S08E17 · EP 166
season 8 ·
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Alamo
written by Christy Stratton · directed by Brian Sheesley · 6.36M viewers · image King of the Hill Wiki (CC BY-SA)

Episode DNA

23 scenes · 3 threads
absurd 23%misunderstanding 22%tense 18%social rule violation 17%triumphant 9%angry 7%sad 2%tender 1%humiliating 1%

Story threads over runtime

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A · Hank's Alamo Play
B · Nancy and Flat Stanley
C · Bobby's Texas History Test
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Every scene

23 scenes · our breakdown
1 · school · setupTexas History Unit Begins

A teacher introduces a new unit on Texas history to the class.

00:01–01:22social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
2 · kitchen · setupBobby Covers Textbook

Bobby covers his new textbook with aluminum foil, leading to a humorous exchange with his father.

01:22–01:58misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
3 · living room · setupHank and Bobby Talk Textbooks

Hank and Bobby discuss the new textbook and its cover.

01:58–03:34misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
4 · kitchen · setupHank Insists on Paper Bag

Hank insists Bobby use a paper bag to cover his new textbook.

03:34–04:08misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
6 · living room · setupNancy Explains Flat Stanley

Nancy receives a Flat Stanley doll and explains its purpose to Peggy and Luanne.

04:54–05:58misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
7 · kitchen · setupHank Praises Texas History

Hank expresses his love for Texas history and its importance.

05:58–06:28misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
8 · kitchen · setupBobby Asks for Study Help

Bobby asks his father for help studying for his Texas history test.

06:28–06:48misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
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9 · construction site · setupHank Helps Bobby Study

Hank helps Bobby study for his Texas history test by setting the mood.

06:48–06:52misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
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10 · Strickland Propane · setupPeggy Explains Flat Stanley

Peggy explains why Flat Stanley is flat and proposes a safety lesson.

06:52–07:46misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
11 · kitchen · setupBobby Fails Test

Bobby is devastated after failing his Texas history test.

07:46–09:05misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
12 · school board meeting · setupHank Complains to Carl

Hank complains to Carl about the new textbook's lack of Texas history.

09:05–10:21misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
13 · construction site · setupHank and Carl Discuss Textbooks

Hank and Carl discuss the new textbook's lack of historical content.

10:21–10:56misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
14 · Alamo set · act1School Board Meeting

Hank attends a school board meeting to discuss the new textbooks.

10:56–11:45misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
15 · Alamo set · act1Hank Argues with School Board

Hank argues with the school board about the omission of the Texas Revolution.

11:45–11:50misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
16 · Alamo set · act2Hank Proposes Alamo Reenactment

Hank proposes putting on an Alamo reenactment to teach Texas history.

11:50–11:57misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
17 · Alamo set · act2Hank Tells Bobby About Reenactment

Hank tells Bobby about the Alamo reenactment and Bobby asks to participate.

11:57–12:54misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
18 · Alamo set · act2Bobby Practices for Reenactment

Bobby practices his role as a messenger in the Alamo reenactment.

12:54–13:14misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
19 · Alamo set · act2Rehearsal and Set Building

The Alamo reenactment rehearsal continues with set building and actor introductions.

13:14–13:42misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
20 · Alamo set · act2Ghost of the Alamo Speech

Bruce Tuttle introduces a ghost character to open the play.

13:42–14:52misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
21 · Alamo set · act3Hank Confronts Bruce

Hank confronts Bruce Tuttle about the inaccurate portrayal of the Alamo.

14:52–17:04misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
22 · Alamo set · act3Hank and Dale Plan Sabotage

Hank and Dale plan to sabotage the Alamo reenactment.

17:04–18:54misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
23 · Alamo set · act3Hank Sets the Stage

Hank gives a speech about the true facts of the Alamo and the reenactment proceeds.

18:54–20:22misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
24 · Strickland Propane · tagFlat Stanley Discussion Ends

Nancy comments that this will be the last year they do Flat Stanley.

20:22–20:52misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
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Episode facts

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Overall
#166
Writers
Christy Stratton
Director
Brian Sheesley
Viewers
6.36M (US)
Pace
148 words/min · 63 questions

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