The King of Queens season 9 episode 3 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Doug contemplates joining a gym, while at work, he and Deacon are offered a temporary supervisor role. Initially reluctant, Doug accepts it after Carrie's supportive words. Meanwhile, the office staff are disappointed by their meager gift baskets, leading to Dawn's promotion after she confronts their boss. Doug struggles with his new role, making several mistakes, and Carrie, trying a similar confrontation, fears for her job. Eventually, Doug and Carrie both end up suspended, reflecting on their choices.

Full Episode S09E03 Recap

### Scene 1: Gym Membership Talk - Doug discusses joining a new gym for a half-off membership. - Deacon is interested but jokes about still being in his "before" picture phase. ### Scene 2: Incident Report Confession - Palmer and Heffernan are summoned by their boss. - Heffernan confesses to breaking a package, not Palmer, and discloses his drinking problem. ### Scene 3: Temporary Supervisor Opportunity - The boss announces his rehab plan and offers a temporary supervisor role to Palmer and Heffernan. - Doug initially refuses the role, not wanting to be influenced by his wife, Carrie. ### Scene 4: Gift Basket Disappointment - The secretaries anticipate a reward for their hard work. - They are disappointed to receive gift baskets with mustard seed soap and lotion instead of expected cars. ### Scene 5: Dawn's Outburst and Promotion - Dawn confronts Mr. Kaufman about the underwhelming gifts. - Surprisingly, her honesty earns her a promotion and a pizza party. ### Scene 6: Doug Decides to be Supervisor - Influenced by Carrie's acceptance of him, Doug decides to become the temporary supervisor. - He starts his role with enthusiasm but lacks the skill for the job. ### Scene 7: Carrie's Outburst at Mr. Kaufman - Carrie, inspired by Dawn, confronts Mr. Kaufman about the gifts. - Her attempt backfires, and she fears losing her job. ### Scene 8: Doug's Supervisor Troubles - Doug struggles with the responsibilities, making errors in route assignments. - A conflict arises between Doug and Deacon over the supervisor role. ### Scene 9: Carrie's Attempt to Save Her Job - Carrie tries to convince Mr. Kaufman of her worth, but her approach does more harm than good. ### Scene 10: Supervisor Role Resolution - Doug and Deacon resolve the supervisor dispute, with Doug acknowledging his inability to handle the role. - Doug and Carrie, both suspended, end up at home, contemplating their situations. ### Scene 11: Doug Seeks Advice from His Boss - Doug visits his boss at the rehab center for advice on being a supervisor. - He realizes the stress of the role and decides it's not for him.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Doug considering at the beginning of the episode?

Doug was considering joining a new gym for a half-off membership.

Who admitted to breaking a package and having a drinking problem?

Heffernan admitted to breaking the package and having a drinking problem.

What opportunity did Doug and Deacon receive from their boss?

They were offered the chance to be a temporary supervisor.

Why were the secretaries disappointed with their gifts?

They received gift baskets with mustard seed soap and lotion, instead of expected cars.

How did Dawn earn a promotion?

Dawn earned a promotion by honestly confronting Mr. Kaufman about the disappointing gifts.

What influenced Doug to become the temporary supervisor?

Doug was influenced by Carrie's acceptance of him as he is.

What mistake did Doug make as a temporary supervisor?

Doug made errors in route assignments and struggled with other responsibilities.

What was the outcome of Carrie's confrontation with Mr. Kaufman?

Carrie's attempt to confront Mr. Kaufman backfired, and she feared losing her job.

How was the supervisor dispute between Doug and Deacon resolved?

Doug acknowledged his inability to handle the supervisor role, resolving the dispute.

What happened to Doug and Carrie at the end of the episode?

Both Doug and Carrie were suspended and ended up at home.

The King of Queens season 9 episode 3

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