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King of the Hill appreciation thread
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I tell you what the only cartoon sitcom better than this is classic Simpsons.
Better than Futurama too.
Better than Futurama too.
Alpha-Bromega
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I LOVE this show. it was my most favorite thing to come home to after work, exactly at 9pm i would start to watch it and fall asleep to the beginning of the second episode
It's such a subtle humor, it deals with everyday situations and just makes them to be ridiculous. A less pretentious social commentary than American Beauty, if you will
It's such a subtle humor, it deals with everyday situations and just makes them to be ridiculous. A less pretentious social commentary than American Beauty, if you will
Lionel Mandrake
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Dascu said:
I'd say over 13 seasons, the show was amazingly consistent. There were a few more "topical" episodes as it went on, but it never really declined in quality, just occasionally shifted tone.
Season 7 alone has:
The Texas Skil Saw Massacre- Hank accidentally cuts off Dale's finger with a saw, and is forced to attend anger management.
Full Metal Dusk Jacket- Peggie opens a book store and has to let Dale open a gun shop in the back to pay for the lease.
An Officer and a Gentle Boy- Bobby goes to Cotton's old military school.
The Miseducation of Bobby Hill- Hank tanks Bobby to work at Strickland, but Bobby starts taking lessons from Joe Jack instead. Meanwhile, Dale, Bill, and Boomhauer tie some weather balloons to a lawn chair.
Racist Dawg- Ladybird shows hostility to a handyman (Bernie Mac) who claims that the dog is racist.
The Witches of East Arlen- One of my favorite episodes ever. Bobby starts to hang out with some nerds who teach him to ways of "magick"... with a "k."
And from there, you have Brad Pitt guest-starring as Boomhauer's brother, Bobby joining a hardcore church youth group, Ben Stiller sexually harassing Hank, Hank having to join a yoga class led by Johnny Depp, Bill joining a men's choir, and so on.
Alpha-Bromega
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ah man what's that episode with the couch that they keep hiding so it doesn't get thrown out? and then bobby hill cries on it for like 5 days straight and ruins it?
:lol
:lol
Lovegooder
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From "The Accidental Terrorist," the episode in which Hank discovers his car salesman for the last 25 years has been suckering him.
Peggy, to Hank: Well, I am just glad you did not drive my car through his ass. I didnt know how you were going to do that, but you sounded serious.
Peggy, to Hank: Well, I am just glad you did not drive my car through his ass. I didnt know how you were going to do that, but you sounded serious.
starting from s. 7 and onward the show goes bit out there with the plots every now and then but the classical elements are still there. all the seasons also have more then plenty of down to earth/traditional hill family and friend stories. s13 is must see since there is lots of remenescing the past with subtle remarks from past seasons.Dascu said:
Lionel Mandrake
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elrechazado
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such an underrated great show. From the geniuses who brought us beavis and butthead and the american version of the Office. How could it not be good?
It's the little things that get me in this show - like Hank taking his responsibilities as the guy seated in the airplane emergency exit row deathly serious.
It's the little things that get me in this show - like Hank taking his responsibilities as the guy seated in the airplane emergency exit row deathly serious.
watching one of my favorites The Trouble With Gribbles.
DALE: Mr. Gribble, I hold in my hand People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" issue. Are you familiar with this Time-Warner publication?
- No.
- May I remind you that you are under oath
and that the subscription label bears the name of your optometrist?
I'll ask you again, are you familiar with this Time-Warner publication? edit.screw the re-sizing
- Possibly.
LAWYER: Objection! How is this relevant?
DALE: Your honor, I intend to establish the witness's impossibly high standard of beauty.
JUDGE: I'll allow it,
but I want to see where this is going. Sit still and get on with it.
DALE: Thank you, your honor. Mr. Gribble, turning to page 16 of this magazine, can you identify the individual pictured thereon?
- Jennifer Aniston.
- Do you or do you not find her beautiful?
- The really hot girl next door, yeah.
Beautiful, no.
- Page 19, Denise Richards.
- I cannot get past her wretched acting to see any beauty.
- Mira Sorvino? Mina Suvari? Chloe Sevigny?
- Speak English, please.
- Cindy Crawford?
- Mole!
- Very well, then: Julia Roberts.
