| King of Queens episode | |
| "The Shmenkmans" | |
| Season 2, Episode # 18 Episode # 43 in series (207 episodes) | |
| Originally Aired: | February 14, 2000 |
| Aired on: | CBS-TV |
| Production code: | 217 |
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The Shmenkmans |
| Written by: | Cathy Yuspa & Josh Goldsmith |
| Directed by: | Rob Schiller |
| Guest stars: | Merrin Dungey Elisa Taylor Tina Morasco Bob Kirsh Michael Caldwell Marc Goldsmith Philip Daniel Bolden Sean O'Bryan |
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| List of The King of Queens episodes | |
The Shmenkmans was the 18th episode of Season 2 of The King of Queens, also the 38th overall series episode. Written by Cathy Yuspa and Josh Goldsmith, the episode, which was directed by Rock Reuben, originally aired on CBS-TV on February 14, 2000.
Synopsis[]
Back in the 1980s, Richie invites Carrie and a friend of hers over to his and Doug's apartment. While Richie hits it off with the friend, Doug and Carrie have a tough time.
Storyline[]
Doug and Carrie make new friends and are afraid if their other friends, Deacon and Kelly are moving in on them. Arthur gets a shipment of his old favorite, salty cereal.
Did You Know?[]
Trivia[]
- Note: Both Patton Oswalt and Larry Romano are credited but do not appear in the episode.
Goofs[]
- Continuity
- When Doug sits down with his food and tells the story, he puts the plate on the coffee table (8:02). In the next shot it is back in his hands and he puts it down again.
- Character error
- When in the restaurant, Mrs. Shmenkman can be seen in the booth in close shots, but in long shots she disappears.
Scene excerpt from "The Shmenkmans"[]
- Quotes
- Doug: [Doug and Carrie gain confidence to join Deacon and Kelly who are on a double date with "their" friends] We've got "Heffer-vescence".
- Doug: Friends just keep you from TV.
- Abby Shropshire: Actually, I was just telling these guys that Marc and I have definitely decided to have a baby
- Doug: Oh, that's great!
- Carrie: Yeah! Way to go, you two!
- Abby Shropshire: Really?
- Carrie Heffernan: Yup! yup!
[pokes Abby]
- Carrie: Race ya!
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)
- Victor Williams as Deacon Palmer
- Larry Romano as Richie Iannucci (credited only)
Guest starring/Recurring cast[]
- Merrin Dungey as Kelly Palmer, Deacon's wife
- Elisa Taylor as Abby Shropshire
- Tina Morasco as Kim Milner
- Bob Kirsh as Gary
- Michael Caldwell as Waiter
- Marc Goldsmith as Russ
- Philip Daniel Bolden as Kirby Palmer, Deacon's son
- Sean O'Bryan as Marc Shropshire
