- 7.6/10456 votes7.6/10(456)
#1 - Patch Boomhauer
Season 8 Episode 1
Aired 11/2/2003
When Boomhauer's brother, Patch, announces he's getting married to Boomhauer's old girlfriend, Hank mistakenly comes to believe that Boomhauer is out to sabotage the wedding.
Director: Anthony Lioi
Writer: J.B. Cook
- 7.5/10390 votes7.5/10(390)
#2 - Reborn to Be Wild
Season 8 Episode 2
Aired 11/9/2003
Hank likes Bobby's new Christian youth group, but not their methods of worship, which include skateboarding and punk rock.
Director: Dominic Polcino
Writer: N/A
- 7.1/10354 votes7.1/10(354)
#3 - New Cowboy on the Block
Season 8 Episode 3
Aired 11/16/2003
The thrill of an ex-Dallas Cowboy moving onto the block is lost on Hank when the one-time hero breaks neighborhood rules.
Director: Cyndi Tang
Writer: Dean Young
- 8.0/10384 votes8.0/10(384)
#4 - The Incredible Hank
Season 8 Episode 4
Aired 11/23/2003
Peggy overdoes it when she secretly slips Hank a testosterone supplement to combat his work-related stress. But he feels great, until he finds out.
Director: Wes Archer
Writer: Dan Sterling
- 6.6/10328 votes6.6/10(328)
#5 - Flirting with the Master
Season 8 Episode 5
Aired 11/30/2003
A Latin TV star hires Peggy to come to his home in Mexico to tutor his kids, but Peggy senses his interest is not entirely academic.
Director: Anthony Lioi
Writer: Norm Hiscock
- 7.5/10378 votes7.5/10(378)
#6 - After the Mold Rush
Season 8 Episode 6
Aired 12/7/2003
The Hills' house tests positive for mold, found again and again just after Hank enters the home in a local showcase.
Director: Dominic Polcino
Writer: Kit Boss
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- 8.2/10432 votes8.2/10(432)
#7 - Livin' on Reds, Vitamin C and Propane
Season 8 Episode 7
Aired 12/14/2003
Hank and Bobby take an 18-wheeler to Arizona, with Dale, Bill and Boomhauer as stowaways.
Director: John Rice
Writer: Dan McGrath
- 7.6/10368 votes7.6/10(368)
#8 - Rich Hank, Poor Hank
Season 8 Episode 8
Aired 1/4/2004
Hank's thriftiness and reluctance to talk about money leads Bobby to believe he's wealthy, a rumor that spreads through the neighborhood.
Director: Tricia Garcia
Writer: Etan Cohen
- 7.3/10342 votes7.3/10(342)
#9 - Ceci N'Est Pas Une King of the Hill
Season 8 Episode 9
Aired 1/25/2004
Peggy's entry into the art world is rejected at first, then applauded by a dealer whose promotional method leaves her drawn.
Director: Tricia Garcia
Writer: Etan Cohen
- 7.4/10384 votes7.4/10(384)
#10 - That's What She Said
Season 8 Episode 10
Aired 2/8/2004
A new Strickland employee's constant double entendres delight all but Hank, who considers suing for sexual harassment.
Director: Cyndi Tang
Writer: Sivert Glarum, Michael Jamin
- 7.9/10373 votes7.9/10(373)
#11 - My Hair Lady
Season 8 Episode 11
Aired 2/15/2004
Arlen's hottest new haircutting team is Luanne and Bill, who charms the ladies by pretending to be gay.
Director: Allan Jacobsen
Writer: Wyatt Cenac
- 7.4/10362 votes7.4/10(362)
#12 - Phish and Wildlife
Season 8 Episode 12
Aired 2/22/2004
The boys' annual camping trip is disturbed by a gathering of hippies, who share their food with Bobby and expect sharing in return.
Director: Matt Engstrom
Writer: N/A
- 6.9/10326 votes6.9/10(326)
#13 - Cheer Factor
Season 8 Episode 13
Aired 3/7/2004
Peggy's aggressive approach as cheerleading coach brings football wins, and a hearing when one routine is deemed offensive.
Director: Boohwan Lim, Kyounghee Lim
Writer: Christy Stratton
- 7.2/10334 votes7.2/10(334)
#14 - Dale Be Not Proud
Season 8 Episode 14
Aired 3/14/2004
Dale donates a kidney to Funny Car racer John Force, and makes Hank his representative in all matters while laid up.
Director: Anthony Lioi
Writer: Jonathan Collier
- 7.4/10347 votes7.4/10(347)
#15 - Après Hank, le Deluge
Season 8 Episode 15
Aired 3/21/2004
During a flood, Hank's position as emergency-shelter team leader is usurped by Bill when Hank is drafted to watch over a fragile dam.
Director: Gary McCarver
Writer: Kit Boss
- 7.4/10330 votes7.4/10(330)
#16 - DaleTech
Season 8 Episode 16
Aired 3/28/2004
Hank's father becomes part of a civilian police patrol, usurping Dale's self-proclaimed title of neighborhood protector.
Director: Dominic Polcino
Writer: J.B. Cook
- 6.9/10316 votes6.9/10(316)
#17 - How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Alamo
Season 8 Episode 17
Aired 4/18/2004
Ignorance of the Alamo in Bobby's Texas History class prompts Hank to help organize a reenactment, but the author's version is revisionist.
Director: Brian Sheesley
Writer: Christy Stratton
- 6.9/10322 votes6.9/10(322)
#18 - Girl, You'll Be a Giant Soon
Season 8 Episode 18
Aired 4/25/2004
Luanne helps Hank protest a grilling competition that bans propane; Peggy negotiates to see an infamous murder site.
Director: Cyndi Tang
Writer: Dan McGrath
- 7.7/10347 votes7.7/10(347)
#19 - Stressed for Success
Season 8 Episode 19
Aired 5/2/2004
Bobby joins his school academic team as the expert in pop culture, but the pressure gets to him.
Director: Tricia Garcia
Writer: Tony Gama-Lobo, Rebecca May
- 8.0/10497 votes8.0/10(497)
#20 - Hank's Back
Season 8 Episode 20
Aired 5/9/2004
Hank starts taking yoga classes after injuring his back at work; Peggy bags groceries at a mom and pop store that's having a hard time competing against Megalomart.
Director: Robin Brigstocke
Writer: Greg Thompson, Aron Abrams
- 7.8/10368 votes7.8/10(368)
#21 - The Redneck on Rainey Street
Season 8 Episode 21
Aired 5/16/2004
After Connie becomes a victim of reverse discrimination, Kahn gives up his hopes and dreams and embraces the life of a hillbilly.
Director: Gary McCarver
Writer: Jim Dauterive
- 7.5/10365 votes7.5/10(365)
#22 - Talking Shop
Season 8 Episode 22
Aired 5/23/2004
Bobby becomes a peer counselor, but gets personally involved with clients.
Director: Anthony Lioi
Writer: Garland Testa
The Best Episodes of King of the Hill Season 8
Every episode of King of the Hill Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of King of the Hill Season 8!
Set in Texas, this animated series follows the life of propane salesman Hank Hill, who lives with his overly confident substitute Spanish teacher wife Peggy,...
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Season 8 Ratings Summary
"Patch Boomhauer" is the best rated episode of "King of the Hill" season 8. It scored 7.6/10 based on 456 votes. Directed by Anthony Lioi and written by J.B. Cook, it aired on 11/2/2003. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Reborn to Be Wild".