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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!

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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, wannabe comedian son Bobby, and naive niece Luanne. Hank has

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    King of the Hill Season 8 Episode 1 - Patch Boomhauer
    7.5/10(538 votes)

    #1 - Patch Boomhauer

    S8:E1

    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

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  2. King of the Hill Season 8 Episode 2 - Reborn to Be Wild
    7.5/10(479 votes)

    #2 - Reborn to Be Wild

    S8:E2

    Hank likes Bobby's new Christian youth group, but not their methods of worship, which include skateboarding and punk rock.

    Director:Dominic Polcino
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. King of the Hill Season 8 Episode 3 - New Cowboy on the Block
    7.1/10(433 votes)

    #3 - New Cowboy on the Block

    S8:E3

    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

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  4. King of the Hill Season 8 Episode 4 - The Incredible Hank
    8.0/10(466 votes)

    #4 - The Incredible Hank

    S8:E4

    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

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  5. King of the Hill Season 8 Episode 5 - Flirting with the Master
    6.6/10(404 votes)

    #5 - Flirting with the Master

    S8:E5

    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

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  6. King of the Hill Season 8 Episode 6 - After the Mold Rush
    7.4/10(451 votes)

    #6 - After the Mold Rush

    S8:E6

    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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  7. King of the Hill Season 8 Episode 7 - Livin' on Reds, Vitamin C and Propane
    8.2/10(524 votes)

    #7 - Livin' on Reds, Vitamin C and Propane

    S8:E7

    Hank and Bobby take an 18-wheeler to Arizona, with Dale, Bill and Boomhauer as stowaways.

    Director:John Rice
    Writer:Dan McGrath

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  8. King of the Hill Season 8 Episode 8 - Rich Hank, Poor Hank
    7.6/10(445 votes)

    #8 - Rich Hank, Poor Hank

    S8:E8

    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

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  9. King of the Hill Season 8 Episode 9 - Ceci N'Est Pas Une King of the Hill
    7.2/10(416 votes)

    #9 - Ceci N'Est Pas Une King of the Hill

    S8:E9

    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

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  10. King of the Hill Season 8 Episode 10 - That's What She Said
    7.3/10(457 votes)

    #10 - That's What She Said

    S8:E10

    A new Strickland employee's constant double entendres delight all but Hank, who considers suing for sexual harassment.

    Director:Cyndi Tang
    Writers:Sivert Glarum, Michael Jamin

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  11. King of the Hill Season 8 Episode 11 - My Hair Lady
    7.9/10(447 votes)

    #11 - My Hair Lady

    S8:E11

    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

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  12. King of the Hill Season 8 Episode 12 - Phish and Wildlife
    7.3/10(438 votes)

    #12 - Phish and Wildlife

    S8:E12

    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:Unknown

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  13. King of the Hill Season 8 Episode 13 - Cheer Factor
    6.8/10(393 votes)

    #13 - Cheer Factor

    S8:E13

    Peggy's aggressive approach as cheerleading coach brings football wins, and a hearing when one routine is deemed offensive.

    Directors:Boohwan Lim, Kyounghee Lim
    Writer:Christy Stratton

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  14. King of the Hill Season 8 Episode 14 - Dale Be Not Proud
    7.2/10(409 votes)

    #14 - Dale Be Not Proud

    S8:E14

    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

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  15. King of the Hill Season 8 Episode 15 - Après Hank, le Deluge
    7.4/10(423 votes)

    #15 - Après Hank, le Deluge

    S8:E15

    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

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  16. King of the Hill Season 8 Episode 16 - DaleTech
    7.3/10(405 votes)

    #16 - DaleTech

    S8:E16

    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

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  17. King of the Hill Season 8 Episode 17 - How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Alamo
    6.9/10(389 votes)

    #17 - How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Alamo

    S8:E17

    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

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  18. King of the Hill Season 8 Episode 18 - Girl, You'll Be a Giant Soon
    6.8/10(392 votes)

    #18 - Girl, You'll Be a Giant Soon

    S8:E18

    Luanne helps Hank protest a grilling competition that bans propane; Peggy negotiates to see an infamous murder site.

    Director:Cyndi Tang
    Writer:Dan McGrath

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  19. King of the Hill Season 8 Episode 19 - Stressed for Success
    7.7/10(420 votes)

    #19 - Stressed for Success

    S8:E19

    Bobby joins his school academic team as the expert in pop culture, but the pressure gets to him.

    Director:Tricia Garcia
    Writers:Rebecca May, Tony Gama-Lobo

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  20. King of the Hill Season 8 Episode 20 - Hank's Back
    8.0/10(572 votes)

    #20 - Hank's Back

    S8:E20

    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
    Writers:Aron Abrams, Greg Thompson

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  21. King of the Hill Season 8 Episode 21 - The Redneck on Rainey Street
    7.7/10(442 votes)

    #21 - The Redneck on Rainey Street

    S8:E21

    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

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  22. King of the Hill Season 8 Episode 22 - Talking Shop
    7.5/10(437 votes)

    #22 - Talking Shop

    S8:E22

    Bobby becomes a peer counselor, but gets personally involved with clients.

    Director:Anthony Lioi
    Writer:Garland Testa

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Patch Boomhauer" is the best rated episode of "King of the Hill" season 8. It scored 7.5/10 based on 538 votes. Directed by Anthony Lioi and written by J.B. Cook, it aired on 11/2/2003. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Reborn to Be Wild".