S12E18 · EP 231
season 12 ·
The Courtship of Joseph's Father
written by Tony Gama-Lobo and Rebecca May · directed by Michael Loya · 6.07M viewers · image King of the Hill Wiki (CC BY-SA)

Episode DNA

18 scenes · 3 threads
social rule violation 25%misunderstanding 22%tense 18%sad 7%deal 7%absurd 6%tender 5%cheerful 4%angry 3%awkward 1%

Story threads over runtime

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0:005:0010:0015:0020:00
A · Joseph's Football Future
B · Dale's Bribes and Decisions
C · Family Struggles and Reconciliation
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Every scene

18 scenes · our breakdown
1 · home · setupJoseph on the QB List

Joseph is listed as a top quarterback, impressing Dale and Hank.

00:00–01:31social_rule_violation · escalation
2 · home · setupSpencer Academy Recruiter

A recruiter from Spencer Academy approaches Dale about Joseph.

01:31–02:09deal · social_rule_violation
3 · home · setupDale's Meatloaf Concern

Dale worries about losing Joseph and the family's meatloaf tradition.

02:09–02:53misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
4 · school · act1Spencer Academy Tour

Joseph tours Spencer Academy, but feels out of place.

02:53–04:52misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
5 · home · act1Dale's Concerns

Dale questions the offer and Joseph's future.

04:52–06:00misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
6 · diner_restaurant · act2Joseph's Announcement

Joseph announces his choice to stay at Tom Landry.

06:00–06:30misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
7 · home · act2Dale's Reaction

Dale reacts angrily to Joseph's decision.

06:30–07:11misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
8 · office_workplace · act2Spencer Academy Contract

Dale signs a contract with Spencer Academy.

07:11–08:25deal · social_rule_violation
9 · hotel · act2Gala Invitation

Dale is invited to a Spencer Academy gala.

08:25–09:24social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
10 · hotel · act2Gala Interactions

Dale interacts with other wealthy parents at the gala.

09:24–11:20social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
11 · school · act2Fundraising and Bench

Dale and Hank raise money for a bench at Spencer Academy.

11:20–11:46deal · social_rule_violation
12 · school · act2Joseph's Discomfort

Joseph feels out of place at Spencer Academy.

11:46–13:33misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
13 · shop · act2Silent Auction

Dale and Hank attend a silent auction to help Joseph fit in.

13:33–15:03deal · social_rule_violation
14 · home · act2Dale's Failure

Dale realizes Joseph isn't fitting in at Spencer Academy.

15:03–16:24misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
15 · home · act3Joseph's Return

Joseph returns home after struggling at Spencer Academy.

16:24–16:40misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
17 · home · act3Joseph's Reunion

Joseph reunites with his family after returning home.

17:27–18:16misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
18 · home · act3Family Reconciliation

The family reconciles and decides to support Joseph at Tom Landry.

18:16–19:09misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
20 · school · tagJoseph's Return to Tom Landry

Joseph returns to Tom Landry, happy to be back.

19:21–20:21misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
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Episode facts

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Aired
Overall
#231
Writers
Tony Gama-Lobo and Rebecca May
Director
Michael Loya
Viewers
6.07M (US)
Pace
122 words/min · 58 questions

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In this episode

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