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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!

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 conservative views about God, family, and country, but his values and ethics are often challenged by the situations he, his family, and his beer-drinking neighbors/buddies find themselves in.

Genres:AnimationComedyFamily
Network:FOX

Season 8 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "King of the Hill" season 8 is "Patch Boomhauer", rated 7.6/10 from 439 user votes. It was directed by Anthony Lioi and written by J.B. Cook. "Patch Boomhauer" aired on 11/2/2003 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Reborn to Be Wild".

  • Patch Boomhauer
    7.6/10 439 votes

    #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

  • Reborn to Be Wild
    7.6/10 374 votes

    #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

  • New Cowboy on the Block
    7.1/10 340 votes

    #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

  • The Incredible Hank
    8.0/10 369 votes

    #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

  • Flirting with the Master
    6.7/10 313 votes

    #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

  • After the Mold Rush
    7.5/10 365 votes

    #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

  • Livin' on Reds, Vitamin C and Propane
    8.2/10 412 votes

    #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

  • Rich Hank, Poor Hank
    7.6/10 355 votes

    #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

  • Ceci N'Est Pas Une King of the Hill
    7.4/10 328 votes

    #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

  • That's What She Said
    7.4/10 367 votes

    #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

  • My Hair Lady
    7.9/10 358 votes

    #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

  • Phish and Wildlife
    7.5/10 349 votes

    #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

  • Cheer Factor
    7.0/10 315 votes

    #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

  • Dale Be Not Proud
    7.3/10 326 votes

    #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

  • Après Hank, le Deluge
    7.4/10 336 votes

    #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

  • DaleTech
    7.4/10 319 votes

    #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

  • How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Alamo
    7.0/10 306 votes

    #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

  • Girl, You'll Be a Giant Soon
    6.9/10 314 votes

    #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

  • Stressed for Success
    7.7/10 336 votes

    #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

  • Hank's Back
    8.0/10 484 votes

    #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

  • The Redneck on Rainey Street
    7.8/10 355 votes

    #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

  • Talking Shop
    7.5/10 355 votes

    #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