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King of the Hill Episode Guide

1 :01x01 - Pilot

First aired: Jan/12/1997
Writer: Mike Judge, Greg Daniels
Director: Wesley Archer
Guest star: Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble, Various), David Herman (Buckley, Anthony), Toby Huss (Cotton Hill), Gailard Sartain (Anthony's Supervisor), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

When a baseball hits Bobby in the eye during a baseball game, the resulting black eye and Hank's short temper while dealing with a teenaged MegaLoMart worker cause a social worker to suspect Hank of child abuse. Meanwhile, Hank's friends, Dale, Bill, and Boomhauer try to fix Hank's truck.



2 :01x02 - Square Peg

First aired: Jan/19/1997
Writer: Joe Stillman
Director: Gary McCarver
Guest star: Toby Huss (Cotton Hill), Mary Scheer (Gracie, Peggy's Mother, Mom), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Administrator)

Peggy is mortified and tongue-tied when she finds out she has been chosen to teach sex education at Tom Landry Middle School.



3 :01x03 - The Order of the Straight Arrow

First aired: Feb/02/1997
Writer: Cheryl Holliday
Director: Klay Hall
Guest star: Cheryl Holliday (Randy), Victor Aaron (John Redcorn), David Herman (Eustis, Brock, Hippie), Toby Huss (Cotton Hill), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

While on a camping trip following the wisdom of a Native American spirit called Wimitanya, Hank, Cotton and Dale send Bobby, Joseph and Randy on a snipe hunt, but the hunt is ruined when Bobby catches and kills an endangered whooping crane, arousing the anger of hippies and the park ranger. Meanwhile, Peggy sneaks out to buy special shoes for her large feet.



4 :01x04 - Hank's Got the Willies

First aired: Feb/09/1997
Writer: Johnny Hardwick
Director: Monte Young
Guest star: Dennis Hopper (Himself), Willie Nelson (Himself), David Herman (Les), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Earl)

Hank is worried that Bobby doesn't have a role model in life--and things get worse when Bobby accidentally hits Hank's idol, Willie Nelson, with a golf club during a day on the green.



5 :01x05 - Luanne's Saga

First aired: Feb/16/1997
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: Pat Shinagawa
Guest star: Chuck Mangione (Himself), Victor Aaron (John Redcorn), David Herman (Buckley), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

Hank's promise to find Luanne a new boyfriend in forty-eight hours after Buckley breaks up with her backfires when she hooks up with Boomhauer.



6 :01x06 - Hank's Unmentionable Problem

First aired: Feb/23/1997
Writer: Mike Judge, Greg Daniels
Director: Adam Kuhlman
Guest star: Toby Huss (Cotton Hill), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble, Various), Stephen Banks (Dr. Morley), Jim Cummings (C. Everett Koop), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

Hank's ongoing constipation causes great concern for Peggy and, much to Hank's embarrassment, everyone else in Arlen.



7 :01x07 - Westie Side Story

First aired: Mar/02/1997
Writer: Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger
Director: Brian Sheesley
Guest star: Toby Huss (Kahn Souphanousinphone), Lauren Tom (Minh, Connie), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

Hank's attempt to be neighborly with the new Laotian family next door is sorely tested after his neighbor treats him rudely, and even more so when he's convinced his neighbor served him hamburgers made from dog meat.



8 :01x08 - Shins of the Father

First aired: Mar/23/1997
Writer: Alan Freedland, Alan R. Cohen
Director: Martin Archer
Guest star: Lauren Tom (Minh, Connie), Toby Huss (Cotton, Kahn), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble, Didi Hill), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Customer)

Hank's brash, sexist father, Cotton Hill, crashes Bobby's 12th birthday party--and stays over the Hill's house, which doesn't sit well with Peggy when Cotton's misogyny begins rubbing off on Bobby.



9 :01x09 - Peggy the Boggle Champ

First aired: Apr/13/1997
Writer: Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger
Director: Chuck Sheetz
Guest star: Chuck Mangione (Himself), Laurie Metcalf (Cissy Cobb), Lauren Tom (Minh Souphanousinphone), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble, Joan), David Herman (Brent Cobb, Concierge, Brent Steele), Toby Huss (Alexi Gulgarin, Moderator), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

Hank disappoints Peggy when she hires him as her Boggle coach and he doesn't take it seriously. Meanwhile, Bobby and Luanne go to great lengths to cover up a condensation ring on Hank's new coffee table.



10 :01x10 - Keeping Up With Our Joneses

First aired: Apr/27/1997
Writer: Jonathan Collier, Joe Stillman
Director: John Rice
Guest star: Eloy Casados (Enrique), David Herman (Cigarenders Leader), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

Hank catches Bobby smoking, and makes him smoke an entire carton of cigarettes as punishment, but the punishment leads Bobby to be addicted to smoking (along with Hank and Peggy, who quit smoking when they became parents).



11 :01x11 - King of the Ant Hill

First aired: May/04/1997
Writer: Johnny Hardwick, Paul Lieberstein
Director: Gary McCarver
Guest star: Toby Huss (Kahn Souphanousinphone), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

Hank's friendship with Dale becomes strained when Hank fires Dale as his exterminator--and things get worse when Hank's new lawn gets infested with fire ants days before the neighborhood Cinco de Mayo party.



12 :01x12 - Plastic White Female

First aired: May/11/1997
Writer: David Zuckerman
Director: Jeff Myers
Guest star: Jennifer Coolidge (Miss Kremzer), Dawnn Lewis (Sharona), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), Lauren Tom (Minh, Connie), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

Bobby is invited to his first boy-girl dance and he is very nervous, so he uses Luanne's beauty school model head as practice on how to kiss a girl.



13 :02x01 - How to Fire a Rifle Without Really Trying

First aired: Sep/21/1997
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: Adam Kuhlman
Guest star: Wallace Shawn (Philip Ny), Angela Kinsey (Angela), Toby Huss (Cotton Hill), David Herman (Referee), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Safety Instructor)

When Bobby displays a talent for target shooting, Hank signs up for a father/son fun shoot competition—only to discover a buried childhood memory is still sadly affecting his aim.



14 :02x02 - Texas City Twister

First aired: Sep/26/1997
Writer: Cheryl Holliday
Director: Jeff Myers
Guest star: Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble, Cashier), Neil Giuntoli (Wheezie), Cheryl Holliday (Unknown), Maurice LaMarche (Radio Announcer, Soldier), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

Hank must save Peggy and Luanne from a tornado after Hank regrets not showing remorse for throwing Luanne out of the house and moving Luanne back to the trailer that Luanne moved out from after her parents were incarcerated for domestic abuse.



15 :02x03 - The Arrowhead

First aired: Oct/19/1997
Writer: Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger
Director: Klay Hall
Guest star: Maurice LaMarche (Prof. John Lerner), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble, Barbara), Jonathan Joss (John Redcorn), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Scott)

Peggy's excitement over finding Indian artifacts in the front yard distresses Hank when a condescending university professor tricks Peggy into letting him dig in the Hills' yard.



16 :02x04 - Hilloween

First aired: Oct/26/1997
Writer: David Zuckerman
Director: John Rice
Guest star: Sally Field (Junie Harper), Neil Giuntoli (Closer #2), David Zuckerman (Group Leader), Dennis Burkley (Principal Moss), David Herman (City Councilman, Actor), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

Hank goes to war with a litigious Evangelical Christian woman bent on banning Halloween and indoctrinating the kids by inviting them to a hell house.



17 :02x05 - Jumpin' Crack Bass (It's a Gas, Gas, Gas)

First aired: Nov/02/1997
Writer: Alan Freedland, Alan R. Cohen
Director: Gary McCarver
Guest star: James Carville (Judge Roland McFarland), Toby Huss (Billy Ray Waltus), Brent Forrester (Dealer), Dan Butler (Attorney), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, "Layaway Ray" Holliday)

Hank finds himself facing possible jail time after mistakenly buying crack cocaine to use as fish bait.



18 :02x06 - Husky Bobby

First aired: Nov/09/1997
Writer: Jonathan Collier
Director: Martin Archer
Guest star: Joanna Gleason (Receptionist), Patricia Childress (Andy Maynard), David Herman (Carlo, Mr. Stokes), Steve Vinovich (Salesman), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Hal Dumpty)

Hank is determined to save his son from humiliation after Bobby decides to model for a husky boy clothing line.



19 :02x07 - The Man Who Shot Cane Skretteburg

First aired: Nov/16/1997
Writer: Johnny Hardwick
Director: Monte Young
Guest star: Tre Cool (Cane Skretteburg), Mike Dirnt (Band Member), Billie Joe Armstrong (Band Member), Jim Cummings (Pops), David Herman (Buckley, Referee), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

Hank, Boomhauer, Bill and Dale try to beat a group of garage band teenagers in paint-ball.



20 :02x08 - The Son That Got Away

First aired: Nov/23/1997
Writer: Jim Dauterive
Director: Tricia Garcia
Guest star: John Ritter (Eugene Grandy), Jonathan Joss (John Redcorn), Toby Huss (Kahn Souphanousinphone), David Herman (Eustis), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), Lauren Tom (Minh, Connie), Cheryl Holliday (Randy), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

Bobby, Joseph, and Connie run away to a cave after each of them get in trouble for disrupting class, but the cave they run away to is a notorious place for teens to make out, which worries the parents.



21 :02x09 - The Company Man

First aired: Dec/07/1997
Writer: Jim Dauterive
Director: Klay Hall
Guest star: Stockard Channing (Mrs. Holloway), Burt Reynolds (M.F. Thatherton), Toby Huss (Kahn Souphanousinphone), Ashley Gardner (Waitress, Chiffon), Billy West (Mr. Holloway), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Buck Strickland)

When a new housing development is in need of a propane supplier, Buck instructs Hank to show the owner, an obnoxious Northerner who acts like a Southerner, a good time.



22 :02x10 - Bobby Slam

First aired: Dec/14/1997
Writer: Gina Fattore
Director: Chris Moeller
Guest star: Dennis Burkley (Principal Moss), Lauren Tom (Minh, Connie), Toby Huss (Kahn, Coach Kleehammer), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Doug)

Hank is delighted when Bobby announces he's joining the school wrestling team, but Peggy is mortified when she learns her son must first wrestle Connie in order to make the team.



23 :02x11 - The Unbearable Blindness of Laying

First aired: Dec/21/1997
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: Cyndi Tang-Loveland
Guest star: Carl Reiner (Garry Kasner), Tammy Wynette (Tilly Hill), Toby Huss (Cotton Hill, Televangelist), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Doctor)

In this Christmas episode, Hank is psychologically shocked into blindness after accidentally catching a glimpse of his mother and her new boyfriend having sex on Hank's kitchen table.



24 :02x12 - Meet the Manger Babies

First aired: Jan/11/1998
Writer: Glenn Berger, Jonathan Aibel
Director: Jeff Myers
Guest star: Peabo Bryson (National Anthem Singer), Troy Aikman (Himself), Debi Derryberry (Kid), Maurice LaMarche (Reverend Thomason), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Stagehand)

Hank faces a dilemma of Biblical proportions when Luanne asks him to portray God in a live TV broadcast of her Christian puppet show, which is scheduled to occur during Hank's beloved Super Bowl party.



25 :02x13 - Snow Job

First aired: Feb/01/1998
Writer: Jim Dauterive, Alan Freedland, Alan R. Cohen, Cheryl Holliday
Director: Adam Kuhlman
Guest star: Toby Huss (Joe Jack), Dennis Burkley (Rudy), David Herman (Lloyd Vickers, Pa, Hugh), Cheryl Holliday (Velma Throckmorton), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Buck Strickland)

During a snow storm, a shaken and confused Hank becomes disillusioned about his life and career after discovering that his boss doesn't use a propane stove in his house and doesn't actually share Hank's passion for propane.



26 :02x14 - I Remember Mono

First aired: Feb/08/1998
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: Wesley Archer
Guest star: Joanna Gleason (Maddy Platter), Kerri Strug (Herself), Jennifer Jason Leigh (Amy Edlin), Lauren Tom (Connie), Mark Humphrey (Unknown), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Customer)

While updating files at Arlen High School, Peggy learns that Hank's two-week absence from classes during their high school days was due to monoucleosis, not a back injury, and is crushed that the story of how they met in high school is now a sham.



27 :02x15 - Three Days of the Kahndo

First aired: Feb/15/1998
Writer: John Altschuler, Dave Krinsky
Director: Lauren MacMullan
Guest star: Paul Rodriguez (Jacinto), Bertila Damas (Unknown), Eloy Casados (Unknown), Lauren Tom (Minh, Connie), Toby Huss (Kahn Souphanousinphone), Castulo Guerra (Magistrate), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Moped owner)

Kahn's misreading of an advertisement for a Mexican time share results in him, Hank, and Dale getting trapped in Mexico.



28 :02x16 - Traffic Jam

First aired: Feb/22/1998
Writer: Johnny Hardwick
Director: Klay Hall
Guest star: John Amos (Glen Johnson), Chris Rock (Roger "Buddha" Sack), Toby Huss (Kahn Souphanousinphone), Lauren Tom (Connie), Orlando Jones (Kidd Mookie), Amy Hill (Mrs. Kalaiki-Alii), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

When Hank and Kahn collide with each other, they are both forced to attend traffic school courses taught by a raunchy black comedian, who begins mentoring Bobby in the art of stand-up.



29 :02x17 - Hank's Dirty Laundry

First aired: Mar/01/1998
Writer: Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger
Director: Shaun Cashman
Guest star: Lynne Thigpen (Judge), David Herman (Matt, Buckley), Billy West (Clerk, Cop), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Buck Strickland)

When a video store clerk inaccurately accuses Hank of renting a pornographic video and not returning it, Hank takes his case to the courts in an attempt to clear both his name and his credit report.



30 :02x18 - The Final Shinsult

First aired: Mar/15/1998
Writer: Alan R. Cohen, Alan Freedland
Director: Jack Dyer
Guest star: Lauren Tom (Connie), Toby Huss (Cotton Hill), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble, Didi Hill, Police Woman), Erica Clare (Unknown), David Herman (Psychiatrist), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Tour Guide)

After losing his driver's license, Cotton moves in with Dale and plots to steal Antonio López de Santa Anna's wooden leg to use as a bargaining chip with the DMV.



31 :02x19 - Leanne's Saga

First aired: Apr/19/1998
Writer: David Zuckerman
Director: Tricia Garcia
Guest star: Joanna Gleason (Nurse), Jonathan Joss (John Redcorn), David Herman (Buckley), Jennifer Coolidge (Miss Kremzer), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

Luanne's alcoholic mother is released from prison and starts dating Bill, whom she begins to abuse.