- A horse is a horse, of course of course.
- Are you telling this court, under oath, that you find none of these women beautiful?
Are you...
a homosexual?
- Noooooooo!!!
- You cannot have it both ways, Mr. Gribble! Either you are a homosexual, or the most beautiful woman in the world is in this magazine.
- The most beautiful woman...
in the world is in this courtroom.
COURTROOM: Gasp.
DALE: She is right over there.
PEGGY: Oh.
DALE: Not you,
the prettier woman next to you.
Would the woman in the sunglasses and hat please remove her sunglasses? And hat?
- Do you know this woman?
- She is my wife. She is my lover.
She is the mother of my child.
She is my raisin de tray.
- But is she beautiful?
Your honor, please direct the witness to answer the question.
JUDGE: May I remind the witness and his "attorney" that the entire basis of his damage claim rests upon his wife's appearance.
One of you answer the question!
DALE: She is the most beautiful woman in the world to me, and I want her back more than anything. If anything, I owe Manitoba money for the loveliness my second-hand smoke has bestowed upon my Nancy.
DALE: Mr. Gribble, I hold in my hand People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" issue. Are you familiar with this Time-Warner publication?
- No.
- May I remind you that you are under oath
and that the subscription label bears the name of your optometrist?
I'll ask you again, are you familiar with this Time-Warner publication? edit.screw the re-sizing
- Possibly.
LAWYER: Objection! How is this relevant?
DALE: Your honor, I intend to establish the witness's impossibly high standard of beauty.
JUDGE: I'll allow it,
but I want to see where this is going. Sit still and get on with it.
DALE: Thank you, your honor. Mr. Gribble, turning to page 16 of this magazine, can you identify the individual pictured thereon?
- Jennifer Aniston.
- Do you or do you not find her beautiful?
- The really hot girl next door, yeah.
Beautiful, no.
- Page 19, Denise Richards.
- I cannot get past her wretched acting to see any beauty.
- Mira Sorvino? Mina Suvari? Chloe Sevigny?
- Speak English, please.
- Cindy Crawford?
- Mole!
- Very well, then: Julia Roberts.
- A horse is a horse, of course of course.
- Are you telling this court, under oath, that you find none of these women beautiful?
Are you...
a homosexual?
- Noooooooo!!!
- You cannot have it both ways, Mr. Gribble! Either you are a homosexual, or the most beautiful woman in the world is in this magazine.
- The most beautiful woman...
in the world is in this courtroom.
COURTROOM: Gasp.
DALE: She is right over there.
PEGGY: Oh.
DALE: Not you,
the prettier woman next to you.
Would the woman in the sunglasses and hat please remove her sunglasses? And hat?
- Do you know this woman?
- She is my wife. She is my lover.
She is the mother of my child.
She is my raisin de tray.
- But is she beautiful?
Your honor, please direct the witness to answer the question.
JUDGE: May I remind the witness and his "attorney" that the entire basis of his damage claim rests upon his wife's appearance.
One of you answer the question!
DALE: She is the most beautiful woman in the world to me, and I want her back more than anything. If anything, I owe Manitoba money for the loveliness my second-hand smoke has bestowed upon my Nancy.
FrenchToastDisciple
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that scene is a perfect example how the show could be silly funny and have a serious touching moment at the same time.
Affeinvasion
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As a Texas sports fan one of my favorite lines comes from when they go to a Houston Texans pre-season game and Hank says: "An all Texas Superbowl...your will be done, Lord."
Professor Beef
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Lionel Mandrake said:
I love the scene where Hank tries to criticize Bobby's shirt.
[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRuduGjBOOI"]"What does YOUR shirt say? 'Satan Rules?'"
Couldn't find a better clip, unfortunately.
PetriP-TNT
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watching season 8 partly because of this thread, great stuff!
Hills travelling to New Orleans and stopped for some directions.
*speaking cajun to each other
HANK: He's speaking some kind of French.
PEGGY: Let me handle this. I speak Spanish. It's the same thing.
Hey, senor. DIGAME LA DIRECCIONES A la casa de los dauterives, por favor.
...
He wants a tip.
edit. whole scene is also in youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdBkW8jirRQ
*speaking cajun to each other
HANK: He's speaking some kind of French.
