Get ready to relive some classic laughs! Cozi TV, the national multicast network from NBCUniversal Local, has added two iconic comedies to its roster: Married…with Children and The King of Queens. Starting this August and September, these beloved shows will become part of Cozi TV’s 24-hour lineup, bringing joy and nostalgia to viewers across the country.
Meredith McGinn, EVP of Diginets and Original Production for NBCUniversal Local, expressed her excitement about the new additions: “Cozi TV delivers a thoughtfully curated selection of TV’s best comedies, and most compelling drama titles, and we’re proud to continue to refresh and expand our collection with beloved titles like Married…With Children and The King of Queens. These timeless sitcoms and their characters remain extraordinarily popular with longtime fans and with new generations of viewers.”
The Bundy Invasion Begins
First up, on August 3, Married…with Children kicks off its Cozi TV debut with a bang. Fans can enjoy a special eight-hour, 16-episode marathon from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. Al Bundy and his quirky family, including Peggy, Kelly, and Bud, are ready to remind us why this show was such a hit. As Al would say, “Let’s rock!”
From August 5, the show settles into its regular slot, with four-episode blocks airing Mondays through Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m. ET. That’s right, every weekday afternoon, you can catch up on the Bundy family’s misadventures. Whether it’s Al’s legendary shoe-selling escapades or Peggy’s shopping sprees, this show promises to deliver non-stop laughs.
The King Takes His Throne
Following closely behind, The King of Queens joins the Cozi TV family on September 9. This beloved sitcom, featuring the hilarious duo of Kevin James and Leah Remini, will air four episodes in primetime Mondays through Fridays and on Sundays from 8 to 10 p.m. ET. The laughs continue on September 15 with an 11-hour marathon starting at 11 a.m. ET. Time to clear your schedule!
Doug and Carrie Heffernan, along with Arthur, their eccentric basement-dwelling father-in-law, bring a unique brand of humor that has kept audiences entertained for decades.
A Legacy of Laughter
Married…with Children and The King of Queens are not just shows; they’re cultural phenomena. Married…with Children, the first primetime scripted series on Fox, aired from 1987 to 1997 and became a top-rated comedy. It earned a Golden Globe nomination and secured its place in TV history.
The King of Queens, which aired on CBS from 1998 to 2007, averaged over 10 million viewers per episode and garnered numerous awards and nominations, including a Primetime Emmy nomination for Kevin James.