1 00:00:01,001 --> 00:00:02,878 [♪ acoustic guitar playing] 2 00:00:09,676 --> 00:00:10,760 [tab clicks] 3 00:00:10,761 --> 00:00:13,764 [♪ "Yahoos and Triangles" by The Refreshments playing] 4 00:00:27,069 --> 00:00:29,071 ♪ 5 00:00:35,911 --> 00:00:37,036 [♪ theme song concludes] 6 00:00:37,037 --> 00:00:38,454 {\an8}- [Dale slurping] - Yep. 7 00:00:38,455 --> 00:00:39,705 {\an8}- [Boomhauer slurping] - Yep. 8 00:00:39,706 --> 00:00:41,624 {\an8}- Yup. - [phone buzzing] 9 00:00:41,625 --> 00:00:42,708 {\an8}[phone clicks] 10 00:00:42,709 --> 00:00:44,418 {\an8}Hello? 11 00:00:44,419 --> 00:00:47,588 Okay, slow down. It sounds like you're drunk. 12 00:00:47,589 --> 00:00:48,881 Oh, you are drunk. 13 00:00:48,882 --> 00:00:51,759 {\an8}Do you have a designated driver? 14 00:00:51,760 --> 00:00:54,053 {\an8}Oh, you are the designated driver. 15 00:00:54,054 --> 00:00:57,640 {\an8}Okay, just text me the address and I'll be right there. 16 00:00:57,641 --> 00:00:59,308 {\an8}Who was that? Peggy? 17 00:00:59,309 --> 00:01:00,935 {\an8}Peggy's in our house. 18 00:01:00,936 --> 00:01:03,729 {\an8}Why would she call me to be a designated driver? 19 00:01:03,730 --> 00:01:05,982 {\an8}I don't know, she's your wife. 20 00:01:05,983 --> 00:01:08,067 - It was Joe Jack. - Who? 21 00:01:08,068 --> 00:01:11,237 {\an8}You remember. Joe Jack, from Strickland Propane. 22 00:01:11,238 --> 00:01:13,030 {\an8}Talkin' 'bout ol' Booda Sack, and Enrique, 23 00:01:13,031 --> 00:01:15,157 {\an8}and then you got 'em dang ol' Joe Jack, man, who... 24 00:01:15,158 --> 00:01:16,409 [impersonating] "Hey, Honey." 25 00:01:16,410 --> 00:01:18,244 {\an8}[elongated] Oh! 26 00:01:18,245 --> 00:01:20,037 {\an8}Joe Jack. 27 00:01:20,038 --> 00:01:22,999 {\an8}I haven't seen or heard from him in years. 28 00:01:23,000 --> 00:01:26,627 {\an8}- It's weird that he called me. - Well, it's not weird to me, Hank. 29 00:01:26,628 --> 00:01:29,006 You're the first one I'd call if I was drunk. 30 00:01:29,965 --> 00:01:31,632 - Hank? - Yeah? 31 00:01:31,633 --> 00:01:32,800 I'm drunk. 32 00:01:32,801 --> 00:01:35,678 {\an8}[groans] I gotta go pick up Joe Jack. 33 00:01:35,679 --> 00:01:38,306 {\an8}I'll drive ya, Hank! We need more beer! 34 00:01:38,307 --> 00:01:39,599 {\an8}[Hank Hill] No, Bill. 35 00:01:39,600 --> 00:01:41,852 {\an8}[♪ upbeat country music playing] 36 00:01:42,811 --> 00:01:45,855 Joe Jack... fellas... what's going on? 37 00:01:45,856 --> 00:01:50,109 Sorry I had to bring you here under false pretenses, Honey. 38 00:01:50,110 --> 00:01:52,486 We're all drunk, Hank! 39 00:01:52,487 --> 00:01:55,197 We're depressed about what's goin' on at Strickland Propane. 40 00:01:55,198 --> 00:01:58,869 But how can you be depressed when you work with propane? 41 00:01:59,578 --> 00:02:01,871 Both of ya better sit down, Honey. 42 00:02:01,872 --> 00:02:04,749 You really are plastered, Joe Jack. 43 00:02:04,750 --> 00:02:09,128 Hank, Strickland is fixing to go under. 44 00:02:09,129 --> 00:02:12,465 Got dangit. How could Buck let this happen? 45 00:02:12,466 --> 00:02:14,216 Well, that's why we called you. 46 00:02:14,217 --> 00:02:17,470 Can you talk to Buck? You're the only person he'll listen to. 47 00:02:17,471 --> 00:02:19,972 We know this is a big ask, 48 00:02:19,973 --> 00:02:24,185 considerin' how everything went down when you... you know. 49 00:02:24,186 --> 00:02:25,479 [♪ dramatic guitar strumming] 50 00:02:25,771 --> 00:02:27,480 Fellas, it's okay. 51 00:02:27,481 --> 00:02:30,274 Buck and I have had dealings since I've been back. 52 00:02:30,275 --> 00:02:33,569 We just have an unspoken agreement to bury our feelings 53 00:02:33,570 --> 00:02:36,489 and to never mention... that day. 54 00:02:36,490 --> 00:02:38,074 [♪ mysterious music plays] 55 00:02:38,075 --> 00:02:41,328 Uh, can you excuse me for a second? I need to use the restroom. 56 00:02:42,329 --> 00:02:43,788 What did I tell you? 57 00:02:43,789 --> 00:02:47,041 Buy him a drink first, and then mention that day. 58 00:02:47,042 --> 00:02:48,417 Sorry, Honeys. 59 00:02:48,418 --> 00:02:51,004 - [♪ light country music playing in bar] - [patrons chattering] 60 00:02:53,674 --> 00:02:56,008 Excuse me, can I borrow a cigarette? 61 00:02:56,009 --> 00:02:58,511 Borrow? You mean bum? 62 00:02:58,512 --> 00:03:01,180 No, maybe. See, I'm not a smoker, 63 00:03:01,181 --> 00:03:03,641 but all of a sudden, I feel like havin' a cigarette. 64 00:03:03,642 --> 00:03:06,435 Careful. That's how I got started. 65 00:03:06,436 --> 00:03:09,563 And ten years later, I have a porn addiction. 