PEGGY: Let me handle this. I speak Spanish. It's the same thing.
Hey, senor. DIGAME LA DIRECCIONES A la casa de los dauterives, por favor.
...
He wants a tip.
edit. whole scene is also in youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdBkW8jirRQ
When the hell is Fox going to release the rest of the seasons on DVD? It's absolutely pathetic that we've yet to get a proper box set, especially for a show that has 13/14 seasons and a decent following. The day that baby does go on sale though will be a glorious day.
Easily one of my favorite shows of all time, a good comedy for people of all ages to enjoy. Great characters as well. Praise Mike Judge.
Probably too many favorites to list, but my quick favorite episodes would be "Bobby Goes Nuts", "A Beer Can Named Desire", and "A Firefighting We Will Go".
Easily one of my favorite shows of all time, a good comedy for people of all ages to enjoy. Great characters as well. Praise Mike Judge.
Probably too many favorites to list, but my quick favorite episodes would be "Bobby Goes Nuts", "A Beer Can Named Desire", and "A Firefighting We Will Go".
Both in Top 10 for me. Two things I really like on this show that i have just noticed.lush said:
1. continuity of the jokes in episodes. there are small insignificant dialogues/jokes now and then but later on they expand those dialogues/jokes a bit and they form into well written jokes.
2. Facial expressions. They are not fun or goofy like in Simpsons but they always fit scenes and conveys the emotions so well. Many times the characters answers just with expression of their face and it works so well.
blame space
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the best show
Chose favorite episode from each season. Probably not the best list, I did have a hard time choosing one on a few of the seasons. The series has alot of great episodes. Season 3 seems like it was tops for me.
Keeping Up With Our Joneses(S1E10)
When Hank catches Bobby smoking a cigarette, he punishes him by forcing him to smoke an entire carton. The plan backfires when Bobby begins, while Hank and Peggy resume, an addiction to processed tobacco.
Death of a Propane Salesman(S2E23)
Part one of two. Strickland Propane closes its doors after Mega-Lo-Mart begins selling propane for cheap, leaving Hank out of a joband putting him into one that he despises.
A-Firefighting We Will Go(S3E10)
In a Rashomon-style story, Hank, Dale, Bill, and Boomhauer tell their own versions of their day as firefighters after getting arrested for burning the firehouse to the ground. Meanwhile, Peggy pulls a groin muscle and Bobby helps her recover.
A Beer Can Named Desire(S4E6)
Hank wins an Alamo Beer contest for a chance to win a million dollars by throwing a football through a one-foot hole in a giant Alamo Beer can, while Bill visits his eccentric Cajun relatives in Louisiana.
The Trouble With Gribbles(S5E18)
When Nancy turns 40, the television station replaces her with Luanne, who is much younger. This leads to Nancy telling Dale that she wants a facelift. Dale plans to pay for it by filing suit against the makers of his favorite brand, Manitoba Cigarettes ("Manitoba is the brand to smoke, you'll enjoy it toke for toke..."), claiming that second-hand smoke has made his Nancy unattractive. This results in Dale being both counter-sued and estranged from Nancy.
Bobby Goes Nuts(S6E1)
After getting attacked at a slumber party by Chane Wassonasong, Hank lets Bobby sign up for a boxing class at the YMCA, but Bobby ends up taking a women's self-defense course, where Bobby is taught to attack his aggressors by kicking them in the groin. This results in him kicking Hank in the groin.
Dances With Dogs(S7E5)
Bobby and Hank use Ladybird to compete in a dog dancing contest. Meanwhile, Bill is tricked into buying an ill-tempered Rottweiler from an animal shelter.
Livin' On Reds, Vitamin C, and Propane(S7E8)
Hank needs to take some antique furniture to his mother in Arizona, so he rents an 18-wheeler and takes Bobby on a road trip (with Dale, Bill and Boomhauer stowing away). Meanwhile, Peggy and Luanne try to write a Christmas novelty song.
A Rover Runs Through It(S9E1)
The Hills travel to Montana to visit Peggy's mother. There, they find out the family is losing the ranch to Henry Winkler because of high property taxes.
Church Hopping(S10E11)
When the Hill family finds out that their pew of many years has been given away to another family at church, they abandon their staid Methodist church and come about to worship at a new megachurch.
