S07E05 · EP 131
season 7 ·
Dances with Dogs
written by Norm Hiscock · directed by Anthony Lioi · 11.68M viewers · image King of the Hill Wiki (CC BY-SA)

Episode DNA

18 scenes · 3 threads
misunderstanding 25%absurd 21%tense 18%rivalry 11%scheme 4%angry 3%tender 3%escalation 2%awkward 2%deal 2%

Story threads over runtime

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0:005:0010:0015:0020:00
A · Bobby and Hank's Dog Dancing Contest
B · Bill's Ill-Tempered Rottweiler
C · Family Tensions and Reconciliation
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Every scene

18 scenes · our breakdown
1 · home · setupIce Cream Decision

Bobby resolves to stick to his diet.

00:00–00:58lie · social_rule_violation
2 ▸ 00:58
2 · home · escalationDancing with Lady Bird

Bobby is caught dancing with Lady Bird.

00:58–02:38misunderstanding · escalation
3 ▸ 02:38
3 · home · complicationDancing with Dogs

Hank and Bobby discuss dog dancing.

02:38–03:53rivalry · misunderstanding
4 · shop · setupAdopting a Dancing Dog

Bobby tries to adopt a new dog for dancing.

03:53–05:46deal · misunderstanding
5 · home · escalationLady Bird's Transformation

Lady Bird becomes more energetic.

05:46–06:46misunderstanding · coincidence
6 · office_workplace · setupContest Registration

Bobby and Hank register for the contest.

06:46–07:06scheme · misunderstanding
7 · street · escalationContest Rivalry

Bobby and Hank face off with Khan's dog.

07:06–08:27rivalry · misunderstanding
8 · home · complicationPractice and Tension

Bobby and Hank practice with their dogs.

08:27–09:13misunderstanding · rivalry
9 ▸ 09:13
9 · home · setupBill's Dog Dilemma

Bill struggles with his new dog.

09:13–09:46misunderstanding · confession
10 ▸ 09:46
10 · home · escalationFamily Tensions

Family tensions rise over the competition.

09:46–12:41misunderstanding · rivalry
11 ▸ 12:41
11 · home · complicationDance Practice

Bobby and Hank practice with their dogs.

12:41–13:53misunderstanding · eavesdropping
12 · home · setupContest Preparation

Bobby and Hank prepare for the contest.

13:53–14:04scheme · misunderstanding
13 · party_event · setupContest Introduction

The contest begins with introductions.

14:04–14:48misunderstanding · scheme
14 ▸ 14:48
14 · party_event · escalationContest Performance

Hank and Bobby perform with their dogs.

14:48–14:57misunderstanding · rivalry
15 · party_event · escalationContest Continuation

Bobby and others continue the contest.

14:57–16:20rivalry · misunderstanding
16 · party_event · complicationContest Judging

The contest judges the performances.

16:20–17:56misunderstanding · escalation
17 ▸ 17:56
17 · party_event · payoffContest Results

The contest results are announced.

17:56–19:57rivalry · misunderstanding
20 · party_event · resolutionContest Closure

The contest concludes with a final performance.

21:09–21:17rivalry · misunderstanding
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Episode facts

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Aired
Overall
#131
Writers
Norm Hiscock
Director
Anthony Lioi
Viewers
11.68M (US)
Pace
94 words/min · 69 questions

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