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The series begins with James starring as a recently retired Nassau County, New York police officer and father of three, married to Donna (Creator/ErinnHayes). For season two, the character of [[DroppedABridgeOnHim Donna died]], and the series' new female lead is Vanessa Cellucci (Creator/LeahRemini), Kevin's former rival on the force and his new boss at a security company. While the first season focuses on Kevin's personal life, the second concerns his new profession, his relationship with Vanessa, and his adjustment to life as a single parent.

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The series begins with James starring as a recently retired Nassau County, New York police officer and father of three, married to Donna (Creator/ErinnHayes). For season two, the character of [[DroppedABridgeOnHim the character of Donna died]], died offscreen]], and the series' new female lead is Vanessa Cellucci (Creator/LeahRemini), Kevin's former rival on the force and his new boss at a security company. While the first season focuses on Kevin's personal life, the second concerns his new profession, his relationship with Vanessa, and his adjustment to life as a single parent.



The show is pretty much only known for its [[DroppedABridgeOnHim infamous retooling between seasons]], which was widely criticized and even inspired the AMC series ''Series/KevinCanFuckHimself''. While not a direct parody, the combination of its premise, title, and execution does little to hide the TakeThat aimed this show's way.

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The show is pretty much only known for its [[DroppedABridgeOnHim infamous retooling {{retool}}ing between seasons]], seasons, which was widely criticized and even inspired the AMC series ''Series/KevinCanFuckHimself''. While not a direct parody, the combination of its premise, title, and execution does little to hide the TakeThat aimed this show's way.



* DroppedABridgeOnHim: Donna died between Season 1 and Season 2. How she died was never mentioned.

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* DroppedABridgeOnHim: Donna Donna, Kevin’s wife and a member of the main cast, died between Season 1 and Season 2. How she died was never mentioned.
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The show is pretty much only known for its [[DroppedABridgeOnHim infamous retooling between seasons]], which was widely criticized and even inspired the AMC series ''Series/KevinCanFuckHimself''. While not a direct parody, the combination of its premise, title, and execution (including [[spoiler:a surprise appearance by Erinn Hayes in the SeriesFinale]]) does little to hide the TakeThat aimed this show's way.

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The show is pretty much only known for its [[DroppedABridgeOnHim infamous retooling between seasons]], which was widely criticized and even inspired the AMC series ''Series/KevinCanFuckHimself''. While not a direct parody, the combination of its premise, title, and execution (including [[spoiler:a surprise appearance by Erinn Hayes in the SeriesFinale]]) does little to hide the TakeThat aimed this show's way.
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The show is pretty much only known for its [[DroppedABridgeOnHim infamous retooling between seasons]], which was widely criticized and even inspired the AMC series ''Series/KevinCanFuckHimself''. While not a direct parody, the combination of its premise, title, and execution does little to hide the TakeThat aimed this show's way.

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The show is pretty much only known for its [[DroppedABridgeOnHim infamous retooling between seasons]], which was widely criticized and even inspired the AMC series ''Series/KevinCanFuckHimself''. While not a direct parody, the combination of its premise, title, and execution (including [[spoiler:a surprise appearance by Erinn Hayes in the SeriesFinale]]) does little to hide the TakeThat aimed this show's way.
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The series begins with James starring as a recently retired Nassau County, New York police officer and father of three, married to Donna (Erinn Hayes). For season two, the character of [[DroppedABridgeOnHim Donna died]], and the series' new female lead is Vanessa Cellucci (Creator/LeahRemini), Kevin's former rival on the force and his new boss at a security company. While the first season focuses on Kevin's personal life, the second concerns his new profession, his relationship with Vanessa, and his adjustment to life as a single parent.

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The series begins with James starring as a recently retired Nassau County, New York police officer and father of three, married to Donna (Erinn Hayes).(Creator/ErinnHayes). For season two, the character of [[DroppedABridgeOnHim Donna died]], and the series' new female lead is Vanessa Cellucci (Creator/LeahRemini), Kevin's former rival on the force and his new boss at a security company. While the first season focuses on Kevin's personal life, the second concerns his new profession, his relationship with Vanessa, and his adjustment to life as a single parent.
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The show is pretty much only known for its [[DroppedABridgeOnHim infamous retooling between seasons]], which was widely criticized and even inspired the AMC series ''Series/KevinCanFuckHimself'', which isn't a direct parody, but the combination of its premise, title, and execution does little to hide the TakeThat aimed this show's way.

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The show is pretty much only known for its [[DroppedABridgeOnHim infamous retooling between seasons]], which was widely criticized and even inspired the AMC series ''Series/KevinCanFuckHimself'', which isn't ''Series/KevinCanFuckHimself''. While not a direct parody, but the combination of its premise, title, and execution does little to hide the TakeThat aimed this show's way.
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* SpiritualSuccessor: To ''Series/TheKingOfQueens''. ''Kevin Can Wait'' even had Leah Remini who played his wife and Gary Valentine who played his cousin on TKOQ.

