S12E05 · EP 218
season 12 ·
Death Picks Cotton
written by Judah Miller · Murray Miller · directed by Tony Kluck · 7.6M viewers · image King of the Hill Wiki (CC BY-SA)

Episode DNA

21 scenes · 3 threads

Story threads over runtime

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A · Cotton's Near-Death Experience
B · Luanne and Lucky Babysitting Bobby
C · Hank and Cotton's Relationship
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Every scene

21 scenes · our breakdown
1 · street · setupCotton Reminisces About War Shed

Cotton talks about a shed he built during WWII, while Hank reacts to his comments.

00:32–01:28
2 · home · setupLuanne Compliments Lucky

Luanne compliments Lucky on his appearance and they discuss going to a restaurant called Tokiyaki, which they say is not for kids, while Bobby protests.

01:28–02:14
3 · home · setupBobby's Babysitter Cancels

Bobby's babysitter cancels, and Cotton offers to watch Bobby while Hank and Peggy go out.

02:14–03:16
4 · home · escalationCotton and Bobby at Home

Cotton and Bobby are at home, with Cotton causing chaos.

03:16–03:29
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5 · home · escalationCotton's Chaos Continues

Cotton and Bobby go to the restaurant and cause chaos, leading to a confrontation with Hank.

03:29–06:55
6 · hospital · complicationCotton's Hospitalization

Cotton is hospitalized with severe burns, a broken hip, and a shrimp allergy, and the doctor explains his condition.

06:55–07:44
7 · home · setupPeggy and Luanne Babysit Bobby

Hank and Peggy discuss Cotton's condition and ask Luanne and Lucky to watch Bobby.

07:44–07:53
8 · home · complicationHank and Peggy Discuss Cotton

Lucky and Luanne tell Bobby a story to explain why he must stay with them, then visit Cotton in the hospital.

07:53–08:40
9 · home · setupLucky and Luanne Babysit Bobby

Hank and Dale discuss Cotton's condition and the shed, while Lucky and Luanne discuss parenting methods.

08:40–09:12
10 · street · escalationHank and Dale Discuss Cotton

Hank and Dale continue their conversation about Cotton, while Lucky and Luanne discuss parenting methods.

09:12–09:31
11 · street · escalationHank and Dale's Conversation

Lucky and Luanne discuss how to handle Bobby while babysitting.

09:31–11:15
12 · home · setupLucky and Luanne Discuss Bobby

Hank and Cotton have an emotional conversation, while Peggy and the doctor observe.

11:15–11:59
13 · hospital · revealHank and Cotton's Emotional Conversation

Cotton is revived, and Peggy expresses concerns about Hank, while Lucky and Luanne discuss parenting.

11:59–12:20
14 · hospital · complicationCotton's Revival and Peggy's Concerns

Hank and Cotton continue their conversation about Cotton's death, while Lucky and Luanne struggle with babysitting.

12:20–14:58
15 ▸ 14:58
15 · hospital · escalationHank and Cotton's Continued Conversation

Lucky and Luanne successfully manage to babysit Bobby by combining discipline and fun.

14:58–15:29
16 · home · complicationLucky and Luanne's Babysitting Struggles

Hank and Cotton have an emotional reconciliation, with the doctor present.

15:29–16:19
17 · home · resolutionLucky and Luanne's Babysitting Success

Cotton gives his final words to Hank, with Peggy present.

16:19–16:59
18 ▸ 16:59
18 · hospital · resolutionHank and Cotton's Emotional Reconciliation

Hank and Peggy discuss Cotton's final words and their impact on Hank.

16:59–18:28
19 · hospital · payoffCotton's Final Words

Hank and Peggy discuss the shed and Cotton's final wishes.

18:28–18:42
20 ▸ 18:42
20 · hospital · aftermathHank and Peggy's Conversation

Hank and Peggy discuss Cotton's final words and their relationship.

18:42–19:51
21 · hospital · payoffHank and Cotton's Final Conversation

Hank and Cotton have a final conversation before Cotton's death.

19:51–20:19
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Episode facts

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#218
Writers
Judah Miller · Murray Miller
Director
Tony Kluck
Viewers
7.6M (US)
Pace
120 words/min · 77 questions

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