King of the Hill/Cops and Robert

Cops and Robert
Season 12, Episode 20
Airdate	May 4, 2008
Production Number	CABE11
Written by	Dave Schiff
Directed by	Ken Wong
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King of the Hill — Season Twelve

Cops and Robert is the twentieth episode of the eighth season of King of the Hill, and the two hundred thirty-fourth episode overall.

Starring: Mike Judge (Hank Hill, Boomhauer, Dooley), Kathy Najimy (Peggy Hill), Pamela Adlon (Bobby Hill, Clark Peters), Brittany Murphy (credit only), Johnny Hardwick (Dale Gribble), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Dealer #2, Policeman, Cook, Man in Cowboy Hat)

Special Guest Voice: Fred Willard (Officer Brown)

Also Starring: Rini Bell (Blonde Waitress), Dennis Burkley (Principal Moss), David Herman (Bazooms Manager, Dealer #1, Man on TV), Scott Klace (Barry Rollins), Glenn Lucas (Frat Brother), Colleen Smith (911 Operator, Brunette Waitress)

Plot Overview

Due to a mix-up, Hank mugs a man for his wallet and attempts to return it.

Bobby is forced to shadow Tom Landry's security guard.

Dale works as a waiter for a female-dominated restaurant in hopes of suing for sex discrimination.

Notes

Stinger Quote

Peggy: Maybe we could reopen the fanny pack discussion?
Hank: No.

Music

• Carolina Liar - "I'm Not Over"

Trivia

Allusions and References

• BazOOms is an obvious pastiche of Hooters.

• The stacks of VHS tapes Barry Rollins has are Taxi Driver, Death Wish, High Noon, and My Bodyguard.

Memorable Moments

• Principal Moss happens upon Bobby getting accused by Officer Brown of throwing a can and tries to quietly sneak away before Brown spots him.

• Barry Rollins trips and on his way down, pulls down Dale's shorts.

Goofs

• When Hank and the guys pulls up to BazOOms, the sign spells it "BazOOas". It can be seen to be spelled this way on a sign seen from the inside as well.

Quotes

• Dale: I've just come up with a new get rich quick scheme. I'm going to apply to be a waiter at Bazooms!

Bill: But all the waiters at Bazooms are waitresses.

Dale: Yes, they are ladies, whereas I am a man. And a flat-chested one at that. So Bazooms won't hire me. And when they don't, I'll sue for sex discrimination. It's a brilliant idea.

Hank: Dang it, Dale. Did you ever get the brilliant idea to make money through dedication and hard work?

Dale: Yep. Dismissed it.

• Principal Moss: Bobby, there's no excuse for this. Sure, Officer Brown maybe a disgraced cop who tampered with evidence, got pulled off his beat, and assigned this nothing position, but this here used to be a man.

Officer Brown: Yes, I was.

• Hank: Well, Peggy, thanks for a delicious breakfast. If that's how the Belgians make their waffles, then I haven't given them a fair shake.

• Hank: Look at this place. It's like Hell. Or Dallas.

• Dealer #1: Hey, buddy. What can I interest you in? We've got an autographed Pete Rose jersey, an autographed Pete Rose rookie card, an autographed Pete Rose autograph. That's right, it's his signature within his signature.

• Hank: Come on, Peggy. Let's get out of here before I leave Thom McCann's autograph on this guy's ass.

• Bobby: So, when do we get to round up some perps?

Officer Brown: We don't. Sure, I used to shoot people and see dead bodies and stuff, but those were happier times.

• Peggy: They cannot pin this on you. It's not your fault that all men's wallets look the same. Now maybe we can reopen the fanny pack discussion?

Hank: No.

• Peggy: Just open up the wallet and find some identification.

Hank: It just seems wrong. A man's wallet is a very personal thing. It's like money filled underwear.

• Officer Brown: I tell ya, Bobby, it's just nice to nab some suspects.

Dooley: I'm a suspect.

• Hank: I can't believe you took the job.

Dale: I had to. They only offered me the job 'cause they thought I wouldn't take it. They were calling my bluff, now I'm calling their bluff. It's a classic double-bluff-reverseo.

Bill: Wow, there's even a name for it.

• Dale: I find if I bring people things and don't ring them up, the tips are incredible.

• Dale: I've got a plan. Okay, I'm letting you know now, Bill, it involves running.

• Bobby: Okay, let's do this!

Officer Brown: Uh, well, no, Bobby. I'm gonna go in by myself.

Bobby: What? Why?

Officer Brown: You're only 13. If something were to happen to you, I'd never forgive myself for the damage to my reputation.

• Dale: So, I think you know why I'm here. I've been assaulted in the line of duty. As a result, I plan to sue Bazooms for creating a hostile and unsafe work environment for myself and my fellow waitresses.

Bazooms Manager: What do you want?

(Dale takes out a piece of paper and passes it to the manager)

Bazooms Manager: It just says "money".

Dale: We'll accept nothing less!