The sixth episode of "Government Cheese" dawns with Hampton rising with the sun's first light, while Harrison emerges groggily from his tent. Spotting an owl perched nearby, Harrison's heart darkens, interpreting it as a grim omen and a cautionary whisper to his father. Hampton dismisses the superstitious notion for the moment, yet the air is thick with impending doom, much of it originating from the treacherous Prevost Brothers, particularly Jean-Guy.
Jean-Guy strides in, engaging Harrison in conversation, acknowledging his acquaintance with Hampton. Noticing the feather lying beside Harrison, he subtly steers the discussion towards the subject of Rudy. However, Jean-Guy refrains from revealing Rudy's fate and instead draws Hampton directly into the turmoil as he approaches from outside.
In a private exchange, Jean-Guy makes his intentions clear: he wants the drill. Despite Hampton possessing the funds to settle his debt, Jean-Guy is uninterested in monetary repayment. Surrendering the drill is the sole means of escaping this predicament, a prospect that Hampton steadfastly refuses.
Later, by the dock, a fisherman casts a net over Hampton, causing his money to spill onto the deck. A fierce scuffle unfolds, culminating in Hampton overpowering the thief. As they bid farewell, the fisherman, bound for the lake to pursue elusive catfish, utters a cryptic advice: "Go to Nineveh."
Out by the serene lake, Harrison confides in a moment of vulnerability, expressing embarrassment over his father's eccentric antics. His discomfort deepens as he perceives himself as inferior to Einstein, whom he erroneously believes is Hampton's preferred companion. Hampton, in a moment of candidness, clarifies that Einstein's cheerful demeanor merely makes him more enjoyable to be around, while hinting at Harrison's own shortcomings with a playful yet pointed remark. Further, Hampton solemnly shakes hands, vowing never again to engage in any activity that risks his arrest or reincarceration—a pledge somewhat diminished by his checkered past.
Meanwhile, the arrival of the Prevost Brothers at the bait shop disrupts the tranquil scene. They corner Frida, voicing their urgent need for water to sustain their farm. She gestures towards Hank, a nearby police officer whose water supply they have been secretly tapping. In a daring and brutal twist, they shoot Hank in the foot, toss him into the back of their truck, and cast his cooler into the lake, leaving a wake of chaos.
Back on the lake, an extraordinary sequence unfolds. As Hampton feels the thrill of a fish biting his line, he accidentally slips into the water and is swallowed whole by a monstrous catfish. Inside the fish's belly, Hampton finds himself inexplicably able to breathe, despite the compressive forces bearing down on him. Through a blend of promises to repay the temple's funds and commit to a more virtuous path, he eventually earns his release from the fish's gaping maw.
Emerging from the depths, Hampton spots the cooler—his unexpected savior—and uses it as a buoy to keep himself afloat. On the other hand, Harrison, filled with panic, rushes to the shore and cries for assistance, directing the authorities to Necktie Canyon. While the police spring into action, Harrison races back to their tent, driven by a mix of shock and determination to locate his father. Armed with flares, he ignites them, creating a beacon that guides Hampton through the murky waters back to his waiting son.
In a tangled state of emotions, Harrison is a picture of distress, his eyes brimming with tears. Yet, those very tears are soon wiped away by mirth as Hampton dismisses their harrowing ordeal with a nonchalant shrug, playfully declaring himself the "King of the Lake" and very much in the land of the living. Just as the situation begins to unravel, an officer arrives on the scene. With Harrison's assistance, Hampton wrangles his way out of the predicament with sheer eloquence, leaving no hard feelings.
Meanwhile, at the Chatsworth Police Department, an unexpected phone call disrupts the calm. An elderly lady, her voice tinged with concern, reports finding a shoe inexplicably nestled in her fireplace – a discovery that might just be a cryptic clue linking back to the recent robbery. Oh dear, it seems the intrigue deepens.
