S08E07 · EP 156
season 8 ·
Livin' on Reds, Vitamin C and Propane
written by Dan McGrath · directed by John Rice · 7.94M viewers · image King of the Hill Wiki (CC BY-SA)

Episode DNA

21 scenes · 2 threads
absurd 41%tense 18%misunderstanding 15%social rule violation 12%tender 7%awkward 6%lie 2%

Story threads over runtime

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A · Hank's Road Trip
B · Peggy and Luanne's Christmas Song
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Every scene

21 scenes · our breakdown
1 ▸ 00:00
1 · other · setupCold Open with Christmas Greeting

Hank and friends greet each other with a Christmas message.

00:00–01:49lie · misunderstanding
2 ▸ 01:49
2 · other · setupHank Inheriting Furniture

Hank learns he has inherited Lottie's antique furniture.

01:49–01:53lie · social_rule_violation
3 ▸ 01:53
3 · other · escalationRenting the 18-Wheeler

Hank decides to rent an 18-wheeler for the trip.

01:53–02:22misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
4 · other · escalationHank and Bobby's Excitement

Hank and Bobby are excited about the road trip.

02:22–03:14social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
5 · other · setupPeggy and Luanne's Song Idea

Peggy and Luanne discuss writing a Christmas song.

03:14–04:52social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
6 · other · escalationHank and Bobby's Departure

Hank and Bobby begin their road trip.

04:52–05:06misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
7 ▸ 05:06
7 · other · complicationStowaways on the Road

Dale, Bill, and Boomhauer are discovered as stowaways.

05:06–05:25misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
8 ▸ 05:25
8 · other · escalationTruck Stop and Thermometer

Hank and Bobby stop at a truck stop and see a large thermometer.

05:25–06:06misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
9 ▸ 06:06
9 · other · complicationStowaways' Complaints

Dale, Bill, and Boomhauer complain about being stuck in the truck.

06:06–06:31misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
10 ▸ 06:31
10 · other · complicationTruckers' Rivalry

Hank and Bobby are challenged by other truckers.

06:31–08:20misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
11 · other · escalationStowaways' Plea

Dale, Bill, and Boomhauer plead for water.

08:20–09:05misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
12 · other · escalationSong Idea Development

Peggy and Luanne develop the song idea.

09:05–10:55misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
13 ▸ 10:55
13 · other · escalationTruckers' Journey and Stowaways' Complaints

Hank and Bobby continue the journey with stowaways.

10:55–11:22misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
14 ▸ 11:22
14 · other · escalationTruck Stop and Coffee

Hank and Bobby stop for coffee and food.

11:22–11:44misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
15 ▸ 11:44
15 · other · complicationTruck Breakdown and Stowaways' Mistake

The truck breaks down, and the stowaways admit their mistake.

11:44–12:22misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
16 · other · escalationHank's Determination

Hank resolves to fix the truck and continue the journey.

12:22–15:25misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
17 ▸ 15:25
17 · other · escalationUsing Kerosene and Opera Glasses

Hank and Bobby use kerosene and opera glasses to fix the truck.

15:25–16:05misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
18 ▸ 16:05
18 · other · escalationTruck Repair and Guidance

Hank and Bobby work to repair the truck with help from others.

16:05–16:28misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
19 ▸ 16:28
19 · other · escalationSong Completion and Stowaways' Return

Peggy and Luanne complete the song, and the stowaways return.

16:28–18:07misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
20 ▸ 18:07
20 · other · payoffTruckers' Convoy and Song Performance

Hank and Bobby are joined by a convoy of truckers and perform the song.

18:07–18:19misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
21 · other · resolutionResolution and Christmas Spirit

The journey concludes with a sense of Christmas spirit and unity.

18:19–19:00misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
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Episode facts

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#156
Writers
Dan McGrath
Director
John Rice
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7.94M (US)
Pace
126 words/min · 57 questions

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In this episode

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BD
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PH
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LP
Luanne PlatterBrittany Murphy162 episodes · drives 146 scenes
JB
Jeff BoomhauerMike Judge254 episodes · drives 1 scenes
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