find out why he has an abrasive personality. Doug and Carrie also find out what shaped their personalities through the same psychologist.
Storyline[]
Carrie's and Arthur's constant fighting is starting to frustrate Doug, so Arthur is taken to a therapist (William Hurt) to discuss why he has to yell and act up all the time. Arthur's problems stem from his childhood, by neglected by his father (Ben Stiller). After Arthur is cured, Doug and Carrie realize Arthur wasn’t the only one with issues, so they take turns dealing with problems of their own.
Did You Know?[]
Trivia/Notes[]
- Notes: Patton Oswalt (Spence), Gary Valentine (Danny) and Victor Williams (Deacon) all are credited, but are absent from the episode.
- This episode is the top-rated The King of Queens episode listed on the Internet Movie datatbase (IMDb).
- Ben Stiller plays Arthur's father (Jerry Spooner.) Ben is Jerry Stiller's son in real life.
- Erik Per Sullivan, who played young Arthur in this episode, was the second main cast member of the FOX sitcom "Malcolm in the Middle" (2000-06) to guest star on this show. The first was Bryan Cranston, who played Tim Sacksky in 4 episodes over the first 3 seasons. Merrin Dungey, who played Kelly Palmer on this show also had a recurring role on "Malcolm in the Middle" as Kitty Kenarban.
Scene excerpt from "Shrink Wrap"[]
- Quotes
- Arthur: I would like a parrot and name him Douglas.
[Later]
- Arthur: I'd like to get another parrot that lives and call it Douglas the second. Actually, perhaps I should wait until I get the rest of Douglas the first off the side of the garage.
Connections[]
- References
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 (credited only)
- Gary Valentine as Danny Heffernan (credited only)
- Victor Williams as Deacon Palmer (credited only)
Guest starring/Recurring cast[]
- William Hurt as Dr. Taber (Special guest star)
- Marshaun Daniel as Kirby Palmer, Deacon's son
- Kaitlyn Gainer as Allison
- Ashly Holloway as Lucy
- Ben Stiller as Jerry Spooner, Arthur's father (Special guest star, uncredited)
- Erik Per Sullivan as Young Arthur
- Tyler Hendrickson as Little Doug
- Madison Lanc as Little Carrie
- Tyler Cole Malinger as Frank
- Kevin G. Schmidt as Young Skitch, Arthur's brother