32 :02x20 - Junkie Business

First aired: Apr/26/1998
Writer: Jim Dauterive
Director: Cyndi Tang-Loveland
Guest star: Toby Huss (Joe Jack), David Herman (Anthony Page), Bertila Damas (Maria Montalvo), Jim Dauterive (Jason Adderly), Brent Forrester (Leon Petard), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Buck Strickland)

Strickland Propane's new employee whom Hank hires turns out to be a drug addict who uses a legal trick that frees him from responsibility on the job. Meanwhile, Peggy is worried that a beautiful Hispanic woman (who was originally supposed to be hired at Strickland Propane) is trying to seduce Hank.



33 :02x21 - Life in the Fast Lane, Bobby's Saga

First aired: May/03/1998
Writer: John Altschuler, Dave Krinsky
Director: Adam Kuhlman
Guest star: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (Himself), David Herman (Jimmy Witchard), Tara Strong (Billy), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

Bobby gets a job at the Arlen race track, where he discovers that his boss is a mildly retarded sociopath. Meanwhile, Boomhauer is given the chance to drive the pace car in an upcoming race.



34 :02x22 - Peggy's Turtle Song

First aired: May/10/1998
Writer: Brent Forrester
Director: Jeff Myers
Guest star: Tammy Wynette (Tilly Hill), Ani Difranco (Emily), Maurice LaMarche (Garry Kasner), Beth Grant (Nurse), Ashley Gardner (Teacher, Mother), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Earl)

When Bobby is misdiagnosed with attention deficit disorder (after eating too much sugary cereal and disrupting class), Peggy quits her job as a substitute teacher and becomes a stay-at-home mom.



35 :02x23 - Propane Boom (1)

First aired: May/17/1998
Writer: Norm Hiscock
Director: Gary McCarver
Guest star: Joanna Gleason (Operator), Chuck Mangione (Himself), Toby Huss (Joe Jack, Second Clerk, Customer), David Herman (Buckley, Presenter), Jennifer Coolidge (Miss Kremzer), Jim Cummings (Mark McJimsey, Presenter), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Buck Strickland, "Layaway Ray")

Strickland Propane closes its doors after Mega-Lo-Mart begins selling propane for cheap, leaving Hank out of a job--and into one that he despises.



36 :03x01 - Death of a Propane Salesman (2)

First aired: Sep/15/1998
Writer: Alan R. Cohen, Alan Freedland
Director: Lauren MacMullan
Guest star: Chuck Mangione (Himself), Maurice LaMarche (Minister), Lauren Tom (Connie), Toby Huss (Joe Jack, Kahn), David Herman (Buckley), Eloy Casados (Enrique), Bertila Damas (Maria Montalvo), Dan Butler (Daniel), Alan Freedland (Fireman)

The aftermath of the propane explosion from part one leaves Hank suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder around propane, a now bald Luanne repressing her grief for Buckley (who was the only casualty in the propane explosion) by becoming a Sinead O'Connor-esque activist, and Bobby worried about death.



37 :03x02 - And They Call It Bobby Love

First aired: Sep/22/1998
Writer: Norm Hiscock
Director: Cyndi Tang-Loveland
Guest star: Joanna Gleason (Marie's Mother), Sarah Michelle Gellar (Marie), Chuck Mangione (Himself), Andrew Dorsett (Unknown), Lauren Tom (Connie), Dave Thomas (Unknown), Jim Cummings (Unknown), J. Evan Bonifant (Unknown), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

Bobby falls in love with a 14-year old classmate, but soon learns that love hurts when the girl confesses that she only wants a platonic friend. Meanwhile, Hank, Dale, Bill, and Boomhauer become attached to a couch that was thrown out in the alley.



38 :03x03 - Peggy's Headache

First aired: Oct/06/1998
Writer: Joe Stillman
Director: Chris Moeller
Guest star: Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), Jonathan Joss (John Redcorn), Lauren Tom (Minh Souphanousinphone), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

Peggy gets hired to write for the Arlen Bystander, but the stress of a new career leads her to get treated by John Redcorn--and soon discovers that John Redcorn had an affair with Nancy and is Joseph's biological father.



39 :03x04 - Pregnant Paws

First aired: Oct/13/1998
Writer: Glenn Berger, Jonathan Aibel
Director: Chris Moeller
Guest star: John Ashton (Instructor), William H. Macy (Dr. Rubin), Jim Cummings (Bounty Hunter, Jimmy Helstrom), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Buck Strickland)

While Hank is busy trying to breed Ladybird, Dale decides to add a little excitement to his life by enrolling in a 4-hour bounty hunter training course.



40 :03x05 - Next of Shin

First aired: Nov/03/1998
Writer: Alan R. Cohen, Alan Freedland
Director: Jeff Myers
Guest star: Jonathan Joss (Card Dealer), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble, Didi Hill), Iqbal Theba (Dr. Bhudamanjur), David Herman (Father), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Earl)

After Hank learns his sperm count is low, his mood worsens when Cotton shows up boasting that his new wife Didi is pregnant.



41 :03x06 - Peggy's Pageant Fever

First aired: Nov/10/1998
Writer: Norm Hiscock
Director: Tricia Garcia
Guest star: Mary Kay Place (Helen Shell), Carol Alt (Marci), Erik Estrada (Mexican Judge), Kathy Ireland (Sylvia), Lauren Tom (Minh Souphanousinphone), Maurice LaMarche (Choreographer), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble, Cathy Shears), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Buck Strickland)

Peggy enters the Mrs. Heimlich County Beauty pageant in hopes of winning a truck, but quickly discovers that she is not fit to compete with the other contestants.



42 :03x07 - Nine Pretty Darn Angry Men

First aired: Nov/17/1998
Writer: Jim Dauterive
Director: Shaun Cashman
Guest star: Billy Bob Thornton (Boyce Hubert), Dwight Yoakam (Lane Pratley), Beth Grant (Tilly), Ashley Gardner (Didi Hill), David Herman (Jonathan, Buckley), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

While shopping at the mall on the Friday after Thanksgiving, Hank, Dale, Bill, Kahn, and Boomhauer are invited to be part of a focus group for a new mower (with Cotton as an uninvited guest), Luanne goes ice skating to forget about Buckley, and Peggy falls asleep at a shoe repair shop after tearing her loafer.



43 :03x08 - Good Hill Hunting

First aired: Dec/01/1998
Writer: Joe Stillman
Director: Klay Hall
Guest star: Tara Strong (James), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), David Herman (Eustis), Jonathan Joss (John Redcorn), Lauren Tom (Connie), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

Hank takes Bobby hunting in order to initiate him into the mysteries of manhood. However, everything goes wrong when Hank discovers that it is too late for him to get a hunting license.



44 :03x09 - Pretty, Pretty Dresses

First aired: Dec/15/1998
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: Dominic Polcino
Guest star: Janet Waldo (Sheila), Dennis Burkley (Party guest), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Buck Strickland)

It's Christmastime and Bill becomes more depressed than usual. Hank, Dale, and Boomhauer decide to watch Bill so he doesn't commit suicide, but when Hank yells at him for being a burden, Bill's depression turns into delusion when he begins dressing in drag and impersonating his estranged wife, Lenore.



45 :03x10 - A Fire Fighting We Will Go

First aired: Jan/12/1999
Writer: Alan Freedland, Alan R. Cohen
Director: Cyndi Tang-Loveland
Guest star: Buddy Ebsen (Chet Elderson), Barry Corbin (Fire Chief), Earl Houston Bullock (Heck Dorland), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

In a Rashomon-style story, Hank, Dale, Bill, and Boomhauer tell their own versions of their day as firefighters after getting arrested for burning the firehouse to the ground. Meanwhile, Peggy pulls a groin muscle and Bobby helps her recover.



46 :03x11 - To Spank with Love

First aired: Jan/19/1999
Writer: David Zuckerman
Director: Adam Kuhlman
Guest star: Dennis Burkley (Principal Moss), Cheryl Holliday (Randy), Lauren Tom (Connie), David Herman (Unknown), Ashley Gardner (Mrs. Ayres), Jill Parker (Emily), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Jeter Turbeville)

Peggy gains a reputation as an abusive disciplinarian when she spanks Dooley for humiliating her during class.



47 :03x12 - Three Coaches and a Bobby

First aired: Jan/26/1999
Writer: Johnny Hardwick
Director: Chris Moeller
Guest star: Phil Hendrie (Coach Sauers), Will Ferrell (Coach Lucas), Julie Hagerty (Alley), Lauren Tom (Minh), Stephanie Hodge (Wendy), Tara Strong (Kimmi), Glenn Lucas (Football Kid), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

Bobby decides to play football, but after Hank hires his old coach (who has since gone insane), Bobby abandons football for soccer.



48 :03x13 - De-Kahnstructing Henry

First aired: Feb/02/1999
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: Klay Hall
Guest star: Chuck Mangione (Himself), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), Maurice LaMarche (General), Glenn Lucas (Boss), Lauren Tom (Minh, Connie), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Buck Strickland)

Hank accidentally gets Kahn fired after revealing one of Kahn's top secret plans for his company.



49 :03x14 - The Wedding of Bobby Hill

First aired: Feb/09/1999
Writer: Jonathan Collier
Director: Jack Dyer
Guest star: Matthew McConaughey (Rad Thibodeaux), Lauren Tom (Connie), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

After some prank-playing between Bobby and Luanne culminates in Bobby tampering with Luanne's birth control pills, Hank and Peggy decide to put an end to the pranks once and for all by tricking Bobby into thinking he must marry Luanne.



50 :03x15 - Sleight of Hank

First aired: Feb/16/1999
Writer: Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger
Director: Jeff Myers
Guest star: David Herman (The Astounding Herrerra), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), Jonathan Joss (John Redcorn), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

Peggy is chosen to be a magician's assistant, but angers Hank when she won't tell him the secret behind one of his tricks.



51 :03x16 - Jon Vitti Presents: Return to La Grunta

First aired: Feb/23/1999
Writer: Jon Vitti
Director: Gary McCarver
Guest star: Nick Jameson (Director), Louise Jaffe (Cashier), Billy West (Golfer), David Herman (Trainer), Dena Dietrich (Marge), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

Luanne gets a job as a drink girl at a resort called "La Grunta", where she's being sexually harassed by the golfers. Meanwhile, Hank goes to La Grunta to swim with the dolphins--and gets molested by one of them.



52 :03x17 - Escape from Party Island

First aired: Mar/16/1999
Writer: Jonathan Collier
Director: Gary McCarver
Guest star: Phyllis Diller (Lillian), Pauly Shore (Deejay), Betty White (Delia), Uta Hagen (Maureen), Rich Rinaldi (Unknown), Dave Buzzotta (Waiter, Frat Guy), Beth Grant (Tilly), Dena Dietrich (Tilly's Friend), Phil Buckman (Chad), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

Hank reluctantly drives his mom and her friends to Port Aransas to shop for glass miniatures, but things get even worse when Hank and the rude old women are trapped on the island by college-age spring break revelers.



53 :03x18 - Love Hurts and So Does Art

First aired: Mar/23/1999
Writer: John Altschuler, Dave Krinsky
Director: Adam Kuhlman
Guest star: Wally Wingert (Curator, Sheriff), Lauren Tom (Minh, Connie), Lisa Jane Persky (Unknown), Jill Parker (Unknown), Julianne Buescher (Unknown), Dennis Burkley (Karl), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Buck Strickland)

An X-ray of Hank's colon winds up as the main attraction in an art museum. Meanwhile, Bobby is diagnosed with gout after eating chicken livers at a new deli. Marshall Lancaster guest stars.



54 :03x19 - Hank's Cowboy Movie

First aired: Apr/06/1999
Writer: Jim Dauterive
Director: Shaun Cashman
Guest star: Jonathan Joss (John Redcorn), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), Earl Houston Bullock (Dave), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

Hurt by Bobby's negative views of his hometown, Hank tries to get the Dallas Cowboys to move their training camp from Wichita Falls to Arlen. However, his promotion video for Arlen is ruined by his wife's and his friends' incompetence.



55 :03x20 - Dog Dale Afternoon

First aired: Apr/13/1999
Writer: Jon Vitti
Director: Tricia Garcia
Guest star: Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), Jonathan Joss (John Redcorn), Billy West (Cop, Barber, Gun Club member), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

After Dale annoys his friends by gloating over his new mower, he goes insane when they steal it as part of a prank.



56 :03x21 - Revenge of the Lutefisk

First aired: Apr/20/1999
Writer: Glenn Berger, Jonathan Aibel
Director: Jack Dyer
Guest star: Mary Tyler Moore (Reverend Karen Stroup), Ashley Gardner (Didi Hill), Maurice LaMarche (Reverend Tomason, Fire Chief), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

Bobby accidentally burns down his church after getting sick from eating lutefisk, but Cotton gets blamed for it due to his sexist attitude towards the church accepting a female pastor.



57 :03x22 - Death and Texas

First aired: Apr/27/1999
Writer: John Altschuler, Dave Krinsky
Director: Wesley Archer
Guest star: Glenn Lucas (Unknown), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Warden)

Peggy visits a convict who tricks her into thinking he was a former student and uses her as a cocaine mule.



58 :03x23 - Wings of the Dope

First aired: May/04/1999
Writer: Johnny Hardwick
Director: Cyndi Tang-Loveland
Guest star: Lauren Tom (Minh Souphanousinphone), David Herman (Buckley), Dawnn Lewis (Sharona), Jennifer Coolidge (Miss Kremzer), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

Hank Hill gets a trampoline for his yard, where Luanne begins seeing the spirit of her dead boyfriend, Buckley, who tries to guide her to do something better with her life than attend beauty school.



59 :03x24 - Take Me out of the Ball Game

First aired: May/11/1999
Writer: Alan R. Cohen, Alan Freedland
Director: Chris Moeller
Guest star: Chuck Mangione (Himself), Lauren Tom (Connie), Eloy Casados (Enrique), Jane Wiedlin (Kate), Gabrielle Carteris (Rita Bevacqua), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive, Buck Strickland)

Hank is picked to coach the company's softball team, spurring friction between Peggy and Hank.



60 :03x25 - As Old as the Hills (1)

First aired: May/18/1999
Writer: Norm Hiscock
Director: Adam Kuhlman
Guest star: David Herman (Jim), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble, Didi Hill), Lauren Tom (Minh), Stephen Root (Bill Dauterive)

Part one of two. Fearing that they may be getting too old to be cool, Hank and Peggy spend their anniversary sky-diving, which comes to a screeching halt when Peggy ends up crashing in a field. Meanwhile, Bobby struggles with taking his pregnant step-grandmother Didi to the hospital when her water breaks.



