Ep 2. Roast Chicken

Arthur's birthday is coming up and Doug wants to get him the perfect gift, but doesn't know what to get him. Carrie suggests that they throw him a surprise party with all of his friends and family. While preparing for the party, Doug and Carrie struggle with roasting a chicken for dinner. Doug becomes obsessed with achieving the perfect roast chicken and spends the entire day trying to get it right, much to Carrie's frustration.

Meanwhile, Arthur is suspicious of the surprise party and becomes convinced that everyone is trying to kill him. He barricades himself in his room and refuses to come out, causing even more chaos for Doug and Carrie. Despite their best efforts, everything seems to be going wrong and they fear that the party will be a disaster.

As the day goes on, Doug's obsession with the chicken begins to border on madness. He becomes so focused on getting the perfect roast that he forgets about everything else, including the party and the fact that Arthur is hiding out in his room. Carrie becomes increasingly frustrated with him and begins to feel like he cares more about the chicken than he does about their family and friends.

Despite the chaos and the mishaps, the party ends up being a success. Arthur eventually emerges from his room and is delighted by the surprise. Doug's roast chicken, while not perfect, is still delicious and everyone enjoys the meal. In the end, Doug realizes that Carrie was right all along - the party was about celebrating Arthur's life and the love of their family, not about the perfect roast chicken.

Overall, "Roast Chicken" is a classic episode of The King of Queens that highlights the show's strengths - the dynamic between Doug and Carrie, Arthur's quirky and hilarious antics, and the relatable chaos that comes with any family gathering. Fans of the show will love this episode and newcomers will appreciate its charm and humor.