S04E08 · EP 68
season 4 ·
Not in My Back Hoe
written by Paul Lieberstein · directed by Shaun Cashman · 9.6M viewers · image King of the Hill Wiki (CC BY-SA)

Episode DNA

22 scenes · 3 threads

Story threads over runtime

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0:005:0010:0015:0020:00
A · Hank's New Friend Causes Tension
B · Septic Tank Installation Fiasco
C · Dale and Bill's Feelings of Exclusion
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Every scene

22 scenes · our breakdown
1 · outdoors · Opening with Power and Excitement

A mysterious yellow power source is introduced, setting the stage for the episode.

00:00–01:19
3 · outdoors · Tank Placement Debate

Bill and Hank argue over where to place the septic tank.

01:41–02:38
4 ▸ 02:38
4 · outdoors · Hank's Mistake and Bill's Reaction

Hank makes a mistake with the tank's location, leading to Bill's frustration.

02:38–03:26
5 ▸ 03:26
5 · outdoors · Bill's Anger and Hank's Defense

Bill's anger escalates as he tries to correct Hank's mistake.

03:26–03:56
6 ▸ 03:56
6 · outdoors · Bill's Plan to Fix the Mistake

Bill tries to fix the mistake by going to buy the L-pipes.

03:56–04:43
7 ▸ 04:43
7 · outdoors · L-Pipe Discussion and Peggy's Call

Bill and Hank discuss the L-pipes, and Peggy calls.

04:43–05:38
8 · outdoors · Hank's New Friend Introduction

Hank introduces his new friend, causing Dale and Bill to feel left out.

05:38–06:00
9 · outdoors · Dale and Bill's Feelings of Exclusion

Dale and Bill feel left out as Hank bonds with his new friend.

06:00–06:06
10 · outdoors · Dale's Joke and Metal Detector Idea

Dale tries to lighten the mood with a joke and suggests a metal detector.

06:06–07:50
11 ▸ 07:50
11 · outdoors · Hank's Reaction to the Metal Detector Idea

Hank reacts to the metal detector idea with confusion and frustration.

07:50–08:36
12 ▸ 08:36
12 · outdoors · Dale and Bill's Exclusion and Peggy's Concern

Dale and Bill feel increasingly excluded as Peggy expresses concern for Hank.

08:36–09:27
14 ▸ 10:37
14 · outdoors · Hank and Hal's Discussion

Hank and Hal discuss the septic tank and their plans.

10:37–11:23
15 ▸ 11:23
15 · outdoors · Dale and Bill's Feelings of Exclusion

Dale and Bill feel increasingly left out as Hank and Hal bond.

11:23–11:58
16 ▸ 11:58
16 · outdoors · Bill's Plan to Reclaim Hank

Bill suggests a plan to reclaim Hank's attention.

11:58–13:46
17 ▸ 13:46
17 · outdoors · Bill's Attempt to Use the Backhoe

Bill tries to use the backhoe to reclaim Hank's attention.

13:46–15:48
18 · outdoors · Hank's Reaction to Bill's Plan

Hank reacts to Bill's plan with confusion and frustration.

15:48–16:04
19 · outdoors · Dale's Attempt to Bond with Hank

Dale tries to bond with Hank by suggesting a shoeshine party.

16:04–16:33
20 · outdoors · Hank's Rejection of Dale's Bonding Attempt

Hank rejects Dale's bonding attempt, showing his preference for Hal.

16:33–16:41
21 ▸ 16:41
21 · outdoors · Dale and Bill's Feelings of Exclusion

Dale and Bill feel increasingly excluded as Hank bonds with Hal.

16:41–18:34
22 ▸ 18:34
22 · outdoors · Bill's Plan to Reclaim Hank

Bill suggests a plan to reclaim Hank's attention by using the backhoe.

18:34–20:53
23 ▸ 20:53
23 · outdoors · Bill's Attempt to Use the Backhoe

Bill tries to use the backhoe to reclaim Hank's attention.

20:53–21:32
24 ▸ 21:32
24 · outdoors · Hank's Final Reaction and Resolution

Hank reacts to Bill's plan and the situation is resolved.

21:32–21:54
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Episode facts

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Overall
#68
Writers
Paul Lieberstein
Director
Shaun Cashman
Viewers
9.6M (US)
Pace
103 words/min · 66 questions

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