King of the Hill: Season 8

2003 · 22 episodes · ★ 7.5

What Season 8 of King of the Hill

The Hills are still in Arlen, Texas, and the season revolves around Hank, who clashes with everything that comes from outside. Patch, Boomhauer's brother, marries his former girlfriend, and Hank believes Boomhauer wants to sabotage the wedding. Bobby joins a Christian youth group whose worship methods don't sit well with his father. Peggy puts her talent for teaching and art to use, while Hank deals with work stress and back problems. Dale, Bill and Boomhauer join the family in almost every storyline.

22episodes

Nov 2, 2003Aired

May 23, 2004latest episode

8.1 hrtotal runtime

Season 8 Episodes

8x01 Patch Boomhauer
Nov 2, 2003 · 22 min · ★ 7.3
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.
Directing: Anthony Lioi · Writing: J.B. Cook · Starring: Ashley Gardner, Laura Dern, Brad Pitt, David Herman
8x02 Reborn to Be Wild
Nov 9, 2003 · 22 min · ★ 7.9
Hank likes Bobby's new Christian youth group, but not their methods of worship, which include skateboarding and punk rock.
Directing: Dominic Polcino · Starring: Gene Simmons, David Herman, Breckin Meyer, Deryck Whibley
8x03 New Cowboy on the Block
Nov 16, 2003 · 22 min · ★ 7.5
The thrill of an ex-Dallas Cowboy moving onto the block is lost on Hank when the one-time hero breaks neighborhood rules.
Directing: Cyndi Tang · Writing: Dean Young · Starring: Breckin Meyer, Fred Willard, Phil Hendrie
8x04 The Incredible Hank
Nov 23, 2003 · 22 min · ★ 7.6
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.
Directing: Wes Archer · Writing: Dan Sterling · Starring: Breckin Meyer, Danny Trejo, Nicky Katt
8x05 Flirting with the Master
Nov 30, 2003 · 22 min
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.
Directing: Anthony Lioi · Writing: Norm Hiscock · Starring: David Herman, Marcelo Tubert, Ruth Livier
8x06 After the Mold Rush
Dec 7, 2003 · 22 min · ★ 7.6
The Hills' house tests positive for mold, found again and again just after Hank enters the home in a local showcase.
Directing: Dominic Polcino · Writing: Kit Boss · Starring: Dave Thomas, David Herman, Chris Elliott
8x07 Livin' on Reds, Vitamin C and Propane
Dec 14, 2003 · 22 min · ★ 8.0
Hank and Bobby take an 18-wheeler to Arizona, with Dale, Bill and Boomhauer as stowaways.
Directing: John Rice · Writing: Dan McGrath · Starring: Deana Carter, Travis Tritt, K Callan, Brad Paisley
8x08 Rich Hank, Poor Hank
Jan 4, 2004 · 22 min · ★ 7.8
Hank's thriftiness and reluctance to talk about money leads Bobby to believe he's wealthy, a rumor that spreads through the neighborhood.
Directing: Tricia Garcia · Writing: Etan Cohen · Starring: Breckin Meyer, Tara Strong, Dave Thomas, David Herman
8x09 Ceci N'Est Pas Une King of the Hill
Jan 25, 2004 · 22 min · ★ 7.2
Peggy's entry into the art world is rejected at first, then applauded by a dealer whose promotional method leaves her drawn.
Directing: Tricia Garcia · Writing: Etan Cohen · Starring: Nicky Katt, Romy Rosemont, Dave Thomas, David Herman
8x10 That's What She Said
Feb 8, 2004 · 22 min · ★ 7.2
A new Strickland employee's constant double entendres delight all but Hank, who considers suing for sexual harassment.
Directing: Cyndi Tang · Writing: Sivert Glarum, Michael Jamin · Starring: Phil LaMarr, Danny Trejo, Ben Stiller, Scott Klace
8x11 My Hair Lady