66 00:03:09,564 --> 00:03:12,984 I don't think that has anything to do with-- never mind. 67 00:03:13,735 --> 00:03:14,819 [lighter clicks] 68 00:03:14,820 --> 00:03:16,362 [inhales sharply] 69 00:03:16,363 --> 00:03:17,697 [exhaling loudly] 70 00:03:17,698 --> 00:03:20,158 [♪ gentle guitar music playing] 71 00:03:20,992 --> 00:03:22,326 [grill sizzling] 72 00:03:22,327 --> 00:03:24,870 You taste the meat, but not the heat. 73 00:03:24,871 --> 00:03:26,873 That's the Strickland guarantee. 74 00:03:28,667 --> 00:03:30,376 Hey, everybody! 75 00:03:30,377 --> 00:03:33,129 Hank just sold his 2,000th grill! 76 00:03:33,130 --> 00:03:34,255 - Yeah! - Woo-hoo. 77 00:03:34,256 --> 00:03:35,548 - Attaboy, Hank. - Slam dunk! 78 00:03:35,549 --> 00:03:39,593 Thanks, but the Vogner Char-King Imperial sells itself. 79 00:03:39,594 --> 00:03:41,221 There's no need to make a fuss. 80 00:03:42,639 --> 00:03:44,723 What am I supposed to do with this?! 81 00:03:44,724 --> 00:03:47,852 Yep, four of a kind beats three of a kind. 82 00:03:47,853 --> 00:03:49,603 Alright, bye. Sorry! 83 00:03:49,604 --> 00:03:52,606 That was my bastard son, Ray Roy. 84 00:03:52,607 --> 00:03:55,192 He's gettin' ready for a business meetin'. 85 00:03:55,193 --> 00:03:57,611 Sounds like you gave him good advice, sir. 86 00:03:57,612 --> 00:03:58,696 You wanted to see me? 87 00:03:58,697 --> 00:04:01,699 Hank, you and I go way back. 88 00:04:01,700 --> 00:04:04,952 Now, I could tell the moment you measured my inseam 89 00:04:04,953 --> 00:04:07,329 five times at the Jean Barn 90 00:04:07,330 --> 00:04:10,916 that your attention to detail made you a perfect fit 91 00:04:10,917 --> 00:04:12,710 for the propane bid-ness. 92 00:04:12,711 --> 00:04:16,130 Can't thank you enough for givin' me the opportunity, sir. 93 00:04:16,131 --> 00:04:17,965 It's been a wild ride. 94 00:04:17,966 --> 00:04:19,842 It certainly has, ol' top. 95 00:04:19,843 --> 00:04:23,637 That's why I think it's time to let someone else 96 00:04:23,638 --> 00:04:26,891 take over the reins of Strickland Propane. 97 00:04:26,892 --> 00:04:30,686 So, in a couple of days, I'm gonna make an announcement. 98 00:04:30,687 --> 00:04:34,190 I just wanted you to know first. 99 00:04:34,191 --> 00:04:35,691 Well, I'm honored, sir. 100 00:04:35,692 --> 00:04:39,195 But I gotta say, it's not gonna be the same without you. 101 00:04:39,196 --> 00:04:41,947 Save your butt-smoochin' for the announcement. 102 00:04:41,948 --> 00:04:43,073 Yes, sir. 103 00:04:43,074 --> 00:04:44,283 [softly] And thank you. 104 00:04:44,284 --> 00:04:47,244 You know ol' Buck will always take care of ya. 105 00:04:47,245 --> 00:04:50,206 - I know, sir. - [phone ringing] 106 00:04:50,207 --> 00:04:51,832 Hello? 107 00:04:51,833 --> 00:04:56,670 No, Ray Roy, those shapes on the cards is diamonds! 108 00:04:56,671 --> 00:04:57,798 ♪ 109 00:04:59,424 --> 00:05:01,050 - [♪ upbeat guitar music plays] - [Peggy gasps] 110 00:05:01,051 --> 00:05:02,802 You are going to be a manager?! 111 00:05:02,803 --> 00:05:06,722 That means I will be the first lady of Strickland Propane. 112 00:05:06,723 --> 00:05:10,309 Well, it's not official yet. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. 113 00:05:10,310 --> 00:05:14,772 Although, I may splurge and buy myself a new pair of work jeans. 114 00:05:14,773 --> 00:05:17,942 Oh, Hank, I was so excited by your news, 115 00:05:17,943 --> 00:05:21,237 that I almost forgot to tell you not to kill Bobby. 116 00:05:21,238 --> 00:05:23,405 - Why would I kill Bobby? - [Bobby Hill] Hey, Dad. 117 00:05:23,406 --> 00:05:24,990 Can I borrow the truck? 118 00:05:24,991 --> 00:05:28,536 Only if you're driving directly to the barbershop 119 00:05:28,537 --> 00:05:29,995 to shave your head. 120 00:05:29,996 --> 00:05:31,580 Mom! Ugh! 121 00:05:31,581 --> 00:05:33,499 You said you'd talk to him first! 122 00:05:33,500 --> 00:05:35,376 Peggy, you're okay with this? 123 00:05:35,377 --> 00:05:38,963 He is a 16-year-old. He is expressing himself. 124 00:05:38,964 --> 00:05:43,884 When I was 16, we expressed ourselves by listening to our parents. 125 00:05:43,885 --> 00:05:47,221 Well, say goodbye to any chance of getting a summer job. 126 00:05:47,222 --> 00:05:50,808 No one's gonna wanna hire someone who looks like a pilot light. 127 00:05:50,809 --> 00:05:54,645 You know who has blue hair and doesn't have a problem making money? 128 00:05:54,646 --> 00:05:57,064 Jungkook from BTS! 129 00:05:57,065 --> 00:06:01,235 If Joan-Cook from PBS jumped off a bridge, would you follow her? 130 00:06:01,236 --> 00:06:03,195 Mom! Ugh! 131 00:06:03,196 --> 00:06:05,322 That boy will never be right. 