Kenneth Hutchinson

Kenneth Hutchinson, more commonly known as "Hutch," is half of the crime-fighting duo Starsky & Hutch. He is portrayed by David Soul.
==Some Brief Canon Facts==
* went to the police academy with David Starsky, his partner
* mentions an ex-wife named Nancy in the pilot, another (or the same woman with a name change) ex-wife, Vanessa, appears in the third season and is murdered in Hutch's apartment
* grew up in Duluth, Minnesota
* health nut
* plays guitar
* likes driving beat-up Ford sedans, and claims not to like Starsky's Torino
* talks to his houseplants
==Fanon==
* his middle name is Richard, also his father's name
* he is afraid of needles and having morphine administered to him due to his ordeal in the episode, "The Fix"
* has a cold and disapproving family
* attended, or planned to attend, law school or medical school
==Pairings==
* almost always: Starsky/Hutch
* Hutch/Huggy Bear, rare but there
==Topics of Discussion and of Fanworks==
==Some Hutch Tropes==
* Hutch's Mustache
* The Hutchinson Finger
* White Knight
 
===The Fourth Season===
The show's fourth season features a Hutch whose physical appearance had noticeably altered. Many fans claimed they saw major changes in his behavior as well, feeling that he was more bitter and depressed, and more abrasive towards Starsky. Near the end of the season, he became so disillusioned by his job that he temporarily quit (Starsky did as well, but only after hearing Hutch's decision). He also slept with Starsky's girlfriend Kira behind his friend's back, which nearly destroyed their friendship and which many fans saw as OOC. A great many fanfics (particularly character studies and Angst) are dedicated to exploring or explaining Hutch's behavior during this season, as well as Starsky's concern for (or contribution to) it.
See The Fourth Season of Starsky & Hutch.
===Family and Background===
* Parents: There is almost no canon on Hutch's parents, but fanfic leans heavily towards writing them--especially his father--as an upper-class couple who are demanding, materialistic, and emotionally negligent or abusive towards Hutch. Frequently they are shown to disapprove of his job as a police officer and his relationship with Starsky. Even stories with positive portrayals of the characters sometimes mention that they are not emotionally demonstrative, usually set up as a contrast to Starsky having a warm relationship with his mother or extended family.
*Sister: Hutch is commonly written as having a sister (occasionally more than one) due to a mention of one in an unfilmed script and Hutch's claim to have a brother-in-law in the episode "Starsky's Lady". 
*Brother: In the episode "Starsky and Hutch are Guilty" Hutch says he doesn't have a brother. Fanfic usually abides by this, but a handful of stories instead suggest that he has a brother who is dead or presumed dead.
* Grandfather: Hutch mentions having a grandfather who was a farmer; this grandfather is frequently referenced in fanfic. He is universally portrayed as having a strong positive relationship with Hutch as a child, sometimes giving Hutch the love and guidance he didn't receive from his parents.
* Friends: Jack Mitchell was Hutch's best friend from high school. He was extremely wealthy, popular and successful.
===Hurt/Comfort and Angst===
Who suffers more, and more beautifully, Starsky or Hutch?
 
===Hutch's Guilt Complex, His White Knight Complex, His Insecurities, His Practical Jokes===
 
====Family and Background: Fan Comments====
==Examples of Hutch-Centric Fiction==
Some popular fan fiction topics: the trauma of having heroin injected into him by force, his past with Vanessa Hutchinson, speculation about his family and upbringing, the ordeal of seeing Starsky shot in the fourth season, helping Starsky with various canonical misfortunes, how he copes with things after the end of the fourth season, and of course, his intense relationship with his partner.
* Distant Shores by April Valentine
* others
==Examples of Hutch-Centric Vids==
==Examples of Hutch-Centric Art==
===1978===
File:Zebra 3 issue 5 interior by deanna llyod.jpeg| from Zebra Three #3, artist is Deanna Lloyd
===1979===
File:Copkillerkurz.jpg|from Cop Killer, artist is Ruth Kurz
File:Zebra 3 issue 4 interior by monte swann.jpeg|from Zebra Three #4, Monte Swann
File:HOPPAGE43HUTCHHANDCUFFS.jpg|from Hopscotch, artist is Ruth Kurz
===1980===
File:Sandh10insidegregfranklin5.jpg|from S and H (Starsky and Hutch letterzine) #10, artist is Greg Franklin
File:Sandh11inside1kurz.jpg|from S and H (Starsky and Hutch letterzine) #11, artist is Ruth Kurz
File:Sandh14back.jpg|from |from S and H (Starsky and Hutch letterzine) #14, artist is Connie Faddis
File:Sandh15inside1newsome.jpg|from S and H (Starsky and Hutch letterzine) #15, artist is Cheryl Newsome
File:Sandh15inside3gabriele.jpg|from S and H (Starsky and Hutch letterzine) #15, artist is Betty de Gabriele
File:Pits2inside3.jpg| depicts Hutch's dark side from The Pits #2, artist is Connie Faddis
File:Pits2inside4.jpg|from The Pits #2, artist is Dotty Barry
File:Pits2inside14.jpg|from The Pits #2, artist is Signe Landon
File:Forever autumn by min 2.jpg|from Forever Autumn, artist is Min
File:Sandh7newsome.jpg| from S and H #7, artist is Cheryl Newsome
File:Casa_cabrillo_interior_by_connie_faddis.jpeg| from Casa Cabrillo, artist is Connie Faddis
File:Casacabrillo-10.jpg| from Casa Cabrillo, artist is Tim Richardson
File:Zebra5back.jpg|from Zebra Three #5, artist is Gloria-Ann Rovelstad
===1981===
File:Sandh17insidelandon.jpg|from S and H (Starsky and Hutch letterzine) #17, artist is Signe Landon
File:Sandh27art4.jpg|from S and H (Starsky and Hutch letterzine) #26, artist is Jean C.
File:Sandh27art2.jpg|from S and H (Starsky and Hutch letterzine) #26, artist is Jean C.
File:Sandh28.jpg|from S and H (Starsky and Hutch letterzine) #28, artist is Connie Faddis
File:Me_2_by_Connie_Faddis.jpg| from Me and Thee #2, artist is Connie Faddis
File:Methee2gen-7.jpg| from Me and Thee #2, artist is Susan Wyllie
File:Dailyreports2-5.jpg| from Daily Reports, artist is 	Teresa Librande 
File:Me2 by Julian Thompson.jpg|from Me and Thee, artist is Julian Thompson
 
