King has turned out to be a near-perfect synthesis of Seinfeld and [Everybody Loves] Raymond, recombining many of the best elements of each show into something wholly, delightfully new.

Demonstrates how funny writing and good execution can supersede a hackneyed series concept. [21 Sept 1998, p.F1]

As the lead character, actor Kevin James has a certain something. We just hope it's not contagious. [21 Sept 1998, p.G-05]

Mr. James, whose dirigible build strains at the seams of a dumb-looking deliveryman's outfit, looks as though he could grow into the lead role. But King will be hard-pressed to find an audience of like-minded men. They'll all be watching Monday Night Football. Ain't that a kick in the head. [21 Sept 1998, p.6C]

Stiller was a last-minute addition to the cast, and the series looks like it will be refocused as a result turning the spotlight his way, much like Jaleel White's Urkel pulled the rug out from the original concept of ABC's "Family Matters." CBS would gladly accept that eventuality if "The King of Queens" draws similarly large audiences, but any hopes of it turning into a modern-day "Honeymooners" are likely to vanish as a result. [21 Sept 1998, p.70]

Stiller, a late replacement for the originally cast Jack Carter, is too crude, too crazy and too cantankerous to be tolerable in anything but the smallest doses. Doug and Carrie can take him; we can't. [21 Sept 1998, p.32]

Lame, trite. [21 Sept 1998, p.E-1]

Very underrated sitcom, good acting, writing, and funny jokes. The occasional weak episode here and there, but very good nevertheless. Better than most sitcoms today.

Always have loved this show! I wonder why the score is 51! Every episode has a good story line and is hilarious! The only bad thing is that the Aurther situation about him living there gets a little old. but that's my only complaint!

King of Queens is a sitcom focusing on Doug (James) and Carrie Heffernan (Remini), a working-class couple living in Queens, New York, along with Carrie's father, Arthur Spooner (Stiller). The set-up was hardly an original one, even back in 1998, but the writing and comic timing of the leads always made this show a fun watch. It may not be as well remembered as some other 90’s sitcoms but its still well worth checking out.

This is actually an underrated show. The three main characters (Kevin James, Leah Remini, and Jerry Stiller) are all hilarious in their own ways. Carrie (Leah Remini) acts as the bossy housewife and wears the pants in the family. She has a very sharp edge, but it comes off as forceful and assertive rather than just plain **** Doug (Kevin James) is like a big kid trapped in an even bigger body (they make numerous fat jokes at his expense). And Arthur (Jerry Stiller) is Carrie's father but he is broke, so lives in the basement. He, too, acts like a big kid and delivers some of his trademark tantrums. How the three interact with each other is authentic while entertaining. Even with all the show's humor, they still try to have underlying themes or lessons - at least in some of the episodes. The show usually tries to involve real-life type situations, but without being too preachy or serious.