S10E13 · EP 199
season 10 ·
The Texas Panhandler
written by Tony Gama-Lobo and Rebecca May · directed by Ronald Rubio and Ken Wong · 5.7M viewers · image King of the Hill Wiki (CC BY-SA)

Episode DNA

15 scenes · 3 threads
social rule violation 25%absurd 19%awkward 17%misunderstanding 12%triumphant 8%angry 8%escalation 6%humiliating 5%

Story threads over runtime

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A · Bobby and Joseph's Bum Job
B · Hank's Disapproval of Bobby's New Job
C · Spongy's Street Corner Presence
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Every scene

15 scenes · our breakdown
1 · street · Bobby and Joseph Discuss Amy's Party

Bobby and Joseph talk about Amy's party and how they might be invited.

00:00–01:14misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
2 · Hill kitchen and yard · Bobby Asks for Money for Jeans

Bobby asks his parents for money to buy new jeans.

01:14–02:54social_rule_violation · escalation
3 · Hill kitchen and yard · Hank and Peggy Discuss Bobby's Request

Hank and Peggy argue about whether Bobby should get the jeans.

02:54–03:38social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
4 · Hill kitchen and yard · Bobby Announces His New Job

Bobby announces he has a job advertising apartments.

03:38–04:18social_rule_violation · escalation
5 · street · Bobby and Joseph Beg for Money

Bobby and Joseph begin begging for money on the street.

04:18–05:03social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
6 · street · Bobby and Joseph Meet Other Street Bums

Bobby and Joseph meet other street bums and try to fit in.

05:03–08:12social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
7 · street · Bobby and Joseph Earn Money

Bobby and Joseph earn money by begging and feel successful.

08:12–10:28social_rule_violation · escalation
8 · street · Hank Confronts Bobby and Joseph

Hank confronts Bobby and Joseph about begging on the street corner.

10:28–11:36social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
9 · street · Bobby and Joseph Continue Begging

Bobby and Joseph continue begging and earn more money.

11:36–12:59social_rule_violation · escalation
10 · street · Hank Confronts Bobby About His Job

Hank confronts Bobby about his new job and the money he has earned.

12:59–15:07social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
11 · street · Bobby and Joseph Try to Help Others

Bobby and Joseph try to help others but are turned down.

15:07–16:30social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
12 · street · Bobby Asks for Help with a Date

Bobby asks for help with a date but is refused.

16:30–18:09social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
13 · street · Hank and Bobby Discuss the Job Again

Hank and Bobby argue about the job and Bobby's behavior.

18:09–18:44social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
14 · street · Bobby and Joseph Continue Begging

Bobby and Joseph continue begging and face more challenges.

18:44–20:08social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
16 · street · Bobby and Joseph Reflect on Their Job

Bobby and Joseph reflect on their job and its impact.

20:51–21:14social_rule_violation · escalation
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Episode facts

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Aired
Overall
#199
Writers
Tony Gama-Lobo and Rebecca May
Director
Ronald Rubio and Ken Wong
Viewers
5.7M (US)
Pace
133 words/min · 101 questions

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