Ep 10. Do the K.C. Hustle
- TVPG
- November 11, 1996
Malcolm & Eddie season 1 episode 10, "Do the K.C. Hustle," follows the two best friends as they attempt to win a dance contest at a local nightclub. The episode begins with Malcolm and Eddie at The Kings Club, where they witness a dance contest and realize that the winnings are $5,000. The money could help them pay their rent, so they decide to enter the next dance contest.
Malcolm and Eddie enlist the help of their friend T-Rex, who is a dance instructor. T-Rex teaches them the K.C. Hustle, a dance that they hope will win them the contest. However, their dancing skills leave a lot to be desired, and they struggle to get the hang of the routine.
After hours of practice, Malcolm and Eddie are ready to enter the contest. They arrive at the nightclub dressed in matching outfits, and they're feeling confident. However, when they see the competition, they realize that they have their work cut out for them. The other dancers in the contest are all professional dancers, and it quickly becomes clear that Malcolm and Eddie are out of their league.
Despite their lack of experience, Malcolm and Eddie impress the judges with their enthusiasm and energy. They manage to make it to the final round of the competition, where they will face off against the reigning champions. The final round is intense, and Malcolm and Eddie give it their all. The crowd cheers them on, and it looks like they might actually win.
But just as it seems like Malcolm and Eddie are about to take home the prize money, disaster strikes. In the middle of their routine, Eddie's pants split open, revealing his bright green underwear. The audience erupts in laughter, and Malcolm and Eddie are humiliated. They run off the dance floor, embarrassed and defeated.
Back at the apartment, Malcolm and Eddie are down in the dumps. They've lost the contest, and they're still struggling to pay their rent. T-Rex stops by to see how they're doing, and he tries to cheer them up. He tells them that they didn't lose the contest because they weren't good enough dancers, but because they let their nerves get the best of them. He encourages them to keep practicing and to enter more contests in the future.
Malcolm and Eddie take T-Rex's advice to heart and decide to start practicing the K.C. Hustle again. They're determined to improve their dancing skills and to win the next dance contest. The episode ends with Malcolm and Eddie practicing the dance in their apartment, with T-Rex watching and advising them.
Overall, "Do the K.C. Hustle" is a lighthearted and humorous episode of Malcolm & Eddie. The episode follows the duo as they try to win a dance contest, and while they ultimately fall short, they learn an important lesson about perseverance and determination. The episode is filled with laughs and upbeat music, and it's a fun and enjoyable watch for fans of the show.