The King of Queens season 6 episode 16 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Doug's impatient wait for Chinese food turns into a comedic crisis when neither he nor Carrie have cash to pay. The episode takes a turn when Doug fakes a pain to avoid chores, but then actually collapses from appendicitis. At the hospital, Carrie hears Doug mumbling other women's names under anesthesia, leading to a humorous and revealing discussion about fantasies in their marriage. Carrie's attempt to control Doug's fantasies backfires, but she ultimately shows understanding and love by hiring someone to help with his imagination.
Full Episode S06E16 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Doug looking at his watch frequently at the beginning of the episode?
Doug is impatiently waiting for Chinese food delivery.
How do Doug and Carrie realize they can't pay for the food?
They both thought the other went to the ATM, but neither did, leaving them without cash.
What humorous solution does Doug suggest for not having money?
Doug jokingly suggests trading something else for the food.
Why does Carrie ask Doug to take out the garbage?
She notices Doug ignoring chores, like empty shampoo bottles in the shower.
What excuse does Doug use to avoid chores?
Doug fakes having a sharp pain in his side.
How does Doug's fake pain become a real issue?
He collapses in garbage, revealing his appendicitis.
What causes Carrie to feel guilty in the hospital?
She didn't believe Doug was in real pain before his collapse.
Why is Carrie upset with Doug during his anesthesia state?
Doug mumbles other women's names, making her think he's fantasizing about them.
What unique method does Doug reveal about his fantasies?
Doug fantasizes about other women only in scenarios where Carrie is hypothetically deceased.
How does Carrie react to Doug's method of fantasizing?
She's hurt and creates new, absurd rules for Doug's fantasies.
What issue does Doug have with Carrie's written fantasies?
He finds them unrealistic and too active compared to his usual fantasies.
What happens when Doug tries to follow Carrie's fantasy rules?
He's unable to engage in them, leading to a humorous failure.
How does the episode resolve the fantasy conflict?
Carrie hires a woman to help Doug with his fantasies, showing understanding and humor in their relationship.
What twist occurs at the end of the episode?
Carrie fantasizes about a romantic scenario after mistakenly thinking Doug is dead.
What does the twist reveal about Carrie's character?
It shows that Carrie also has her own unique fantasies and understands the nature of fantasizing in a marriage.
