Several years after the original series ended, The King of Queens – Season 10 (2025) returns to Rego Park, Queens, where Doug and Carrie Heffernan now face a new phase of married life. Doug has finally received a promotion at IPS, but with it comes stress, a midlife crisis, and the constant temptation of snack cakes and laziness. Carrie, now managing a small law firm’s HR department, is more assertive and career-focused than ever. Their dynamic is as fiery and funny as always, full of sarcastic banter, minor arguments, and moments of genuine love—proof that their chaotic chemistry hasn’t aged a day.
One of the most poignant changes this season is the absence of Arthur Spooner, whose character has passed away. The season opens with the family honoring Arthur’s legacy in a touching, hilarious, and very Arthur-esque memorial. His absence leaves an emotional void, especially for Carrie, but his spirit lingers—through flashbacks, memories, and occasional “Arthur moments” where characters ask, “What would Arthur do?” As a tribute to Jerry Stiller, the show balances respect and comedy, never trying to replace him, but acknowledging his unforgettable role in the family’s life.
To fill the space left in their basement (and their lives), Doug and Carrie take in Carrie’s eccentric cousin Donna, a fast-talking, conspiracy-theory-loving oddball who unintentionally mirrors Arthur in all the worst and best ways. Meanwhile, Deacon and Kelly face their own family issues as their eldest son enters college, and Spence—now a semi-successful comic book artist—is in a complicated relationship with a much younger woman. As the gang reconnects over poker nights and neighborhood gossip, the heart of the show remains the same: the everyday absurdities of life, love, and Queens.
The season culminates in Doug secretly trying to buy back his old high school football jersey at an auction—only to discover Carrie sold it years ago to make space for her shoe closet. After ten episodes of miscommunication, awkward family dinners, and classic Doug meltdowns, the finale ends with the Heffernans sitting on their couch, exhausted but happy. Carrie leans over and says, “We’ve survived Arthur. We’ll survive anything.” Doug smiles, shrugs, and replies, “As long as there’s cake.” It’s a perfect reminder that time moves on, families grow, and humor—especially in Queens—never gets old.