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The Best Episodes of King of the Hill Season 1

Every episode of King of the Hill Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of King of the Hill Season 1!

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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 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.0/10(1412 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Middle-class Texan Hank Hill blows his top when an overzealous social worker accuses him of child abuse after rumors about his son's black eye get out of hand.

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  2. King of the Hill Season 1 Episode 2 - Square Peg
    7.8/10(1173 votes)

    #2 - Square Peg

    S1:E2

    Hank is annoyed when Bobby asks to take a sex-education class--especially when he discovers that Peggy's the teacher.

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  3. King of the Hill Season 1 Episode 3 - The Order of the Straight Arrow
    7.3/10(1061 votes)

    #3 - The Order of the Straight Arrow

    S1:E3

    A camping trip with Bobby's scout troop leaves Hank griping after the boy clubs an endangered bird during a faux hunt. Meanwhile, Peggy embarks on a mysterious quest.

    Director:Klay Hall

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  4. King of the Hill Season 1 Episode 4 - Hank's Got the Willies
    7.4/10(993 votes)

    #4 - Hank's Got the Willies

    S1:E4

    Hank's determination to find a role model for Bobby leads to an unexpected encounter with Hank's own hero.

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  5. King of the Hill Season 1 Episode 5 - Luanne's Saga
    7.5/10(941 votes)

    #5 - Luanne's Saga

    S1:E5

    When Luanne breaks up with Buckley, Hank takes it upon himself to pick up the pieces of his niece's broken heart, only to be left fuming when she makes a play for Boomhauer.

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  6. King of the Hill Season 1 Episode 6 - Hank's Unmentionable Problem
    7.8/10(948 votes)

    #6 - Hank's Unmentionable Problem

    S1:E6

    A concerned Peggy inadvertently spreads the word about Hank's bout with constipation, leaving her husband flushed with embarrassment.

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  8. King of the Hill Season 1 Episode 7 - Westie Side Story
    8.0/10(922 votes)

    #7 - Westie Side Story

    S1:E7

    The Hills' new Laotian neighbors cause Peggy and Hank confusion and consternation after a culture clash leads to suspicion over a missing dog.

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  9. King of the Hill Season 1 Episode 8 - Shins of the Father
    7.7/10(901 votes)

    #8 - Shins of the Father

    S1:E8

    Hank's caught in the middle when his overbearing father pays a visit--and incurs the wrath of a patience-exhausted Peggy.

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  10. King of the Hill Season 1 Episode 9 - Peggy the Boggle Champ
    7.5/10(884 votes)

    #9 - Peggy the Boggle Champ

    S1:E9

    Peggy and Hank head to Dallas so Peggy can compete in a boggle tournament, but Hank decides to forego the tournament in order to attend a lawnmower expo.

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  11. King of the Hill Season 1 Episode 10 - Keeping Up with Our Joneses
    8.2/10(992 votes)

    #10 - Keeping Up with Our Joneses

    S1:E10

    Hank and Peggy's love of cigarettes is rekindled after Hank catches Bobby smoking, but Luanne is determined to nip their habit in the butt.

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  12. King of the Hill Season 1 Episode 11 - King of the Ant Hill
    7.7/10(826 votes)

    #11 - King of the Ant Hill

    S1:E11

    Hank's burning mad when he discovers fire ants on his lawn on the eve of the neighborhood block party.

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  13. King of the Hill Season 1 Episode 12 - Plastic White Female
    7.9/10(853 votes)

    #12 - Plastic White Female

    S1:E12

    Luanne and Bobby each face a crisis: she's fearful of failing her beauty exam, while he frets over his first boy-girl party.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "King of the Hill" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 1412 votes. Directed by Wes Archer and written by Greg Daniels, Mike Judge, it aired on 1/12/1997. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Square Peg".