The King of Queens season 8 episode 23 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Doug denies crying during a movie, but later admits it to Carrie, who finds his emotional side appealing. A dinner with friends leads to a bedroom dispute. Arthur accidentally starts a fire, prompting Carrie to consider a retirement home for him. Doug discovers Arthur's abandoned acting career and sacrifices for Carrie. The friends resolve their room dispute after a night of bonding. Despite preparing a special night for Carrie, Doug agrees to her wish to bring Arthur back home.

Full Episode S08E23 Recap

### Doug and Carrie's Living Room - Doug insists he wasn't crying during a movie, claiming it was nacho sauce in his eye. - Carrie finds Doug's emotional side attractive and hints at a special birthday gesture. ### Dinner with Friends - Friends thank Doug and Carrie for dinner, joking about their uninvited visits. - They celebrate their two-year living together anniversary, leading to a dispute over bedroom arrangements. ### Basement Fire Incident - Doug's father, Arthur, accidentally starts a basement fire. - Carrie is frustrated with Arthur's antics, contemplating finding him a new living arrangement. ### The Retirement Home Decision - Carrie and Doug discuss moving Arthur to a retirement home. - Doug, initially supportive, later shows reluctance, acknowledging Arthur's sacrifices. ### Discovering Arthur's Acting Past - Doug finds Arthur's old acting memorabilia, revealing his abandoned career for Carrie. - Arthur insists Carrie must never know about his acting past. ### The Bedroom Dispute Continues - The friends' bedroom dispute escalates with prankish behavior. ### Arthur's Reluctance to Move - Arthur changes his mind about the retirement home, causing frustration. ### The Moving Day - Arthur reluctantly prepares to move, expressing his bitterness humorously. ### Late-Night Heart-to-Heart - The friends bond over personal stories, leading to a resolution of their room dispute. ### Doug's Surprise for Carrie - Doug prepares a movie night with Carrie's favorites, but she expresses her desire for Arthur's return. ### Arthur's Return - Carrie brings Arthur back home, while Arthur humorously criticizes the new decor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Doug crying during the movie?

Doug claimed he wasn't crying and that it was nacho sauce in his eye.

What turned Carrie on about Doug?

Carrie was turned on by seeing a different, more emotional side of Doug.

What special thing was Carrie considering for Doug's birthday?

Carrie hinted at doing a special birthday gesture for Doug.

Why did Doug and Carrie have friends over for dinner?

They had friends over to reciprocate for the times they were invited over.

What was the cause of the fire in the basement?

Arthur accidentally started a fire while cooking bacon near an open can of gasoline.

What did Carrie and Doug consider for Arthur after the fire incident?

They considered moving Arthur to a retirement home.

What did Doug find in the basement that revealed something about Arthur's past?

Doug found Arthur's old acting memorabilia, showing he was an actor.

Why did Arthur give up his acting career?

Arthur gave up acting to provide a stable life for Carrie after she was born.

How did the bedroom dispute between the friends resolve?

They agreed to share the room, turning the other bedroom into a sitting room.

What did Carrie realize at the end of the episode?

Carrie realized she wanted Arthur back home with them.

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