61 :04x01 - Peggy Hill: the Decline and Fall (2)

First aired: Sep/26/1999
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: Klay Hall
Guest star: Diedrich Bader (Doctor), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble, Didi Hill, Nurse), Beth Grant (Nurse), David Herman (Unknown), Lauren Tom (Minh Souphanousinphone)

Conclusion. Peggy struggles to regain her strength following her skydiving accident. Meanwhile, Bobby delivers Cotton's son (which Cotton names "Good Hank") but gets overwhelmed when neither Cotton or Didi embrace new parenthood.



62 :04x02 - Cotton's Plot

First aired: Oct/03/1999
Writer: Glenn Berger, Jonathan Aibel
Director: Anthony Lioi
Guest star: Ashley Gardner (Didi Hill), Phil LaMarr (Ramsey)

Cotton takes over Peggy's physical therapy in exchange for help getting a burial plot in the Veterans' Administration cemetery, but Peggy discovers a discrepancy about Cotton's service in the Army during World War II.



63 :04x03 - Bills are Made to be Broken

First aired: Oct/24/1999
Writer: John Altschuler, Dave Krinsky
Director: Jeff Myers
Guest star: Mac Davis (Sports Jock), Clint Black (Chad), David Herman (Eustis, Ricky Suggs, Customer), Phil LaMarr (Player), Warren Lieberstein (Unknown), Jill Parker (Unknown)

Bill's high school football record is broken unfairly and he tries to get back on the field to set things right.



64 :04x04 - Little Horrors of Shop

First aired: Oct/31/1999
Writer: Kit Boss
Director: Adam Kuhlman
Guest star: Jane Wiedlin (Unknown), J. Evan Bonifant (Unknown), Dennis Burkley (Principal Moss)

Buck Strickland insists that Hank take two weeks off from Strickland Propane, where Hank begins teaching wood shop at Tom Landry Middle School. However, Hank gets in trouble for violating the school's zero-tolerance policy on weapons when he asks his students to bring in tools from home.



65 :04x05 - Aisle 8A

First aired: Nov/07/1999
Writer: Garland Testa
Director: Allan Jacobsen
Guest star: Beth Grant (Tilly, Nurse), Lauren Tom (Minh, Connie)

Kahn and Minh go to Hawaii for Kahn's job and asks Hank to take care of Connie, who's excited that she'll be staying with Bobby, but becomes emotional and mean-spirited when she gets her first period, leaving an extremely uncomfortable Hank to both deal with the unstable Connie and tell Bobby about puberty.



66 :04x06 - A Beer Can Named Desire

First aired: Nov/14/1999
Writer: Jim Dauterive
Director: Chuck Austen, Chris Moeller
Guest star: Martie Maguire (Lily), Emily Robison (Rose), Don Meredith (Himself), Natalie Maines (Violetta), Meryl Streep (Aunt Esme Dauterive), David Herman (Gilbert Dauterive)

Hank wins an Alamo Beer contest for a chance to win a million dollars by throwing a football through a one-foot hole in a giant Alamo Beer can, while Bill visits his eccentric Cajun relatives in Louisiana.



67 :04x07 - The Hank's Giving Episode

First aired: Nov/21/1999
Writer: Alan R. Cohen, Alan Freedland
Director: Martin Archer
Guest star: Joanna Gleason (Maddy Platter), Lauren Tom (Connie), Jonathan Joss (John Redcorn), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble, Stewardess), Eloy Casados (Man in airport), David Herman (Skycap)

The Hills plan to fly to Montana, but are stranded with their neighbors at the airport by a snowstorm.



68 :04x08 - Not in My Back Hoe

First aired: Nov/28/1999
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: Shaun Cashman
Guest star: Drew Carey (Hal), Dave Thomas (Jimsey), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble)

A man named Hal becomes friends with Hank. Bill, Dale, and Boomhauer begin to feel jealous when the duo spends too much time together.



69 :04x09 - To Kill a Ladybird

First aired: Dec/12/1999
Writer: Norm Hiscock
Director: Wesley Archer
Guest star: Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), David Herman (Terry), Jonathan Joss (John Redcorn)

Ladybird gets bitten by a raccoon. Hank gets worried about the bite. He fears that she may very well die.



70 :04x10 - Hillennium

First aired: Dec/19/1999
Writer: Johnny Hardwick
Director: Tricia Garcia
Guest star: Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble, Various), David Herman (Big Terry, Clerk)

Hank starts to fear the Y2K bug. He decides to try and get rid of today's technology by giving people old-fashioned things.



71 :04x11 - Old Glory

First aired: Jan/09/2000
Writer: Norm Hiscock
Director: Gary McCarver
Guest star: Heather Locklear (Ms. Donovan), Dennis Burkley (Principal Moss), Lauren Tom (Minh Souphanousinphone)

Bobby gets a new substitute teacher named Ms. Donovan. When he fails on an essay, Peggy helps him, eventually writing the whole thing. When Bobby takes credit for it, Peggy gets mad. It's the last straw when Ms. Donovan insults her.



72 :04x12 - Rodeo Days

First aired: Jan/16/2000
Writer: Jon Vitti
Director: Cyndi Tang-Loveland
Guest star: David Herman (Rodeo Announcer), Andrew Lawrence (Rodeo Kid)

Joseph thinks about becoming a rodeo star when the rodeo comes to town.



73 :04x13 - Hanky Panky (1)

First aired: Feb/06/2000
Writer: Jim Dauterive
Director: Jeff Myers
Guest star: Lane Smith (Unknown), Reese Witherspoon (Debbie Grund), Kathleen Turner (Liz Strickland), Phil Hendrie (Jewel Crawford), David Herman (Gayle)

Buck gets caught cheating on his wife, by his wife. She wants divorce from him. Debbie, the woman who cheated with Buck, blackmails Hank. While she tries to spy on people, she gets killed, and the episode becomes a two-part murder mystery.



74 :04x14 - High Anxiety (2)

First aired: Feb/13/2000
Writer: Alan Freedland, Alan R. Cohen
Director: Adam Kuhlman
Guest star: Reese Witherspoon (Debbie Grund), Phil Hendrie (Various), Mac Davis (Sheriff), Kathleen Turner (Liz Strickland), David Herman (Gayle)

Hank becomes a suspect in the murder of Debbie. He can't admit that he's innocent because he may have smoked some marijuana during the crime.



75 :04x15 - Naked Ambition

First aired: Feb/20/2000
Writer: Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger
Director: Anthony Lioi
Guest star: Lauren Tom (Minh, Connie)

Joseph becomes a peeping tom after he hears that Bobby saw Luanne naked. Luanne believes that is actually Bobby who wants to see her naked.



76 :04x16 - Movin' On Up

First aired: Feb/27/2000
Writer: Garland Testa
Director: Klay Hall
Guest star: Maura Tierney (Tanya), Andy Dick (Griffin), Vicki Lewis (Kate)

Luanne is upset by the rules Hank gives her in the house, so she decides to move into another house. She rents it with a couple of college kids, but taking care of the house isn't as easy as it looks.



77 :04x17 - Bill of Sales

First aired: Mar/12/2000
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: Dominic Polcino
Guest star: Teri Garr (Laney)

Peggy wants to climb the corporate ladder of business, but needs help. She asks Bill for it, but she pushes him too hard.



78 :04x18 - Won't You Pimai Neighbor?

First aired: Mar/19/2000
Writer: John Altschuler, Dave Krinsky
Director: Kyounghee Lim, Boohwan Lim
Guest star: Karen Maruyama (Buddhist), Soon-Tek Oh (Monk), David Herman (Junior Monk)

Bobby becomes obsessed with Buddhism when monks come to him about a reincarnation.



79 :04x19 - Hank's Bad Hair Day

First aired: Apr/09/2000
Writer: Jon Vitti
Director: Gary McCarver
Guest star: Brian Doyle-Murray (Jack), David Herman (Auctioneer), Steven Barr (Cole)

Hank needs to get a haircut. He asks Bill to give him one after an incident with his old barber. Later, he gets a huge bill from the Army, where he got his haircut.



80 :04x20 - Meet the Propaniacs

First aired: Apr/16/2000
Writer: Kit Boss
Director: Shaun Cashman
Guest star: Lane Smith (Charlie Fortner)

Hank thinks about Bobby's comedy career when he becomes a comedian at his workplace.



81 :04x21 - Nancy Boys

First aired: Apr/30/2000
Writer: Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger
Director: Tricia Garcia
Guest star: Phil LaMarr (Bartender), Jonathan Joss (John Redcorn), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble)

Dale and Nancy start seeing each other again. Nancy then considers going back to Dale, but is having a tough time deciding that.



82 :04x22 - Flush with Power

First aired: May/07/2000
Writer: Alex Gregory, Peter Huyck
Director: Allan Jacobsen
Guest star: Lane Smith (Hashaway), David Herman (J.J.), Phil LaMarr (Ed Burnett)

Hank tries to conserve water during a drought. He gets some new toilets, but they actually cause more problems than they prevent.



83 :04x23 - Transnational Amusements Presents: Peggy's Magic Sex Feet

First aired: May/14/2000
Writer: Jonathan Collier
Director: Cyndi Tang-Loveland
Guest star: Sydney Pollack (Grant Trimble), Joanna Gleason (Maddy Platter)

While in a bowling alley, Peggy feels embarrassed about her shoe size. A man comes up to her and tells her that he can help make her feet look beautiful over the Internet. Is this man really who he says he is?



84 :04x24 - Peggy's Fan Fair

First aired: May/21/2000
Writer: Alan R. Cohen, Alan Freedland
Director: Jeff Myers
Guest star: Brooks & Dunn (Themselves), Charlie Daniels (Himself), Terri Clark (Herself), Vince Gill (Assistant Pastor Larry), Wynonna Judd (Herself), Randy Travis (Himself), Martina McBride (Herself), Clint Black (Himself), Lisa Hartman (Herself), Tony Danza (Himself)

Peggy sends a letter to Randy Travis with one of her songs. When she meets him in a fair, she hears her song being sung by Randy Travis. She then accuses him of stealing, and tries to get back at him.



85 :05x01 - The Perils of Polling

First aired: Oct/01/2000
Writer: Jim Dauterive
Director: Boohwan Lim, Kyounghee Lim
Guest star: Phil Hendrie (Pig Guy), David Herman (Ted T. Gannaway)

Hank feels that it is time for Luanne to star voting for the presidential elections. He decides to show her how by taking her to a fair where she can learn more about them. When she returns, she tells him that she will be voting for a candidate by the way he looks. Hank is shocked at this.



In the meantime, Bobby gets to meet the incumbent president after saving the life of a pig. When Hank meets him, he is shocked that the president’s handshake is limp.



86 :05x02 - The Buck Stops Here

First aired: Nov/05/2000
Writer: Norm Hiscock
Director: Michael Dante DiMartino
Guest star: Lauren Tom (Minh), Dave Thomas (Unknown), Norm Hiscock (Unknown)

Hank wants Bobby to do some work over the summer, so he takes him over to Strickland Propane. Unfortunately for him, he finds out that his boss is teaching Bobby how to cheat.



In the meantime, Peggy and Minh are in a competition to see who can donate the most blood. The winner receives a prize mug.



87 :05x03 - I Don't Want to Wait for Our Lives to Be Over, I Want to Know Right Now, Will It Be... Sorry. Do Do Doo Do Do, Do Do Doo Do Do, Do Do Doo Do Do, Doo...Don't Want to Wait

First aired: Nov/12/2000
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: Adam Kuhlman
Guest star: Carl Reiner (Garry Kasner), K. Callan (Tilly Hill)

It’s Bobby’s 13th birthday. He is ready to act more mature and do all the things that adults do. When he goes out on the town with his family and the Gribbles, he sees that Joseph has grown taller and has a deeper voice. When they arrive at the restaurant, Bobby is still being treated as a little kid and Joseph is being treated as an adult. Bobby feels angry about this; he’s older than Joseph.



In the meantime, Hank starts thinking about death, so he decides to build coffins for Peggy and himself. Peggy is terrified by this thought.



88 :05x04 - Spin the Choice

First aired: Nov/19/2000
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: Allan Jacobsen
Guest star: Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble)

The gang celebrates Thanksgiving. Later, John Redcorn tells Bobby the truth about Thanksgiving, and he starts having second thoughts about the holiday.



89 :05x05 - Peggy Makes the Big Leagues

First aired: Nov/26/2000
Writer: Johnny Hardwick
Director: Dominic Polcino
Guest star: James Brown (Digby Wilkins), Terry Bradshaw (Preston Rogers), Howie Long (Terrell Cartwright), Brendan Fraser (David Kalaiki-Alii), David Herman (Marlon), Amy Hill (Mrs. Kalaiki-Alii)

Peggy moves to substituting at a high school. Unfortunately, one of her students just won't do any work. No one cares since he's the star football player for the team. She feels that he should do some work regardless of what everyone else thinks.



Hank wants to help Peggy with her little predicament with David Kaliiki-Alii, but he is hesitant to decide between football and grades.



90 :05x06 - When Cotton Comes Marching Home Again

First aired: Dec/03/2000
Writer: Alan R. Cohen, Alan Freedland
Director: Tricia Garcia
Guest star: David Herman (Jimmy Witchard), Ashley Gardner (Didi Hill), Dave Thomas (Lane Pratley, Mr. Burton)

Hank realizes that Cotton is having trouble taking care of his wife and child. He decides to help him find a job, but his promotion is not all that's cracked up to be..



In the meantime, Peggy is trying to figure out what to do for her float in a parade: she makes a float against antiwar. Unfortunately, Cotton sees that his car is being used in it; it is in a state of degradation. This blows him over the top.



91 :05x07 - What Makes Bobby Run?

First aired: Dec/10/2000
Writer: Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory
Director: Cyndi Tang-Loveland
Guest star: John Ritter (Eugene Grandy), Lauren Tom (Minh, Connie), Ryan Janis (Keegan Evans), Ashley Gardner (Female coach)

Bobby gets a position as the school mascot of the football team. He brings disgrace to his family when he cowers away from the traditional beating.



92 :05x08 - 'Twas the Nut Before Christmas

First aired: Dec/17/2000
Writer: John Altschuler, Dave Krinsky
Director: Jeff Myers
Guest star: Ryan Phillippe (Wally), David Herman (Postal Worker), Kathryn Harrold (Unknown), Breckin Meyer (Joseph), Lauren Tom (Connie)

Bill is alone for Christmas, so he decides to create a Santa's workshop at his home after receiving a letter addressed to Santa. Then, Christmas passes, but Bill doesn't want to give up his position as Santa. He continues to work at it, but it gets very annoying to the neighbors.



