In this episode, Hulk finds himself plagued by back problems. A real American hero falls. It’s like Watchmen, but you know, real.
Brooke is getting ready to play Calle Ocho, a festival that could provide her biggest live audience yet.
It’s happening in one week and she needs three girls and four boys (one to throw on the ground – no lie). Glenn, being a choreographer, gets to work auditioning dancers and instructing them to get freaky on him.
When Brooke’s phone rings, she surfaces from the sea of gyrating bodies…
…to take a call informing her that her dad’s legs went numb and he collapsed. Brooke has to go!
One five hour drive north later, she meets Hulk and his gf Jennifer in the hospital…
Hulk states that he hasn’t been able to stand for more than four or five minutes at a time as he undergoes a battery of tests. Essentially, it comes down to this: here’s what a spine should look like…
…and here’s what Hulk’s looks like…
So, yeah, that’s troubling. The doctor asks Hulk if the pain is 24/7. It is. It is also affecting his personal life. Is he willing to take any risk to get rid of the pain? Well… The doctor has a proposition: he can implant screws to help rebuild the backbone and relieve the pain. All sounds good (and, you know, intense) until Hulk talks to Brooke alone later outside…
Basically, his finances won’t allow him the luxury of being down for six to eight months, as the screws surgery would necessitate. A laser surgery will clean out all the “stuff” that causes the pain, but will leave bones the way they are. So, Hulk’s going for the quick fix then. But not quick enough: the surgery will still disallow him from attending her big show. Brooke’s fine with that — the most important thing is that he’s healthy.
He undergoes surgery…
…and it’s a success! Hulk reports that the relief was instant. While her dad is under, Brooke calls Glenn. He says the dancers are kicking butt and they’re ready for her whenever she gets back.
Brooke and Jennifer help Hulk into his house…
…and up to bed…
Well, that’s done. Brooke goes back to rehearse her number. But that does not mean that Hulk is without visitors:
“What the f*** are you bringing me flowers for? I’m not f***ing dying,” says Hulk to his good friend Knobs. Oh shut up, you know you love it. Knobs has also brought Patron, which goes over a lot better. It’s very true to life though: if flowers don’t work, you can always liquor them up. Try both and see what works.
Brooke gets back to business…
…the business of throwing guys around, that is! But since this is the day before the show, Brooke is under considerable stress and she keeps missing steps.
For obviously the first time in her music career, she doesn’t believe in herself. The day of the show comes and she’s still nervous and overwhelmed…
But then, a ray of sunshine with flaxen hairs…
…of course that description would be apt for any Hogan, but it’s Hulk. He’s here!
Despite his condition, he made it out. He tells her that he’s freaking out and that it was “not cool” that she was taking care of business when she was tending to him. I think if he understood the alternative meant hanging from a stripper pole, he’d probably revise his opinion…
She seriously spends most of her performance on it or at least in front of it…
Oh, and the audience really is massive:
At the end of her performance, Brooke informs the crowd that it’s amazing Hulk was able to attend. We pan to him…
…and, indeed, it’s a crutch-raising triumph of the human spirit. The inspiring end of an inspiring season!