132 00:06:05,323 --> 00:06:07,241 [Buck Strickland] Okay, listen up. 133 00:06:07,242 --> 00:06:10,370 Propane is a young man's game. 134 00:06:11,329 --> 00:06:14,123 And what with this Me Too movement in California, 135 00:06:14,124 --> 00:06:18,502 I think it's the right time for me to take a step back. 136 00:06:18,503 --> 00:06:20,754 - [all whispering] - We know it's Hank. 137 00:06:20,755 --> 00:06:23,048 Ray Roy, get your butt out here. 138 00:06:23,049 --> 00:06:27,136 Ladies and gents, this is your new Strickland Propane... 139 00:06:27,137 --> 00:06:28,470 - [♪ dramatic music plays] - ...manager! 140 00:06:28,471 --> 00:06:30,222 [echoing] Manager! Manager! 141 00:06:30,223 --> 00:06:32,309 - Thank you, Daddy. - [employees murmuring] 142 00:06:33,476 --> 00:06:37,229 Sir, I thought Ray Roy was running Strickland North across town. 143 00:06:37,230 --> 00:06:39,148 Well, that went tits up! 144 00:06:39,149 --> 00:06:42,568 But, it's because he didn't have someone like you, Hank, 145 00:06:42,569 --> 00:06:44,278 to help him run the joint. 146 00:06:44,279 --> 00:06:46,614 But you said you were gonna take care of me, sir. 147 00:06:46,615 --> 00:06:49,950 I am. You gonna be Ray Roy's number two. 148 00:06:49,951 --> 00:06:52,286 See, that's what you do best, Hank. 149 00:06:52,287 --> 00:06:54,413 You're a natural lieutenant. 150 00:06:54,414 --> 00:06:57,374 If you weren't here, hell, I wouldn't trust Ray Roy 151 00:06:57,375 --> 00:07:00,961 to pour piss out of a boot if the instructions was on the heel! 152 00:07:00,962 --> 00:07:04,173 But, sir, I've been here 20 years. 153 00:07:04,174 --> 00:07:07,718 I only came in late once, and that was the day Bobby was born. 154 00:07:07,719 --> 00:07:08,886 Exactly! 155 00:07:08,887 --> 00:07:11,722 You're my ace in the hole, Hank, my linchpin. 156 00:07:11,723 --> 00:07:15,017 Yeah! And now you're my linchpin, whatever that means. 157 00:07:15,018 --> 00:07:16,769 With all due respect, sir, 158 00:07:16,770 --> 00:07:20,481 giving the business to him is like givin' a gun to a monkey, 159 00:07:20,482 --> 00:07:22,358 or-- or worse, a Ray Roy. 160 00:07:22,359 --> 00:07:24,610 Hey, I'm your boss now. 161 00:07:24,611 --> 00:07:27,279 The only thing this "monkey" will be firing is you, 162 00:07:27,280 --> 00:07:28,656 if you don't watch your step. 163 00:07:28,657 --> 00:07:30,115 - Huh? - Mm. 164 00:07:30,116 --> 00:07:33,452 Well, let me save you the trouble there, because I quit. 165 00:07:33,453 --> 00:07:34,703 - [Donna hollering] - [Enrique gasping] 166 00:07:34,704 --> 00:07:36,705 No need to be like that, ol' top. 167 00:07:36,706 --> 00:07:40,335 Yeah, just face the facts. Blood's thicker than propane. 168 00:07:41,086 --> 00:07:42,419 Actually, it's not. 169 00:07:42,420 --> 00:07:44,880 Propane's four-point-two pounds per gallon, 170 00:07:44,881 --> 00:07:46,090 blood is half that. 171 00:07:46,091 --> 00:07:47,883 - It is? - No. 172 00:07:47,884 --> 00:07:50,844 Only a monkey or a Ray Roy would fall for that. 173 00:07:50,845 --> 00:07:53,389 - [♪ somber guitar music playing] - [door slamming] 174 00:07:53,390 --> 00:07:55,975 It's the end of an era, Honey. 175 00:07:59,062 --> 00:08:01,397 [♪ gentle guitar music playing] 176 00:08:01,398 --> 00:08:02,690 What's goin' on, Mom? 177 00:08:02,691 --> 00:08:04,900 Your father has called a family meeting 178 00:08:04,901 --> 00:08:08,445 to announce that he will be running Strickland Propane as a manager. 179 00:08:08,446 --> 00:08:09,988 You did not hear it from me. 180 00:08:09,989 --> 00:08:13,367 - So remember, Bobby, act surprised. - [screen door opens and closes] 181 00:08:13,368 --> 00:08:16,954 Peggy, Bobby, I quit Strickland Propane. 182 00:08:16,955 --> 00:08:18,664 [fake enthusiasm] Dad, that's great! 183 00:08:18,665 --> 00:08:21,417 Manager? I'm so proud of you! 184 00:08:21,418 --> 00:08:24,420 No, Bobby, he said he quit. 185 00:08:24,421 --> 00:08:26,130 Oh. Sorry, Dad. 186 00:08:26,131 --> 00:08:27,965 I was focused on my part. 187 00:08:27,966 --> 00:08:30,175 Can you give it to me again, from the top? 188 00:08:30,176 --> 00:08:32,177 Hank, what happened? 189 00:08:32,178 --> 00:08:34,680 Buck gave my job to Ray Roy. 190 00:08:34,681 --> 00:08:36,598 Ray Roy?! Didn't you once say 191 00:08:36,599 --> 00:08:39,643 he used propane to fill balloons at a children's party? 192 00:08:39,644 --> 00:08:40,936 Uh-huh. 193 00:08:40,937 --> 00:08:43,272 But I don't blame Buck, I blame myself. 194 00:08:43,273 --> 00:08:44,815 I just saw red. 195 00:08:44,816 --> 00:08:47,026 I heard someone say "I quit," 196 00:08:47,027 --> 00:08:49,653 and then I realized that someone was me. 197 00:08:49,654 --> 00:08:51,447 I guess I was in denial 198 00:08:51,448 --> 00:08:54,074 about how much I really wanted to be manager. 199 00:08:54,075 --> 00:08:56,493 Well, while you figure out what is next for Hank Hill, 200 00:08:56,494 --> 00:08:58,662 your son and I will pick up the slack. 