93 :05x09 - Chasing Bobby

First aired: Jan/21/2001
Writer: Garland Testa
Director: Anthony Lioi
Guest star: Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), Marcelo Tubert (Marty Mendez)

Hank watches a movie named The Roses of Time. He starts crying because his truck is about to break down. He must try and fix it. Can he do it?



94 :05x10 - Yankee Hankie

First aired: Feb/04/2001
Writer: Kit Boss
Director: Adam Kuhlman
Guest star: Jack Carter (Irwin Linker), Edward Asner (Stinky), K. Callan (Tilly Hill)

While Hank is looking for his birth certificate, he finds out that was actually born in New York.



95 :05x11 - Hank and the Great Glass Elevator

First aired: Feb/11/2001
Writer: Jonathan Collier
Director: Gary McCarver
Guest star: Ellen Barkin (Lenore), Ann Richards (Herself), David Herman (Unknown)

It’s Bill’s birthday. The guys decide to celebrate it in Austin. While there, Bill begins dating the governor of Texas. This is tough, since Bill’s ex-wife shows up again to take him back.



In the meantime, the Hills minus Hank become addicted to charcoal. This is against Hank’s principles, so they decide to keep this a secret.



96 :05x12 - Now Who's the Dummy?

First aired: Feb/18/2001
Writer: Johnny Hardwick
Director: Dominic Polcino
Guest star: Tom Poston (Jerry Popper), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble)

Bobby receives a ventriloquist’s dummy named Chip Block. Unfortunately for Bobby, Hank is showing too much attention to the dummy and spending less time with Bobby himself. Later, Dale, who has been scared of dummies since he was a little kid, tries to destroy Chip.



97 :05x13 - Ho Yeah!

First aired: Feb/25/2001
Writer: Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory
Director: Tricia Garcia
Guest star: Snoop Dogg (Alabaster Jones), Renée Zellweger (Tammi Duvall), Dave Thomas (Lane Pratley), Ashley Gardner (Reverend Stroup), David Herman (Miles Burton)

After Peggy and Hank take in a woman named Tammi who just says she wants her GED, they assume she's a nice woman. But after a few suspicious gifts, welcoming men, and a new makeover for Peggy, Hank discovers that Tammi is a hooker!



98 :05x14 - The Exterminator

First aired: Mar/04/2001
Writer: Dean Young
Director: Shaun Cashman
Guest star: David Herman (Gladstone), Lisa Kudrow (Miss Pittman), Jim Dauterive (Cockroach), Stephen Tobolowsky (Dr. Burton)

Dale’s doctor says that he has been spending too much time around chemicals. Anymore of it, and he’ll die. Dale is heartbroken; the chemicals are part of his exterminating job; it is his passion. Hank gets him a job at a different place, but his skills with exterminating are of no use where he’s going… or is it?



99 :05x15 - Luanne Virgin 2.0

First aired: Mar/11/2001
Writer: Kit Boss
Director: Adam Kuhlman
Guest star: Owen Wilson (Rhett), Nathan Fillion (Frisbee Guy), Lauren Tom (Connie), Ashley Gardner (Reverend Stroup, Nancy Hicks Gribble)

Hank makes Luanne take program at the church to become a virgin again. Later, Peggy reveals that when she got married to Hank, she was not a virgin.



Luanne meets a man who wants to sleep with her. Unfortunately, he’s a virgin and wants to save it for the right woman; Luanne is the one. He proposes to her. She says yes; against Peggy’s will.



100 :05x16 - Hank's Choice

First aired: Apr/01/2001
Writer: Jon Vitti
Director: Kyounghee Lim, Boohwan Lim

Bobby has an allergy to pet dander. Unfortunately for Hank, this means getting rid of Ladybird, his faithful dog. Hank resists the order and tries to build Ladybird a doghouse. Unfortunately, Ladybird doesn’t want to live in it. Hank doesn’t want to get rid of Ladybird, so he makes Bobby live in it.



101 :05x17 - It's Not Easy Being Green

First aired: Apr/08/2001
Writer: Dave Krinsky, John Altschuler
Director: Jeff Myers
Guest star: Paul Giamatti (Mr. McKay), David Herman (Unknown), Chelcie Ross (Councilman Fred Ebberd)

Bobby takes an interest in environmentalism. Hank thinks of this as “weird,” but he supports Bobby when he learns that they are going to protest against the draining of the quarry -- not because of the environment, but because they have dropped Boomhauer’s car into it years ago when he and the other guys were young.



102 :05x18 - The Trouble with Gribbles

First aired: Apr/22/2001
Writer: Jim Dauterive
Director: Shaun Cashman
Guest star: Phil Hendrie (Lawyer), Robert Stack (Reynolds Penland), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), Castulo Guerra (Unknown), David Herman (Dr. Mark Seldon, Jeremy Toblick)

Nancy Gribble gets let go from her weather girl job at the news station for a younger girl -- Luanne. Nancy is very upset about this, but later, she asks Dale for a face-lift. Dale doesn’t have the money so he decides to get it by suing a cigarette company for “making Nancy aged.” The cigarette company decides to pay Dale the low amount of money he is suing for, but reconsider when they decide to fight against the principle of his pointless lawsuit.



103 :05x19 - Hank's Back Story

First aired: May/06/2001
Writer: Alan R. Cohen, Alan Freedland
Director: Cyndi Tang-Loveland
Guest star: Harry Groener (Doctor), Dave Thomas (Wayne), Tom McGowan (David)

Hank is to compete in an official lawn mower race against Dale and the others, but he starts experiencing some back pain. The doctor says that he has a diminished rear end; this is causing his back pain. He tells Hank to wear some prosthetic buttocks, but Hank is too much of a man to wear them…



104 :05x20 - Kidney Boy and Hamster Girl: A Love Story

First aired: May/13/2001
Writer: Garland Testa
Director: Gary McCarver
Guest star: No Doubt (Themselves), Phil Hendrie (Unknown), Lauren Tom (Connie), Breckin Meyer (Joseph), David Herman (Unknown), Natasha Melnick (Unknown), Madeline Zima (Unknown)

Bobby passes himself off as a high school student to get a popular band to play at his prom.



In the meantime, Dale invents the superior of all outhouses -- the Port-A-Gribble.



105 :06x01 - Bobby Goes Nuts

First aired: Nov/11/2001
Writer: Norm Hiscock
Director: Tricia Garcia
Guest star: Dennis Burkley (Principal Moss), Ashley Gardner (Class instructor), Breckin Meyer (Joseph), Lauren Tom (Minh, Connie), Madeline Zima (Unknown)

Bobby goes over to Connie's for a slumber party. While there, he gets beat up by someone. In order to make sure that never happens again, he decides to take some self-defense classes -- women's self-defense.



106 :06x02 - Soldier of Misfortune

First aired: Dec/09/2001
Writer: J. B. Cook
Director: Anthony Lioi
Guest star: Gary Busey (Mad Dog), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), Phil LaMarr (Earl), Breckin Meyer (Joseph)

Dale is the gun club president. Unfortunately, he loses it after making an accident. Someone else challenges him for the title. Dale needs to all he can to keep his position in the upcoming election.



107 :06x03 - Lupe's Revenge

First aired: Dec/12/2001
Writer: Dean Young
Director: Allan Jacobsen
Guest star: Kathy Bates (Female Officer), Fred Willard (Chairman Geiger), Marisabel Garcia (Lupe), Marcelo Tubert (Unknown), Castulo Guerra (Unknown), Carlos Alazraqui (Unknown)

While on a field trip in Mexico with her students, Peggy accidentally brings home a Mexican girl. While bringing her back, she is arrested.



Meanwhile, Hank has a female cop falling for him.



108 :06x04 - The Father, the Son and J.C.

First aired: Dec/16/2001
Writer: Etan Cohen
Director: Tricia Garcia
Guest star: David Herman (Jimmy Carter, Gniewko Lubecki), Ashley Gardner (Didi Hill)

Hank receives a promotion from Buck after building a house, but loses it after showing his "affection."



Meanwhile, Peggy decides to have Hank and Cotton spend some time together for Christmas as a sign of caring and affection. When it doesn't work out, there is only one person who can help them...



109 :06x05 - Father of the Bribe

First aired: Jan/06/2002
Writer: Dean Young
Director: Cyndi Tang-Loveland
Guest star: David Herman (Science Teacher), Dennis Burkley (Principal Moss), Lauren Tom (Minh, Connie)

Kahn is tired of Connie having Bobby as her boyfriend, so he tries to break them up by giving him money. Unfortunately, things go a little wrong when Kahn interferes with their personal lives...



110 :06x06 - I'm with Cupid

First aired: Feb/10/2002
Writer: Dave Krinsky, John Altschuler
Director: Allan Jacobsen
Guest star: Lauren Tom (Connie), Tara Strong (Unknown), Breckin Meyer (Joseph), Angela Kinsey (Unknown), Eliza Schneider (Charisse)

Bobby hangs out with Bill after his breakup with Connie. Unfortunately, he hears of Bill's divorce and this gets him depressed all over again. Hank decides to get him help with Boomhauer, but it's not working out very well.



111 :06x07 - Torch Song Hillogy

First aired: Feb/17/2002
Writer: Emily Spivey
Director: Anthony Lioi
Guest star: Bruce Jenner (Unknown), David Herman (Unknown), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), Phil LaMarr (Todd)

Bobby sees the many trophies Hank has since high school. He wants to get a trophy, but he can't. Peggy humors him by giving him one of Hank's, but Hank doesn't want to give it away. Later, the family finds out that the Olympic torch will be carried through Arlen by none other than... Bobby Hank.



112 :06x08 - Joust like a Woman

First aired: Feb/24/2002
Writer: Garland Testa
Director: Dominic Polcino
Guest star: Laura Dern (Serving Wench), Alan Rickman (King Philip), David Herman (Ticket Taker), Andy Siegel (Oxcart-Driving Minstrel)

The family goes to a Renaissance Faire. When she sees the way women are treated there, she starts a rebellion which eventually leads to war...



113 :06x09 - The Bluegrass is Always Greener

First aired: Feb/24/2002
Writer: Norm Hiscock
Director: Tricia Garcia
Guest star: Yakov Smirnoff (Himself), Vince Gill (Boomhauer's Singing Voice), Charlie Daniels (Himself), Lauren Tom (Minh, Connie)

Connie prefers bluegrass to classical music. She decides to join a band with and Hank and Company to perform in Branson, Missouri. Unfortunately, Hank goes over the top with Connie's playing and pressurizes her even more.



114 :06x10 - The Substitute Spanish Prisoner

First aired: Mar/03/2002
Writer: Etan Cohen
Director: Boohwan Lim, Kyounghee Lim
Guest star: Jeff Goldblum (Dr. Vayzosa), David Herman (Jimmy Witchard), Lupe Ontiveros (Anne), Patricia Place (Betty)

Peggy is a genius according to an online quiz. When she is offered a coveted college degree for a small price, she accepts and uses the family fund. When she finds out she has been tricked into giving away her money, she must try and get it back...



115 :06x11 - Unfortunate Son

First aired: Mar/10/2002
Writer: Alex Gregory, Peter Huyck
Director: Anthony Lioi
Guest star: Jack Carter (Irwin Linker), Edward Asner (Stinky)

Cotton decides to spend some time with Vietnam veterans along with his World War II buddies. Unfortunately, he berates them by making them go through flashbacks of their memories in the war via "killing acts"; this makes the Vietnam veterans go against the WWII veterans and Hank.



In the meantime, Dale gets a falcon for a pet. However, Bill isn't enjoying his time with it...



116 :06x12 - Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret Hill

First aired: Mar/17/2002
Writer: Sivert Glarum, Michael Jamin
Director: Gary McCarver
Guest star: Dennis Burkley (Principal Moss), Kathryn Harrold (Mother Superior), Cynthia Stevenson (Sister Mary Catherine, Claire)

Peggy is desperate to find a full-time job, but she can't find one that involves teaching. She decides to work in the propane business along with Hank.

Later, she receives a job offer from a Catholic school... dishonestly!



117 :06x13 - Tankin' it to the Streets

First aired: Mar/31/2002
Writer: Alan Freedland, Alan R. Cohen
Director: Monte Young
Guest star: David Herman (Unknown)

Bill steals a tank from the Army after being convinced that he was used in a drug test. It's up to Hank and his friends to prove him wrong.



118 :06x14 - Of Mice and Little Green Men

First aired: Apr/07/2002
Writer: Sivert Glarum, Michael Jamin
Director: Shaun Cashman
Guest star: Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), Breckin Meyer (Joseph)

Hank and Dale switch lives -- they become the "new" fathers for Bobby and Joseph. When Dale finds out that he enjoys Bobby's hobbies and does not like Joseph's, he comes to realize that he is not Joseph's father.



119 :06x15 - A Man Without a Country Club

First aired: Apr/14/2002
Writer: Kit Boss
Director: Boohwan Lim, Kyounghee Lim
Guest star: Lauren Tom (Minh), Peter Kwong (Mr. Ho)

Kahn wants to get into an exclusive Asian country club, but he can't unless he brings Hank with him. It is later revealed that Hank is the one who will receive the membership...



120 :06x16 - Beer and Loathing

First aired: Apr/14/2002
Writer: Etan Cohen
Director: Dominic Polcino
Guest star: David Herman (Konrad Meinhoffer IV), Megan Mullally (Theresa)

Hank goes on an expedition to find out where his favorite brand of beer has gone. Peggy tries to find out for him by getting a job at the company. When she learns the secret, she finds out that she can't tell anybody, not even Hank; he is very anxious to know.



121 :06x17 - Fun with Jane and Jane

First aired: Apr/21/2002
Writer: Garland Testa
Director: Adam Kuhlman
Guest star: Stephanie Fybel (Jane #2), Anna Faris (Lisa), David Herman (Deprogrammer), Tara Strong (Jane #1)

Luanne joins a sorority that brainwashes young women after being rejected from all others.



In the meantime, Hank and the gang must kill his boss' emus, but are hesitant to do so.



122 :06x18 - My Own Private Rodeo

First aired: Apr/28/2002
Writer: Alex Gregory, Peter Huyck
Director: Cyndi Tang-Loveland
Guest star: David Herman (Bug Gribble & Juan Pedro), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), Breckin Meyer (Joseph)

Dale and Nancy are going to renew their wedding vows. Nancy invites Dale's father; he and Dale haven't seen each other in a long time. When Hank goes to meet his Dale's father, it turns out that he has become a homosexual...



123 :06x19 - Sug Night

First aired: May/05/2002
Writer: Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory
Director: Adam Kuhlman
Guest star: Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), Jonathan Joss (John Redcorn)

Hank begins to have fantasies of Nancy Gribble naked. Peggy fears he is going to cheat on her, so she decides to take Hank on a trip to save their marriage. Is there something in Hank's picture that she's not seeing?



