King of the Hill (1997)
"Return of the king."
Synopsis
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.
Creator
Mike Judge, Greg Daniels, Saladin K. Patterson
Network
FOX, Hulu
Episodes
Pilot
Middle-class Texan Hank Hill blows his top when an overzealous social worker accuses him of child abuse after rumors about his son's black eye get out of hand.
Square Peg
Hank is annoyed when Bobby asks to take a sex-education class--especially when he discovers that Peggy's the teacher.
The Order of the Straight Arrow
A camping trip with Bobby's scout troop leaves Hank griping after the boy clubs an endangered bird during a faux hunt. Meanwhile, Peggy embarks on a mysterious quest.
Hank's Got the Willies
Hank's determination to find a role model for Bobby leads to an unexpected encounter with Hank's own hero.
Luanne's Saga
When Luanne breaks up with Buckley, Hank takes it upon himself to pick up the pieces of his niece's broken heart, only to be left fuming when she makes a play for Boomhauer.
Hank's Unmentionable Problem
A concerned Peggy inadvertently spreads the word about Hank's bout with constipation, leaving her husband flushed with embarrassment.
Westie Side Story
The Hills' new Laotian neighbors cause Peggy and Hank confusion and consternation after a culture clash leads to suspicion over a missing dog.
Shins of the Father
Hank's caught in the middle when his overbearing father pays a visit--and incurs the wrath of a patience-exhausted Peggy.
Peggy the Boggle Champ
Peggy and Hank head to Dallas so Peggy can compete in a boggle tournament, but Hank decides to forego the tournament in order to attend a lawnmower expo.
Keeping Up with Our Joneses
Hank and Peggy's love of cigarettes is rekindled after Hank catches Bobby smoking, but Luanne is determined to nip their habit in the butt.
King of the Ant Hill
Hank's burning mad when he discovers fire ants on his lawn on the eve of the neighborhood block party.
Plastic White Female
Luanne and Bobby each face a crisis: she's fearful of failing her beauty exam, while he frets over his first boy-girl party.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
King of the Hill
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
15
Episodes
275
Production
20th Century Fox Television, Deedle-Dee Productions, Judgemental Films
