Ep 16. Fair Game

In season 2 episode 16 of The King of Queens titled "Fair Game," the relationship between Doug and Carrie is put to the test when they both agree to stay honest with each other no matter what.

The episode starts with Doug and Carrie playing a game where they have to reveal their deepest secrets to each other. Doug admits that he has always been attracted to Carrie's cousin and Carrie admits to secretly keep a stash of cigarettes. After the game, they both agree to be completely honest with each other all the time.

The following day, while shopping for groceries, Doug runs into Carrie's cousin and discovers that she is recently single. Despite Carrie's discomfort with the situation, Doug continues to pursue her cousin, which leads to them having lunch together. Meanwhile, Carrie is struggling to keep her smoking habit under control and tries to hide it from Doug.

The tension between Doug and Carrie continues to escalate as they both try to keep up their end of the honesty agreement. Doug eventually comes clean to Carrie about his lunch with her cousin, and Carrie, feeling betrayed, decides to retaliate by smoking in front of Doug.

Throughout the episode, the couple faces several comical obstacles as they try to navigate their newfound commitment to honesty. Whether it's Doug's jealousy over Carrie's past relationships or Carrie's temptation to indulge in her smoking habit, the couple must learn to navigate their problems while being completely honest with each other.

Ultimately, the episode ends on a heartwarming note as Doug and Carrie come to a realization that while honesty can be painful at times, it's better to face problems together and be truthful with each other. Fans of The King of Queens will definitely enjoy this episode's comedic and relatable portrayal of the challenges that come with being in a long-term relationship.