Ep 5. Mammary Lane
- TVPG
- October 21, 2002
- 22 min
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7.9 (485)
In The King of Queens season 5 episode 5, titled "Mammary Lane," Doug and Carrie visit the spa where they run into Doug's high school crush, Gina. The couple starts feeling insecure about their own bodies when they see that Gina hasn't aged a day and still looks just as attractive as she did in high school. Meanwhile, Arthur finds a helium tank and decides to sell balloons to make some extra money.
As Doug and Carrie struggle with their body image issues, they start obsessing over Gina's appearance and comparing themselves to her. This leads to some awkward situations, including one where Carrie tries to one-up Gina by showing off her own "assets" in a public place. However, as the episode progresses, Doug and Carrie realize that they should focus on being comfortable in their own skin instead of trying to compete with a memory from the past.
Meanwhile, Arthur's balloon-selling business takes off, and he becomes so passionate about it that he starts neglecting his other responsibilities. At one point, he even chooses to sell balloons instead of picking up Carrie from the spa, leading to her getting stranded in front of everyone she knows. However, in his own quirky way, Arthur manages to redeem himself and learn a valuable lesson about priorities.
The episode "Mammary Lane" touches on a common theme of body image and self-esteem issues, and it does so in a lighthearted and entertaining way. The interactions between the characters are funny and relatable, and the storyline about Arthur's balloon-selling adventures adds a nice touch of humor and heart to the episode. Overall, it's a great addition to the fifth season of The King of Queens and a must-watch for fans of the show.