King of the Hill

10 Best Episodes of King of the Hill - Season 12

Set in Texas, this animated series follows the life of propane salesman Hank Hill, who lives with his overly confident substitute Spanish teacher wife Peggy, wannabe comedian son Bobby, and naive niece Luanne. Hank has conservative views about God, family, and country, but his values and ethics are often challenged by the situations he, his family, and his beer-drinking neighbors/buddies find themselves in.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jul 24, 2023.

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#15 - Behind Closed Doors (Season 12 - Episode 15)

Peggy becomes over-protective after a child goes missing in Arlen.

The episode was rated 7.43 from 99 votes.

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#14 - Life: A Loser's Manual (Season 12 - Episode 22)

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Luanne's long-lost father and Peggy's brother Hoyt, a two-strike felon, comes to Arlen. After Hoyt gets caught committing another crime, Lucky feels bad and takes the blame, leaving Hoyt free to continue his life of crime.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 89 votes.

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#13 - Pour Some Sugar on Kahn (Season 12 - Episode 16)

Kahn escapes to the bar and takes up Karaoke after Minh's father comes to visit. Meanwhile, Bobby and Peggy compete in an escalating game where they try to outdo each other.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 90 votes.

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#12 - Lady and Gentrification (Season 12 - Episode 14)

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Hank's agrees to speak at Enrique's daughter's quinceaeara (15th birthday party). However, some of Peggy's real-estate clients fall in love with the quaint Mexican neighborhood and start to move in.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 90 votes.

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#11 - The Accidental Terrorist (Season 12 - Episode 13)

Hank buys Peggy a new car, and like he has always done he pays sticker price for it. However, after he realizes that he has been ripped off for years, he plots revenge against the car salesman.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 108 votes.

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#10 - The Courtship of Joseph's Father (Season 12 - Episode 18)

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Dale's son becomes the star quarterback for Landry High School, but Dale pushes the boy to accept a private school's offer, which includes a cash contract.

The episode was rated 7.49 from 83 votes.

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#9 - Four Wave Intersection (Season 12 - Episode 4)

Arlen is hit by a heat wave and Hank and the gang take the kids to the water park. Unfortunately, when they have to tangle with a group of surfer bullies, Boomhauer, who is usually cool, winds up embarrassing himself. Meanwhile, Bill becomes known as the famous "Heat-Waver" when he begins to stand on the side of the highway and wave to motorists.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 121 votes.

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#8 - It Came From the Garage (Season 12 - Episode 21)

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Wanting to spend some quality time with his son, Hank distracts Dale, Bill and Boomhauer with a boat building competition. However, when bats attack the construction garage, Hank has to give up his idea of spending time with Bobby.

The episode was rated 7.54 from 98 votes.

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#7 - Raise the Steaks (Season 12 - Episode 6)

After Hank falls in love with organic food he starts his own mini co-op garden in his back yard.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 126 votes.

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#6 - Dream Weaver (Season 12 - Episode 9)

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After they have financial troubles, Nancy convinces Dale to go on a "vocation vacation" to learn a new career. Unfortunately, Dale picks basket-weaving, and he's not very good at it. Meanwhile, Peggy, Bill and Kahn try to create the next great Internet video.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 102 votes.

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#5 - Suite Smells of Excess (Season 12 - Episode 1)

When the guys take Bobby to a college football game, their hijinks land them in a VIP box suite and calling plays for the visiting team.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 131 votes.

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#4 - The Minh Who Knew Too Much (Season 12 - Episode 8)

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Mihn joins the Arlen Gun Club so that she can practise her skeet-shooting skills and become a member of the Nine Rivers Country Club team. However, Minh loses track of the goal when she starts to identify with her "hillbilly" neighbors.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 115 votes.

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#3 - Trans-Fascism (Season 12 - Episode 11)

Hank helps Buck Strickland battle the Arlen City Council and a rival restaurant after "Sugarfoots" loses its business due to a local ban on the sale of foods containing trans fats.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 109 votes.

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#2 - Strangeness on a Train (Season 12 - Episode 19)

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Stressed that her birthday parties never live up to her expectations, Peggy plans herself a disco-themed party on a mystery train, but after Luanne ruins the surprise, Peggy worries her parties will always end badly. However, a new mystery arises after a couple sneaks away for some private time in the train bathroom, and the partygoers must figure out who did it.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 91 votes.

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#1 - Death Picks Cotton (Season 12 - Episode 5)

When the family goes out to a restaurant where the food is cooked at the table Cotton throws a tantrum and gets into a fight with the chef. The fight leaves Cotton near death in the hospital.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 127 votes.

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