Ep 2. Pregnant
- October 31, 2011
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7.4 (17)
The episode titled "Pregnant" from season 1 of the Australian comedy series Housos picks up where the previous episode left off. In this episode, the audience is introduced to new characters who live in Sunnyvale, a fictional suburb of Australia, and continue to follow the lives of the notorious Housos gang as they navigate their chaotic and often tumultuous existence.
"Pregnant" begins with Shazza, the protagonist of the show, becoming overwhelmed with the news that she is unexpectedly pregnant. The father of the child is her ex-boyfriend, Dazza, who is also the father of eight other children, none of whom he supports financially. Shazza is distraught as she is already struggling to keep her life together, having just lost her job and been evicted from her home.
Meanwhile, Franky, another member of the Housos gang, is on a mission to find a way to support his unemployed wife Jenny and their two children. His plan is to sell stolen goods, including drugs, which he has recently acquired. However, things quickly take a wrong turn as Franky and his sidekick, Kev, are robbed by a rival gang.
Simultaneously, Vanessa, who is the girlfriend of Housos member Kev, is also dealing with a personal crisis, having just discovered that Kev has been cheating on her. She is devastated but decides to take revenge on Kev by sleeping with his friend, Wayne.
As the episode progresses, the audience witnesses the various characters struggle to cope with their respective situations. Shazza considers abortion but ultimately decides against it, much to Dazza's relief. Franky tries to recover his stolen goods but is unsuccessful, leading him to consider joining a gym as a potential career path. Vanessa confronts Kev about his infidelity but ultimately reconciles with him, only to find out that he had been cheating on her again.
The episode culminates in a dramatic twist, as Shazza goes into labor and is rushed to the hospital. Dazza, who had been spending time with his other children in a nearby park, rushes to the hospital to be by her side. As the baby is born, the audience is left wondering if Dazza will step up as a father to this new child or continue to shirk his responsibilities.
Overall, "Pregnant" is an entertaining and often outrageous episode that showcases the unique humor and charm of Housos. While the show may not be for everyone due to its often crude humor and controversial subject matter, it succeeds in highlighting the struggles of Australia's working-class population in a comedic and relatable way. Fans of the show will enjoy this episode as it sets the stage for the many misadventures the Housos gang will face as the series progresses.