King of the Hill
In the little town of Arlen, Texas, lives a man who embodies the spirit of the Lone Star State. Hank Hill tends his lawn with pride, never overcooks his steak and sells propane and propane accessories. In this animated series from Mike Judge, Hank and his wife Peggy work to raise their son Bobby, be good neighbors and uphold their middle-class Texas values amid a changing world.
- Metascore78
- 1997-2028
- 17 seasons
- Fox Network
- Animation, Comedy, Drama
- TV-MA
In the little town of Arlen, Texas, lives a man who embodies the spirit of the Lone Star State. Hank Hill tends his lawn with pride, never overcooks his steak and sells propane and propane accessories. In this animated series from Mike Judge, Hank and his wife Peggy work to raise their son Bobby, be good neighbors and uphold their middle-class Texas values amid a changing world.
Season 2 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 1997 - 1998
Episode 1
How to Fire a Rifle Without Really Trying
Sun, Sep 21, 1997 23 mins
When Bobby discovers the one sport he is good at, marksmanship, he and Hank decide to enter a father & son tournament. As it turns out Hank is a terrible marksman.
Episode 2
Texas City Twister
Sun, Sep 28, 1997 23 mins
Luanne moves back into her home, a trailer, just as a twister is about to hit.
Episode 3
Arrow Head
Sun, Oct 19, 1997 23 mins
After Hank finds an arrow head in his lawn, Peggy gives a archaeologist permission to have an archaeological dig their yard.
Episode 4
Hilloween
Tue, Oct 28, 1997 23 mins
Hank can't wait till Halloween, until a church member called Junie Harper imposes a curfew on Halloween, saying it is a Satanic holiday, Luanne believes Junie and convinces Bobby that Hank may be a Satanist, but Hank decides to fight against Junie's curfew so that the whole of Arlen may enjoy Halloween.
Episode 5
Jumpin' Crack Bass
Sun, Nov 2, 1997 23 mins
While on a fishing trip, for the first time ever the guys catch more fish than Hank. In order to regain his title Hank seeks advice from a friend to whom tells him visit his friend who sells bait on the side of the road. Hank unwittingly goes to a different person to whom happens to be a cocaine pusher. As it turns out the fish are very taken to the cocaine, so continues to buy the narcotics all the while not realizing he's buying drugs and not bait. After he and Dale are caught in the middle of a "transaction", the police show up arrest the two of them. So now in order to stay out of prison, He must catch a fish using cocaine.
Episode 6
Husky Bobby
Sun, Nov 9, 1997 23 mins
Much to Hank's dismay, Bobby becomes a plus sized model.
Episode 7
The Man Who Shot Cane Skretteburg
Tue, Nov 18, 1997 23 mins
Hank and the guys seek vengeance after a group of teenagers beat them at paint-ball.
Episode 8
The Son That Got Away
Sun, Nov 23, 1997 23 mins
Bobby and Connie get in trouble at school. They skirt their ensuing punishment and are joined by Joseph, as they head to "The Caves". Hank and Kahn quickly pursue them, knowing that the caves are Arlen's make-out point.
Episode 9
The Company Man
Sun, Dec 7, 1997 23 mins
Hank goes out of his way to impress a potential out-of-town client, Mr. Holloway, to whom wants Hank to take him on an authentic tour of Texas. Unfortunately, Mr. Holloway doesn't know Texas beyond old cowboy films. Thus Hank is out of his comfort zone and make up various lies and excuses as to why he does not fit Mr. Holloway's stereotypical impression of an authentic Texan. And just when Hank is in the process of possibly finally closing the deal M.F. Thatherton swoops in and begins to impress Mr. Holloway with his ten gallon hat, boots, and his belt buckle.
Episode 10
Bobby Slam
Thu, Dec 18, 1997 23 mins
Bobby joins the wrestling team and is caught in a dilemma when he has to fight Connie in order to make the team.
Episode 11
The Unbearable Blindness of Laying
Sun, Dec 21, 1997 23 mins
Hank's mother bring home her new boyfriend, an affectionate Jewish man named Gary. After Hank sees the two of them having relations, he goes blind.
Episode 12
Meet the Manger Babies
Fri, Jan 16, 1998 23 mins
With puppets she bought at a garage sale, Luanne creates a Christian puppet show called The Manger Babies. At her first public performance Luanne breaks down and Hank comes to the rescue. So Luannes thanks him by giving him a role in her next show. Unfortunately her show happens to be the same day as the Super Bowl. So Hank must choose between the two.
Episode 13
Snow Job
Sun, Feb 1, 1998 23 mins
Hank calls into question his loyalty to Propane and the direction of his life after he finds out Buck Strickland owns an electric range.
Episode 14
I Remember Mono
Sun, Feb 8, 1998 23 mins
While working part-time at she and Hank's old high school, Peggy learns that Hank had mono (the kissing disease). But Peggy has never had mono so that could mean Hank got it from another woman. After Peggy stops speaking to him Hank jumps through hoops to impress her.
Episode 15
Three Days of the Kahndo
Thu, Feb 19, 1998 23 mins
Hank, Dale and Kahn are stuck in Mexico after Kahn cheats a condo owner out of money. As a result, the Arlenians have to sneak across the Rio Grande back into Texas.
Episode 16
Traffic Jam
Sun, Feb 22, 1998 23 mins
Hank, accompanied by Bobby, has to attend defensive driving classes taught by comedic instructor Boudda Sac (Chris Rock). Bobby, inspired by Sac's racially charged humor, decides to do his own "White Pride" routine.
Episode 17
Hank's Dirty Laundry
Sun, Mar 1, 1998 23 mins
Hank fights to clear his good name after mistakenly being charged for not returning a dirty movie to the local video store.
Episode 18
The Final Shinsult
Sun, Mar 15, 1998 23 mins
Cotton and Dale plot to steal the wooden leg of historical Mexican General Santa Anna while it is on display in the Arlen museum.
Episode 19
Leanne's Saga
Sun, Apr 19, 1998 23 mins
Luanne's mother, Leanne, is released from prison and takes up residence with the Hill family. Trouble begins to brew, however, when she starts dating Bill and falls into some old habits.
Episode 20
Junkie Business
Sun, Apr 26, 1998 23 mins
Hank, in his fervor to pass up a sexy, female candidate for a position at Strickland Propane, inadvertently hires drug addict Leon Petard. Morale hits an all-time low at the job place when a "stick-boy" lawyer says that Hank must accommodate for Petard's condition.
Episode 21
Life in the Fast Lane, Bobby's Saga
Sun, May 3, 1998 23 mins
In order to make Bobby learn the importance of hard work, Hank gets Bobby a job at the local race track as a drink-boy, under the management of an incompetent boss. Bobby desperately tries to convince his father that his boss is an idiot, Hank is convinced Bobby simply is isn't applying himself enough and makes him continue working for the man. A decision and an oversight, on Hank's part, that may put Bobby's life in dire jeopardy.
Episode 22
Peggy's Turtle Song
Sun, May 10, 1998 23 mins
Bobby is diagnosed with ADD, which causes Peggy to quit her job and keep an eye on him. Peggy begins to question her role in life when she starts taking guitar lessons from a feminist musician.
Episode 23
Propane Boom
Wed, May 20, 1998 23 mins
Buck Strickland is forced to close the Arlen branch of Strickland Propane after the local Mega Lo Mart begins selling propane at a lower price. As a result, Hank has to take a job at Mega Lo- working under Buckley.