124 :06x20 - Dang Ol' Love

First aired: May/05/2002
Writer: Dean Young
Director: Gary McCarver
Guest star: Laura Linney (Marlene)

Bill decides to get a woman by setting a trap for her. He succeeds in trapping her, but fails when she goes home with Boomhauer. Boomhauer realizes that he was never this much in love in his whole life...



125 :06x21 - Returning Japanese (1)

First aired: May/12/2002
Writer: Etan Cohen, Kit Boss
Director: Allan Jacobsen
Guest star: David Carradine (Junichiro)

The family takes a trip to Japan for Cotton's apology to a widow of a soldier he killed in World War II.



In the meantime, Bill and Dale serve as the house-sitters for the Hill household.


Also, Luanne thinks she killed Ladybird, so she tries to find a replacement dog. It's not as easy as it looks.



126 :06x22 - Returning Japanese (2)

First aired: May/12/2002
Writer: Alex Gregory, Peter Huyck
Director: Anthony Lioi
Guest star: Seiko Matsuda (Reporter), David Carradine (Junichiro)

It turns out that the son of the widow is Hank's long-lost half brother. He and Hank need to stop Cotton from going crazy and attacking the Emperor of Japan...



127 :07x01 - Get Your Freak Off

First aired: Nov/03/2002
Writer: Garland Testa
Director: Tricia Garcia
Guest star: Elizabeth Perkins (Serena's Mom), Milla Jovovich (Serena), Debra Messing (Jordan's Mom), Eliza Dushku (Jordan), Breckin Meyer (Joseph, Michael), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), David Herman (Jordan's Dad), Lauren Tom (Minh, Connie)

Hank has been impressed by the music played by the boy-band, 4Skore. However, Hank begins to have second thoughts about the band when he takes Bobby to see one of the band’s concerts. The 4Skore begins to do suggestive dance moves that Bobby begins to imitate for his new girlfriend, Jordan. Meanwhile, Nancy and Minh begin to see whom the sexiest man on the block is, with Hank tied with Bill for last place.



128 :07x02 - The Fat and the Furious

First aired: Nov/10/2002
Writer: Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory
Director: Allan Jacobsen
Guest star: Pamela Anderson (Cyndi), Kid Rock (Himself), Jeff Garlin (Dan), David Herman (Unknown), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), James Sie (Hot-Dog Champion)

Bill begins to disgust everyone on the block when he shows them his talent of guzzling hotdogs in a matter of seconds. Bill then finds himself at a loss, that is, until a woman from the Federation of Competitive Eating encourages Bill to compete in a contest based on his skill. However, things take a turn for the worse when Bill finds out that Dale also has a talent equal, if not better, than Bill’s at guzzling down hotdogs.



129 :07x03 - Bad Girls, Bad Girls, Whatcha Gonna Do

First aired: Nov/17/2002
Writer: Kell Cahoon, Tom Saunders
Director: Kyounghee Lim, Boohwan Lim
Guest star: Lucy Liu (Tid Pao), Dennis Burkley (Karl), David Herman (Unknown), Breckin Meyer (Joseph), Lauren Tom (Connie)

Connie’s family has her delinquent cousin, Tid Pao, over for a short time. Bobby then begins to fall in love with Tid Pao, which causes Connie to become extremely jealous. However, Bobby has become nothing but a tool for Tid Pao when he dumps Connie for her as his science partner. It turns out that Tid Pao is using Bobby to create a Meth-lab.



130 :07x04 - Goodbye Normal Jeans

First aired: Nov/24/2002
Writer: Kit Boss
Director: Kyounghee Lim, Boohwan Lim
Guest star: Mary Scheer (Unknown), Ashley Gardner (Unknown)

After Bobby begins to cook for the family, Peggy begins to get jealous of him; because she thinks Hank likes his meals better than the ones that she makes.



131 :07x05 - Dances With Dogs

First aired: Dec/01/2002
Writer: Norm Hiscock
Director: Anthony Lioi
Guest star: Scott Hamilton (Sketch Randall), Lauren Tom (Minh, Connie), David Herman (Unknown)

Bobby and Hank enter Ladybird into a Dog Dancing contest.



132 :07x06 - The Son Also Roses

First aired: Dec/08/2002
Writer: Dan Sterling
Director: Dominic Polcino
Guest star: Betty White (Dorothy/Ellen), Michael Clarke Duncan (Coach Webb), David Herman (Monroe)

Hank is annoyed at first when he notices that Bobby has an interest for gardening, but is very supportive after letting him enter a rose-growing contest, where he goes out of his way to make Bobby win.



133 :07x07 - The Texas Skilsaw Massacre

First aired: Dec/15/2002
Writer: Alan R. Cohen, Alan Freedland
Director: Shaun Cashman
Guest star: Phil Hendrie (Big Jim), Chuck Mangione (Himself)

Hank accidentally cuts off Dale's finger while he is sawing a piece of wood. Dale makes it seem like Hank did this on purpose during court, so the judge sentences Hank to an anger management class.



134 :07x08 - Full Metal Dust Jacket

First aired: Jan/05/2003
Writer: Danny McGrath
Director: Adam Kuhlman
Guest star: Michael McShane (Mountain Man), Joel McCrary (Cop), Danny McGrath (Jamaican Radio Rapper), Amanda Carlin (Matriarch), Peri Gilpin (Mary Ellen), Allison Janney (Laura), David Herman (Muscular Man)

Peggy takes over the lease of a local book store. Later, she discovers that business is not so good there. To gain business, Peggy allows Dale to sell guns in the basement of the store.



135 :07x09 - Pigmalion

First aired: Jan/12/2003
Writer: Jonathan Collier
Director: Dominic Polcino
Guest star: Michael Keaton (Trip Larsen), Marcelo Tubert (Unknown), Ashley Gardner (Rattlesnakes Supervisor)

Luanne decides to become an entrepreneur. While in a class for entrepreneurs, she meets a man named Trip Larsen. They get closer and closer until Luanne becomes his girlfriend. She has no idea what he is planning to do with her…



136 :07x10 - Megalo Dale

First aired: Jan/12/2003
Writer: J. B. Cook
Director: Cyndi Tang-Loveland
Guest star: Chuck Mangione (Himself), Danny Masterson (Cory), Topher Grace (Chris), Tom Arnold (Norm Glidewell)

There is a pest problem at the Mega Lo Mart. Hank thinks that Dale can fix this problem, but he is hesitant to recommend him. Dale, however, suspects another “pest” on the premises…



137 :07x11 - Boxing Luanne

First aired: Feb/02/2003
Writer: Dean Young
Director: Michael Dante DiMartino
Guest star: Carmen Electra (Angela), David Herman (Fat Guy), Bruce Dern (Randy Strickland), Freeda Foreman (Herself), George Foreman (Himself)

Buck Strickland comes up with an idea to exploit Luanne. He uses her in boxing matches; when she wins, it boosts her confidence… it boosts it enough for her to go against Frieda Foreman…



138 :07x12 - Vision Quest

First aired: Feb/09/2003
Writer: Etan Cohen
Director: Dominic Polcino

John Redcorn believes that Dale and Joseph should go on a “vision quest.” Dale begins having some visions; this makes him raise Joseph like an Indian.



139 :07x13 - Queasy Rider

First aired: Feb/16/2003
Writer: Kit Boss
Director: Wesley Archer
Guest star: Jamie Kennedy (Dr. Rast), Jennifer Aniston (Pepperoni Sue), David Herman (Lumpy)

After going to couples’ therapy, Hank and Peggy realize that they need some excitement in their life -- a motorcycle. Hank enjoys driving the bike, but when Peggy wants to drive it, he is hesitant to give her the front seat for the sake of manliness.



140 :07x14 - Board Games

First aired: Mar/02/2003
Writer: Michael Jamin, Sivert Glarum
Director: Boohwan Lim, Kyounghee Lim
Guest star: David Herman (Dog Owner)

Peggy, Minh, and Nancy all want to run for a seat in the school board after hearing about an after-school program being cancelled. Unfortunately, there is trouble when they all turn against each other; especially Peggy and Minh. When Peggy enlists Nancy’s help, she is stabbed in the back on local television. It’s up to her to set things right…



141 :07x15 - An Officer and a Gentle Boy

First aired: Mar/09/2003
Writer: Dan Sterling
Director: Gary McCarver
Guest star: Phil Hendrie (Commander)

Cotton Hill comes over to the Hill household to recruit Bobby in the military so he can have some discipline. Unfortunately for Bobby, Cotton has become the principal of the school; he will make his life a living hell.



142 :07x16 - The Miseducation of Bobby Hill

First aired: Mar/16/2003
Writer: Tim Croston, Chip Hall
Director: Tricia Garcia
Guest star: Brittany Murphy (Small Girl), David Herman (Mr. Hickey), Ashley Gardner (Angry Woman), Toby Huss (Thatherton), Mike Judge (Mexican Teen)

Hank takes Bobby to work at his propane company. Unfortunately, Bobby has been abusing his power when selling the grills.



In the meantime, Bill gets stuck on a weather balloon and goes “traveling” through the town…



143 :07x17 - The Good Buck

First aired: Mar/30/2003
Writer: Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory
Director: Allan Jacobsen
Guest star: Dave Thomas (Lane Pratley), Dennis Burkley (Principal Moss), Beth Grant (Doris), Breckin Meyer (Joseph)

Buck Strickland’s wife leaves him after getting tired of Buck’s bad habits. Buck is depressed; he decides to be a good Christian with the help of Luanne. Unfortunately, when Luanne turns down his marriage proposal, he is very angry. It’s up to Hank to “show him the light.”



144 :07x18 - I Never Promised You an Organic Garden

First aired: Apr/13/2003
Writer: Rebecca May, Tony Gama-Lobo
Director: Adam Kuhlman
Guest star: Dennis Burkley (Principal Moss), David Herman (Mr. Tomich), Monica Keena (Rain/Maria), Martin Starr (Andrew/Tommy)

Peggy takes over the garden at Bobby’s school to grow vegetables. She enlists the help of some students to grow the vegetables with her. But trouble brews when the insects arrive…



145 :07x19 - Be True to Your Fool

First aired: Apr/27/2003
Writer: Danny McGrath
Director: Anthony Lioi
Guest star: David Herman (Tim), Dave Thomas (Toothless Loser), Phil LaMarr (Judge)

Bill is revealed to have head lice. When he passes them off to the other guys, he is not allowed to drink with them anymore. Hank, Dale, and Boomhauer decide to shave their heads.
Later, Bill is arrested, but he does not wish to be let go after he gains popularity.



146 :07x20 - Racist Dawg

First aired: May/04/2003
Writer: J. B. Cook
Director: Michael Dante DiMartino
Guest star: Bernie Mac (Mack), David Herman (Trainer), Phil LaMarr (Roger "Booda" Sack)

Hank causes an accident with the water heater at home. Peggy hires an African American repairman. When Ladybird attacks him, the repairman accuses him of being racist. Hank learns that Ladybird is an entourage when it comes to situations like this.



147 :07x21 - Night and Deity

First aired: May/11/2003
Writer: Garland Testa
Director: Gary McCarver
Guest star: Janeane Garofalo (Sheila), Monica Keena (Becky/Bartender), James Sie (Sheila's Assistant)

Peggy creates a bird society. Unfortunately, this attracts many pigeons to the neighborhood and they are becoming an annoyance. Dale can’t do anything to stop them, but he knows someone who can -- a woman named Sheila Repkin. Unfortunately for Nancy, Sheila and Dale seem to be having an affair, and she is worried about the future of her marriage.



In the meantime, it is Luanne’s birthday. She decides to celebrate it with some friends.



148 :07x22 - Maid in Arlen

First aired: May/18/2003
Writer: Dan Sterling
Director: Kyounghee Lim, Boohwan Lim
Guest star: Amy Hill (Laoma)

Kahn’s mother comes to visit. Kahn is infuriated when she becomes a maid for the Hills. Kahn becomes even more infuriated when she takes an interest in Bill. Kahn needs to figure out how to break those two apart.



149 :07x23 - The Witches of East Arlen

First aired: May/18/2003
Writer: Michael Jamin, Sivert Glarum
Director: Matt Engstrom
Guest star: Dennis Burkley (Principal Moss), John Ritter (Eugene Grandy), David Cross (Ward Rackley)

Bobby takes an interest in cards. Hank thinks that Bobby is playing with playing cards, but they’re actually cards that tell your fortune. To make matters worse, Bobby meets a man who tells him to disobey his father and use his power of fortune-telling for evil.



150 :08x01 - Patch Boomhauer

First aired: Nov/02/2003
Writer: J. B. Cook
Director: Anthony Lioi
Guest star: Brad Pitt (Patch), Laura Dern (Katherine), David Herman (Kraig T), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), Jonathan Joss (John Redcorn), Lauren Tom (Minh)

Boomhauer is upset that the woman he loves is marrying someone else -- his brother.



151 :08x02 - Reborn To Be Wild

First aired: Nov/09/2003
Writer: Rebecca May, Tony Gama-Lobo
Director: Dominic Polcino
Guest star: Sum 41 (Christian Youth Group), Gene Simmons (Jessie), David Herman (Pastor K)

Bobby starts to hang out with a Christian Rock group. Hank is okay with it, but reconsiders it when Bobby's attitude changes.



152 :08x03 - New Cowboy on the Block

First aired: Nov/16/2003
Writer: Dean Young
Director: Cyndi Tang-Loveland
Guest star: Fred Willard (Officer Brown), Phil Hendrie (Big Willie Lane), Breckin Meyer (Joseph), Lauren Tom (Minh)

A star football player moves into Arlen. He's always causing trouble wherever he goes. Hank doesn't want to admit it, but needs to decide what to do about the player before it's too late.



153 :08x04 - The Incredible Hank

First aired: Nov/23/2003
Writer: Dan Sterling
Director: Wesley Archer
Guest star: Danny Trejo (Victor Velasco)

Hank is unknowingly given male enhancement hormones by Peggy. Unfortunately for her, she turns him into a young adult.



154 :08x05 - Flirting With the Master

First aired: Nov/30/2003
Writer: Norm Hiscock
Director: Anthony Lioi
Guest star: Ruth Livier (Cristina), David Herman (Teenager)

Peggy goes to Mexico to tutor some students. However, she feels that her master is trying to have sexual relations with her.



155 :08x06 - After the Mold Rush

First aired: Dec/07/2003
Writer: Kit Boss
Director: Dominic Polcino
Guest star: Chris Elliott (Rob Holguin), Dave Thomas (Steve Goodman)

Hank accidentally causes a leak in the pipes of his house. When an insurance man arrives, he tells them that they can't live in the house anymore because of mold. They must move to a hotel. Later, he sees his house about to be ripped apart...



