Enrique-cilable Differences
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"Enrique-cilable Differences" is the 178th episode in the Fox animated situation comedy
series King of the Hill
and was the 7th episode of the 9th season. The episode's title refers to the term "irreconcilable differences" used in divorce
. This episode is rated TV-PG for offensive language (L) and violence (V).
worries about a crack in his driveway, while Joseph and Bobby
are excited about a "new show" on Fox, the Daytona 500
, which they can't watch because Hank blocks the Fox network. When Hank arrives for work in the morning, he finds his co-worker Enrique (Danny Trejo
) already there, and Enrique makes Hank uncomfortable by trying to make personal small talk and inviting himself to help fix Hank's driveway.
Bobby tries to talk Hank in to unblocking Fox to no avail. Hank is concerned about keeping things with Enrique strictly business, especially when he shows up with rebar for the driveway. Hank thinks that Enrique is looking for a promotion, but he confesses that his marriage is crumbling and he has no one else to confide in, which makes things even more awkward for Hank. At Peggy
's insistence, Hank listens to Enrique's problems and tries to encourage him to talk to someone else, but Enrique says his Latino
pride means he can't discuss it with his own community.
Bobby and Joseph figure out that Hank's secret password is "propane
", and start watching Fox. At first, they are disappointed to find out that Daytona 500 is "just a bunch of cars going in circles," (the advertisement they saw had a sexy woman sitting on a racecar and pouring champagne), but become more interested when a car crash occurs. Peggy invites Enrique in, and he begins treating Hank as his friend, although Hank wants to remain only his boss. Enrique lets it slip at Strickland Propane that he has visited Hank's house, making Hank's personal information the topic of discussion. When he gets home, Enrique is already there, playing Monopoly
with Bobby and Luanne, buying gifts for everyone, and making himself into one of the family. Bill, Dale
and Boomhauer
are upset at the time Hank is spending with Enrique, and Hank drives Enrique back to his house to make him talk to his angry wife Yolanda and clear things up.
As the gang finishes pouring the concrete for the driveway, Yolanda's brothers show up and throw Enrique and his stuff out onto it, and he tells Hank that Yolanda threw him out and he has to stay with the Hills. Hank takes him to a singles apartment complex instead. Hank helps Enrique settle in, letting him know that Enrique's troubles are none of his business, but Enrique shows up pounding on the door in the middle of the night. Hank makes the family ignore his pleas to come inside until Enrique finally goes back and makes up with Yolanda. The following day, Enrique makes normal office talk with Hank who proudly tells Peggy that he has no idea how things turned out as he finishes smoothing over his freshly re-poured driveway.
Situation comedy
A situation comedy, often shortened to sitcom, is a genre of comedy that features characters sharing the same common environment, such as a home or workplace, accompanied with jokes as part of the dialogue...
series King of the Hill
King of the Hill
King of the Hill is an American animated dramedy series created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, that ran from January 12, 1997, to May 6, 2010, on Fox network. It centers on the Hills, a working-class Methodist family in the fictional small town of Arlen, Texas...
and was the 7th episode of the 9th season. The episode's title refers to the term "irreconcilable differences" used in divorce
Divorce
Divorce is the final termination of a marital union, canceling the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage and dissolving the bonds of matrimony between the parties...
. This episode is rated TV-PG for offensive language (L) and violence (V).
Plot
HankHank Hill
Henry Rutherford "Hank" Hill Age 50 animated series King of the Hill. Hank lives in Arlen, Texas and works at the fictional Strickland Propane selling propane and propane accessories. Hank's voice is provided by series creator Mike Judge. The Economist named Hank Hill as one of the wisest people...
worries about a crack in his driveway, while Joseph and Bobby
Bobby Hill (King of the Hill)
Robert Jeffrey "Bobby" Hill is a character on the animated series King of the Hill and is voiced by Pamela Adlon. Bobby is the only child of Hank and Peggy Hill.- Biography :...
are excited about a "new show" on Fox, the Daytona 500
Daytona 500
The Daytona 500 is a -long NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race held annually at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. It is one of four restrictor plate races on the Cup schedule....