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| Episode | Type | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | Misc. | Videos: Brooke's Best Season 2 Moments | 8/25/09 |
| 210 | Full Episode | Videos: Hulk's Surgery [HD] | 8/10/09 |
| 209 | Bonus Clips | Videos: Finale Bonus Clips | 8/09/09 |
| 210 | Show Clips | Videos: Hulk's Surgery Show Clips | 8/09/09 |
| 209 | Full Episode | Videos: Brooke Goes Green [HD] | 8/03/09 |
| 209 | Show Clips | Videos: Brooke Goes Green Show Clips | 8/02/09 |
| 209 | Bonus Clips | Videos: Episode 9 Bonus Clips | 8/02/09 |
| 208 | Full Episode | Videos: Lost and Found [HD] | 7/27/09 |
| 208 | Show Clips | Videos: Lost and Found Show Clips | 7/26/09 |
| 208 | Bonus Clips | Videos: Episode 8 Bonus Clips | 7/26/09 |
| 207 | Full Episode | Videos: Hometown Hero [HD] | 7/20/09 |
| 207 | Bonus Clips | Videos: Episode 7 Bonus Clips | 7/19/09 |
| 207 | Show Clips | Videos: Hometown Hero Show Clips | 7/19/09 |
| 206 | Full Episode | Videos: Hogans in Space [HD] | 7/13/09 |
| 206 | Bonus Clips | Videos: Episode 6 Bonus Clips | 7/12/09 |
| 206 | Show Clips | Videos: Hogans In Space Show Clips | 7/12/09 |
| 205 | Bonus Clips | Videos: Episode 5 Bonus Clips | 7/05/09 |
| 205 | Show Clips | Videos: Brooke's New Beau Show Clips | 7/05/09 |
| 204 | Bonus Clips | Videos: Episode 4 Bonus Clips | 6/28/09 |
| 204 | Show Clips | Videos: My Mother's With Another Show Clips | 6/28/09 |
| 203 | Show Clips | Videos: Creepy Cruise Show Clips | 6/21/09 |
| 203 | Bonus Clips | Videos: Episode 3 Bonus Clips | 6/21/09 |
| 203 | Show Clips | Videos: Celebrate Father's Day with VH1's Most Awesome Dads! | 6/18/09 |
| -- | Bonus Clips | Videos: Ask Brooke: Ms Hogan Answers Fans' Romance Questions | 6/15/09 |
| 202 | Full Episode | Videos: I Kissed a Girl [HD] | 6/15/09 |
| 202 | Bonus Clips | Videos: Episode 2 Bonus Clips | 6/14/09 |
| 202 | Show Clips | Videos: I Kissed a Girl Show Clips | 6/14/09 |
| 201 | Bonus Clips | Videos: Episode 1 Bonus Clips | 6/07/09 |
| 201 | Full Episode | Videos: State of the Hogans [HD] | 6/01/09 |
| -- | Show Clips | Videos: Brooke Knows Best 2: Episode 2 Sneak Peek | 06/09/09 |
| -- | Show Clips | Videos: Brooke Knows Best 2: Episode 3 Sneak Peek | 06/15/09 |
| -- | Show Clips | Videos: Brooke Knows Best 2: Episode 4 Sneak Peek | 06/23/09 |
| -- | Show Clips | Videos: Brooke Knows Best 2: Episode 5 Sneak Peek | 07/06/09 |
| -- | Show Clips | Videos: Brooke Knows Best 2: Episode 7 Sneak Peek | 07/13/09 |
| -- | Show Clips | Videos: Brooke Knows Best 2: Episode 9 Sneak Peek | 07/28/09 |
| -- | Show Clips | Videos: Brooke Knows Best 2: Finale Sneak Peek | 08/04/09 |
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31 responses to to Brooke Knows Best 2 Recap – Finale – Flesh And Bone
I’m really confused by this relationship – not because I think your Dad is taking advantage of you – or acting inappropriately, but because I believe the standard you set on television does my family structure a huge diservice. For years, I have been struggling with my husband trying to get his attention, but as a stepmother – I stepped in when no one else stepped in, and then stepped out when no one else stepped out. Brooke, find the classy way to have a relationship with your father that honors and prioritizes the relationship he has with his girlfriend or wife. You will someday understand this. Really.
nhnh
Brooke, you either need to
a) lay off the tanning..you’re orange
or
b) dye your hair darker
I have always been a big fan of your dad, the two series you and your family have made (Hogan knows best & Brook Knows Best). It was a strong impact on me when I first heard that your dad and mother was splitting apart. I went through a lot of discomfort myself when my family split apart, I was at the age of sixteen and it really takes a toll on oneself. I admire you and your brother for being strong for both your mother and father. It is obvious that you are a daddy’s girl, but it is also very obvious that you love and care for your mother a lot (I am sure more than words can even begin to describe) as well. I am glad to have read that the struggle between your father and mother has come to an ease instead of fighting, I know how much pain and suffering it can cause and I am sorry that you and Nick had to go through that. I have to say one thing though, your father is a great man. Not once during your shows has he ever said anything bad about your mother.