Grand Theft Arlen(S11E8)
Hank protests against a new school program that lets failing gym students play video games--and becomes addicted to Pro-Pain, a Grand Theft Auto knockoff centered on propane and featuring Hank as the protagonist. Meanwhile, Bobby trains for the Presidential Physical Fitness Test.
Lady and Gentrification(S12E14)
Peggy inadvertently ruins Enrique's life when she sells a house in Enrique's neighborhood to a hipster (voiced by Dax Shepard) who invites his hipster friends over to live in the same neighborhood. Meanwhile, Hank is asked to speak at Enrique's daughter's Quinceaños celebration.
Serves Me Right For Giving General George S. Patton the Bathroom Key(S13E15)
Hank receives a special delivery of his recently deceased father's personal belongings, including a list of bizarre final requestsone of which calls for Hank to flush Cotton's ashes in the toilet of a bar once used by General George S. Patton. Meanwhile, Dale and Bill bicker over an empty beer can Dale discarded in Bill's yard and will not pick up.
Honorable Mentions:
Hilloween(S2E4)
Next of Shin(S3E5)
Good Will Hunting(S3E8)
Pretty, Pretty Dresses(S3E9)
Escape From Party Island(S3E17)
Hank's Cowboy Movie(S3E19)
Cotton's Plot(S4E2)
The Exterminator(S5E14)
Goodbye Normal Jeans(S7E4)
Mutual of Omabwah(S9E8)
Keeping Up With Our Joneses(S1E10)
When Hank catches Bobby smoking a cigarette, he punishes him by forcing him to smoke an entire carton. The plan backfires when Bobby begins, while Hank and Peggy resume, an addiction to processed tobacco.
Death of a Propane Salesman(S2E23)
Part one of two. Strickland Propane closes its doors after Mega-Lo-Mart begins selling propane for cheap, leaving Hank out of a joband putting him into one that he despises.
A-Firefighting We Will Go(S3E10)
In a Rashomon-style story, Hank, Dale, Bill, and Boomhauer tell their own versions of their day as firefighters after getting arrested for burning the firehouse to the ground. Meanwhile, Peggy pulls a groin muscle and Bobby helps her recover.
A Beer Can Named Desire(S4E6)
Hank wins an Alamo Beer contest for a chance to win a million dollars by throwing a football through a one-foot hole in a giant Alamo Beer can, while Bill visits his eccentric Cajun relatives in Louisiana.
The Trouble With Gribbles(S5E18)
When Nancy turns 40, the television station replaces her with Luanne, who is much younger. This leads to Nancy telling Dale that she wants a facelift. Dale plans to pay for it by filing suit against the makers of his favorite brand, Manitoba Cigarettes ("Manitoba is the brand to smoke, you'll enjoy it toke for toke..."), claiming that second-hand smoke has made his Nancy unattractive. This results in Dale being both counter-sued and estranged from Nancy.
Bobby Goes Nuts(S6E1)
After getting attacked at a slumber party by Chane Wassonasong, Hank lets Bobby sign up for a boxing class at the YMCA, but Bobby ends up taking a women's self-defense course, where Bobby is taught to attack his aggressors by kicking them in the groin. This results in him kicking Hank in the groin.
Dances With Dogs(S7E5)
Bobby and Hank use Ladybird to compete in a dog dancing contest. Meanwhile, Bill is tricked into buying an ill-tempered Rottweiler from an animal shelter.
Livin' On Reds, Vitamin C, and Propane(S7E8)
Hank needs to take some antique furniture to his mother in Arizona, so he rents an 18-wheeler and takes Bobby on a road trip (with Dale, Bill and Boomhauer stowing away). Meanwhile, Peggy and Luanne try to write a Christmas novelty song.
A Rover Runs Through It(S9E1)
The Hills travel to Montana to visit Peggy's mother. There, they find out the family is losing the ranch to Henry Winkler because of high property taxes.
Church Hopping(S10E11)
When the Hill family finds out that their pew of many years has been given away to another family at church, they abandon their staid Methodist church and come about to worship at a new megachurch.