Feb 15, 2004 · 22 min
Arlen's hottest new haircutting team is Luanne and Bill, who charms the ladies by pretending to be gay.
Directing: Allan Jacobsen · Writing: Wyatt Cenac · Starring: Brian Doyle-Murray, Amy Adams, David Herman, Christina Applegate
8x12 Phish and Wildlife
Feb 22, 2004 · 22 min · ★ 8.0
The boys' annual camping trip is disturbed by a gathering of hippies, who share their food with Bobby and expect sharing in return.
Directing: Matt Engstrom · Starring: Melissa Etheridge, Jamie Kennedy, Fred Willard, Dave Allen
8x13 Cheer Factor
Mar 7, 2004 · 22 min · ★ 7.0
Peggy's aggressive approach as cheerleading coach brings football wins, and a hearing when one routine is deemed offensive.
Directing: Kyounghee Lim, Boohwan Lim · Writing: Christy Stratton · Starring: Breckin Meyer, Danica McKellar, Phil LaMarr, Peri Gilpin
8x14 Dale Be Not Proud
Mar 14, 2004 · 22 min · ★ 7.7
Dale donates a kidney to Funny Car racer John Force, and makes Hank his representative in all matters while laid up.
Directing: Anthony Lioi · Writing: Jonathan Collier · Starring: Larry Miller, Ashley Johnson, David Herman, Dennis Burkley
8x15 Après Hank, le Deluge
Mar 21, 2004 · 22 min
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.
Directing: Gary McCarver · Writing: Kit Boss · Starring: Breckin Meyer, David Herman, Phil LaMarr
8x16 DaleTech
Mar 28, 2004 · 22 min · ★ 7.8
Hank's father becomes part of a civilian police patrol, usurping Dale's self-proclaimed title of neighborhood protector.
Directing: Dominic Polcino · Writing: J.B. Cook · Starring: Pat Fraley, Scott Klace, Katherine Crabtree
8x17 How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Alamo
Apr 18, 2004 · 22 min · ★ 7.6
Ignorance of the Alamo in Bobby's Texas History class prompts Hank to help organize a reenactment, but the author's version is revisionist.
Directing: Brian Sheesley · Writing: Christy Stratton · Starring: Elizabeth Perkins, David Herman, Dennis Burkley
8x18 Girl, You'll Be a Giant Soon
Apr 25, 2004 · 22 min · ★ 7.0
Luanne helps Hank protest a grilling competition that bans propane; Peggy negotiates to see an infamous murder site.
Directing: Cyndi Tang · Writing: Dan McGrath · Starring: Elijah Wood, Mary Kay Place, Dax Shepard, Phil Hendrie
8x19 Stressed for Success
May 2, 2004 · 22 min · ★ 7.3
Bobby joins his school academic team as the expert in pop culture, but the pressure gets to him.
Directing: Tricia Garcia · Writing: Tony Gama-Lobo, Rebecca May · Starring: John Ritter, Tony Denman, David Herman, Breckin Meyer
8x20 Hank's Back
May 9, 2004 · 22 min · ★ 7.7
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.
Directing: Robin Brigstocke · Writing: Aron Abrams, Greg Thompson · Starring: Marg Helgenberger, Johnny Depp, Danny Trejo, Phil Hendrie
8x21 The Redneck on Rainey Street
May 16, 2004 · 22 min · ★ 7.6
After Connie becomes a victim of reverse discrimination, Kahn gives up his hopes and dreams and embraces the life of a hillbilly.
Directing: Gary McCarver · Writing: Jim Dauterive · Starring: Tom Petty, Trace Adkins, Elizabeth Perkins, David Herman
8x22 Talking Shop Season Finale
May 23, 2004 · 22 min · ★ 8.0
Bobby becomes a peer counselor, but gets personally involved with clients.
Directing: Anthony Lioi · Writing: Garland Testa · Starring: Breckin Meyer, Ashley Johnson, Lindsay Lohan, David Herman