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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 10 - Keeping Up with Our Joneses
    8.3/10(1069 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Rice
    Writers:Joe Stillman, Jonathan Collier

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  2. King of the Hill Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.0/10(1532 votes)

    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.

    Director:Wes Archer
    Writers:Greg Daniels, Mike Judge

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  3. King of the Hill Season 1 Episode 7 - Westie Side Story
    8.0/10(980 votes)

    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.

    Director:Brian Sheesley
    Writers:Glenn Berger, Jonathan Aibel

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  4. King of the Hill Season 1 Episode 12 - Plastic White Female
    7.9/10(917 votes)

    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.

    Director:Jeff Myers
    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  5. King of the Hill Season 1 Episode 2 - Square Peg
    7.8/10(1265 votes)

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Gary McCarver
    Writer:Joe Stillman

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  6. King of the Hill Season 1 Episode 6 - Hank's Unmentionable Problem
    7.7/10(1013 votes)

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Adam Kuhlman
    Writers:Greg Daniels, Mike Judge

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  7. King of the Hill Season 1 Episode 8 - Shins of the Father
    7.7/10(964 votes)

    S1:E8

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

    Directors:Martin Archer Jr., Martin Archer
    Writers:Alan Freedland, Alan R. Cohen

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  8. King of the Hill Season 1 Episode 11 - King of the Ant Hill
    7.7/10(887 votes)

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Gary McCarver
    Writers:Joe Stillman, Johnny Hardwick, Jonathan Collier, Paul Lieberstein

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  9. King of the Hill Season 1 Episode 5 - Luanne's Saga
    7.5/10(1015 votes)

    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.

    Director:Pat Shinagawa
    Writers:Dan McGrath, Brent Forrester, Paul Lieberstein, Dan Sterling

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  10. King of the Hill Season 1 Episode 9 - Peggy the Boggle Champ
    7.5/10(953 votes)

    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.

    Director:Chuck Sheetz
    Writers:Glenn Berger, Jonathan Aibel

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  11. King of the Hill Season 1 Episode 4 - Hank's Got the Willies
    7.4/10(1063 votes)

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Monte Young
    Writer:Johnny Hardwick

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  12. King of the Hill Season 1 Episode 3 - The Order of the Straight Arrow
    7.3/10(1139 votes)

    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
    Writer:Cheryl Holliday

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Keeping Up with Our Joneses" is the best rated episode of "King of the Hill" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 1069 votes. Directed by John Rice and written by Joe Stillman, Jonathan Collier, it aired on 4/27/1997. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Pilot".