King of the Hill

10 Best Episodes of King of the Hill - Season 8

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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King of the Hill - S8E19

#15 - Stressed for Success (Season 8 - Episode 19)

Bobby's knowledge of pop culture takes the Quiz Bowl team to the championships, but Bobby begins to buckle under the stress of competition.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 106 votes.

King of the Hill - S8E20

#14 - Hank's Back (Season 8 - Episode 20)

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When Hank suffers a back injury at work and none of his doctors can fix it, he tries the healing powers of yoga. At first, he finds it a little too wacky, but thanks to the help of Yogi Victor, he realizes that it actually works. Meanwhile, Hank's insurance company sets out to prove that his worker's compensation claim is false and Peggy fights to keep the old Pink & White market open.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 108 votes.

King of the Hill - S8E4

#13 - The Incredible Hank (Season 8 - Episode 4)

Hank has an idea, he wants to take Bobby to the doctor to get him some testosterone supplements to boost his energy. The doctor informs the Hills, that he just doesn't hand out testosterone to kids as an energy booster, he does, however give it to adult males who suffer from "PMS". Peggy secretly gets the prescription filled, and drugs Hank. Soon, Hank's a born-again teenager, with boundless energy and drive. When the prescription runs out, she runs into trouble when the doctor refuses a refill.

The episode was rated 7.49 from 163 votes.

King of the Hill - S8E9

#12 - Ceci N'est Pas Une King of the Hill (Season 8 - Episode 9)

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When Hank asks Peggy to design an art piece for Strickland Propane, she creates the "Probot," a statue made out of propane tanks. Her sculpture is rejected by the city board, but picked up by an art dealer from Dallas. Unfortunately, Peggy finds out that the dealer presents her to the public as an uneducated hillbilly. Meanwhile, Dale starts wearing a suit of armor and uses his newfound invincibility to insult people without consequences.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 112 votes.

King of the Hill - S8E10

#11 - That's What She Said (Season 8 - Episode 10)

When Rich gets hired on at Strickland Propane, Hank goes out of his way to welcome him into the Strickland family. Rich starts to test the waters, with some off-color jokes and comments, and gets a positive reaction from the employees. Everyone except Hank finds this new employee hilarious, and when things go too far, he seeks out an attorney who recommends that Hank file a sexual harassment suit against Strickland Propane.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 105 votes.

King of the Hill - S8E15

#10 - Après Hank, le Deluge (Season 8 - Episode 15)

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When flood threatens the town, the Arlenites gather in the communal shelter: The Tom Landry gym. Hank is supposed to be in charge, but while he's delayed at the town's hydroelectric dam debating over whether or not to open the floodgates, Bill blunders his way into a leadership role. He finds the power and the adoration of the masses delicious and soon becomes a tinpot dictator, with Hank in the brig and Kahn as his right-hand man. Meantime, the kids go wild in the yearbook office, Peggy regresses, and Dale schemes to build an ark to float his family to safety.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 114 votes.

King of the Hill - S8E6

#9 - After the Mold Rush (Season 8 - Episode 6)

When Hank's house sustains minor water damage, a man from the insurance company sets out to get rich, by determining that the Hill househould is infested with mold. The parade of homes was just about to commence, and Hank was proud to have their home featured for the first time, when the mold removal team shows up, and starts making holes in the walls. When he can't reason with them to make them stop, he joins them.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 122 votes.

King of the Hill - S8E16

#8 - Daletech (Season 8 - Episode 16)

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The success of Dale's new security company is threatened when Cotton becomes the local auxiliary police officer.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 117 votes.

King of the Hill - S8E12

#7 - Phish and Wildlife (Season 8 - Episode 12)

Hank takes Bobby and the guys on a fishing trip, where they vow to eat only what they catch. A very hungry Bobby befriends the campers next to them, who are a group of hippies. After they feed him half of a hamburger bun, Bobby starts to eat with them. The hippies run out of their supply, and come to Bobby for repayment.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 118 votes.

King of the Hill - S8E22

#6 - Talking Shop (Season 8 - Episode 22)

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Forced to decide between enrolling in shop class where he'll work with guys and sharp objects, or joining the peer counseling class where he'll talk lonely young girls through their problems, Bobby goes where the ladies are. But after a few days of giving advice to these crazy girls, Bobby is the one who needs counseling.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 95 votes.

King of the Hill - S8E1

#5 - Patch Boomhauer (Season 8 - Episode 1)

Boomhauer discovers that his brother, Patch, is getting married to the girl Boomhauer loves, Katherine. When it reaches a boiling point, Boomhauer drops out as best man at the wedding and Hank is forced to take his place.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 130 votes.

King of the Hill - S8E14

#4 - Dale Be Not Proud (Season 8 - Episode 14)

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When NHRA driver John Force needs an organ transplant, Dale is the only one who can save him. Hank encourages Dale to ignore his fear of hospitals and give up his kidney to save Force. Dale reluctantly agrees, but only if Hank takes his place being Dale for the day, a task that consists of outlandish duties.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 109 votes.

King of the Hill - S8E7

#3 - Livin' on Reds, Vitamin C, and Propane (Season 8 - Episode 7)

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). At a truck stop, they meet several tough truckers who scoff at Hank for trying to "play trucker." Meanwhile, Peggy and Luanne try to write a Christmas novelty song.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 145 votes.

King of the Hill - S8E21

#2 - The Redneck on Rainey Street (Season 8 - Episode 21)

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Connie is turned down for admission to a prestigious summer school because it already has too many Asian kids. Realizing that working hard and overachieving will never help them get ahead in life, Kahn and Minh decide to give up and live like beer-drinking, El Camino-driving rednecks.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 120 votes.

King of the Hill - S8E8

#1 - Rich Hank, Poor Hank (Season 8 - Episode 8)

After becoming inquisitive about how much money the family makes, Bobby decides that he will do some investigating of his own. After seeing some old paperwork in the garage, Bobby determines that Hank is a rich miser. Feeling that Hank is just being greedy, he goes on a shopping spree with Hank's emergency credit card. Meanwhile, news of Hank's hidden wealth spread through the alley and out about town.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 127 votes.

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