, which they can't watch because Hank blocks the Fox network. When Hank arrives for work in the morning, he finds his co-worker Enrique (Danny Trejo
Danny Trejo
Dan "Danny" Trejo is an American actor who has appeared in numerous Hollywood films, most notably in roles as an antagonist, or anti-hero.-Early life:...
) already there, and Enrique makes Hank uncomfortable by trying to make personal small talk and inviting himself to help fix Hank's driveway.
Bobby tries to talk Hank in to unblocking Fox to no avail. Hank is concerned about keeping things with Enrique strictly business, especially when he shows up with rebar for the driveway. Hank thinks that Enrique is looking for a promotion, but he confesses that his marriage is crumbling and he has no one else to confide in, which makes things even more awkward for Hank. At Peggy
Peggy Hill
Margaret J. "Peggy" Hill is a fictional character in the American animated series King of the Hill.-Biography:Peggy is the matriarch of the Hill family, and the wife of series protagonist Hank Hill. She wears rimless glasses and is generally seen wearing cut-off blouses and culottes...
's insistence, Hank listens to Enrique's problems and tries to encourage him to talk to someone else, but Enrique says his Latino
Latino
The demonyms Latino and Latina , are defined in English language dictionaries as:* "a person of Latin-American descent."* "A Latin American."* "A person of Hispanic, especially Latin-American, descent, often one living in the United States."...
pride means he can't discuss it with his own community.
Bobby and Joseph figure out that Hank's secret password is "propane
Propane
Propane is a three-carbon alkane with the molecular formula , normally a gas, but compressible to a transportable liquid. A by-product of natural gas processing and petroleum refining, it is commonly used as a fuel for engines, oxy-gas torches, barbecues, portable stoves, and residential central...
", and start watching Fox. At first, they are disappointed to find out that Daytona 500 is "just a bunch of cars going in circles," (the advertisement they saw had a sexy woman sitting on a racecar and pouring champagne), but become more interested when a car crash occurs. Peggy invites Enrique in, and he begins treating Hank as his friend, although Hank wants to remain only his boss. Enrique lets it slip at Strickland Propane that he has visited Hank's house, making Hank's personal information the topic of discussion. When he gets home, Enrique is already there, playing Monopoly
Monopoly
A monopoly exists when a specific person or enterprise is the only supplier of a particular commodity...
with Bobby and Luanne, buying gifts for everyone, and making himself into one of the family. Bill, Dale
Dale Gribble
Dale Alvin Gribble is a fictional character in the animated series King of the Hill. and is voiced by Johnny Hardwick . He is an exterminator, bounty hunter, smoker, gun fanatic, and paranoid believer of almost all conspiracy theories and urban legends...
and Boomhauer
Boomhauer
Jeff Dexter Boomhauer III, almost always referred to as simply Boomhauer, is a fictional character in the animated series King of the Hill. The character is voiced by series creator Mike Judge, and is known for his nearly incomprehensible speech....
are upset at the time Hank is spending with Enrique, and Hank drives Enrique back to his house to make him talk to his angry wife Yolanda and clear things up.
As the gang finishes pouring the concrete for the driveway, Yolanda's brothers show up and throw Enrique and his stuff out onto it, and he tells Hank that Yolanda threw him out and he has to stay with the Hills. Hank takes him to a singles apartment complex instead. Hank helps Enrique settle in, letting him know that Enrique's troubles are none of his business, but Enrique shows up pounding on the door in the middle of the night. Hank makes the family ignore his pleas to come inside until Enrique finally goes back and makes up with Yolanda. The following day, Enrique makes normal office talk with Hank who proudly tells Peggy that he has no idea how things turned out as he finishes smoothing over his freshly re-poured driveway.
Quotes
- Dale: Hank, I spit in the concrete. So when I mysteriously 'disappear', you'll be able to use my DNADNADeoxyribonucleic acid is a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms . The DNA segments that carry this genetic information are called genes, but other DNA sequences have structural purposes, or are involved in...
to create the perfect neighbor: half man, half driveway. - Enrique: Hey, "Raymond"! This is a good show, right?
- Enrique: (on seeing Hank lift a heavy propane tank) Strong!