201 00:08:58,663 --> 00:09:01,290 Bobby, it's time for you to be man of the house. 202 00:09:01,291 --> 00:09:03,292 What? There's no need for that. 203 00:09:03,293 --> 00:09:05,461 I've been outta work for less than an hour. 204 00:09:05,462 --> 00:09:09,423 Mom, listen to Dad. I don't want to be a man. 205 00:09:09,424 --> 00:09:12,593 First thing in the morning, you are going out to find a job. 206 00:09:12,594 --> 00:09:15,220 It is time for you to nut up, Bobby Hill. 207 00:09:15,221 --> 00:09:18,182 No one needs to "nut up," especially Bobby. 208 00:09:18,183 --> 00:09:22,770 I have 20 years' experience in propane and propane accessories. 209 00:09:22,771 --> 00:09:24,314 I'll find a job. 210 00:09:25,106 --> 00:09:29,194 Just to clarify, do I still have to nut up? 211 00:09:30,820 --> 00:09:31,904 [Hank slurping] 212 00:09:31,905 --> 00:09:33,947 Okay, Hank, you can come work for me 213 00:09:33,948 --> 00:09:36,825 as an assistant exterminator. 214 00:09:36,826 --> 00:09:39,828 But fair warning, I'm a hard-nosed boss 215 00:09:39,829 --> 00:09:41,955 that doesn't tolerate slackers. 216 00:09:41,956 --> 00:09:45,709 It's 11:00 a.m., and you're in the alley drinking beer, Dale. 217 00:09:45,710 --> 00:09:49,963 That's why I desperately need an assistant, to help me find work. 218 00:09:49,964 --> 00:09:51,924 Thanks, but no thanks. 219 00:09:51,925 --> 00:09:54,051 So, what are you gonna do, Hank? 220 00:09:54,052 --> 00:09:56,762 Well, there's only one other propane game in town, 221 00:09:56,763 --> 00:10:01,058 and I'm never gonna work for "the man who shall remain nameless." 222 00:10:01,059 --> 00:10:02,893 - Thatherton! - [can crunching] 223 00:10:02,894 --> 00:10:05,771 Last time I said his name, you kicked my butt. 224 00:10:05,772 --> 00:10:08,482 [chuckles] But apparently, it's a one-way street 225 00:10:08,483 --> 00:10:10,150 when it comes to butt-kickings. 226 00:10:10,151 --> 00:10:13,362 I haven't had to apply for a job in over 20 years. 227 00:10:13,363 --> 00:10:16,198 What's the best bond of paper to print a resume on? 228 00:10:16,199 --> 00:10:17,991 Paper, man? [chuckling] What are you talkin' 'bout? 229 00:10:17,992 --> 00:10:19,326 You gotta get on ol' LinkedIn, man. 230 00:10:19,327 --> 00:10:22,372 {\an8}Gotta just upload that, um, info, man, just, and boom. 231 00:10:23,289 --> 00:10:28,293 Boomhauer, you set your minimum salary at $400,000 a year? 232 00:10:28,294 --> 00:10:30,629 Hey, man, talkin' 'bout I'm dang ol' worth it, man. 233 00:10:30,630 --> 00:10:31,631 [slurping] 234 00:10:32,173 --> 00:10:35,384 [Peggy Hill] We should mention you received a "Blue Flame of Valor," 235 00:10:35,385 --> 00:10:38,011 and that you were "Propane Salesman of the Year" 236 00:10:38,012 --> 00:10:39,555 for three years running. 237 00:10:39,556 --> 00:10:42,057 Peggy, I don't want to come across as a braggart. 238 00:10:42,058 --> 00:10:44,893 And I wouldn't wanna work for a company that would hire one. 239 00:10:44,894 --> 00:10:48,856 Oh, Hank, everyone knows the truest sign of humility is bragging. 240 00:10:48,857 --> 00:10:50,315 And I am the humblest. 241 00:10:50,316 --> 00:10:53,319 Done. And now... we wait. 242 00:10:54,320 --> 00:10:55,779 [clicking keys] 243 00:10:55,780 --> 00:10:57,030 Be patient, Hank. 244 00:10:57,031 --> 00:11:00,450 A job does not suddenly just walk through the door. 245 00:11:00,451 --> 00:11:03,328 Guess who got a job at Whataburger? 246 00:11:03,329 --> 00:11:05,789 You're lookin' at their new grill cook. 247 00:11:05,790 --> 00:11:07,499 What? But how could you? 248 00:11:07,500 --> 00:11:10,669 You're-- you're dressed like a Korean pop dancer. 249 00:11:10,670 --> 00:11:14,506 The manager was also a K-pop fan. He has pink hair. 250 00:11:14,507 --> 00:11:19,511 We watched a whole BTS concert on his laptop during my interview. 251 00:11:19,512 --> 00:11:21,972 - Oh, God. - I start tonight. 252 00:11:21,973 --> 00:11:25,268 Dad, can you give me a lift to my shift? 253 00:11:25,768 --> 00:11:28,228 [singing] ♪ Workin' nine to five ♪ 254 00:11:28,229 --> 00:11:30,564 ♪ Easy way to make a livin' ♪ 255 00:11:30,565 --> 00:11:33,317 ♪ And there's somethin', somethin' ♪ 256 00:11:33,318 --> 00:11:36,320 - ♪ About givin' ♪ - [screen door opens and closes] 257 00:11:36,321 --> 00:11:39,865 I bet he's fired before the end of his shift. 258 00:11:39,866 --> 00:11:42,410 [♪ upbeat country music playing] 259 00:11:44,621 --> 00:11:45,746 Nothing? 260 00:11:45,747 --> 00:11:48,582 I'd even consider a job in... [shudders] 261 00:11:48,583 --> 00:11:50,584 ...alternative energy. 