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Kevin Can Wait was an American sitcom television series starring Creator/KevinJames. The series premiered on September 19, 2016. The series marked James' second starring role in a CBS sitcom, after ''Series/TheKingOfQueens'', which ran from [[LongRunner 1998 until 2007]].

The series began with James starring as a recently retired Nassau County, New York police officer and father of three, married to Donna (Erinn Hayes). For season two, the character of [[DroppedABridgeOnHim Donna died]], and the series' new female lead was Vanessa Cellucci (Creator/LeahRemini), Kevin's former rival on the force and his new boss at a security company. While the first season focused on Kevin's personal life, the second concerned his new profession, his relationship with Vanessa, and his adjustment to life as a single parent.

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Kevin ''Kevin Can Wait was Wait'' is an American sitcom television series starring Creator/KevinJames. The series premiered on September 19, 2016. The series marked James' second starring role in a CBS Creator/{{CBS}} sitcom, after ''Series/TheKingOfQueens'', which ran from [[LongRunner 1998 until 2007]].

The series began begins with James starring as a recently retired Nassau County, New York police officer and father of three, married to Donna (Erinn Hayes). For season two, the character of [[DroppedABridgeOnHim Donna died]], and the series' new female lead was is Vanessa Cellucci (Creator/LeahRemini), Kevin's former rival on the force and his new boss at a security company. While the first season focused focuses on Kevin's personal life, the second concerned concerns his new profession, his relationship with Vanessa, and his adjustment to life as a single parent.
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* SpiritualSuccessor: To ''Series/TheKingOfQueens''. Kevin Can Wait even had Leah Remini who played his wife and Gary Valentine who played his cousin on TKOQ.

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* SpiritualSuccessor: To ''Series/TheKingOfQueens''. Kevin ''Kevin Can Wait Wait'' even had Leah Remini who played his wife and Gary Valentine who played his cousin on TKOQ.
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* SpiritualSuccessor: To ''Series/TheKingOfQueens''. Kevin Can Wait even had Leah Remini who played his wife and Gary Valentine who played his cousin on TKOQ.

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* SpiritualSuccessor: To ''Series/TheKingOfQueens''. Kevin Can Wait even had Leah Remini who played his wife and Gary Valentine who played his cousin on TKOQ.TKOQ.
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[[JustForFun/IThoughtThatWas No association]] with the AMC series ''Series/KevinCanFuckHimself''.


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[[JustForFun/IThoughtThatWas No association]] with The show is pretty much only known for its [[DroppedABridgeOnHim infamous retooling between seasons]], which was widely criticized and even inspired the AMC series ''Series/KevinCanFuckHimself''.

''Series/KevinCanFuckHimself'', which isn't a direct parody, but the combination of its premise, title, and execution does little to hide the TakeThat aimed this show's way.

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The series began with James starring as a recently retired Nassau County, New York police officer and father of three, married to Donna (Erinn Hayes). For season two, the character of [[DroppedABridgeOnHim Donna died]], and the series' new female lead was Vanessa Cellucci (Leah Remini), Kevin's former rival on the force and his new boss at a security company. While the first season focused on Kevin's personal life, the second concerned his new profession, his relationship with Vanessa, and his adjustment to life as a single parent.

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The series began with James starring as a recently retired Nassau County, New York police officer and father of three, married to Donna (Erinn Hayes). For season two, the character of [[DroppedABridgeOnHim Donna died]], and the series' new female lead was Vanessa Cellucci (Leah Remini), (Creator/LeahRemini), Kevin's former rival on the force and his new boss at a security company. While the first season focused on Kevin's personal life, the second concerned his new profession, his relationship with Vanessa, and his adjustment to life as a single parent.
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[[JustForFun/IThoughtThatWas No association]] AMC series ''Series/KevinCanFuckHimself''.


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[[JustForFun/IThoughtThatWas No association]] with the AMC series ''Series/KevinCanFuckHimself''.

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[[JustForFun/IThoughtThatWas No association]] AMC series ''Series/KevinCanFuckHimself''.

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Kevin Can Wait is an American sitcom television series starring Creator/KevinJames. The series premiered on September 19, 2016. The series marked James' second starring role in a CBS sitcom, after ''Series/TheKingOfQueens'', which ran from [[LongRunner 1998 until 2007]].

The series began with James starring as a recently retired Nassau County, New York police officer and father of three, married to Donna (Erinn Hayes). Beginning with season two, the character of [[DroppedABridgeOnHim Donna has died]], and the series' new female lead is Vanessa Cellucci (Leah Remini), Kevin's former rival on the force and now his new boss at a security company. While the first season focused on Kevin's personal life, the second concerns his new profession, his relationship with Vanessa, and his adjustment to life as a single parent.