156 :08x07 - Livin' on Reds, Vitamin C and Propane

First aired: Dec/14/2003
Writer: Danny McGrath
Director: John Rice
Guest star: Brad Paisley (Chip), Deana Carter (Sally), Travis Tritt (Walt), Trace Adkins (Big John), George Strait (Cornell), K. Callan (Tilly Hill), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble)

Hank goes on a road trip with Bobby to Phoenix, Arizona. He is very fond of teaching Bobby the way of the trucker. Unfortunately, troubles brew when Hank's friends find out that they are not invited.



In the meantime, Peggy is thinking of a good Christmas carol for a get-rich-quick scheme.



157 :08x08 - Rich Hank, Poor Hank

First aired: Jan/04/2004
Writer: Etan Cohen
Director: Tricia Garcia
Guest star: Lauren Tom (Minh), Dave Thomas (Unknown), Tara Strong (Unknown), Breckin Meyer (Joseph), Jonathan Joss (John Redcorn), David Herman (Unknown), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble)

Hank buys Bobby his first wallet. Unfortunately for Hank, this gives Bobby delusions of being rich. He tries to figure out how much money Hank makes with the help of his friends.



158 :08x09 - Ceci N'est Pas Une King of the Hill

First aired: Jan/25/2004
Writer: Etan Cohen
Director: Tricia Garcia
Guest star: Lauren Tom (Minh), Dave Thomas (Unknown), Romy Rosemont (Unknown), Nicky Katt (Artist / Voice on the Phone), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), David Herman (Jimmy Witchard)

Hank enlists Peggy's artistic skills to help out with the standards for his propane company. When she makes a sculpture, however, it is rejected. When she gets a deal with an art dealer, she is very excited. But does this person really mean what he says?



In the meantime, Dale gets a suit to wreak chaos in town.



159 :08x10 - That's What She Said

First aired: Feb/08/2004
Writer: Sivert Glarum, Michael Jamin
Director: Cyndi Tang-Loveland
Guest star: Ben Stiller (Rich), Danny Trejo (Enrique), Phil LaMarr (Travis)

Hank sees a new employee working at Strickland Propane -- Rich. Everyone but he finds him funny, and Hank wants to file a lawsuit against him.



160 :08x11 - My Hair Lady

First aired: Feb/15/2004
Writer: Wyatt Cenac
Director: Allan Jacobsen
Guest star: Christina Applegate (Colette), Brian Doyle-Murray (Jack), Amy Adams (Client), Danica McKellar (Student), David Herman (Rico)

Bill and Luanne get jobs in the best hair salon in town, but they will have to make some major changes in life to keep their jobs.



161 :08x12 - Phish and Wildlife

First aired: Feb/22/2004
Writer: Greg Cohen
Director: Matt Engstrom
Guest star: Fred Willard (Ranger Bradley, Reclining Hippie), Jamie Kennedy (Fudgie, Police Chief), Melissa Etheridge (Topaz, Singing Hippie), David Herman (Frisbee Hippie), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), Anna Faris (Stoned Hippie, Teen Girl Hippie), Dave Allen (Gruber, Appleseed)

Hank takes his friends and Bobby on a fishing trip. When Bobby gets hungry for some fish, he gets some from his neighbors at the campsite. It turns out that these people are hippies.



162 :08x13 - Cheer Factor

First aired: Mar/07/2004
Writer: Christy Stratton
Director: Boohwan Lim, Kyounghee Lim
Guest star: Peri Gilpin (Jo Rita), Mac Davis (Sports Jock), Amy Adams (Merilynn), Danica McKellar (Misty), Dennis Burkley (Principal Moss), David Herman (Pat Flannery)

Peggy helps out the high school cheerleading squad in order to motivate the team and the crowds. When she is successful, she is promoted to coach. This is where she gets carried away.



163 :08x14 - Dale Be Not Proud

First aired: Mar/14/2004
Writer: Jonathan Collier
Director: Anthony Lioi
Guest star: Larry Miller (Dr. Tabor), John Force (Himself), Dennis Burkley (Principal Moss), David Herman (Alien Urine Salesman)

Dale is the only organ donor a hot rod driver can rely on. Unfortunately, Dale has a fear of hospitals. Hank tries to help him overcome that fear in exchange for being Dale for a day.



164 :08x15 - Après Hank, le Deluge

First aired: Mar/21/2004
Writer: Kit Boss
Director: Gary McCarver
Guest star: Lauren Tom (Minh, Connie), Breckin Meyer (Joseph), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), David Herman (T. Beck Minzenmyer), Phil LaMarr (Emergency Worker)

A flood has occurred in Arlen. The townspeople must get shelter in the high school. Hank is supposed to be in charge, but loses the position when he cannot make a decision; Bill takes over.



In the meantime, the others are trying to make the most of their time in the high school.



165 :08x16 - Daletech

First aired: Mar/28/2004
Writer: J. B. Cook
Director: Dominic Polcino
Guest star: Pat Fraley (Customer), Katherine Crabtree (Social Director)

Cotton gets a job as a police officer. Unfortunately for Dale, it is at his security company...



166 :08x17 - How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love the Alamo

First aired: Apr/18/2004
Writer: Christy Stratton
Director: Brian Sheesley
Guest star: Elizabeth Perkins (Mrs. Ashmore), Dennis Burkley (Principal Moss, William B. Travis), Ashley Gardner (Joy Kent, Teacher), David Herman (Davy Crockett, Bruce Tuttle, and Gerald Charping)

Hank decides to make a re-enactment of the Alamo after realizing that Bobby won't be learning about it in school.



In the meantime, Peggy is trying to teach safety rules to some children.



167 :08x18 - Girl, You'll Be a Giant Soon

First aired: Apr/25/2004
Writer: Danny McGrath
Director: Cyndi Tang-Loveland
Guest star: Ashley Gardner (Loan Officer), Toby Huss (Lou, Ted, State Trooper), Phil Hendrie (Big Tex), Johnny Hardwick (Dylan), Pamela Adlon (Amalia, Donna), Dax Shepard (Zack), Elijah Wood (Jason), Mary Kay Place (Melly-Anne)

Hank wants to enter a Grill-Off, but will no do it because they don't allow propane. Luanne decides to help him stage a protest, but gets a little carried away...



In the meantime, Peggy wants to see the laundry room of a house where a murder took place. Unfortunately, she can only see it if she is willing to buy the house. She just wants to see the "murder room," but she doesn't want to lose all of her money in the process...



168 :08x19 - Stressed For Success

First aired: May/02/2004
Writer: Rebecca May, Tony Gama-Lobo
Director: Tricia Garcia
Guest star: Ben Stein (Quizmaster), Kelly Clarkson (Herself/Dawn), John Ritter (Eugene Grandy), Lauren Tom (Minh, Connie), Breckin Meyer (Joseph), David Herman (Unknown), Tony Denman (Unknown), Amy Adams (Unknown), Dennis Burkley (Principal Moss)

Hank feels that Bobby should be spending time doing extracurricular activities, so Bobby joins the Quiz Bowl; he answers all the questions that have to do with celebrities. When he wins games with them, the other members of the team pressurize him even more, making him more and more nervous until he blacks out.



169 :08x20 - Hank's Back

First aired: May/09/2004
Writer: Gregory Thompson, Aron Abrams
Director: Robin Brigstocke
Guest star: Marg Helgenberger (Mrs. Hanover), Danny Trejo (Enrique), David Herman (Dr. Cole), Toby Huss (Chet, Joe Jack), Phil Hendrie (Dr. Wallis), Johnny Hardwick (Male Student), Johnny Depp (Yogi Victor), Stephen Root (Dr. Pitt), Pamela Adlon (Cashier)

Hank receives a backache while on the job. He tries to get some help, but no one can help him. He decides to try yoga; amazingly, it works. But there are other troubles coming up from insurance agents...



Meanwhile, Peggy is tying to save a store from going out of business.



170 :08x21 - The Redneck on Rainey Street

First aired: May/16/2004
Writer: Jim Dauterive
Director: Gary McCarver
Guest star: Elizabeth Perkins (Ruth Brown), Trace Adkins (Elvin Mackleston), Tom Petty (Lucky), David Herman (Mud Dobber), Lauren Tom (Minh, Connie)

Kahn and Minh are downhearted when Connie is rejected from a renowned summer school. They decide to stoop down a level and live like "rednecks."



171 :08x22 - Talking Shop!

First aired: May/23/2004
Writer: Garland Testa
Director: Anthony Lioi
Guest star: Alyson Hannigan (Stacey), Laura Prepon (April), Lindsay Lohan (Jenny Medina), Stephanie Darby (Unknown), Lauren Tom (Connie), Breckin Meyer (Joseph), Ashley Johnson (Unknown), David Herman (Unknown), Amy Adams (Unknown)

Bobby is trying to decide between shop class and peer counseling. He chooses counseling, but it won't be the better choice after awhile...



172 :09x01 - A Rover Runs Through It

First aired: Nov/07/2004
Writer: Dan Sterling
Director: Tricia Garcia
Guest star: Joanna Gleason (Maddy Platter), Henry Winkler (Himself), David Herman (Rusty)

Peggy goes to Montana to make amends with her mother. Later, she finds out that her mother is in bigger trouble than expected; celebrities from Hollywood are moving in and raising taxes.



173 :09x02 - Ms. Wakefield

First aired: Dec/19/2004
Writer: J. B. Cook
Director: Allan Jacobsen
Guest star: Marion Ross (Ms. Wakefield)

When an elderly stranger, Ms. Wakefield, visits the Hill household during Christmas, Hank is thrilled to show her his house; it was also her childhood home. However, when Ms. Wakefield announces that she wants to die in their house, Hank and Peggy want nothing more than for her to leave. Ms. Wakefield proves to be more difficult to put off.



174 :09x03 - Death Buys a Timeshare

First aired: Jan/16/2005
Writer: Etan Cohen
Director: Kyounghee Lim, Boohwan Lim
Guest star: David Herman (Consulate Guy, Mitch), Sal Lopez (Employee, First Mate, Waiter #2), Danny Trejo (Lifeguard, Waiter), Johnny Hardwick (Man), Stephen Root (Jim)

Cotton's friend Topsy takes the dirt nap and leaves Cotton $10,000. Cotton is saddened by this news, but he decides to buy a timeshare -- in Mexico; Cotton is tricked by a timeshare owner.



In the meantime, the family goes searching for a pool.



175 :09x04 - Yard, She Blows!

First aired: Jan/23/2005
Writer: Michael Jamin, Sivert Glarum
Director: Allan Jacobsen
Guest star: Johnny Hardwick (Teenage Clerk), Pamela Adlon (Elaina), Beth Grant (Blanche), Stephen Root (Mr. Higgs), Cynthia Mann (Sally), Toby Huss (Mailman)

Peggy is jealous of all the attention is getting from his lawn. She decides to start a garden. Hank is okay with this, but he just won't allow the garden gnome she placed on it.



176 :09x05 - Dale To the Chief

First aired: Jan/30/2005
Writer: Garland Testa
Director: Anthony Lioi
Guest star: Scott Klace (Gerald, Tax Assessor), Ashley Gardner (DPS Employee), Stephen Root (Mailman, Dr. Sampson), Johnny Hardwick (Conspiracy Nut), Mike Judge (Dooley)

Dale learns the truth about the Kennedy assassination from the government. After this, Dale becomes a nationalist.



In the meantime, Hank sees the sex as female on his driver's license. He must go through many channels to fix this.



177 :09x06 - The Petriot Act

First aired: Feb/13/2005
Writer: Christy Stratton
Director: Robin Brigstocke
Guest star: Jason Bateman (Dr. Leslie), Mo Collins (Receptionist/Woman with Dog), Timm Sharp (Man with Snake)

Hank needs to take care of a soldier's pet. What he doesn't know is that this pet, a cat named Duke, is a very malicious creature. When he takes him to the vet to have him checked, Hank is given a very large bill...



178 :09x07 - Enrique-cilable Differences

First aired: Feb/20/2005
Writer: Greg Cohen
Director: Dominic Polcino
Guest star: Danny Trejo (Enrique), Ruth Livier (Yolanda)

Hank's co-worker Enrique has been having some problems with his wife; she has left him. Hank does not want to interfere with this, but he decides to help them get back together.



179 :09x08 - Mutual of OmAbwah

First aired: Mar/06/2005
Writer: Rebecca May, Tony Gama-Lobo
Director: Dominic Polcino
Guest star: Maurissa Tancharoen (Yuppie Woman # 1), Ajay Naidu (Malik & Delivery Guy)

Hank fails to pay his insurance money. He must take drastic measure to keep his house from harm. This is not going to be easy with all the surrounding problems making the house very susceptible.



180 :09x09 - Care-Takin' Care of Business

First aired: Mar/13/2005
Writer: Danny McGrath
Director: Cyndi Tang-Loveland
Guest star: Jonathan Joss (Driver #2), Mac Davis (Head Coach, Sports Jock), Trace Adkins (Elvin Mackleston), Johnny Hardwick (Announcer, Security Guard), Dennis Burkley (Principal Moss), Tom Petty (Lucky), Stephen Root (Burly Redneck Driver, Head Ref), David Herman (Booster), Christopher Lloyd (Smitty)

The high school football team cannot play because of the condition of the field. Smitty, the groundskeeper, may lose his job because of this. Hank decides to help him by doing his job secretly.



In the meantime, Luanne has been dating a man named Lucky. Peggy is not so happy about this; he's a redneck.



181 :09x10 - Arlen City Bomber

First aired: Mar/27/2005
Writer: Jonathan Collier
Director: Kyounghee Lim
Guest star: Stephnie Weir (Nureen), Mo Collins (Carly, Felicia), Dave Thomas (Gretta, Lane Pratley), Tom Petty (Lucky), Glenn Morshower (Shelwyn), Neil Flynn (Turpin)

In order to pay off her credit card debt, Luanne takes a second job at the roller derby. Later, Peggy joins her; there is more trouble when they must borrow even more money to start their own team...



182 :09x11 - Redcorn Gambles With His Future

First aired: Apr/10/2005
Writer: Etan Cohen
Director: Matt Engstrom
Guest star: David Herman (Bloomers, Mankiller, Waiter), Toby Huss (Angry Dad, Dealer, Clerk, Joe Jack), Brittany Murphy (Waitress), Tom Petty (Lucky), Trace Adkins (Elvin Mackleston), Stephen Root (Cop), Mike Judge (Octavio), Pamela Adlon (Angry Mom)

John Redcorn needs another gig for his band, Big Mountain Fudgecake. He asks Hank if he can play at the Family Fun Day at Strickland Propane. Hank is in charge of the party; he will not let a thing go wrong.