262 00:11:50,585 --> 00:11:52,794 Hank, we should do a project together 263 00:11:52,795 --> 00:11:55,088 while you wait for a propane offer! 264 00:11:55,089 --> 00:11:57,257 Maybe even start our own business. 265 00:11:57,258 --> 00:11:59,301 A business? Like what? 266 00:11:59,302 --> 00:12:01,762 I have always pictured us opening a school 267 00:12:01,763 --> 00:12:03,513 for magical children. 268 00:12:03,514 --> 00:12:05,390 - You mean gifted? - Nope. 269 00:12:05,391 --> 00:12:09,728 Mom, Dad, I got my first paycheck! 270 00:12:09,729 --> 00:12:11,647 Now, I know you guys are worried about money, 271 00:12:11,648 --> 00:12:13,982 so I thought I'd help out. 272 00:12:13,983 --> 00:12:16,235 Wait, who said we were worried about money? 273 00:12:16,236 --> 00:12:18,278 Mr. Souphanousinphone. 274 00:12:18,279 --> 00:12:19,571 And then, he laughed. 275 00:12:19,572 --> 00:12:22,699 Well, he's wrong. We're not worried about money. 276 00:12:22,700 --> 00:12:25,661 - Yet. - Dad, no, I insist. 277 00:12:25,662 --> 00:12:28,830 Feel free to use that to cover the mortgage. 278 00:12:28,831 --> 00:12:32,876 And if there's anything left over, buy yourselves something nice. 279 00:12:32,877 --> 00:12:34,920 Well, that is very sweet, Bobby. 280 00:12:34,921 --> 00:12:39,049 But this check would not cover one night in a Super 8 motel, 281 00:12:39,050 --> 00:12:41,593 or-- or even a regular 8 motel. 282 00:12:41,594 --> 00:12:45,055 Yeah, maybe let it grow up some before you worry about chipping in. 283 00:12:45,056 --> 00:12:49,811 Um, I'm the only one with a job in this house. 284 00:12:50,395 --> 00:12:52,730 [♪ gentle guitar music playing] 285 00:12:54,023 --> 00:12:55,608 [sighs] 286 00:12:58,695 --> 00:12:59,904 [door bell jingling] 287 00:13:02,490 --> 00:13:05,784 Well, well, well, look who came crawlin' back 288 00:13:05,785 --> 00:13:07,577 lookin' for a job. 289 00:13:07,578 --> 00:13:09,913 Enough small talk, Thatherton. 290 00:13:09,914 --> 00:13:11,498 Are you offerin' me one or not? 291 00:13:11,499 --> 00:13:14,960 Well, I could always use someone with your experience here. 292 00:13:14,961 --> 00:13:17,212 But before we shake on it, you gotta give me 293 00:13:17,213 --> 00:13:20,674 all the dirt on Strickland and how he runs his business. 294 00:13:20,675 --> 00:13:23,552 Finally, we can take Buck down together. 295 00:13:23,553 --> 00:13:25,804 Sorry, M.F., I won't do that. 296 00:13:25,805 --> 00:13:29,642 Even after you quit and he gave your job to his bastard son? 297 00:13:30,727 --> 00:13:33,478 Dammit. You have morals, Hank. 298 00:13:33,479 --> 00:13:35,647 But I'll hire you anyway. 299 00:13:35,648 --> 00:13:37,774 I could really use another number two. 300 00:13:37,775 --> 00:13:40,402 What do you mean, another number two? 301 00:13:40,403 --> 00:13:43,613 I'm the number one number two. Remember that! 302 00:13:43,614 --> 00:13:46,533 You'd really be the number one number two. 303 00:13:46,534 --> 00:13:49,244 I... I got ears! I heard that! 304 00:13:49,245 --> 00:13:51,955 There can only be one number one number two. 305 00:13:51,956 --> 00:13:54,751 And that's me! You're the number two number two! 306 00:13:55,293 --> 00:13:56,543 Hey! 307 00:13:56,544 --> 00:13:58,962 Hanging up the sign is my job! 308 00:13:58,963 --> 00:14:02,049 The number one number two hangs the signs! 309 00:14:02,050 --> 00:14:04,218 ♪ 310 00:14:05,428 --> 00:14:10,098 Okay, before we kill the termites, we need to understand them. 311 00:14:10,099 --> 00:14:13,477 Lesson one, the termites' reproduction cycle. 312 00:14:13,478 --> 00:14:16,688 After a passionate night of fertilization-- 313 00:14:16,689 --> 00:14:18,482 [sighs] I quit. 314 00:14:18,483 --> 00:14:21,860 Hank, you got a message on your LinkedIn profile! 315 00:14:21,861 --> 00:14:24,863 You have an interview for a propane job in Houston. 316 00:14:24,864 --> 00:14:27,783 See, Peggy? I told you my years of experience 317 00:14:27,784 --> 00:14:29,951 - would speak for itself. - About that... 318 00:14:29,952 --> 00:14:32,913 Hank, do not get mad, but I took the liberty 319 00:14:32,914 --> 00:14:36,458 of making some slight adjustments to your profile. 320 00:14:36,459 --> 00:14:39,753 Conversational French? Hang gliding? 321 00:14:39,754 --> 00:14:43,381 And you removed "assistant." Peggy, they'll think I'm a manager. 322 00:14:43,382 --> 00:14:47,302 Hank, I know you are more than qualified to be a manager. 323 00:14:47,303 --> 00:14:49,012 Now, they know that too. 324 00:14:49,013 --> 00:14:51,974 But the question is, do you know it? 325 00:14:53,142 --> 00:14:55,185 Peggy, I'm off to Houston. 