S05E07 · EP 91
season 5 ·
What Makes Bobby Run?
written by Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck · directed by Cyndi Tang-Loveland · 11.87M viewers · image King of the Hill Wiki (CC BY-SA)

Episode DNA

17 scenes · 3 threads
tense 24%absurd 22%scheme 13%social rule violation 11%misunderstanding 11%triumphant 7%sad 3%humiliating 2%lie 2%awkward 2%

Story threads over runtime

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A · Bobby's Mascot Redemption
B · Mascot Massacre Tradition
C · Armed Robbery Plan
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Every scene

17 scenes · our breakdown
1 · home · setupBobby's Yearbook Regrets

Bobby laments not being remembered for his class clown antics.

00:00–02:15lie · misunderstanding
2 · home · setupMascot Tryouts Discussion

Bobby and his dad discuss the Longhorn mascot tryouts.

02:15–03:14lie · social_rule_violation
3 · home · setupMascot Tryouts Preparation

Bobby prepares for the mascot tryouts with his dad's help.

03:14–04:40social_rule_violation · escalation
4 · school · act1Mascot Tryouts Performance

Bobby performs at the mascot tryouts.

04:40–06:43humiliation · social_rule_violation
5 · street · act1Mascot Massacre Revelation

Bobby learns about the Mascot Massacre tradition.

06:43–07:38social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
6 · home · act1Bobby's Fear of the Massacre

Bobby is terrified of the Mascot Massacre tradition.

07:38–09:00social_rule_violation
7 · car · act2Bobby's Plan to Escape

Bobby comes up with a plan to avoid the Mascot Massacre.

09:00–10:11scheme · misunderstanding
8 · car · act2Bobby's Secret Mission

Bobby prepares for his secret mission to steal the Armadillo.

10:11–11:21scheme · misunderstanding
9 · car · act2Bobby's Secret Mission Begins

Bobby and Mr. Gribble begin their mission to steal the Armadillo.

11:21–12:46scheme · misunderstanding
10 · home · act2Bobby's Cover Story

Bobby uses a cover story to avoid suspicion.

12:46–13:43misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
11 · school · act2Bobby's Secret Mission

Bobby and Mr. Gribble execute their plan to steal the Armadillo.

13:43–14:46scheme · misunderstanding
12 · school · act2Bobby's Plan Goes Wrong

Bobby's plan to steal the Armadillo goes wrong.

14:46–16:18scheme · misunderstanding
13 · street · act2Bobby's Escape

Bobby and Mr. Gribble escape from the Belton kids.

16:18–17:11scheme · misunderstanding
14 · street · act3Bobby's Return to Arlen

Bobby returns to Arlen and faces the consequences.

17:11–19:17social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
15 · school · act3Bobby's Redemption

Bobby redeems himself by saving the Longhorn costume.

19:17–19:27social_rule_violation
16 · school · act3Bobby's Heroic Moment

Bobby is hailed as a hero for saving the Longhorn costume.

19:27–19:32social_rule_violation
17 · school · act3Bobby's Final Stand

Bobby faces the Belton kids and proves his bravery.

19:32–19:47social_rule_violation
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Episode facts

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Aired
Overall
#91
Writers
Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck
Director
Cyndi Tang-Loveland
Viewers
11.87M (US)
Pace
91 words/min · 55 questions

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