The King of Queens season 3 episode 19 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Doug wakes up early to avoid traffic, leading to a disrupted morning with his wife, Carrie. She buys an air conditioner, and neighbor Lou helps install it, requesting a favor in return. At work, Doug, an I.P.S. delivery man, feels stuck in his undesirable route. Meeting an old friend at FedEx, he's tempted by the prospect of a better job. Doug tries to use FedEx's interest as leverage at I.P.S., but it backfires, and he quits. He tries bike courier work, struggles, and ultimately returns to I.P.S., accepting his old job without improvements.
Full Episode S03E19 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Doug wake up so early in the morning?
Doug wakes up early to beat the traffic caused by the closure of Union Turnpike.
What does Carrie buy and why?
Carrie buys an air conditioner to alleviate the heat in the living room caused by her father and Doug.
Who is Lou, and what does he offer Carrie?
Lou is a muscular neighbor who offers to install Carrie's air conditioner and asks for a favor in return.
What favor does Lou ask of Carrie?
Lou asks Carrie to spread tanning cream on his body.
Where does Doug work, and what is his frustration?
Doug works at I.P.S. and is frustrated about still delivering in zone 12, a less desirable area.
Who is Mitch, and what does he suggest to Doug?
Mitch is Doug's old friend who works at FedEx. He suggests that Doug could have a better route at FedEx.
What does Doug do after talking to Mitch?
Doug tries to leverage the interest from FedEx to get a better route at I.P.S.
How does Supervisor O'Boyle react to Doug's demand?
O'Boyle does not take Doug's demand seriously and allows him to leave for FedEx.
What happens when Doug goes to FedEx?
Doug discovers there are no job openings at FedEx, leaving him without a job.
What job does Doug take after leaving I.P.S.?
Doug becomes a bike courier.
How does Doug find returning to his bike courier job?
Doug struggles with the physical demands of being a bike courier.
Does Doug return to I.P.S.?
Yes, Doug returns to I.P.S. after realizing the bike courier job is not suitable for him.
What concessions does Doug get upon returning to I.P.S.?
Doug returns to I.P.S. without any concessions or improvements to his route.
What is Doug's attitude when he returns to I.P.S.?
Doug gives up on his demand for respect and a better route, accepting his old position as it is.
What does O'Boyle offer Doug as a welcome-back gift?
O'Boyle offers Doug expired movie passes as a welcome-back gift.