183 :09x12 - Smoking and the Bandit

First aired: Apr/17/2005
Writer: Danny McGrath
Director: Cyndi Tang-Loveland
Guest star: Tone Loc (Bouncer), Henry Gibson (Bob Jenkins), David Herman (Bartender, Math Teacher & Old Bartender)

Smoking has been banned from Arlen. Dale is outraged by this; he decides to go against this law by going under a disguise as "The Smoking Bandit". Everyone is wondering who this person is -- including Peggy, who wants to put an article on him in the newspaper.



184 :09x13 - Gone With the Windstorm

First aired: May/01/2005
Writer: Wyatt Cenac
Director: Yvette Kaplan
Guest star: Phil Hendrie (Tom Chick, TV Announcer & Fireman Gennaro), David Herman (Miguel Hernandez), Brendan Fraser (Irv Bennett, Jimmy Bearden)

Nancy loses her job at the news station when someone else is hired. She decides to get an exciting news story by capturing shots of the wildfire. Is this a smart move?



In the meantime, Bobby is being bullied by a boy who enjoys jumping out at him. When Hank tries to speak with the boy's father, he finds that he is also a victim of his son.



185 :09x14 - Bobby On Track

First aired: May/08/2005
Writer: Gregory Thompson, Aron Abrams
Director: Tricia Garcia
Guest star: Phil Hendrie (Coach Palmer), Timm Sharp (Sprinter & Big Jock)

Bobby surprisingly gets on to the track team. Hank is proud, but then he finds out that Bobby is a decoy that the coach is using to motivate other runners. This is where Hank starts pushing Bobby to his limits.



186 :09x15 - It Ain't Over Till The Fat Neighbor Sings

First aired: May/15/2005
Writer: Etan Cohen
Director: Julius Wu
Guest star: Phil Hendrie (Captain, General & Jim), Ashley Gardner (Reverend Stroup), Phil LaMarr (Hart, Early & Pa), David Herman (Joe, Kris, Otto), Dan Finnerty (Larry)

Bill realizes that he is good for nothing. He decides to join a chorus group in order to make something of his life. When the other guys notice he is missing, they go looking for him.



In the meantime, Peggy and Bobby are undergoing a tournament for ping-pong.



187 :10x01 - Hank's On Board

First aired: Sep/18/2005
Writer: Sivert Glarum, Michael Jamin
Director: Allan Jacobsen

When Hank discovers that Dale and Boomhauer take yearly vacations together, he invites his family and Bill along for a weekend at the beach. During the trip, Hank realizes that his friends avoid him because he’s uptight. Peggy advises Hank to throw caution to the wind and have some fun with his buddies. The results leave Hank and the guys overboard.



In the meantime, Bobby uses their grocery money to buy a metal detector. He and Peggy search the beach from some treasure, but are blocked by the locals who do this activity on a regular basis.



188 :10x02 - Bystand Me

First aired: Sep/25/2005
Writer: Kit Boss
Director: Dominic Polcino
Guest star: Henry Gibson (Jenkins), Phil Hendrie (Roddy Rae Biffel)

Peggy's new job at the newspaper is to write about household hints. The problem is, she doesn't know any. She decides to find someone that does.



189 :10x03 - Bill's House

First aired: Nov/06/2005
Writer: Tony Gama-Lobo, Rebecca May
Director: Robin Brigstocke
Guest star: Scott Klace (Mikey, Proud Father, Randy), Dave Allen (Appleseed), David Herman (Draper, Gary, Resident), Toby Huss (Driver, Joe Jack), Stephen Root (Dewey), Pamela Adlon (Dominga)

Bill becomes lonely after caring for the Hill family while they had the flu, so he decides to make his home open to more people.



190 :10x04 - Harlottown

First aired: Nov/20/2005
Writer: Gregory Thompson, Aron Abrams
Director: Tricia Garcia
Guest star: Shannon Elizabeth (Candee), Gary Cole (Vance Gilbert)

When Hank and Peggy try to clean up an Arlen historical landmark, they find out that Arlen was founded by harlots and was a place of ill-repute. New city manager Vance Gilbert decides to use the city’s rediscovered history and turn the town into a tourist trap for the adult porn industry. Frustrated by the changes, Hank decides to move the family – that is, until he is aided by adult actress Candee.



191 :10x05 - A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Clown

First aired: Dec/04/2005
Writer: Christy Stratton
Director: Kyounghee Lim
Guest star: Ashley Johnson (Emily), Breckin Meyer (Joseph), Dennis Burkley (Principal Moss), Paul F. Tompkins (Twilley & Young Twilley)

When Hank can’t handle Bobby’s jokes anymore, he enrolls him in a clown class at the local community college. Clown class turns out to be more than Bobby bargains for when his teacher winds up teaching old-fashioned miming and clown performance. Meanwhile, Hank and the neighbors pick up a kickball game.



192 :10x06 - Orange You Sad I Did Say Banana

First aired: Dec/11/2005
Writer: Dan Sterling
Director: Adam Kuhlman
Guest star: James Sie (Nguc)

When Kahn becomes scared about losing his heritage, he joins Ted Wassanasong's army and gives up his creature comforts. Meanwhile, Kahn convinces Hank and the guys to build him a swimming pool.



193 :10x07 - You Gotta Believe (In Moderation)

First aired: Jan/29/2006
Writer: Kit Boss
Director: Yvette Kaplan
Guest star: Scott Klace (Clerk / Man in Cap / Umpire), Danny Trejo (Enrique), Justin Long (Jesse / Kid / Shortstop), John Schneider (The Ace)

When Hank and his softball team, the Zephyrs, engage in a game for charity against the Globetrotters of the softball world, Hank takes it a bit too seriously and winds up in a real game. The Zephyrs lose and the rival softball team heads off with the charity check, and it's up to Hank to get it back.



194 :10x08 - Business Is Picking Up

First aired: Mar/19/2006
Writer: Dan Sterling
Director: Matt Engstrom
Guest star: Johnny Knoxville (Peter Sterling)

Bobby, under the influence of another person, decides what career he wants.



195 :10x09 - The Year of Washing Dangerously

First aired: Mar/26/2006
Writer: J. B. Cook
Director: Cyndi Tang-Loveland, Ken Wong
Guest star: Randall Reeder (Bob Choate), James Sie (Dr. Money / Guy)

When Kahn buys the local carwash and runs the business into the ground, Buck Strickland becomes his business partner and gets Hank to join the carwash team. Hank turns the business around and teaches Kahn a thing or two about hard work. Meanwhile, Peggy becomes convinced that Nancy is screening her calls.



196 :10x10 - Hank Fixes Everything

First aired: Apr/02/2006
Writer: Kit Boss
Guest star: Paul Teutul, Jr. (Himself), Paul Teutul, Sr. (Himself), Danny Trejo (Enrique)

When Strickland embarks on a propane price war, he hires the Teutul guys to help sales at the Propane Expo. Unfortunately, the Teutuls cause a riot at the Expo. It's up to Hank to save Strickland Propane.



197 :10x11 - Church Hopping

First aired: Apr/09/2006
Writer: Jim Dauterive
Director: Robin Brigstocke
Guest star: Big Boi (Reverend Nealey), Danny Trejo (Enrique), Phil LaMarr (Chip, Various), Tom Petty (Lucky)

When Reverend Stroup gives the Smith family the Hills' pew at the Arlen First Methodist church, Hank and the family begin church shopping. The Arlen Megachurch tries to woo the Hills with a coffee bar, offering Peggy a job and Hank a church football field. Meanwhile, Lucky takes the opportunity to introduce Hank to his unique kind of spirituality.



198 :10x12 - 24 Hour Propane People

First aired: Apr/23/2006
Writer: Gregory Thompson, Aron Abrams
Director: Robin Brigstocke
Guest star: Henry Gibson (Bob Jenkins), Justin Long (Cashier / Troy), Danny Trejo (Enrique)

When Strickland gets banned from his favorite strip club, he refocuses on making Strickland Propane a "fun" place to work. Strickland makes his employees dress in costumes, have sleepovers in the office and use catch phrases. It's up to Hank to get Strickland back to his true love. Meanwhile, Peggy discovers the power of the press pass.



199 :10x13 - The Texas Panhandler

First aired: Apr/30/2006
Writer: Rebecca May, Tony Gama-Lobo
Director: Ronald Rubio, Ken Wong
Guest star: Dax Shepard (Derek), Andrea Bowen (Sandy), Norwood Cheek (Drew / Middle School Kid), Breckin Meyer (Joseph / Kid #2), Jillian Bowen (Amy), Justin Long (Adam / Kid #1)

When Bobby gets a job to earn money for trendy jeans, he meets a young, urban freeloader, Derek, and realizes there might be an easier way. Bobby and Joseph toss the job and join Derek and his friends panhandling outside hip stores.



200 :10x14 - Hank's Bully

First aired: May/07/2006
Writer: J. B. Cook
Director: Kyounghee Lim
Guest star: Ricki Lake (Lila), Paul Butcher (Caleb), Scott Klace (Jim)

When the Hills get some liberal-minded neighbors, Hank finds himself terrorized by their uncontrollable son Caleb. Lila and Jim have raised their son without boundaries and now Caleb is a force in the neighborhood. It's up to Hank and Bobby to put the neighborhood bully in his place.



201 :10x15 - Edu-macating Lucky

First aired: May/14/2006
Writer: Sivert Glarum, Michael Jamin
Director: Adam Kuhlman
Guest star: Tom Petty (Lucky)

When Lucky asks Peggy to tutor him for the General Equivalency Diploma, Peggy accepts, hoping to prod Lucky to take a job far away from Luanne. During the course of their lessons, Lucky declares that his intention is to get his G.E.D. and propose to Luanne. Peggy takes matters into her own hands and intentionally teaches him incorrect material, causing Lucky to fail and forgo his proposal - that is, until Luanne announces that she has a "bun in the oven."



202 :11x01 - The Peggy Horror Picture Show

First aired: Jan/28/2007
Writer: Christy Stratton
Director: Kyounghee Lim
Guest star: Michael Jamin (Carolyn)

Peggy begins to feel unfeminine about herself. She meets someone named Carolyn who she thinks can help her, but is she to be trusted with Peggy's femininity?



203 :11x02 - Serpunt

First aired: Feb/11/2007
Writer: Greg Cohen
Director: Robin Brigstocke
Guest star: Tom Petty (Lucky), John Goodman (Tommy), Randall Reeder (Rollo), Jason Konopisos (Commissioner)

Bobby's pet snake goes into the toilet. Hank contacts Animal Control to get it out, but Animal Control makes things go out of hand and makes the problem even worse, bringing panic throughout the city. The problem can be fixed by one person... Dale?



204 :11x03 - Blood and Sauce

First aired: Feb/18/2007
Writer: Danny McGrath
Director: Tricia Garcia
Guest star: Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), David Herman (Gilbert Dauterive)

Bill wants to know who else is left in his family to carry on the Dauterive name. He finds that only one of his cousins and he are left in his family. Bill decides to make use of his name by selling his special barbecue sauce. But things get ugly when Gilbert and Bill get into an argument over this.



205 :11x04 - Luanne Gets Lucky

First aired: Mar/25/2007
Writer: Jonathan Collier
Director: Ken Wong
Guest star: Trace Adkins (Elvin), Tom Petty (Lucky, Mud Dobber), Brian Doyle-Murray (Jack), Randall Reeder (Security Guard), Andrea Bowen (Teenage Girl), Jack DeSena (Kevin)

When Lucky ditches Luanne to go stumping with Hank and the gang, Luanne accepts an invitation to attend Arlen High School's Senior Prom. Jealous of Luanne's prom experience, Lucky sends Mud Dobber and Elvin to bully Luanne's 15-year-old date. However, despite the guys' antics, Lucky realizes that he'd rather be with Luanne than hunting for wood.



206 :11x05 - Hank Gets Dusted

First aired: Apr/01/2007
Writer: Kit Boss
Director: Michael Loya
Guest star: Will Arnett (Portis), Dusty Hill (Himself), Frank Beard (Himself), Billy F. Gibbons (Himself)

When Cotton decides to give Hanks beloved Cadillac to Cousin Dusty, none other than Dusty Hill from ZZ Top, Hank is devastated. But things go from bad to worse when Dusty arrives at Hanks house with a camera crew from his new reality show. With Hank already pushed to his limits, his patience is put to the ultimate test as Dusty and his band play practical jokes for the camera.



207 :11x06 - Glen Peggy Glen Ross

First aired: Apr/22/2007
Writer: Jim Dauterive
Director: Tony Kluck
Guest star: Henry Gibson (Jenkins, Travis), Chris Elliott (Chris Sizemore), Phil Hendrie (Jeff, Roddy Rae, Roger), Scott Klace (Duckworth, Walker Lee), Lauren Tom (Janet, Minh, Connie), Ashley Gardner (Candi)

Peggy gets a job as a real estate agent after she is fired from her previous job.



208 :11x07 - The Passion of the Dauterive

First aired: Apr/29/2007
Writer: Tony Gama-Lobo, Rebecca May
Director: Anthony Chun
Guest star: Scott Klace (Male Deacon #1), Ashley Gardner (Reverend Stroup)

When Bill survives the roof caving in over his bed, he takes it as a sign from God and immerses himself in church activities. Hank soon discovers that Bill's religious zeal may be due to a secret affair with Reverend Stroup. But when Reverend Stroup quits the church and moves in with Bill, an overwhelmed Bill tries to break up with her.



209 :11x08 - Grand Theft Arlen

First aired: Apr/29/2007
Writer: Sanjay Shah
Director: Ronald Rubio
Guest star: Randall Reeder (Customer), Breckin Meyer (Joseph), Toby Huss (Coach Kleehammer), Dennis Burkley (Principal Moss), Phil LaMarr (Roger "Booda" Sack)

Hank is distraught to learn that Bobby may not pass the Presidential Fitness Test, so he decides to work with him in order to ensure that he gets into shape. However, when Hank inadvertently helps a group of college students develop a video game that features him as the main character, he becomes addicted to the game and starts to lose track of what’s really important.