I am also sorry to hear about your father going through the pain he has been going through with his back. I myself am going through similar problems and suffer from chronic lower back pain. Back pain can cause every thing to hurt. Even though we have different type of problems in our backs – pain is pain. And unless someone has gone through that type of pain, no one can ever imagine how hard it is to get around and cope with every day things and also how depressing it can be. I admire how strong your dad is and also how supportive you have been for him through his procedure while you were trying to regenerate your career. Luckily, I have the support of my loving wife and if it wasn’t for her I would be lost. Your father was smarter than I was, I made a mistake in letting them put metal and screws in my back, fusing the L5-S1 vertebrae of my lower back. They advised me it was no other alternative procedure that would help me and it would relieve the pain for me. Well after my surgery I was in worse pain than before and they said that scar tissue built up on my Sciatic Nerve, so I let them go in again to clear the scar tissue but by the time they went back in the damage to it was already done. So I am in worse shape now than I was before the surgeries. I was in so much pain at the time, I just wanted it to stop. But I am glad to see that you were there to help your father in his time of need and as it showed on your show you and your father made a good decision together and go for the alternate treatment (laser surgery – I do not know the name of it, but would like to. Maybe it is a treatment I can look into to relieve some of my pain.). I just hope it is really working for him and he is doing a lot better.
Your father and I met once while my wife and I were in Clearwater and he is the nicest person I have ever met (in famous people that is). My wife and I usually come to Clearwater Beach ever year, but have not been able to do so since my injury over two years ago. It is a very beautiful place, it has one of the the greatest views of the sun setting that I have ever seen,and the atmosphere there is wonderful. We are really looking forward to visiting the area again as soon as I am capable.
I hope everything is going good for your brother Nick. I know that also put a lot of strain on your family and regret that your family had to go through that.
But congratulations on your show and new album, hopefully it kicks your career in high gear. You really deserve it with all the hard work you, Glenn and your staff has done.
And with what the user Lori stated, her comments are really confusing within it self. I think you and your family have a very classy family relationship. The show shows what a typical family life is really like and my wife and I admire you and your family for the closeness your family show and share. We (the public) can only see what is going on through a television show, but with what you and your family has and are going through do not change or listen to any negative comments. And also on the other negative comment about your tan or hair color, you look beautiful the way you are and I wouldn’t change a thing unless you wanted to.
I truly hope the best for you, your family, and the restart of your career. And hope to see if you will have a show next season to see how your father has healed and how your career has done.
BTW – that is an amazing condo you, Glenn and Ashley share. I bet the view of the ocean is amazing, a lot better in person than it is on the television.
Sincerely,
Jonathan
OMG I’ve been waiting 3 weeks for you to finally remember vh1 aired this show and to post a recap!! Thank you so much for remembering to do at least the finale!! Sure I missed the last 2 episodes, but they were probably boring and stupid and that’s why you didn’t recap them. Thank you bloggerman!
Brooke, you are a young 20-something. You should not look like you are a 40 something. Lay off the tanning!
brook looks just fine every one stop being mean! she is not orange she has a great tan and and great body
I think you an your dad rock. Keep strong and be happy no matter what life throws at you. All a girl needs is her daddy.
hey brooke sorry for what happen to your dad hope he ok i have to say your performance was great one day of practice turn out to be great keep it up what next?
I REALLY THINK %@@%@&*`+(@&~$)* BS IS THE BEST HE NEEDS HIS OWN SHOE AND WHAT A GOOD FRIEND HE IS TO THE FAMILY …. I CRIED LAUGHING AT THE EPISODE WITH HIM AND THE DOG NEMO. GO…HENDERSONVILLE,TN BAYBE
who is the doctor who did the back procedure for hulk? A friend is having similar problems??? Thanks
i think brooke is awesome shes a real person and you people need to shut up about her freaking tan maybe you need to worry more about how you look rather then her! just because one picture up there makes her look alittle orange doesnt mean she is were you guys ever smart enough to think maybe thats just the way the light hit her when they took the picture since none of the others r like that obviously not. brooke is one of the smartest realest person on here right now shes genuinely cares about her friends and family and thats more then alot of other people on tv can say. i think if you have a negative comment keep it to yourself.