326 00:14:55,186 --> 00:14:56,311 [♪ inspiring music playing] 327 00:14:56,312 --> 00:15:01,691 There goes the best Dead Bug employee I ever had, 328 00:15:01,692 --> 00:15:03,401 - including myself. - [termites scurrying] 329 00:15:03,402 --> 00:15:05,238 {\an8}- [♪ gentle music playing] - [people chattering] 330 00:15:05,571 --> 00:15:06,655 [door opens] 331 00:15:06,656 --> 00:15:09,116 Mr. Hill, we're ready for you now. 332 00:15:09,117 --> 00:15:11,118 [with awkward accent] Merci beaucoup. 333 00:15:11,119 --> 00:15:12,327 [office phones ringing] 334 00:15:12,328 --> 00:15:13,663 [Hank sighs deeply] 335 00:15:15,414 --> 00:15:16,581 [Ladybird panting] 336 00:15:16,582 --> 00:15:18,708 - Leftover hot dogs, Ladybird. - [chomping] 337 00:15:18,709 --> 00:15:22,796 Ladybird and I were so anxious, we decided to clean out the fridge. 338 00:15:22,797 --> 00:15:25,882 I think I found Bobby's seventh-grade science project. 339 00:15:25,883 --> 00:15:28,093 Or maybe it was just a bowl of old gravy. 340 00:15:28,094 --> 00:15:29,636 Well, how did it go? 341 00:15:29,637 --> 00:15:34,015 Peggy, Ladybird, they offered me a long-term job contract. 342 00:15:34,016 --> 00:15:36,434 With bonuses and a retirement plan. 343 00:15:36,435 --> 00:15:38,770 Oh, Hank, that is so great! 344 00:15:38,771 --> 00:15:42,107 And do not worry. We will adjust to Houston! 345 00:15:42,108 --> 00:15:44,192 There may be some culture shock at first-- 346 00:15:44,193 --> 00:15:46,153 Peggy, the job's not in Houston. 347 00:15:46,154 --> 00:15:48,738 It's in... Saudi Arabia. 348 00:15:48,739 --> 00:15:50,240 [♪ dramatic music playing] 349 00:15:50,241 --> 00:15:53,702 Please tell me that's what they're calling El Paso now. 350 00:15:53,703 --> 00:15:55,370 [marker squeaking] 351 00:15:55,371 --> 00:15:59,249 Okay, let's review the pros and the cons of Saud-i Arabia. 352 00:15:59,250 --> 00:16:02,377 First con, it is in Saud-i Arabia. 353 00:16:02,378 --> 00:16:04,588 Yes, but pro, I get to spread 354 00:16:04,589 --> 00:16:07,133 the gospel of propane to the Middle East. 355 00:16:08,050 --> 00:16:12,512 However, it means leaving Texas, the only home we've ever known. 356 00:16:12,513 --> 00:16:17,309 But pro, I can teach English and Español to Saud-i Arabians. 357 00:16:17,310 --> 00:16:19,519 But con, women can't drive 358 00:16:19,520 --> 00:16:22,439 outside the Aramco base in Saudi Arabia. 359 00:16:22,440 --> 00:16:24,609 Although, half the traffic. 360 00:16:25,484 --> 00:16:29,279 Pro, ever since I saw Lawrence of Arabia as a little girl, 361 00:16:29,280 --> 00:16:31,406 I always wanted to ride a camel. 362 00:16:31,407 --> 00:16:35,035 Hank, so far, the cons do not outweigh the pros. 363 00:16:35,036 --> 00:16:38,330 Con, [sighs] I'd still only be an assistant manager. 364 00:16:38,331 --> 00:16:42,000 And another con, we'd be leaving our friends behind. 365 00:16:42,001 --> 00:16:44,878 But pro, one of them is Kahn. 366 00:16:44,879 --> 00:16:48,840 But con-- and this is the biggest con of them all-- what about Bobby? 367 00:16:48,841 --> 00:16:51,593 - [♪ pensive guitar music plays] - Oh, yeah. Bobby. 368 00:16:51,594 --> 00:16:55,764 He would be leaving behind Connie, and Joseph, and all his other friends. 369 00:16:55,765 --> 00:16:58,725 - Bobby has other friends? - No, he does not. 370 00:16:58,726 --> 00:17:00,268 I was just being generous. 371 00:17:00,269 --> 00:17:03,939 Peggy, I hate to say it, but we need to have an adult conversation 372 00:17:03,940 --> 00:17:07,359 with a boy who still watches cartoons about a sponge. 373 00:17:07,360 --> 00:17:09,070 ♪ 374 00:17:10,947 --> 00:17:14,283 - [♪ energetic music playing] - [burgers sizzling] 375 00:17:18,537 --> 00:17:19,872 [bottles spurting] 376 00:17:23,084 --> 00:17:27,087 Two doubles and a Junior with no cheese, up and ready to go. 377 00:17:27,088 --> 00:17:29,839 This must be Jacob's order. 'Sup, Jacob? 378 00:17:29,840 --> 00:17:31,841 - Can I get some-- - [Bobby] Honey mustard? 379 00:17:31,842 --> 00:17:35,011 You got it. Puttin' two extra in your takeout bag, 380 00:17:35,012 --> 00:17:37,430 because I know you're a big dipper. 381 00:17:37,431 --> 00:17:38,515 Whoa! 382 00:17:38,516 --> 00:17:41,935 I've never seen Bobby "in the zone" before, 383 00:17:41,936 --> 00:17:43,437 except when he's napping. 384 00:17:44,814 --> 00:17:47,399 Don't worry about the food. It's on me. 385 00:17:47,400 --> 00:17:49,985 I get a 50% discount. 386 00:17:49,986 --> 00:17:52,195 So, what'd you wanna talk about? 387 00:17:52,196 --> 00:17:56,032 Must be important, it's the second family meeting in a month. 388 00:17:56,033 --> 00:17:59,286 - Wait! Is Mom pregnant? - What? No! 389 00:17:59,287 --> 00:18:03,623 I, uh, I got a job offer in Saudi Arabia. 