KING OF THE HILL · CHARACTER
played by Toby Huss · U.S. Army veteran · Fort Berk military school principal (temporary) · Bathroom attendant at Burton's Prime Rib (formerly) · Supervisor of asbestos installation (formerly)
Cotton Hill
43 episodes · drives 93 scenes · first seen "Pilot" (flashback debut) · "Shins of the Father" (in-person debut)
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Character DNA
genes over the scenes they drivetense 28%social rule violation 21%misunderstanding 15%absurd 10%humiliating 8%scheme 5%escalation 3%awkward 3%tender 3%confession 2%coincidence 2%humiliation 1%
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Defining scenes
highest-gene scenes they driveRevenge of the Lutefisk · churchCotton's Final Confession and Forgiveness
Cotton makes a final confession and seeks forgiveness.
Shins of the Father · homeCotton's Behavior at the Party
Cotton's behavior at the party causes discomfort.
S01E08 · 4 ▸ 04:00Shins of the Father · homeCotton's Arrival
Cotton Hill arrives at the party, causing tension.
Shins of the Father · homeCotton's Behavior at Dinner
Cotton's behavior at dinner causes further discomfort.
S01E08 · 17 ▸ 16:45Shins of the Father · hotelCotton's Behavior at the Hotel
Cotton's behavior at the Hotel Arlen causes a problem.
Shins of the Father · homeCotton's Stay at the House
Cotton decides to stay at the Hill's house, causing more tension.
Shins of the Father · homeCotton's Rant About Women
Cotton gives a rant about women, further irritating Peggy.
Shins of the Father · homeCotton's Behavior at the Car
Cotton's behavior at the car causes further problems.
Shins of the Father · homeCotton's Stay Continues
Cotton decides to stay for a few more days, causing more tension.
Shins of the Father · homeCotton's Gift and Gun
Cotton gives Bobby a gift, which turns out to be a real gun.
Shins of the Father · homeCotton's Influence on Bobby
Cotton's influence on Bobby becomes more apparent.
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Episodes
43 appearances01
S01E0119.92M viewersPilot
18 scenes
02
S01E0214.32M viewersSquare Peg
20 scenes
03
S01E0318.93M viewersThe Order of the Straight Arrow
21 scenes
06
S01E0615.05M viewersHank's Unmentionable Problem
23 scenes
08
S01E0815.89M viewersShins of the Father
20 scenes
01
S02E0117.34M viewersHow to Fire a Rifle Without Really Trying
22 scenes
09
S02E0918.17M viewersThe Company Man
18 scenes
11
S02E1117.21M viewersThe Unbearable Blindness of Laying
18 scenes
18
S02E1815.57M viewersThe Final Shinsult
17 scenes
05
S03E058.24M viewersNext of Shin
22 scenes
S03E078.23M viewersNine Pretty Darn Angry Men
17 scenes
08
S03E089.15M viewersGood Hill Hunting
16 scenes
11
S03E119.27M viewersTo Spank with Love
19 scenes
17
S03E177.71M viewersEscape from Party Island
18 scenes
19
S03E197.08M viewersHank's Cowboy Movie
18 scenes
21
S03E217.41M viewersRevenge of the Lutefisk
15 scenes
25
S03E257.18M viewersAs Old as the Hills
22 scenes
01
S04E019.74M viewersPeggy Hill: The Decline and Fall
12 scenes
02
S04E027.54M viewersCotton's Plot
11 scenes
16
S04E1610.95M viewersMovin' on Up
18 scenes
19
S04E198.16M viewersHank's Bad Hair Day
16 scenes
20
S04E206.83M viewersMeet the Propaniacs
21 scenes
06
S05E069.53M viewersWhen Cotton Comes Marching Home Again
16 scenes
10
S05E1011.46M viewersYankee Hankie
20 scenes
13
S05E1311.55M viewersHo Yeah!
17 scenes
19
S05E198.54M viewersHank's Back Story
21 scenes
04
S06E049.09M viewersThe Father, the Son and J.C.
23 scenes
11
S06E118.07M viewersUnfortunate Son
20 scenes
21
S06E214.91M viewersReturning Japanese (1)
22 scenes
S07E0713.41M viewersThe Texas Skilsaw Massacre
18 scenes
08
S07E0811.86M viewersFull Metal Dust Jacket
17 scenes
13
S07E138.9M viewersQueasy Rider
18 scenes
15
S07E159.72M viewersAn Officer and a Gentle Boy
20 scenes
04
S08E047.39M viewersThe Incredible Hank
18 scenes
16
S08E166.29M viewersDaletech
21 scenes
18
S08E186.14M viewersGirl, You'll Be a Giant Soon
20 scenes
03
S09E034.38M viewersDeath Buys a Timeshare
18 scenes
05
S11E056.39M viewersHank Gets Dusted
18 scenes
12
S11E125.22M viewersLucky's Wedding Suit
21 scenes
05
S12E057.6M viewersDeath Picks Cotton
21 scenes
11
S13E114.95M viewersBwah My Nose
22 scenes
15
S13E152.89M viewersServes Me Right for Giving General George S. Patton the Bathroom Key
23 scenes
21
S13E21The Honeymooners
19 scenes