9 Shows Like The King of Queens (1998)

Description: Similar to 'The King of Queens' in its portrayal of a blue-collar family dealing with everyday life and marital humor. Both shows feature a lovable but often clueless husband and a strong, patient wife. The humor is derived from relatable family dynamics and suburban life.

Fact: The show was based on the stand-up comedy of Ray Romano. It won 15 Emmy Awards during its run. The character of Robert Barone was originally intended to be a one-time role.

Description: Shares the theme of a working-class husband navigating family life with humor and occasional cluelessness, much like Doug Heffernan in 'The King of Queens'. Both shows highlight the husband-wife dynamic with a mix of sarcasm and affection.

Fact: Jim Belushi ad-libbed many of his lines. The show was initially criticized for its traditional gender roles. It was one of the longest-running sitcoms on ABC at the time.

Description: While more nerdy in focus, it shares 'The King of Queens' multi-camera format and laugh track. Both shows feature a central couple with contrasting personalities creating comedic tension.

Fact: The show's original title was 'Lenny, Penny and Kenny'. Jim Parsons (Sheldon) almost didn't audition for the role. It was the longest-running multi-camera sitcom in TV history.

Description: Though more ensemble-based, it shares 'The King of Queens' blend of humor and heart in depicting family life. Both shows use a mix of physical comedy and witty dialogue.

Fact: It was the first comedy to win the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series five times. The mockumentary style was inspired by 'The Office'. Sofia Vergara was the highest-paid actress on television during its run.

Description: Like 'The King of Queens', it portrays a middle-class family dealing with everyday struggles, but with more focus on parenting. Both shows use humor to highlight the chaos and love in family life.

Fact: The Heck family's last name was originally going to be 'Hughes'. Patricia Heaton starred in both this and 'Everybody Loves Raymond'. The show was praised for its realistic portrayal of middle-class America.

Description: Similar to 'The King of Queens' in its portrayal of a working-class couple in Chicago, with humor derived from their relationship and weight issues. Both shows balance romantic comedy with sitcom elements.

Fact: Melissa McCarthy's role in this show led to her film breakthrough. The show was criticized for its focus on weight humor. It was created by Mark Roberts, a former writer for 'Everybody Loves Raymond'.

Description: Shares the blue-collar family theme with 'The King of Queens', but with a more conservative viewpoint. Both shows feature a strong male lead navigating family and work life with humor.

Fact: Tim Allen's character was originally written as a liberal. The show was canceled by ABC but revived by FOX due to fan demand. It was one of the few shows to successfully transition networks.

Description: While set in the 1980s, it shares 'The King of Queens' family-centric humor and heartwarming moments. Both shows feature a somewhat dysfunctional but loving family.

Fact: The show is based on creator Adam F. Goldberg's real family. Every episode ends with real home video footage from the 1980s. Jeff Garlin improvised many of his lines as Murray Goldberg.

Description: While focusing more on dating and relationships, it shares 'The King of Queens' humor style with witty banter and comedic misunderstandings among friends. Both shows explore different stages of relationships with a light-hearted approach.

Fact: David Spade and Patrick Warburton had previously worked together in 'Just Shoot Me!'. The show was initially developed for CBS's 2006-2007 lineup but was pushed to mid-season. It was one of the few shows to transition from a multi-camera to single-camera format.