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King of the Hill S8E17 — How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Alamo
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King of the Hill•Season 8•Episode 17

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Alamo

6.8/10 · 397 votesApr 18, 200422 min

Ranked #20 of 22 in Season 8•−0.6 vs season avg

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Ignorance of the Alamo in Bobby's Texas History class prompts Hank to help organize a reenactment, but the author's version is revisionist.

Directed byBrian Sheesley
Written byChristy Stratton
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Cast8

Mike Judge

Mike Judge

Hank Hill / Boomhauer (voice)

Kathy Najimy

Kathy Najimy

Peggy Hill (voice)

Pamela Adlon

Pamela Adlon

Bobby Hill (voice)

Johnny Hardwick

Johnny Hardwick

Dale Gribble (voice)

Stephen Root

Stephen Root

Bill Dauterive (voice)

Brittany Murphy

Brittany Murphy

Luanne Platter (voice)

Toby Huss

Toby Huss

Cotton Hill / Kahn Souphanousinphone (voice)

Lauren Tom

Lauren Tom

Minh Souphanousinphone / Connie Souphanousinphone (voice)

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Brian Sheesley

Director

C

Christy Stratton

Writer

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Episode Summary

"How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Alamo" is episode 17 of King of the Hill season 8. It scored 6.8/10 from 397 votes, ranking #20 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Brian Sheesley and written by Christy Stratton, it aired on April 18, 2004.

Next: E18 · Girl, You'll Be a Giant SoonBest of Season 8