The Hills travel to Montana where Peggy attempts to make amends with her estranged rancher mother; Meanwhile, Hank clashes with the locals and Henry Winkler.
Hank wants to help out the boys fighting overseas by looking after one of their pets. Bill is currently looking after a GI's dog, and Hank wants to do the same. Unfortunately, instead of a dog, he gets a untamed, fierce cat named Duke, with large claws, large teeth, and large vet bills.
Enrique's marriage is in limbo, but rather than face up to his problems, he tries to find someone else to turn to. He chooses to confide in a heartless Hank who casts him out.