Bordertown Season 2 Episode 4 The Last Shot
- January 26, 1990
- 59 min
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7.5 (228)
The Last Shot is the fourth episode of Bordertown season 2, an animated sitcom that explores the cultural clashes and political tensions between a small town on the US-Mexico border. The episode follows the protagonist Hank, a border patrol agent, as he must find a way to arrest a notorious drug lord named El Coyote before he escapes to Mexico.
The episode begins with Hank and his colleagues finding an abandoned car full of drugs and money near the border. Their investigation leads them to a strip club owned by El Coyote, where Hank discovers that his ex-girlfriend, Maria, is working as a pole dancer. Despite their complicated history, Maria agrees to help Hank and provides him with inside information about El Coyote's operations.
Meanwhile, El Coyote's henchmen are preparing their boss's escape plan, which involves crossing the border through a narrow tunnel that connects the strip club to a Mexican bar. To complicate matters, Hank's boss, Chief McCloud, orders him to take part in a charity basketball game against the Mexican border patrol. Hank is reluctant to participate, but he has no choice but to comply.
The basketball game is a chaotic and humorous event, with both teams trying to score points while also using the game as an opportunity to taunt each other. The tension peaks when El Coyote's henchmen show up at the game, disguised as cheerleaders, and try to smuggle their boss out through the tunnel. Hank and his team manage to foil the escape plan, but not before some hilarious mishaps involving basketballs and cheerleading pom-poms.
In the end, Hank and his colleagues arrest El Coyote and recover the stolen drugs and money. Maria reconciles with Hank and even agrees to go out on a date with him. The episode concludes with a touching moment where Hank realizes that despite the cultural differences and political conflicts, everyone in the border town is united by their love of basketball.
Overall, The Last Shot is a fun and engaging episode that combines elements of action, comedy, and romance. The show's writers manage to tackle serious issues such as drug trafficking and immigration in a lighthearted and entertaining way, without sacrificing the show's authenticity or emotional depth. The episode also showcases the voice talents of the show's talented cast, including Hank Azaria, Alex Borstein, and Missi Pyle. Fans of Bordertown will surely enjoy this episode, and newcomers to the show will find it to be a great introduction to the series.