390 00:18:03,624 --> 00:18:07,294 Saudi Arabia? Where Lawrence is from? 391 00:18:07,295 --> 00:18:10,130 - Uh-huh. - Well, that's great, Dad. 392 00:18:10,131 --> 00:18:13,883 So... wait, does that mean you'll be leaving us? 393 00:18:13,884 --> 00:18:15,260 No, Bobby. 394 00:18:15,261 --> 00:18:18,680 We would all have to move to Saudi Arabia, as a family. 395 00:18:18,681 --> 00:18:21,683 Oh, I don't want to do that. 396 00:18:21,684 --> 00:18:23,351 I understand, son. 397 00:18:23,352 --> 00:18:26,646 I'll call Aramco and tell 'em I'm not takin' the job. 398 00:18:26,647 --> 00:18:28,106 No, no, no, no, no, no. 399 00:18:28,107 --> 00:18:30,609 You guys should go, but I can't leave now. 400 00:18:30,610 --> 00:18:34,904 I have just figured out what I want to do with my life. 401 00:18:34,905 --> 00:18:37,198 I wanna work in the restaurant business! 402 00:18:37,199 --> 00:18:39,951 - [♪ inspiring music playing] - I love food, I love people, 403 00:18:39,952 --> 00:18:42,454 and I love people eating my food. 404 00:18:42,455 --> 00:18:45,040 I finally found my propane, Dad. 405 00:18:45,041 --> 00:18:47,375 And propane accessories! 406 00:18:47,376 --> 00:18:50,170 Bobby, we cannot let you stay here, alone. 407 00:18:50,171 --> 00:18:51,463 You would die. 408 00:18:51,464 --> 00:18:53,006 Plus, you need to finish high school. 409 00:18:53,007 --> 00:18:57,177 Mom, I promise I'll finish school and that I won't die. 410 00:18:57,178 --> 00:18:59,971 I can live with Luanne, Lucky, and Gracie. 411 00:18:59,972 --> 00:19:01,973 You are their favorite babysitter. 412 00:19:01,974 --> 00:19:04,726 And I promise, we'll Skype every day. 413 00:19:04,727 --> 00:19:06,227 I can visit you! 414 00:19:06,228 --> 00:19:08,438 Mom, Dad, I can do this. 415 00:19:08,439 --> 00:19:10,065 [alarm ringing] 416 00:19:10,066 --> 00:19:13,610 I gotta get back to work. We'll talk about this more at home. 417 00:19:13,611 --> 00:19:15,737 Relax, enjoy your meal, 418 00:19:15,738 --> 00:19:19,075 and I'll go get you some hot apple pies to go. 419 00:19:19,867 --> 00:19:22,077 Am I feeling... pride? 420 00:19:22,078 --> 00:19:25,205 I guess our boy has finally nutted up, Hank. 421 00:19:25,206 --> 00:19:26,374 I guess so. 422 00:19:28,042 --> 00:19:30,794 Oh, no. You know who won't take this well? 423 00:19:30,795 --> 00:19:32,046 [knocking] 424 00:19:33,047 --> 00:19:34,547 Hank, Peggy! 425 00:19:34,548 --> 00:19:36,424 [laughing] Come in. 426 00:19:36,425 --> 00:19:39,136 What an unexpected surprise. 427 00:19:41,347 --> 00:19:43,723 [Bill screaming] No! 428 00:19:43,724 --> 00:19:45,101 [Bill sobbing] 429 00:19:45,309 --> 00:19:48,312 [♪ gentle guitar music playing] 430 00:19:58,447 --> 00:20:01,366 Okay, fellas. [sighs] I'll talk to Buck for ya. 431 00:20:01,367 --> 00:20:04,161 Knew we could count on you, Honey. 432 00:20:05,204 --> 00:20:08,248 Have a seat, ol' top. Can I get you somethin' to drink? 433 00:20:08,249 --> 00:20:10,542 This isn't a social call, sir. 434 00:20:10,543 --> 00:20:13,253 What I have to say is best said while standing. 435 00:20:13,254 --> 00:20:16,214 I'm here on behalf of Joe Jack, Booda Sack-- 436 00:20:16,215 --> 00:20:18,007 Say no more, let me guess. 437 00:20:18,008 --> 00:20:20,719 They're tellin' you the company is goin' "bankrupt," 438 00:20:20,720 --> 00:20:24,597 and it's all because of "my bastard son," Ray Roy. 439 00:20:24,598 --> 00:20:27,892 Well, guess what, Hank? They're right! 440 00:20:27,893 --> 00:20:31,146 Got dangit, Buck. How could you let it get this bad? 441 00:20:31,147 --> 00:20:34,524 You can't treat your staff like this. That's why I quit. 442 00:20:34,525 --> 00:20:37,861 They're the victims here, not to mention propane. 443 00:20:37,862 --> 00:20:40,905 That gas has been nothing but good to you, sir. 444 00:20:40,906 --> 00:20:42,407 I know! 445 00:20:42,408 --> 00:20:45,326 But I can't fire him, Hank. I've tried! 446 00:20:45,327 --> 00:20:49,497 Ray Roy's my kryptonite, and he's my only family. 447 00:20:49,498 --> 00:20:51,875 Well, that's where you're wrong, Buck. 448 00:20:51,876 --> 00:20:55,879 I worked for Aramco, the largest oil producer in the world. 449 00:20:55,880 --> 00:20:59,215 But Strickland Propane had something Aramco didn't have, 450 00:20:59,216 --> 00:21:00,508 family. 451 00:21:00,509 --> 00:21:02,010 Ray Roy isn't your legacy, 452 00:21:02,011 --> 00:21:04,387 the whole Strickland Propane team is. 453 00:21:04,388 --> 00:21:07,974 You've gotta nut up and fire Ray Roy, Buck. 454 00:21:07,975 --> 00:21:10,393 You're right, ol' top. 455 00:21:10,394 --> 00:21:11,895 Can you do it for me? 456 00:21:11,896 --> 00:21:13,646 I don't work for you now, sir. 457 00:21:13,647 --> 00:21:16,566 - And I never will again. - Please, Hank, please! 458 00:21:16,567 --> 00:21:19,319 Save our family, huh? Be the daddy! 