S13E19 · EP 254
season 13 ·
The Boy Can't Help It
written by Dan McGrath · directed by Jeff Myers · 6.26M viewers · image King of the Hill Wiki (CC BY-SA)

Episode DNA

19 scenes · 3 threads
escalation 25%absurd 18%tense 16%misunderstanding 12%social rule violation 9%tender 5%cheerful 3%sad 3%scheme 3%awkward 3%

Story threads over runtime

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A · Bobby's Homecoming Date Dilemma
B · The Ultimate Homeless Cart Project
C · Hank's Worries and Fatherly Advice
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Every scene

19 scenes · our breakdown
1 · street · setupThe Guys Discuss Projects

The guys discuss their lack of projects and the need for a date.

00:00–01:16lie · scheme
3 · street · setupThe Ultimate Homeless Cart Project

The guys decide to build the ultimate homeless person's shopping cart.

02:09–03:01scheme · coincidence
5 · street · setupBobby Meets Bethany and Friend

Bobby meets Bethany and they have a brief interaction.

03:23–03:41social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
6 · school · escalationBobby's Growing Popularity

Bobby's popularity with the girls increases, causing Hank to worry.

03:41–05:33misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
7 · school · escalationBobby's Date Plan

Bobby is excited about his date with three girls.

05:33–06:42social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
8 · street · setupBuilding the Super Cart

The guys work on building the ultimate homeless person's shopping cart.

06:42–07:17scheme · coincidence
9 ▸ 07:17
9 · street · complicationHank Goes to Work

Hank leaves for work, leaving Bobby to prepare for the date.

07:17–07:34misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
10 ▸ 07:34
10 · street · complicationBobby's Date Preparation

Bobby prepares for his date, with Hank's advice.

07:34–08:06misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
11 · kitchen · escalationHank's Worries

Hank expresses his concerns about Bobby's date.

08:06–09:02misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
12 · arcade · escalationBobby's Date with the Girls

Bobby goes on his date with the three girls.

09:02–10:28social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
13 · kitchen · complicationHank's Concerns and Advice

Hank gives Bobby advice on how to act like a real boy.

10:28–11:27misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
14 · arcade · complicationBobby's Date Continues

Bobby continues his date with the girls, but things take a turn.

11:27–12:14misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
15 · kitchen · escalationHank's Frustration

Hank becomes frustrated with Bobby's situation and decides to take action.

12:14–14:18misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
16 · arcade · payoffBobby's Date Ends

Bobby's date ends, and he feels rejected by the girls.

14:18–14:39misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
17 · street · setupHank's Plan to Help Bobby

Hank decides to help Bobby by taking him to the secret party.

14:39–15:07scheme · coincidence
18 · bleachers · escalationThe Secret Party

Bobby and Hank attend the secret party under the bleachers.

15:07–17:45social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
19 · bleachers · complicationBobby's Realization

Bobby realizes that the girls were only using him for fun.

17:45–18:55misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
20 · kitchen · resolutionHank's Support

Hank supports Bobby and helps him regain his confidence.

18:55–19:08misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
21 · kitchen · resolutionBobby's New Perspective

Bobby gains a new perspective on life and relationships.

19:08–19:20misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
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Episode facts

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#254
Writers
Dan McGrath
Director
Jeff Myers
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6.26M (US)
Pace
118 words/min · 71 questions

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