Fans of House of Pain are in for a bit of a double dose this December, with two episodes airing on December 17th—likely to make up for the usual Christmas break on the 24th and 25th. This also means two episodes of Assisted Living are coming our way as well. But here’s the thing: House of Pain fans, are we really still doing this?

In Season 13, Episode 16, titled Barracuda Bar, we’re back to the same old struggle between Curtis and Floyd. The two are appearing on a popular TV show called Barracuda Pool, pitching their barbecue sauce to potential investors. Sounds promising, right? Except the synopsis gives us a familiar, frustrating twist: Curtis and Floyd’s non-stop arguing threatens their deal.

This storyline feels like déjà vu at this point. How many times have we seen these two go through this same back-and-forth over their sauce and business partnership? From the vlogger who tried to help expand their brand, to missed opportunities for exposure on the news, and previous failed attempts to sell the sauce, it’s like we’re stuck in a never-ending loop. Every time it looks like they’re getting a break, Curtis’s ego or selfishness ruins it, pushing Floyd to the edge, and ultimately, they end up back at square one.

This time, I’m betting it’s Curtis who kicks off the conflict again. He’ll probably claim that the success of the sauce is all thanks to him, making it all about himself instead of focusing on the business and the product they’re supposed to be pitching together. It’s frustrating to watch these two spin their wheels for what feels like the 20th time.

I know some fans appreciate how this season has kept storylines going across multiple episodes, but this one feels like a tired rerun. We’ve already seen this drama before, and frankly, there are way more interesting and fresh directions these characters could go in. Curtis and Floyd’s barbecue saga has overstayed its welcome—there’s only so much arguing over sauce that we can take.

As for the big question—will anyone actually invest in their sauce by the end of the episode? I’m doubtful. Given their track record, they’ll probably screw it up again, and we’ll be back to square one next week. But hey, that’s just the cycle of the show.

So, what do you think? Will Curtis and Floyd finally get it together, or is this yet another missed opportunity for them? Let me know in the comments below!