459 00:21:19,320 --> 00:21:22,155 I-- I know I did ya wrong, but come back! 460 00:21:22,156 --> 00:21:23,656 You be the daddy! 461 00:21:23,657 --> 00:21:26,242 Please, be the daddy! [whimpering] 462 00:21:26,243 --> 00:21:30,414 Have some respect, and stop kissing my shoes. 463 00:21:31,499 --> 00:21:34,292 [Peggy gasps] You said no? To Buck? 464 00:21:34,293 --> 00:21:36,127 Uh-huh. 465 00:21:36,128 --> 00:21:37,713 Buck Strickland? 466 00:21:39,381 --> 00:21:40,799 Well, good. 467 00:21:40,800 --> 00:21:43,176 I know that that was hard for you to do, Hank, 468 00:21:43,177 --> 00:21:44,719 seeing how you love propane 469 00:21:44,720 --> 00:21:47,389 - almost as much as you love me. - Yep. 470 00:21:48,349 --> 00:21:50,225 Well, what the heck did Buck expect? 471 00:21:50,226 --> 00:21:53,228 He should have promoted you back when he had the chance. 472 00:21:53,229 --> 00:21:55,980 Well, the way I look at it, Peggy, we never would've gone 473 00:21:55,981 --> 00:21:58,316 to Saudi Arabia and secured our nest egg, 474 00:21:58,317 --> 00:22:00,443 Bobby wouldn't have found his passion, 475 00:22:00,444 --> 00:22:03,655 and-- and you wouldn't have had a chance to ride two camels. 476 00:22:03,656 --> 00:22:08,159 And I met a prince, who I am pretty sure fell in love with me. 477 00:22:08,160 --> 00:22:09,577 Mm-hmm. 478 00:22:09,578 --> 00:22:11,830 [♪ gentle music playing] 479 00:22:11,831 --> 00:22:13,665 We better step on it. 480 00:22:13,666 --> 00:22:17,001 Bobby said he'd only hold our reservation for 15 minutes. 481 00:22:17,002 --> 00:22:20,713 You'd think he would give us more time, seeing that I gave birth to him. 482 00:22:20,714 --> 00:22:22,258 [Hank sighs] 483 00:22:23,092 --> 00:22:25,510 Hank, you sure you wanna turn down here? 484 00:22:25,511 --> 00:22:27,512 We always go the long way, ever since-- 485 00:22:27,513 --> 00:22:31,266 It's okay, Peggy. That chapter's finally closed. 486 00:22:31,267 --> 00:22:33,059 I'm just Hank Hill, citizen, 487 00:22:33,060 --> 00:22:36,021 driving past a local propane business. 488 00:22:36,522 --> 00:22:37,857 [♪ dramatic music playing] 489 00:22:38,357 --> 00:22:39,732 Sickland?! 490 00:22:39,733 --> 00:22:42,944 What twisted bastard thought that'd be funny? 491 00:22:42,945 --> 00:22:45,113 Well, maybe it's supposed to be a good thing. 492 00:22:45,114 --> 00:22:47,532 - I hear "sick" means cool. - [tires screeching] 493 00:22:47,533 --> 00:22:49,868 That storage unit needs to be locked up! 494 00:22:49,869 --> 00:22:52,370 That's a blatant code violation! 495 00:22:52,371 --> 00:22:55,790 It's like a gotdang horror movie. 496 00:22:55,791 --> 00:22:59,294 - You're going inside, aren't you? - Yeah, [sighs] you're right, Peggy. 497 00:22:59,295 --> 00:23:00,838 [sighs] I should. 498 00:23:01,297 --> 00:23:03,131 - [door creaking] - [liquid dripping] 499 00:23:03,132 --> 00:23:05,550 Bwah! Is that urine? 500 00:23:05,551 --> 00:23:07,176 In the showroom? 501 00:23:07,177 --> 00:23:10,180 [♪ tense music playing] 502 00:23:11,181 --> 00:23:13,475 [loud snoring] 503 00:23:17,104 --> 00:23:18,105 Is he dead? 504 00:23:19,607 --> 00:23:21,692 I didn't know she was your wife! 505 00:23:21,984 --> 00:23:23,359 [booze bottle sloshing] 506 00:23:23,360 --> 00:23:25,403 - Peggy. - I understand. 507 00:23:25,404 --> 00:23:26,863 - [birds squawking] - [camera clicking] 508 00:23:26,864 --> 00:23:29,867 [♪ "Mainstreet" by Bob Seger playing] 509 00:23:33,370 --> 00:23:35,204 Shouldn't it say "owner," Hank? 510 00:23:35,205 --> 00:23:38,041 You bought 51% of the company. 511 00:23:38,042 --> 00:23:39,918 Yes, but that would be bragging. 512 00:23:39,919 --> 00:23:41,587 It ain't trickin' if you got it. 513 00:23:43,213 --> 00:23:45,215 [♪ "Mainstreet" continues playing] 514 00:23:46,800 --> 00:23:48,968 ♪ Down on Mainstreet ♪ 515 00:23:48,969 --> 00:23:51,012 Welcome back, Honey. 516 00:23:51,013 --> 00:23:52,639 [phone ringing] 517 00:23:52,640 --> 00:23:55,308 Hank Hill, assistant-- uh, Hank Hill, 518 00:23:55,309 --> 00:23:58,269 manager and owner of Strickland Propane. 519 00:23:58,270 --> 00:23:59,979 How can I help ya? 520 00:23:59,980 --> 00:24:02,274 Bill? How drunk are you? 521 00:24:02,983 --> 00:24:06,195 [♪ bluegrass version of "Yahoos and Triangles" playing] 522 00:24:21,585 --> 00:24:24,129 - ♪ Yee-haw! ♪ - ♪ Wa-hoo! ♪ 523 00:24:42,272 --> 00:24:43,356 [♪ song ends] 524 00:24:43,357 --> 00:24:44,440 [birds chirping] 525 00:24:44,441 --> 00:24:46,359 - [golf club thumps] - [crowd cheering] 526 00:24:46,360 --> 00:24:48,403 ♪ 527 00:24:48,404 --> 00:24:51,406 [Peggy Hill] It is time for you to nut up, Bobby Hill! 528 00:24:51,407 --> 00:24:54,410 [♪ fanfare playing]