Brooke,
The come back was great! Hope your dad is doing better. Can’t wait for next season!
Brooke, I really am sorry about your father, being in so much pain. You are so supportive with him, that look in you face brought me to tears, Ive seen that look before in the face of my own children. I have been suffering fron chronic back pain for years and I am in my early 30′s. I’ve gone through 2 surgery myself. My children have been right next to me the whole time. They are teenagers,and they miss out on being teenagers temselves, they spend alot of time cleaning the house and takin care of mom.Sometimes I cry at night cause I feel guilty taking time from my kids.Continue supporting your father you are both wonderfull people. You have such a great relationship and really just be yourselves , I love the show you make me laugh from time to time. If he goes through the other surgery, he needs to be patient because its a long hard recovery. Luv you both, stay strong.
Can anyone tell me where Hulk got his surgery done and what the name of the surgery was. I just know it was some kind of lazor. My father in law is in need of something different as the two back surgeries have made him worse.
Thanks
Kyle
i’ve been following the show since the hulk knows best love your dad sorry for your parents divorce
i come from a divorced household i’m close with my mother because she cared a lot about me it’s sad knowing that you mother doesn’t care about you and that your dad who’s a legend in pro wrestling wound up having his body screwed up due to years of abuse
and i know its hard to make it in music thousands have tried and failed miserably you may be one of the few lucky ones that will succeed since you have a good heart and you need a songwriter like myself usually keyboardist that can compose songs for people are hard to come by well i’m here and i know that with patience,humor,love, and supportive friends&family anything is possible i hope your journey continues forward with music the world needs more musicans&composers all you have to do brooke is find the genre that people are doing ie dance,goth,punk and mold your style with that
Yeah but I am forever HH fan
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i just wanted to let glen know i live in clare mich. and lived in harrison people never even heard of clare
Ugh, I hope this is SERIES finale of this horribly stupid show.
good luck to you and your dad. your show is one i never miss.
brook tell your dad hi an i wish he was my dad.an go home to linda she love you.tell nik i can show him what a black girls like.
hello brooke my name is brian and i live in youngstown ohio i would love nothing more then to meet u and ur family and friends and i would be honored if ur dad can teach me to wrestler .the only reason i ask hime cause he is the best of alll times and it could be cool if we could hang out as friends like u and glen dowell write me back at kuhndawg36@aol.com
Hi Brooke is so cool,She has a speical bond with her dad I think that is sooo nice!!!!Keep up the good work
Brooke you keep rocking your new video/song Falling is great keep up the relationship you have with your Dad it shows its not a fake …Peace
Hey Brooke huge fan and i always watch ur shows, i wish i can meet but right now i can’t. I will get my wish one day though hopefully.
Yike this girl is UNATTRACTIVE!
well actually she has a killer body but her face is whoof whoof! Have you noticed when the photos hits her just right she is almost passable but most of the time she is just dog-fugly! It;s like a VH1 theme – ugly thramps getting paid big bucks! LOL!!!!!
Brooke i love your show you and your Family is awesome except for your mom dating that little guy! When are they going to have another season? I hope soon! IT would be cool if you and your DAD & Brother had a show too…
BROOKE U R WHO U ARE ,I THINK UR BEAUTIFUL DON’T CHANGE
Wow! Hulk’s x-ray of the spine looks bad! But, the problem is the muscle spasm and pain sensitivity, not the x-ray. Hulk can still get the spine aligned by correcting the muscle tone (it’s hypertonic in that x-ray) and decreasing hulk’s pain sensitivity as described in this website: Provo physical therapy clinic for persistent pain.
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