THE SIMPSONS · CHARACTER
played by Hank Azaria · Unemployed · Factory Worker (previous) · Peanut Vendor (previous)
Kirk Van Houten
10 episodes · drives 12 scenes
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Character DNA
genes over the scenes they drivehumiliation 17%absurd 15%tense 12%sad 12%awkward 11%angry 9%coincidence 5%betrayal 5%social rule violation 4%petty grievance 4%pursuit 4%chaotic 4%
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Defining scenes
highest-gene scenes they driveA Milhouse Divided · Simpson living roomKirk sings at the wedding
Kirk performs his song to win Luann back but fails.
S08E06 · 9 ▸ 07:54A Milhouse Divided · Simpson living roomDivorce aftermath at party
Kirk leaves with Milhouse as the party ends awkwardly.
S08E06 · 13 ▸ 10:29A Milhouse Divided · cracker factoryKirk loses his job
Kirk gets fired from the cracker factory and struggles.
A Milhouse Divided · streetHomer meets Kirk's new girlfriend
Kirk introduces his new girlfriend Starla to Homer.
A Milhouse Divided · streetKirk regrets his marriage
Kirk laments his failed marriage and warns Homer.
Little Orphan Millie · Springfield parkKirk and Luann remarry
Kirk and Luann announce their remarriage at the picnic, surprising everyone.
Little Orphan Millie · Springfield beachWedding ceremony on beach
Kirk and Luann remarry on a beach with a humorous ceremony.
Little Orphan Millie · Cruise shipParents fall overboard
Kirk and Luann fall off their cruise ship and are lost at sea.
YOLO · Simpson house drivewayKirk's midlife crisis
Kirk Van Houten shows off his new car and lifestyle.
The War of Art · Simpson house front doorVan Houtens confront Simpsons
The Van Houtens confront the Simpsons about the valuable painting.
Milhouse Doesn't Live Here Anymore · Van Houten HouseKirk and Luann argue
Kirk and Luann argue about the move and custody.
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Episodes
10 appearances06
S08E06A Milhouse Divided
23 scenes
04
S09E04Treehouse of Horror VIII
22 scenes
12
S10E12Sunday, Cruddy Sunday
22 scenes
14
S13E14Tales from the Public Domain
21 scenes
11
S14E11Barting Over
22 scenes
17
S14E17Three Gays of the Condo
24 scenes
12
S15E12Milhouse Doesn't Live Here Anymore
22 scenes
09
S16E09Pranksta Rap
16 scenes
03
S17E03Millhouse Of Sand And Fog
22 scenes
06
S19E06Little Orphan Millie
21 scenes