===1982===
File:Trace.jpg|from Trace Elements, artist is Courtney Grey
File:Code7-2art3.jpg|from Code 7 #3, artist is Connie Faddis
File:Vespers2inside7.jpg|from L.A. Vespers, artist is Kay McElvain 
File:02DFDChampionRatweb.jpg|from Decorated for Death, artist is Chris Ripley
File:Gunther interior by Jean C 2.jpg|from Gunther's Revenge, artist is Jean C.
File:Hanky2centerfold.jpg|from Hanky Panky #2, artist is Ruth Kurz
File:Hanky2.jpg|from Hanky Panky #2, artist is Maria A.
===1983===
File:YouandIart7.jpg|from You and I, artist is Glynis Jones
File:Whoyouart4.jpg|from Who You Know, What You Know, & How You Know It..., artist is Carol Davis
File:Whoyouart8.jpg|from Who You Know, What You Know, & How You Know It..., artist is Nancy Broll
===1984=== 
File:Code7-3art1.jpg| from Code 7 #3, artist is Maureen B 
File:311art1.jpg|from Three Eleven, artist is Maria A.
File:Long road interior by reg.jpg| from Long Road Home, artist is Regina Marracino
File:Hankypanky13-3.jpg|from Hanky Panky #13, artist is Ruth Kurz
File:Apb32-1.jpg|from APB #32, artist is unknown
===1985===
File:Between7art2.jpg|art by Ruth Kurz from Between Friends #7
File:Between8art1.jpg|art by Cheryl Newsome in Between Friends #8
File:Between10art2.jpg|art by Cheryl Newsome in Between Friends #10
File:Moonlightinside3.jpg|from Moonlight and Mists, artist is Suzan Lovett
File:Moonlight interior by jones 1.jpg|from Moonlight and Mists, artist is J. Jones
File:Moonlight interior by ruth kurz.jpg|from Moonlight and Mists, artist is Ruth Kurz
File:Latenightart5.jpg|from Late Night, artist is Betty DeGabriel
File:Daybydayart3.jpg|from Day by Day, artist is TACS
===1986===
File:Murder1art3.jpg|from Murder on San Carmelitas, artist is Suzan Lovett
===1987===
File:Code7-4art6.jpg|from Code 7 #4, artist is Merle Decker
File:Halfart2-17.jpg|from Half You, Half Me #2, artist is J. Jones
===1988=== 
File:Commit-2.jpg|from Commitment, artist is J. Jones
===1990=== 
File:Bonast8.jpg|from Bonaventure, artist is Connie Faddis
File:Bonast16.jpg|from Bonaventure, artist is Jean Bushnell
===1991=== 
File:Nightight2art5.jpg|art featuring Hutch's unpopular mustache from Nightlight #2, artist is J. Jones 
File:Nightight2-12.jpg|from Nightlight #2, artist is J. Jones 
File:Fix10art1.jpg|from The Fix #10, artist is TACS
File:Distantarttwo.jpg|from Distant Shores, artist is J. Jones
===1993=== 
File:Playfellows 4 int 2 by DEW.jpg|from Playfellows #4, artist is Sharon Wells 
===1995===
File:Dyad17-4.jpg|from Dyad #17, artist is Anja Gruber 
File:Bluejeans1art2.jpg| from Blue Eyes and Blue Jeans #1, artist is J. Jones
===1996===
File:Playfellows9-1.jpg|from Playfellows #9, artist is Chris Soto
File:Blueeyes2art1.jpg|from Blue Eyes and Blue Jeans #2, artist is Jane of Australia using the name "J.J."
===2001===
File:Dontgivebaby-18.jpg|from Don't Give Up On Us, Baby, artist is J. Jones
File:Dontgivebaby-17.jpg|from Don't Give Up On Us, Baby, artist is J. Jones
File:Partnersincrime-1.jpg|from Partners in Crime, artist is TACS
File:Stilltheone1.jpg |from Still the One, artist is L.A. Pinn
===2003===
File:Inyoureyesart.jpg|from In Your Eyes, artist is Helen
===2004===
File:Mindif1.jpg|from Mind If I Join Ya?, artist is Evelyn Thomas
File:Hiddenart3.jpg|from Hidden Secrets, Broken Hearts, artist is Lorraine Brevig
===2005===
File:Dangerous 3 back by TACS.jpeg|from Dangerous Lives, Dangerous Visions #3, artist is TACS, reprinted from 2001's Partners in Crime
===2006===
File:Chicken3.jpg|from Chicken Soup for the Hutchinson Soul, artist is Lorraine Brevig
===2008===
File:Boysinblueart3.jpg| from Boys in Blue, artist is Enednoviel
File:Reflections-3.jpg|from Reflections of the Way Life Used to Be, artist is Julie H
File:Lovestory3.jpg|from Love Story #3, artist is Enednoviel
 
===2010===
File:Timeless3art.jpg|from Timeless #3, artist is Enednoviel
Category:Starsky & Hutch Characters
==References==