Grand Theft Arlen(S11E8)
Hank protests against a new school program that lets failing gym students play video games--and becomes addicted to Pro-Pain, a Grand Theft Auto knockoff centered on propane and featuring Hank as the protagonist. Meanwhile, Bobby trains for the Presidential Physical Fitness Test.
Lady and Gentrification(S12E14)
Peggy inadvertently ruins Enrique's life when she sells a house in Enrique's neighborhood to a hipster (voiced by Dax Shepard) who invites his hipster friends over to live in the same neighborhood. Meanwhile, Hank is asked to speak at Enrique's daughter's Quinceaños celebration.
Serves Me Right For Giving General George S. Patton the Bathroom Key(S13E15)
Hank receives a special delivery of his recently deceased father's personal belongings, including a list of bizarre final requestsone of which calls for Hank to flush Cotton's ashes in the toilet of a bar once used by General George S. Patton. Meanwhile, Dale and Bill bicker over an empty beer can Dale discarded in Bill's yard and will not pick up.
Honorable Mentions:
Hilloween(S2E4)
Next of Shin(S3E5)
Good Will Hunting(S3E8)
Pretty, Pretty Dresses(S3E9)
Escape From Party Island(S3E17)
Hank's Cowboy Movie(S3E19)
Cotton's Plot(S4E2)
The Exterminator(S5E14)
Goodbye Normal Jeans(S7E4)
Mutual of Omabwah(S9E8)
blame space
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Peggy is not a "by far a bad character".
Professor Beef
Banned
I'm not the biggest fan of Lucky, but he has definitely had his moments.Celsior said:
"In my opinion, the day after Thanksgiving is one of the busiest shopping days of the year."
People hating on Peggy, c'mon now. You're supposed to laugh at her when she screws up and shows how stupid and naive she really is. She's still a great mother and wife to Bobby and Hank. Luanne is the main character I never cared much for, same with Lucky. I'll agree that Lucky did have his moments though, as did Luanne, but the increased focus on those two characters hurt that last couple of seasons though.
People hating on Peggy, c'mon now. You're supposed to laugh at her when she screws up and shows how stupid and naive she really is. She's still a great mother and wife to Bobby and Hank. Luanne is the main character I never cared much for, same with Lucky. I'll agree that Lucky did have his moments though, as did Luanne, but the increased focus on those two characters hurt that last couple of seasons though.
UltimaPooh
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Jason's Ultimatum
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I had no idea Chuck Mangeoni or however you spell his name is a real person.
ghostofsparta
Member
Jason's Ultimatum said:
w...t...f... my mind is blown.
One more reason I love this show. Hank's reactions to Chuck were always hilarious.
Jason's Ultimatum
Member
Another reason to love KotH is how impressionable Bobby is. Throughout the show's history Bobby has immitated people he met, like that guy Luanne dated, Rad.
Bobby walks into the kitchen......
Bobby: Hey, Mom, dad, got it going on?
Hank: I've got what going on what?
Bobby walks into the kitchen......
Bobby: Hey, Mom, dad, got it going on?
Hank: I've got what going on what?
Professor Beef
Banned
A friend of mine met him in person. I didn't know him back then, but I would've asked him to call Chuck "Chick" Mangione.Jason's Ultimatum said:
ThisWreckage
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In my opinion, it's the most consistently funny animated television show ever. It's also occasionally touching. I love how the show almost always is able to tell a good story.
My favorite character is probably Gilbert. Bill's flamboyant cousin from New Orleans.
My favorite character is probably Gilbert. Bill's flamboyant cousin from New Orleans.
elrechazado
Banned
Can we get some love for Dale's gal friday Octavio? I brought the chicken essay
Professor Beef
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Objection! Conjecture!
Objecture!
Objecture!
MattPeters
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BILL: I don't get it. Why would Bug be in a gay rodeo?
HANK: Well, the guy's 60 -- maybe he couldn't cut it on the regular circuit. It's like those guys who have to play European basketball, or Canadian football.
One of my all time favorite Hank quotes. His delivery of that just makes me laugh so hard.
HANK: Well, the guy's 60 -- maybe he couldn't cut it on the regular circuit. It's like those guys who have to play European basketball, or Canadian football.
One of my all time favorite Hank quotes. His delivery of that just makes me laugh so hard.
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