S06E02 · EP 106
season 6 ·
Soldier of Misfortune
written by J.B. Cook · directed by Anthony Lioi · 8.19M viewers · image King of the Hill Wiki (CC BY-SA)

Episode DNA

24 scenes · 3 threads
absurd 22%escalation 14%tense 12%social rule violation 11%misunderstanding 9%comeuppance 6%humiliating 6%triumphant 5%tender 5%sad 4%

Story threads over runtime

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A · Dale's Gun Club Election Crisis
B · Hank's Secret Mission to Help Dale
C · Mad Dog's Political Ambitions
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Every scene

24 scenes · our breakdown
1 ▸ 00:00
1 · Mega Lo Mart · Dale's Gun Club Election

Dale's re-election campaign is jeopardized after an accidental gun discharge.

00:00–00:58lie · social_rule_violation
2 · Mega Lo Mart · Dale's Macaroon Speech

Dale uses macaroons to rally support for his re-election.

00:58–01:20social_rule_violation · escalation
3 · Mega Lo Mart · Dale's Past Adventures

Dale recounts his past missions to impress the crowd.

01:20–03:03lie · escalation
4 · Mega Lo Mart · Accidental Discharge Revelation

The accidental discharge is revealed as a possible cover-up.

03:03–03:15misunderstanding · escalation
5 · Alley · Dale's Downfall

Dale is devastated by the incident and loses confidence.

03:15–03:54social_rule_violation · escalation
6 · Hill Kitchen · Hank's Plan to Help Dale

Hank and the gang devise a plan to help Dale regain his confidence.

03:54–04:20scheme · misunderstanding
7 · Hill Kitchen · Fake Mission Setup

Hank and the gang set up a fake mission for Dale.

04:20–06:51scheme · misunderstanding
8 · Hill Kitchen · Dale's Reaction to the Mission

Dale is excited about the mission and prepares for it.

06:51–07:50social_rule_violation · escalation
9 · Hill Kitchen · Mission Instructions

Dale receives instructions for the mission.

07:50–07:56misunderstanding · escalation
10 · Bus Station · Mission Execution Begins

Dale begins executing the mission, but things go wrong.

07:56–09:28misunderstanding · escalation
11 · Bus Station · Mission Complications

Dale faces unexpected complications during the mission.

09:28–10:24misunderstanding · escalation
12 · Bus Station · Dale's Paranoia

Dale's paranoia causes the mission to go awry.

10:24–10:35misunderstanding · escalation
13 · Bus Station · Dale's Realization

Dale realizes the mission was a setup.

10:35–12:58misunderstanding · escalation
14 · Bus Station · Dale's Escape

Dale tries to escape the situation but is caught.

12:58–13:08misunderstanding · escalation
15 · Strickland Propane · Mad Dog's Involvement

Mad Dog becomes involved in the situation.

13:08–14:15rivalry · escalation
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16 · Strickland Propane · Dale's Crisis

Dale is in a crisis and seeks help from Hank.

14:15–15:18social_rule_violation · escalation
17 · Strickland Propane · Hank's Reassurance

Hank reassures Dale and tries to help him.

15:18–16:02scheme · misunderstanding
18 · Strickland Propane · Dale's Confession

Dale confesses his fears to Hank.

16:02–17:12social_rule_violation · escalation
19 · Strickland Propane · Hank's Reassurance

Hank reassures Dale and tries to help him.

17:12–18:57scheme · misunderstanding
20 · Strickland Propane · Dale's Mission Completion

Dale completes the mission and regains his confidence.

18:57–19:04social_rule_violation · escalation
21 · Mega Lo Mart · Dale's Re-election

Dale is re-elected as Arlen Gun Club president.

19:04–19:46social_rule_violation · escalation
22 · Mega Lo Mart · Dale's Victory Speech

Dale gives a victory speech and thanks his supporters.

19:46–20:53social_rule_violation · escalation
23 · Mega Lo Mart · Dale's Reflection

Dale reflects on his journey and growth.

20:53–22:28social_rule_violation · escalation
24 · Mega Lo Mart · Dale's Final Words

Dale gives his final words and thanks his friends.

22:28–22:32social_rule_violation · escalation
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Episode facts

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Aired
Overall
#106
Writers
J.B. Cook
Director
Anthony Lioi
Viewers
8.19M (US)
Pace
103 words/min · 45 questions

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