S05E11 · EP 95
season 5 ·
Hank and the Great Glass Elevator
written by Jonathan Collier · directed by Gary McCarver · 9.68M viewers · image King of the Hill Wiki (CC BY-SA)

Episode DNA

19 scenes · 3 threads
social rule violation 22%absurd 20%misunderstanding 13%cheerful 10%tense 9%tender 9%humiliating 4%comeuppance 3%sad 3%awkward 2%

Story threads over runtime

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A · Bill and Ann Richards' Friendship
B · Peggy and Bobby's Charcoal Grilling Adventure
C · Hank's Mooning Incident and Consequences
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Every scene

19 scenes · our breakdown
1 · car · cold_openBirthday Mystery

The episode opens with a mysterious birthday being hinted at.

00:00–01:16lie · social_rule_violation
3 · party · act1Birthday Party Setup

The scene shifts to a birthday party with a humorous setup.

01:29–01:47social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
4 · home · act1Birthday Celebration

Bill celebrates his birthday with friends and family.

01:47–02:21social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
5 · car · act1Kite Incident

A humorous incident involving a kite and a car.

02:21–03:49social_rule_violation · escalation
6 · hotel · act1Hotel Room Dispute

A dispute over hotel rooms and accommodations.

03:49–04:43social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
7 · home · act1Party Fort Building

The characters build a fort for the party.

04:43–05:05social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
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8 · home · act1Charcoal Promotion

Bill promotes charcoal grilling at the party.

05:05–06:28social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
9 ▸ 06:28
9 · hotel · act1Mooning Incident

Hank mooned Ann Richards, leading to a confrontation.

06:28–07:23social_rule_violation · humiliation
10 · hotel · act1Security and Resolution

Security intervenes and resolves the mooning incident.

07:23–09:07social_rule_violation · comeuppance
12 · home · act2Governor's Visit

Ann Richards visits the Hill household.

09:48–10:27social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
13 ▸ 10:27
13 · home · act2Charcoal Grilling Discussion

Peggy and Bobby discuss charcoal grilling.

10:27–12:14social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
14 ▸ 12:14
14 · home · act2Lenore's Return

Lenore returns and causes tension with Bill and Ann Richards.

12:14–13:10social_rule_violation · rivalry
15 · home · act2Charcoal and Family Discussion

Bill discusses charcoal with his family and Lenore.

13:10–13:58social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
16 · home · act2Ann Richards' Charcoal Opinion

Ann Richards shares her opinion on charcoal.

13:58–16:32social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
17 · home · act2Ann Richards' Departure

Ann Richards prepares to leave and Bill's reaction.

16:32–17:25social_rule_violation · comeuppance
18 · home · act2Charcoal Grilling Debate

Peggy and Bobby debate the merits of charcoal grilling.

17:25–19:00social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
19 · home · act3Birthday Celebration Continues

The birthday celebration continues with more guests and activities.

19:00–20:28social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
20 · home · act3Lenore and Bill's Reconciliation

Lenore and Bill reconcile and discuss their relationship.

20:28–20:58social_rule_violation · confession
21 · home · act3Ann Richards' Final Words

Ann Richards gives her final words before leaving.

20:58–21:28social_rule_violation · comeuppance
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Episode facts

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Aired
Overall
#95
Writers
Jonathan Collier
Director
Gary McCarver
Viewers
9.68M (US)
Pace
108 words/min · 55 questions

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In this episode

HH
Hank HillMike Judge254 episodes · drives 1684 scenes
DG
Dale GribbleJohnny Hardwick254 episodes · drives 363 scenes
BD
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PH
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BH
Bobby HillPamela Adlon254 episodes · drives 510 scenes
LD
Lenore DauteriveEllen Barkin12 episodes · drives 4 scenes
BS
Buck StricklandStephen Root73 episodes · drives 61 scenes
CS
Connie SouphanousinphoneLauren Tom80 episodes · drives 30 scenes