S04E12 · EP 72
season 4 ·
Rodeo Days
written by Jon Vitti · directed by Cyndi Tang-Loveland · 11.63M viewers · image King of the Hill Wiki (CC BY-SA)

Episode DNA

21 scenes · 3 threads
tense 33%misunderstanding 22%absurd 17%rivalry 10%social rule violation 10%sad 3%cheerful 2%awkward 1%lie 1%

Story threads over runtime

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0:005:0010:0015:0020:00
A · Rodeo Competition
B · Bobby's Clowning
C · Joseph's Rise to Fame
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Every scene

21 scenes · our breakdown
1 · Strickland Propane · setupPropane Tank Discussion

Hank and Roy discuss propane tanks and the rural lifestyle.

00:31–01:03lie · misunderstanding
4 · Hill kitchen and yard · setupRodeo Discussion

Bobby and Joseph discuss the rodeo, with Joseph encouraging Bobby to participate.

01:29–02:57misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
5 · Hill kitchen and yard · setupRodeo and Vietnam

Bobby shares his uncle's rodeo nightmares from Vietnam.

02:57–03:22misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
6 · Hill kitchen and yard · setupRodeo as Entertainment

Joseph and Bobby discuss the rodeo as a form of entertainment.

03:22–04:12misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
7 · Hill yard · setupRodeo Practice

Bobby and Joseph practice for the rodeo with a cow.

04:12–04:26misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
8 · Hill yard · setupRodeo Ambitions

Bobby and Joseph talk about their rodeo ambitions.

04:26–04:36misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
9 · Hill kitchen and yard · setupRodeo Permission

Bobby asks his parents for permission to join the rodeo.

04:36–05:02misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
10 · Hill kitchen and yard · setupRodeo Preparation

Bobby and Joseph prepare for the rodeo with new outfits.

05:02–05:15misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
11 · Hill kitchen and yard · setupRodeo Belt Buckle

Bobby and Joseph talk about belt buckles and rodeo success.

05:15–07:17misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
13 · Rodeo grounds · act1Rodeo Competition Begins

The rodeo competition begins with Joseph and Bobby participating.

07:30–07:41rivalry · misunderstanding
14 · Rodeo grounds · act2Rodeo Competition Intensifies

Rodeo competition continues with general action.

07:41–08:20rivalry · misunderstanding
15 · Rodeo grounds · act2Rodeo Clown Discussion

Bobby decides to become a rodeo clown.

08:20–08:24misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
16 · Rodeo grounds · act2Rodeo Clown Training

Bobby starts training as a rodeo clown.

08:24–09:52misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
17 · Rodeo grounds · act2Rodeo Clown Criticism

Bobby's clowning is criticized by others.

09:52–11:02misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
18 · Rodeo grounds · act2Rodeo Clown Debate

Bobby and Joseph debate the role of rodeo clowns.

11:02–11:06misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
19 · Rodeo grounds · act3Rodeo Competition Escalates

The rodeo competition escalates with Joseph's success and Bobby's clowning.

11:06–14:15rivalry · misunderstanding
20 · Rodeo grounds · act3Rodeo Friendship Strain

Bobby and Joseph discuss the relationship between clowns and cowboys.

14:15–14:33rivalry · misunderstanding
21 · Rodeo grounds · act3Rodeo Resolution

Bobby and Joseph reconcile their differences and support each other.

14:33–16:59misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
22 ▸ 16:59
22 · Rodeo grounds · tagRodeo Competition Concludes

The rodeo competition concludes with Joseph's success and Bobby's clowning.

16:59–17:38rivalry · misunderstanding
23 · Rodeo grounds · tagRodeo Reflection

Bobby and Joseph reflect on their experiences in the rodeo.

17:38–19:20misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
24 · Rodeo grounds · tagRodeo Celebration

The rodeo celebration concludes with Bobby and Joseph's friendship restored.

19:20–22:30rivalry · misunderstanding
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Episode facts

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Aired
Overall
#72
Writers
Jon Vitti
Director
Cyndi Tang-Loveland
Viewers
11.63M (US)
Pace
92 words/min · 31 questions

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