S05E04 · EP 88
season 5 ·
Spin the Choice
written by Paul Lieberstein · directed by Allan Jacobsen · 10.22M viewers · image King of the Hill Wiki (CC BY-SA)

Episode DNA

23 scenes · 3 threads
tense 15%awkward 14%angry 13%social rule violation 11%escalation 9%negotiation 9%misunderstanding 8%cheerful 6%tender 5%scheme 4%

Story threads over runtime

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0:005:0010:0015:0020:00
A · Native American Culture Conflict
B · Thanksgiving Carving Dispute
C · Spin the Choice Game Creation
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Every scene

23 scenes · our breakdown
1 ▸ 00:34
1 · home · setupThanksgiving Turkey Carving Setup

Bobby practices carving a turkey with bread as a substitute.

00:34–01:29lie · scheme
2 · Strickland Propane · act1John Redcorn Discusses Native American Land Rights

John Redcorn and Dale discuss the return of land to the Utes and the legal case for John's tribe.

01:29–02:25lie · scheme
3 · Hill kitchen and yard · act1John Redcorn Meets Joseph

John Redcorn meets Joseph and offers to teach him about Native American culture.

02:25–03:00lie · scheme
4 · Hill kitchen and yard · act1John Redcorn's History Lesson

John Redcorn shares the history of Native American land loss with Joseph.

03:00–03:46lie · scheme
5 · Hill kitchen and yard · act1Peggy's Boggle Tournament Critique

Peggy is criticized for her Boggle Tournament and decides to create a new game.

03:46–04:27lie · scheme
6 · Hill kitchen and yard · act1Spin the Choice Game Concept

Peggy explains the concept of her new game, 'Spin the Choice.'

04:27–04:35lie · scheme
7 ▸ 04:35
7 · Hill kitchen and yard · act1Spin the Choice Explanation

Peggy explains the rules of her new game 'Spin the Choice' to Luanne and Mr. Redcorn.

04:35–06:52lie · scheme
8 ▸ 06:52
8 · Hill kitchen and yard · act1Bobby's Refusal to Carve Turkey

Bobby refuses to carve the turkey, calling it a celebration of the rape of Native Americans.

06:52–07:25lie · scheme
9 ▸ 07:25
9 · Hill kitchen and yard · act1Hank's Reaction to Bobby's Refusal

Hank is frustrated with Bobby's refusal to carve the turkey and tries to calm him down.

07:25–07:44lie · scheme
10 ▸ 07:44
10 · Hill kitchen and yard · act1Joseph's Secret Plan

Joseph is planning to attend a Native American protest feast and is worried about the timing.

07:44–08:15lie · scheme
11 · Hill kitchen and yard · act1John Redcorn and Joseph's Reunion

John Redcorn and Joseph reunite, and John gives Joseph a headdress.

08:15–08:41lie · scheme
12 · Hill kitchen and yard · act1Hank's Anger and Bobby's Defense

Hank is angry with John Redcorn, and Bobby tries to defend him.

08:41–10:02lie · scheme
14 ▸ 11:30
14 · Hill kitchen and yard · act1Hank's Frustration with Bobby

Hank is frustrated with Bobby's anti-Thanksgiving stance and tries to reason with him.

11:30–11:39lie · scheme
15 ▸ 11:39
15 · Hill kitchen and yard · act2John Redcorn's Settlement Offer

John Redcorn receives a settlement offer of 12 acres of land from the government.

11:39–13:05lie · scheme
16 ▸ 13:05
16 · Hill kitchen and yard · act2Thanksgiving Feast and Cultural Discussion

The family and guests gather for a Thanksgiving feast, and John Redcorn discusses Native American culture.

13:05–14:46lie · scheme
17 · Hill kitchen and yard · act2Joseph's Apology and Reconciliation

Joseph apologizes to John Redcorn for calling him a cannibal, and they reconcile.

14:46–15:46lie · scheme
18 · Strickland Propane · act2Hank and Dale Discuss Joseph's Insult

Hank and Dale confront each other about Joseph's comment.

15:46–16:17misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
19 · Strickland Propane · act2John Redcorn Defends His Heritage

John Redcorn explains his heritage and the wrongs done to Native Americans.

16:17–17:30misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
20 · Hill Kitchen and Yard · act2Peggy Introduces the Prize Wheel

Peggy introduces a new game called 'Spin the Prize Wheel.'

17:30–17:52scheme
21 ▸ 17:52
21 · Hill Kitchen and Yard · act2Joseph's Kidnapping by John Redcorn

Joseph is kidnapped by John Redcorn, causing panic.

17:52–19:27misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
22 ▸ 19:27
22 · Hill Kitchen and Yard · act2Bobby and Hank Argue Over Thanksgiving

Bobby and Hank argue about Thanksgiving and its historical context.

19:27–19:58misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
23 · Hill Kitchen and Yard · act3Resolution and Reconciliation

The family resolves their differences and reconciles.

19:58–20:17social_rule_violation · confession
24 · Hill Kitchen and Yard · tagFinal Reconciliation and Game Play

The family plays the game and reconciles fully.

20:17–22:29scheme · social_rule_violation
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Episode facts

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Aired
Overall
#88
Writers
Paul Lieberstein
Director
Allan Jacobsen
Viewers
10.22M (US)
Pace
119 words/min · 64 questions

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