Ep 3. Consummate Professional
- TV14
- October 3, 2005
- 21 min
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8.1 (442)
Doug Heffernan is a delivery man for IPS (International Parcel Service) in this episode of The King of Queens. He is known for his witty humor and silly antics, which often times get him into trouble. He is married to his wife Carrie, who works as a legal secretary. Together they have a group of friends who they often hang out with, including Deacon, Spence, and their wives.
In this particular episode, Doug finds out that one of his co-workers has been stealing packages from people's porches. Doug is disgusted by this and reports the co-worker to their boss. The boss then asks Doug to act as a decoy to catch the thief. Doug agrees to do so and sets up a trap to catch the thief.
Meanwhile, Carrie's boss, Mr. Kaufman, is retiring and there is a party being held in his honor. Carrie wants to attend the party, but is worried about leaving their young daughter alone with Doug. Doug reassures her that he is a "consummate professional" and will not let anything happen to their daughter.
However, as the day goes on and Doug sets his trap for the package thief, things start to go awry. Doug finds himself getting caught up in the excitement of catching the thief and loses sight of his "professional" demeanor. As a result, he ends up putting their daughter in harm's way.
Carrie becomes angry with Doug when she finds out what he did and they have a heated argument. Doug must now find a way to make it up to her and regain her trust, all while trying to catch the package thief.
The episode touches on the idea of professionalism and how sometimes people can get caught up in the moment and lose sight of what is truly important. It also showcases the dynamic between Doug and Carrie, as they navigate the challenges of being working parents. Overall, it is a humorous and lighthearted episode that leaves audiences feeling entertained and satisfied.