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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 13 Episode 20 - To Sirloin with Love
    9.7/10(3 votes)

    S13:E20

    Thankful to finally have something in common with his son, Hank is proud when Bobby’s knowledge of beef earns him a spot on a college team bound for the State Championships.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Dauterive

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - A Beer Can Named Desire
    9.2/10(4 votes)

    S4:E6

    Bill meets Cajun relatives and Hank competes for $1 million in a beer promotion at a football game in New Orleans.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Dauterive

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Nine Pretty Darn Angry Men
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S3:E7

    Hank is outraged when he attends a lawn mower focus group and discovers that the new model of his favorite mower has been turned into an upgraded "yuppified" version.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Dauterive

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - Hanky Panky
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S4:E13

    Hank and Peggy are caught in the middle after Strickland's wife catches him with his girlfriend.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Dauterive

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - The Son That Got Away
    8.1/10(6 votes)

    S2:E8

    Bobby and Connie get in trouble at school. They skirt their ensuing punishment and are joined by Joseph, as they head to "The Caves". Hank and Kahn quickly pursue them, knowing that the caves are Arlen's make-out point.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Dauterive

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  6. undefined Season 12 Episode 19 - Strangeness on a Train
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S12:E19

    Stressed that her birthday parties never live up to her expectations, Peggy plans herself a disco-themed party on a mystery train, but after Luanne ruins the surprise, Peggy worries her parties will always end badly. However, a new mystery arises after a couple sneaks away for some private time in the train bathroom, and the partygoers must figure out who did it.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Dauterive

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Crawl Space
    7.6/10(25 votes)

    S1:E2

    A leaky roof causes Bob to get trapped in a wall while Linda's mother visits.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Dauterive

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  8. undefined Season 8 Episode 21 - The Redneck on Rainey Street
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    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:N/A
    Writer:Jim Dauterive

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  9. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - The Perils of Polling
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S5:E1

    Bobby's act of heroism leads the Hills to a meeting with candidate George Dub-Ya, who turns Hank's vote from sure to tentative with the shake of a hand.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Dauterive

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  10. undefined Season 5 Episode 18 - The Trouble With Gribbles
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S5:E18

    Dale plans to buy Nancy a face-lift by suing a tobacco company, which countersues--and carelessly bugs his home.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Dauterive

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - Junkie Business
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    S2:E20

    After Hank realizes that his new employee at Strickland Propane is a drug addict, he can't fire him, because drug addiction counts as a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Dauterive

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - Hank's Cowboy Movie
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    S3:E19

    After Hank and Bobby visit the Dallas Cowboys training camp in Wichita Falls, Hank decides to make a video that will convince the team to move their camp to Arlen.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Dauterive

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Human Flesh
    7.1/10(33 votes)

    S1:E1

    A health inspector's visit coincides with Bob's efforts to bring in customers.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Dauterive

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  14. undefined Season 13 Episode 9 - What Happens at the National Propane Gas Convention in Memphis Stays at the National Propane Gas Convention in Memphis
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S13:E9

    The Propane Hall of Fame is inducting Buck Strickland this year and he has asked Hank to come with him to make sure he stays out of trouble. This becomes a hard task after Buck meets his illegitimate son while at the event in Memphis.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Dauterive

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  15. undefined Season 11 Episode 12 - Lucky's Wedding Suit
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S11:E12

    When Lucky wants to give Luanne the expensive wedding that she desires, he sues Dale with a frivolous lawsuit after having an accident on the job. After Lucky's lawyer finds out that Dale does not have insurance, he goes after Strickland Propane.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Dauterive

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  16. undefined Season 11 Episode 6 - Glen Peggy Glen Ross
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    S11:E6

    Peggy loses her job at The Arlen Bystander and begins a new career as a real estate agent. Meanwhile, after Dale buys a set of titanium golf clubs at a police auction, he gives the clubs to Hank. However, Hank has trouble playing with a set of clubs that once belonged to a convicted murderer.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Dauterive

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - The Company Man
    5.8/10(10 votes)

    S2:E9

    Hank struggles to portray himself and his life as that of a stereotypical Texan cowboy's for a Hollywood cowboy movie fan in order to secure a business deal for Strickland Propane.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Dauterive

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  18. undefined Season 10 Episode 11 - Church Hopping
    5.0/10(3 votes)

    S10:E11

    When Reverend Stroup gives the Hills' pew at the Arlen First Methodist Church to another family, Hank and his family decide to find another church. A slick pastor tries to bribe the Hills into worshipping at his Megachurch.

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    Writer:Jim Dauterive

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Jim Dauterive Ratings Summary

"To Sirloin with Love" is the best rated episode written by Jim Dauterive. It scored 9.667/10 based on 3 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 9/13/2009 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "A Beer Can Named Desire".