S04E13 · EP 73
season 4 ·
Hanky Panky (1)
written by Jim Dauterive · directed by Jeff Myers · 9.5M viewers · image King of the Hill Wiki (CC BY-SA)

Episode DNA

16 scenes · 3 threads
tense 26%misunderstanding 15%absurd 11%angry 8%betrayal 8%scheme 6%awkward 6%social rule violation 5%humiliating 4%confession 3%

Story threads over runtime

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0:005:0010:0015:0020:00
A · Hank's New Barbecue Venture
B · Peggy's Restaurant Overhaul
C · Debbie's Death and Its Aftermath
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Every scene

16 scenes · our breakdown
1 · office_workplace · cold_openAward Ceremony Setup

Hank is awarded the Blue Flame of Valor Award.

00:02–02:36lie · scheme
2 · office_workplace · act1Hank's Speech and Strickland's Divorce

Hank gives a speech about his propane career, and Buck Strickland's divorce is mentioned.

02:36–03:25misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
3 · office_workplace · act1Transfer of Sugarfoot's Ownership

Buck transfers ownership of Sugarfoot's to Hank.

03:25–04:40deal · misunderstanding
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4 · office_workplace · act2Lawyer's Visit and Divorce Drama

Jewel Crawford, Buck's lawyer, visits and causes tension.

04:40–06:23betrayal · social_rule_violation
5 · diner_restaurant · act1Hank's New Job and Peggy's Introduction

Hank is promoted at Strickland Propane, and Peggy introduces herself at Sugarfoot's.

06:23–07:10scheme · misunderstanding
6 · diner_restaurant · act1Peggy's Restaurant Overhaul Plan

Peggy announces her plan to overhaul Sugarfoot's.

07:10–08:37scheme · misunderstanding
7 · home · act1Debbie's Roommate and Financial Issues

Debbie's roommate and financial troubles are discussed.

08:37–09:33petty_grievance · scheme
8 · diner_restaurant · act2Hank and Debbie's Tension

Hank and Debbie's relationship is strained due to Peggy's involvement.

09:33–09:41seduction · misunderstanding
9 · diner_restaurant · act2Hank's Promotion and Peggy's Team Meeting

Hank is promoted at Strickland, and Peggy holds a team meeting.

09:41–12:07scheme · misunderstanding
10 · office_workplace · act2Propane Leak and Peggy's Arrival

Hank deals with a propane leak and Peggy arrives at Strickland.

12:07–13:09misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
11 · diner_restaurant · act2Debbie's Affair and Peggy's Suspicion

Debbie's affair with Buck is revealed, and Peggy becomes suspicious.

13:09–14:57betrayal · misunderstanding
12 · diner_restaurant · act3Debbie's Confrontation and Peggy's Reaction

Debbie confronts Peggy about Buck, and Peggy reacts.

14:57–15:47betrayal · misunderstanding
13 · diner_restaurant · act3Soup and Confession

Hank and Buck have a tense conversation over soup.

15:47–16:13confession · betrayal
14 · diner_restaurant · act3Forgiveness and Dinner Invitation

Buck invites Hank to dinner to reconcile.

16:13–18:35misunderstanding
15 ▸ 18:35
15 · diner_restaurant · act3Peggy's Arrival at Sugarfoot's

Peggy arrives at Sugarfoot's and is shocked by the changes.

18:35–19:55misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
16 · diner_restaurant · act3Peggy's Shock and Buck's Reassurance

Peggy is shocked by the changes, and Buck reassures her.

19:55–20:26misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
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Episode facts

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Overall
#73
Writers
Jim Dauterive
Director
Jeff Myers
Viewers
9.5M (US)
Pace
125 words/min · 62 questions

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In this episode

HH
Hank HillMike Judge254 episodes · drives 1684 scenes
BH
Bobby HillPamela Adlon254 episodes · drives 510 scenes
BS
Buck StricklandStephen Root73 episodes · drives 61 scenes
DG
Debbie GrundUncredited voice actress Reese Witherspoon11 episodes · drives 5 scenes
PH
Peggy HillKathy Najimy254 episodes · drives 648 scenes
BD
Bill DauteriveStephen Root252 episodes · drives 266 scenes
CF
Charlie FortnerLane Smith3 episodes · drives 2 scenes
D
D.C.11 episodes