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Kevin Can Wait is was an American sitcom television series starring Creator/KevinJames. The series premiered on September 19, 2016. The series marked James' second starring role in a CBS sitcom, after ''Series/TheKingOfQueens'', which ran from [[LongRunner 1998 until 2007]].

The series began with James starring as a recently retired Nassau County, New York police officer and father of three, married to Donna (Erinn Hayes). Beginning with For season two, the character of [[DroppedABridgeOnHim Donna has died]], and the series' new female lead is was Vanessa Cellucci (Leah Remini), Kevin's former rival on the force and now his new boss at a security company. While the first season focused on Kevin's personal life, the second concerns concerned his new profession, his relationship with Vanessa, and his adjustment to life as a single parent.



* DroppedABridgeOnHim: Donna dies between Season 1 and Season 2. How she dies is never mentioned.
* SpiritualSuccessor: To ''Series/TheKingOfQueens''. Kevin Can Wait even has Leah Remini who played his wife and Gary Valentine who played his cousin on TKOQ.

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* DroppedABridgeOnHim: Donna dies died between Season 1 and Season 2. How she dies is died was never mentioned.
* SpiritualSuccessor: To ''Series/TheKingOfQueens''. Kevin Can Wait even has had Leah Remini who played his wife and Gary Valentine who played his cousin on TKOQ.

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* AngstWhatAngst: Donna's death happens six months before the season two premiere, is mentioned in passing at the beginning of said episode and is barely brought up again.
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* AngstWhatAngst: Donna's death happens six months before the season two premiere, is mentioned in passing at the beginning of said episode and is barely brought up again.
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* BumblingDad: Kevin. Downplayed in the first season, but it got pretty bad after Donna's death.
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* DroppedABridgeOnHim: Donna dies between Season 1 and Season 2. How she dies hasn't been mentioned yet.

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* DroppedABridgeOnHim: Donna dies between Season 1 and Season 2. How she dies hasn't been mentioned yet.is never mentioned.
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After the Season 2 finale, the show was cancelled by CBS.

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Kevin Can Wait is an American sitcom television series starring Kevin James. The series premiered on September 19, 2016. The series marked James' second starring role in a CBS sitcom, after ''Series/TheKingOfQueens'', which ran from [[LongRunner 1998 until 2007]].

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Kevin Can Wait is an American sitcom television series starring Kevin James.Creator/KevinJames. The series premiered on September 19, 2016. The series marked James' second starring role in a CBS sitcom, after ''Series/TheKingOfQueens'', which ran from [[LongRunner 1998 until 2007]].
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* SpiritualSuccessor: To ''Series/TheKingOfQueens''. Kevin Can Wait even has Leah Remini who played his wife on TKOQ.

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* SpiritualSuccessor: To ''Series/TheKingOfQueens''. Kevin Can Wait even has Leah Remini who played his wife and Gary Valentine who played his cousin on TKOQ.
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Trivia Trope.


* TheDanza: Kevin James is playing a character named Kevin.
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Kevin Can Wait is an American sitcom television series starring Kevin James. The series premiered on September 19, 2016. The series marked James' second starring role in a CBS sitcom, after Series/TheKingOfQueens, which ran from [[LongRunner 1998 until 2007]].

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Kevin Can Wait is an American sitcom television series starring Kevin James. The series premiered on September 19, 2016. The series marked James' second starring role in a CBS sitcom, after Series/TheKingOfQueens, ''Series/TheKingOfQueens'', which ran from [[LongRunner 1998 until 2007]].



* SpiritualSuccessor: To Series/TheKingOfQueens. Kevin Can Wait even has Leah Remini who played his wife on TKOQ.

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* SpiritualSuccessor: To Series/TheKingOfQueens.''Series/TheKingOfQueens''. Kevin Can Wait even has Leah Remini who played his wife on TKOQ.
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Kevin Can Wait is an American sitcom television series starring Kevin James. The series premiered on September 19, 2016. The series marked James' second starring role in a CBS sitcom, after Series/TheKingOfQueens, which ran from [[LongRunner 1998 until 2007]].

The series began with James starring as a recently retired Nassau County, New York police officer and father of three, married to Donna (Erinn Hayes). Beginning with season two, the character of [[DroppedABridgeOnHim Donna has died]], and the series' new female lead is Vanessa Cellucci (Leah Remini), Kevin's former rival on the force and now his new boss at a security company. While the first season focused on Kevin's personal life, the second concerns his new profession, his relationship with Vanessa, and his adjustment to life as a single parent.


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* TheDanza: Kevin James is playing a character named Kevin.
* DatingWhatDaddyHates: Kevin was not happy that Kendra was engaged to Chale.
* DroppedABridgeOnHim: Donna dies between Season 1 and Season 2. How she dies hasn't been mentioned yet.
* SpiritualSuccessor: To Series/TheKingOfQueens. Kevin Can Wait even has Leah Remini who played his wife on TKOQ.

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