S04E06 · EP 66
season 4 ·
A Beer Can Named Desire
written by Jim Dauterive · directed by Chris Moeller & Chuck Austen · 10.2M viewers · image King of the Hill Wiki (CC BY-SA)

Episode DNA

22 scenes · 3 threads
tense 26%absurd 21%misunderstanding 16%social rule violation 11%escalation 10%coincidence 10%awkward 5%lie 1%

Story threads over runtime

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0:005:0010:0015:0020:00
A · Hank's Million Dollar Chance
B · Bill's Family Temptation
C · Doe Treves Family Drama
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Every scene

22 scenes · our breakdown
1 · street · setupHank's Beer Drinking Challenge

Hank is challenged to drink more beer by his friends.

00:37–01:01lie · escalation
2 · street · setupHank's Beer Pouring Decision

Hank decides to pour out his beer.

01:01–02:15lie · coincidence
3 · street · setupHank's Contest Explanation

Hank learns about the contest's rules.

02:15–03:11coincidence · escalation
4 · street · setupHank's Financial Plans

Hank discusses his financial goals with his friend.

03:11–03:25coincidence · escalation
6 · street · setupBill's Invitation to New Orleans

Bill invites his friends to New Orleans.

04:20–05:11coincidence · escalation
8 · street · setupBill's Past in New Orleans

Bill reveals his past in New Orleans.

05:59–06:53misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
9 · street · setupBill's Confidence in Hank

Bill expresses confidence in Hank's ability.

06:53–07:03escalation · coincidence
10 · street · setupLanguage Barrier Encounter

Bill and Hank face a language barrier.

07:03–07:22misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
11 · house · setupMeeting the Doe Treves Family

Bill and Hank meet the Doe Treves family.

07:22–07:52misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
12 ▸ 07:52
12 · house · setupIntroductions and Confusion

Introductions lead to confusion and tension.

07:52–08:31misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
13 ▸ 08:31
13 · house · setupBill's Family History

Bill learns about the Doe Treves family history.

08:31–09:56misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
14 ▸ 09:56
14 · house · setupMusic and Emotional Moment

A musical moment highlights the family's emotional state.

09:56–10:58misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
15 · house · setupDinner Preparation and Tension

Dinner preparation adds to the tension.

10:58–11:04misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
16 · house · setupDinner and Tension

Dinner is served, but tension remains high.

11:04–11:57misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
17 · house · setupBill's Concerns and Advice

Bill is concerned about the situation and gives advice.

11:57–12:56misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
18 · house · setupBill's Decision to Stay

Bill decides to stay for a few days.

12:56–14:18misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
19 · house · setupDeparture and Tension

Bill and Hank prepare to leave, but tension remains.

14:18–15:24misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
20 · Superdome · setupMeeting Don Meredith

Bill and Hank meet Don Meredith.

15:24–15:51coincidence · escalation
21 · Superdome · setupContest Preparation

Hank prepares for the contest.

15:51–17:39escalation · coincidence
22 · house · setupBill's Family Revelation

Bill is told about the family's secret.

17:39–18:24misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
23 · Superdome · setupContest Begins

The contest begins with Hank's throw.

18:24–21:46escalation · coincidence
24 · Superdome · setupContest Resolution and Reflection

The contest concludes with reflection and resolution.

21:46–22:30escalation · coincidence
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Episode facts

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Aired
Overall
#66
Writers
Jim Dauterive
Director
Chris Moeller & Chuck Austen
Viewers
10.2M (US)
Pace
114 words/min · 44 questions

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