S02E01 · EP 13
season 2 ·
How to Fire a Rifle Without Really Trying
written by Paul Lieberstein · directed by Adam Kuhlman · 17.34M viewers · image King of the Hill Wiki (CC BY-SA)

Episode DNA

22 scenes · 3 threads

Story threads over runtime

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A · Hank's Traumatic Shooting Memories
B · Bobby's Shooting Talent and Competition
C · Hank and Bobby's Relationship Strain
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Every scene

22 scenes · our breakdown
2 · home · setupBobby's Shooting Success and Peggy's Reaction

Bobby's shooting skills impress Peggy, but Hank is hesitant about getting him a rifle.

01:03–01:17
3 · home · escalationHank's Reluctance and Bobby's Excitement

Hank argues against getting Bobby a rifle, but Bobby is eager to own one.

01:17–01:28
4 · home · escalationBobby's New Rifle and Hank's Emotional Reaction

Bobby receives a new rifle, which triggers Hank's emotional memories.

01:28–01:40
5 · outdoors · setupShooting Range Setup and Discussion

Hank and Bobby go to the shooting range and discuss the competition.

01:40–02:40
6 · outdoors · escalationBobby's Shooting Performance

Bobby demonstrates his shooting skills, impressing Hank and others.

02:40–03:25
7 · outdoors · escalationCotton's Flashback

Hank has a flashback of Cotton's harsh shooting lesson.

03:25–05:02
8 · outdoors · escalationHank's Past Trauma and Shooting Insecurity

Hank relives traumatic memories of his own shooting lessons with Cotton.

05:02–07:23
9 · outdoors · escalationHank's Safety Concerns and Bobby's Determination

Hank insists on safety measures, while Bobby is determined to compete.

07:23–07:38
10 · outdoors · escalationHank's Reluctance and Bobby's Encouragement

Hank is reluctant to compete, but Bobby encourages him.

07:38–08:13
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11 · outdoors · escalationCotton's Training Flashback

Hank remembers Cotton's harsh training methods.

08:13–08:47
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12 · outdoors · escalationHank's Gun Malfunction

Hank's rifle malfunctions, causing frustration.

08:47–09:59
13 · outdoors · escalationSports Psychologist's Advice

A sports psychologist offers advice to help Hank improve his performance.

09:59–10:34
14 · outdoors · escalationHank's Doubts and Bobby's Suggestions

Hank expresses doubts about the competition, but Bobby suggests practicing after school.

10:34–11:32
15 · outdoors · escalationDiscussion About Gun Safety

Hank and Bobby discuss the safety of guns and their use.

11:32–11:46
16 · outdoors · escalationHank's Emotional Struggle

Hank struggles emotionally with the idea of participating in the competition.

11:46–12:21
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17 · outdoors · escalationBobby's Concerns and Hank's Reassurance

Bobby is worried about disappointing Hank, but Hank reassures him.

12:21–12:41
19 ▸ 13:28
19 · outdoors · escalationFinal Preparation and Doubts

Hank and Bobby prepare for the competition, with Hank expressing doubts.

13:28–14:13
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20 · outdoors · escalationVisualization and Mental Preparation

Hank tries visualization techniques to prepare mentally for the competition.

14:13–15:49
21 ▸ 15:49
21 · outdoors · act1Competition Begins

The father-son shooting competition begins with Hank and Bobby participating.

15:49–15:53
22 · outdoors · act2Competition Rounds and Tension

Hank and Bobby compete in various rounds, with tension rising.

15:53–17:30
23 · outdoors · act3Final Rounds and Resolution

Hank and Bobby compete in the final rounds, with Hank overcoming his doubts.

17:30–19:39
24 · outdoors · tagCompetition Concludes and Reflection

The competition concludes with Hank and Bobby reflecting on their experience.

19:39–22:11
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Episode facts

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Aired
Overall
#13
Writers
Paul Lieberstein
Director
Adam Kuhlman
Viewers
17.34M (US)
Pace
118 words/min · 55 questions

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