S05E19 · EP 103
season 5 ·
Hank's Back Story
written by Alan R. Cohen & Alan Freedland · directed by Cyndi Tang-Loveland · 8.54M viewers · image King of the Hill Wiki (CC BY-SA)

Episode DNA

21 scenes · 3 threads
absurd 20%misunderstanding 13%rivalry 11%tense 8%obsession 8%humiliation 8%angry 7%social rule violation 5%humiliating 5%tender 4%

Story threads over runtime

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A · Hank's Back Problem and Mower Race
B · The Prosthetic Posterior Support Group
C · Dale's Rivalry and Mower Racing
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Every scene

21 scenes · our breakdown
1 · other · cold_openIntroducing the Mower Race

Hank is introduced as the next winner of the mower race.

00:33–01:32
2 · outdoors · act1Dale's Mower Racing Challenge

Dale challenges Hank to a mower race and mocks his potential pit crew.

01:32–02:03escalation · rivalry
3 · outdoors · act1Hank's Stubborn Refusal to Back Down

Hank insists on racing despite his back pain and Dale's taunts.

02:03–03:07rivalry · obsession
4 ▸ 03:07
4 · Hill kitchen and yard · act1Hank's Back Problems and Family Tension

Hank's back pain causes tension with his family, especially Bill.

03:07–03:47misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
5 · doctor's office · act2Hank's Diagnosis with DGS

Hank is diagnosed with diminished gluteal syndrome by Dr. Tate.

03:47–05:48confession · misunderstanding
6 · doctor's office · act2Hank's Prosthetic Posterior

Hank is fitted with a prosthetic posterior and struggles with the adjustment.

05:48–07:39humiliation · social_rule_violation
7 · Hill kitchen and yard · act2Hank's Prosthetic Gets Stolen

Hank's prosthetic is stolen by his son Bobby and friends, leading to embarrassment.

07:39–08:06humiliation · misunderstanding
8 · Hill kitchen and yard · act2Hank's Prosthetic Gets Stolen Again

Hank's prosthetic is stolen again, this time by his father Bill.

08:06–09:51humiliation · misunderstanding
9 · Hill kitchen and yard · act2Hank's Prosthetic Gets Stolen by Dale

Hank's prosthetic is stolen by Dale, leading to a confrontation.

09:51–10:15humiliation · rivalry
10 · Strickland Propane · act2Hank's Prosthetic Gets Stolen by Strickland

Hank's prosthetic is stolen by Strickland Propane, leading to a confrontation.

10:15–10:33humiliation · misunderstanding
11 · support group meeting · act2Hank Joins a Support Group

Hank joins a support group for people with diminished gluteal syndrome.

10:33–12:21social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
12 · support group meeting · act2Hank's Support Group Experience

Hank shares his story with the support group and finds encouragement.

12:21–12:30misunderstanding
13 · Hill kitchen and yard · act3Hank's Motivation to Race

Hank is motivated to race for his son Bobby and to fight against DGS.

12:30–12:52obsession · rivalry
14 · support group meeting · act3Hank Assembles His Pit Crew

Hank assembles a pit crew for the race, including members of the support group.

12:52–14:08misunderstanding
15 · support group meeting · act3Hank's Pit Crew Gets a Warning

Hank's pit crew is warned about the dangers of publicizing their prosthetics.

14:08–15:03humiliation · social_rule_violation
16 · Dirtville County Speedway · act3The Mower Race Begins

The mower race begins with Hank and his pit crew preparing for the competition.

15:03–16:51rivalry · obsession
17 ▸ 16:51
17 · Dirtville County Speedway · act3The Mower Race in Progress

The mower race is in full swing with intense competition between Hank and Dale.

16:51–20:31rivalry · obsession
18 ▸ 20:31
18 · Dirtville County Speedway · act3Hank's Performance in the Race

Hank performs well in the race despite his prosthetic and back problems.

20:31–21:08obsession · rivalry
19 ▸ 21:08
19 · Dirtville County Speedway · act3Hank Finishes Seventh

Hank finishes seventh in the race, qualifying for next year's competition.

21:08–21:35obsession · rivalry
20 · Dirtville County Speedway · act3Hank's Post-Race Reflection

Hank reflects on his performance and thanks his pit crew for their support.

21:35–22:24misunderstanding
21 · Hill kitchen and yard · tagHank Buys New Prosthetics

Hank decides to buy new prosthetics for himself and his son Bobby.

22:24–22:29misunderstanding
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Episode facts

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Overall
#103
Writers
Alan R. Cohen & Alan Freedland
Director
Cyndi Tang-Loveland
Viewers
8.54M (US)
Pace
100 words/min · 43 questions

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DG
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PH
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BH
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O
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BS
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