210 :11x09 - Peggy's Gone to Pots

First aired: May/06/2007
Writer: Paul Corrigan, Brad Walsh
Director: Robin Brigstocke
Guest star: Phil Hendrie (Roger), Peri Gilpin (Judy), Chris Elliott (Chris Sizemore), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), Lauren Tom (Minh Souphanousinphone)

When Peggy puts her eye on selling real estate in the exclusive Arlen Heights, she befriends Heights residents Cindy and Ted in an effort to utilize their social circle for work. Cindy embraces the new friendship and scams Peggy into becoming the new "Cozy Kitchen" representative. With boxes of products to sell, Peggy quickly learns that Arlen Heights isn't as perfect and prestigious as it seems. Meanwhile, Dale, who has been using the identity of Rusty Shackelford, is surprised by a visit from the real Rusty



211 :11x10 - Hair Today, Gone Today

First aired: May/13/2007
Writer: Christy Stratton
Director: Kyounghee Lim
Guest star: Rue McClanahan (Bunny), Phil Hendrie (Dr. Schiff, Tom Chick), James Sie (Phonsawan), Wyatt Cenac (Cameraman, Dr. Stephens)

Waiting for aliens on the vernal equinox, Dale believes he has traveled back in time with a time traveler and thinks the world will end if he runs into his former self. Unaware that the “time traveler” is actually Kahn’s nephew, Dale proceeds to act like he needs to avoid his former self to prevent the end of the world. As his antics become increasingly erratic to avoid his former self, Nancy struggles with John Redcorn’s advances. Nancy’s hair begins to fall out and she consults her doctor who puts her on several pills including Xanex thinking that stress is causing her hair loss. When the pills don’t work, Nancy visits her mother to see if heredity is to blame. Nancy learns that she is a lot like her mother and her hair is falling out due to the stress of ending her affair with John Redcorn. All she has to do to get her hair back is reunite with Redcorn.



212 :11x11 - Bill, Bulk, and the Body Buddies

First aired: May/20/2007
Writer: Blake McCormick
Director: Tricia Garcia
Guest star: Randy Savage (Bodybuilder #1), Diedrich Bader (Bodybuilder #2), Scott Klace (Unknown), Randall Reeder (Unknown), James Sie (Unknown), Lauren Tom (Minh), Dennis Burkley (Principal Moss)

Bill has recently learned that he will have to pass an army drill in order to continue his work as a military barber. In hopes of getting into shape, he forsakes Hank’s advice and joins up with a group of weight-lifting experts, though the lifestyle choice soon proves to have its fair share of consequences.



213 :11x12 - Lucky's Wedding Suit

First aired: May/20/2007
Writer: Jim Dauterive
Director: Julius Wu
Guest star: Tom Petty (Lucky), Lauren Tom (Minh)

As the Hills plan for Luanne and Lucky’s lavish wedding, Hank tries to knock some sense into everyone. Hank convinces Dale to hire Lucky and help with all the bed-bug spraying that the town needs. While horsing around at Dale’s house, Lucky falls and gets hurt and sues Dale for negligence. When the lawyer discovers the penniless black hole that is Dale, he manages to connect Hank and Strickland to the law suit.



214 :12x01 - Suite Smells of Excess

First aired: Sep/23/2007
Writer: Dave Schiff
Director: Michael Loya
Guest star: Phil Hendrie (Unknown)

Hank, Bill, Boomhauer and Dale take Bobby to a Texas vs. Nebraska college football game to measure Bobby's new love for the sport. When Bobby ventures from the nosebleed section to a VIP suite belonging to retired Nebraska quarterback Jake Middleton, Hank goes to bring Bobby back but gets mesmerized by the complimentary food and drinks. Hank and the boys stir up some trouble when Nebraska's assistant phones the box for a play from Middleton and Hank pretends to be Jake and calls a play that will be make it or break it for Texas.



215 :12x02 - Bobby Rae

First aired: Sep/30/2007
Writer: Chip Hall, Tim Croston
Director: Ken Wong
Guest star: Rini Bell (Olivia), Dennis Burkley (Principal Moss), Mo Collins (Ms. Clark), David Herman (Mr. Webber), Paul Butcher (Kenny), Breckin Meyer (Mr. Haggerty), Lauren Tom (Connie)

When Bobby protests against soda machines in the school, his determination attracts the attention of his socially conscious classmate Olivia. He continues his fight in hopes of getting a date with her. The "protest" leads to the machines being removed from campu,s which sends the teachers into a panic because they are using the funds to pay for their "retreat". The teachers devise a new plan to raise money by placing electronic news tickers with advertising for energy bars around the school, which further outrages Olivia, who encourages Bobby to have them removed. In response, Bobby arranges a school walkout but struggles to maintain the crowd, and he looks to Hank for help.



216 :12x03 - The Powder Puff Boys

First aired: Oct/07/2007
Writer: Christy Stratton
Director: Ronald Rubio
Guest star: Lisa Edelstein (Alexis), Lauren Tom (Connie), Breckin Meyer (Joseph), Mitchel Musso (Unknown), Mikey Kelley (Unknown), Josh Keaton (Unknown), Dennis Burkley (Principal Moss), Patrick Bristow (Unknown)

Bobby and Joseph become Powder Puff Boys for the school's annual gender-reversal game, in which the girls play football and the guys dress as cheerleaders to support them. But the game becomes a hot-button issue for the PTA.



217 :12x04 - Four Wave Intersection

First aired: Oct/14/2007
Writer: Murray Miller, Judah Miller
Director: Anthony Chun

Arlen has a heat wave, and Hank gets season passes at the local water park for Bobby, Joseph and Connie. But trouble ensues when the kids are bullied by surfers at the wave pool.



218 :12x05 - Death Picks Cotton

First aired: Nov/11/2007
Writer: Judah Miller, Murray Miller
Director: Tony Kluck
Guest star: Tom Petty (Lucky)

Hank, Luanne, Bobby and Lucky attend a dinner at a performance restaurant with Cotton, who goes crazy. A fight with the chef and a horrible accident, leaves Cotton clinging to life in a hospital.



219 :12x06 - Raise the Steaks

First aired: Nov/18/2007
Writer: Brad Walsh, Paul Corrigan
Director: Robin Brigstocke
Guest star: Marissa Jaret Winokur (Sunshine), Danny Trejo (Enrique), Lauren Tom (Minh), Scott Klace (Unknown), David Herman (Unknown), Dave Allen (Appleseed)

Hank joins a hippie co-op which sells quality organic foods having been disgusted with the quality of the local supermarket steaks.



220 :12x07 - Tears of an Inflatable Clown

First aired: Nov/25/2007
Writer: Erin Ehrlich
Director: Tricia Garcia

Bobby is put in charge of the school carnival after making the suggestion to the student council that they run one this year. But all his plans may be squashed when a stern "diversity expert" comes to school.



221 :12x08 - The Minh Who Knew Too Much

First aired: Dec/09/2007
Writer: Danny McGrath
Director: Kyounghee Lim

Mihn learns skeet shooting after joining the Arlen Gun Club and hopes her skill will make herself and Kahn members of the exclusive country club. Meanwhile, The Hills try to figure who has been throwing their trash in Hank's cans.



222 :12x09 - Dream Weaver

First aired: Dec/16/2007
Writer: Jennifer Barrow
Director: Ken Wong

Dale and Hank go on a vocational vacation to learn basket weaving after Nancy urges Dale to get a job that would create more family income.



223 :12x10 - Doggone Crazy

First aired: Jan/06/2008
Writer: Dave Schiff
Director: Michael Loya

Ladybird, the Hill's family dog, is put on a list of vicious dogs after going on a rampage, breaking things around the home and even biting Hank's hand. Their veterinarian makes a suggestion that Hank should take Ladybird to see a spiritualist.



224 :12x11 - Trans-Fascism

First aired: Feb/10/2008
Writer: Brad Walsh, Paul Corrigan
Director: Kyounghee Lim
Guest star: Fred Willard (Officer Brown), Tom Petty (Lucky), Phil Hendrie (Little John)

Buck Strickland starts a lunch truck which sells foods recently banned by the Arlen city council, including trans fats, raw oysters and rare burgers.



225 :12x12 - Three Men and a Bastard

First aired: Feb/17/2008
Writer: Blake McCormick
Director: Ken Wong

A blind date with Charlene, an attractive single mother has Bill in love. But Dale feels weary of Kate, Charlene's meddling daughter.



226 :12x13 - The Accidental Terrorist

First aired: Mar/02/2008
Writer: Tim Croston, Chip Hall
Director: Robin Brigstocke
Guest star: Ted Danson (Tom Hammond), Fred Willard (Officer Brown), Lauren Tom (Minh Souphanousinphone), James Sie (Unknown), David Herman (Unknown), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble)

Hank pays the sticker price when Peggy asks for a new convertible, as he has always done with all his cars. But when Peggy informs him that he has been overpaying all these decades, Hank makes a plan to exact his revenge.



227 :12x14 - Lady and Gentrification

First aired: Mar/09/2008
Writer: Murray Miller, Judah Miller
Director: Anthony Chun

Peggy's hipster real estate clients begin taking over the Mexican area where Enrique resides after Hank consents to speak at the quinceañeara of Enrique's daughter.



228 :12x15 - Behind Closed Doors

First aired: Mar/16/2008
Writer: Christy Stratton
Director: Tony Kluck

An emergency meeting is held when a child is reported as missing in Arlen. During the meeting, a closed doors session between a relationship expert and Peggy has her embarrassed by questioning her parenting skills, causing her to keep a closer watch on Bobby and Hank.



229 :12x16 - Pour Some Sugar on Kahn

First aired: Mar/30/2008
Writer: Sanjay Shah
Director: Tricia Garcia

Kahn escapes to a karaoke bar when Mihn's father, the General, comes for a visit and gives him a hard time. While there, Kahn discovers a unknown talent. Meanwhile, Peggy and Bobby seek bragging rights in an escalating wager war.



230 :12x17 - Six Characters in Search of a House

First aired: Apr/06/2008
Writer: Erin Ehrlich
Director: Ronald Rubio
Guest star: Chris Elliott (Chris Sizemore), David Koechner (Frank)

Realtor Peggy hopes to sell a beautiful home, but the family living there is less than attractive. She plans on bringing in a "Hollywood family" as a replacement so she can make the house marketable, but is made a shocking offer instead.



231 :12x18 - The Courtship of Joseph's Father

First aired: Apr/13/2008
Writer: Rebecca May, Tony Gama-Lobo
Director: Michael Loya

Joseph is recruited by a prestigious private school after becoming the star quarterback of the Tom Landry Middle school football team. Although Joseph doesn't want to attend the school, Dale is tempted by the money he is offered to switch teams.



232 :12x19 - Strangeness on a Train

First aired: Apr/27/2008
Writer: Jim Dauterive
Director: Kyounghee Lim
Guest star: Henry Gibson (Bob Jenkins), Tom Petty (Lucky), Lauren Tom (Minh, Connie), Breckin Meyer (Joseph), Jonathan Joss (John Redcorn), David Herman (Unknown), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), Patrick Bristow (Unknown)

In hopes of jazzing up her usually dull birthday celebrations, Peggy schedules a murder mystery party aboard a train for this year. But when the event is ruined by bad food and a lackluster performance of the play, Hank and Peggy create some drama of their own.



233 :12x20 - Cops and Roberts

First aired: May/04/2008
Writer: Dave Schiff
Director: Ken Wong
Guest star: Fred Willard (Officer Brown)

Bobby is assigned to work with the school's police officer after being accused of throwing a can of soda at the officer. Meanwhile, Hank is chased by a man with a baseball bat after trying to return the the wallet of the man in which he believed had stolen his own wallet.



234 :12x21 - It Came from the Garage

First aired: May/11/2008
Writer: Blake McCormick
Director: Robin Brigstocke

Dale, Bill and Boomhauer feel rejected after Hank asks for Bobby's assistance in a boat building competition in hopes of some father and son bonding time. But Bobby is left alone to build the craft when Hank becomes spooked by the bats which roam around the garage.



235 :12x22 - Life: A Loser's Manual

First aired: May/18/2008
Writer: Danny McGrath
Director: Anthony Chun
Guest star: Tom Petty (Lucky), Phil Hendrie (Unknown), Johnny Knoxville (Hoyt)

Luanne's father/Peggy's brother Hoyt, has been released from prison and with nowhere to go, heads to Arlen to receive guidance and money from his daughter and sister. When Peggy denies him, he resorts to robbing a restaurant. Meanwhile, Luanne's husband Lucky, asks Hank's advice in how to be a better father.



236 :13x01 - Dia-bill-ic Shock

First aired: Sep/28/2008
Writer: Sanjay Shah
Director: Ronald Rubio

The 13th season premiere finds Bill discovering he has diabetes due to his love of sweets, and must make lifestyle changes.



237 :13x02 - Earthy Girls are Easy

First aired: Oct/05/2008
Writer: Paul Corrigan, Brad Walsh
Director: Matt Engstrom

A run of "eco-fever" erupts in Arlen when Hank makes the suggestion that the company goes green after experiencing a scandal at Strickland Propane. Bobby and Joseph receive extra credit in school by planting trees, while Dale gets an idea for a fraudulent carbon offset business.



238 :13x03 - Square-Footed Monster

First aired: Oct/19/2008
Writer: Jerry Collins
Director: Kyounghee Lim

Kahn's idol, Ted Wassonasong, buys a house within the neighborhood, but has no intention of residing there. He does have plans for the home, but the neighborhood may not like it.



239 :13x04 - Lost in Myspace

First aired: Nov/02/2008
Writer: Judah Miller, Murray Miller
Director: Tony Kluck

When Mr. Strickland decides to put Strickland Propane on My Space, hank has a feeling this is a bad idea. His fears are founded when Donna posts personal videos and information on the site.



240 :13x05 - No Bobby Left Behind

First aired: Nov/09/2008
Writer: Chip Hall, Tim Croston
Director: Tricia Garcia

The faculty at Tom Landry Middle School are confused what to do with the "No student left behind" policy after all the students are doing poorly. So Principal Moss make a plan to get by the law, which will affect Bobby.



241 :13x06 - A Bill Full of Dollars

First aired: Nov/16/2008
Writer: Danny McGrath
Director: Steve Robertson

Peggy has finally figured a way they can afford a new flat-screen TV, by investing in companies in which "average American consumer" Bill purchases.



242 :13x07 - Straight as an Arrow

First aired: Nov/30/2008
Writer: Tony Gama-Lobo, Rebbeca May
Director: Robin Brigstocke

Hank gets into an argument with his new neighbor about how the Order of the Straight Arrow, a local chapter of a boys club, should be run.



243 :13x08 - Lucky See, Monkey Do

First aired: Feb/08/2009
Writer: Brad Walsh, Paul Corrigan
Director: Kyounghee Lim

Lucky's sister Myrna and her children attend a baby shower in which Peggy is throwing for Luanne. It doesn't take long before Myrna and Peggy clash over how the children will be raised by Luanne, with Peggy wanting the good, old fashioned skills where as Myrna likes the more modern way and by the book.



244 :13x09 - What Happens at the National Propane Gas Convention in Memphis Stays at the National Propane Convention in Memphis

First aired: Feb/15/2009
Writer: Jim Dauterive
Director: Ronald Rubio

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.



245 :13x10 - Master of Puppets

First aired: Mar/01/2009
Writer: Blake McCormick
Director: Tony Kluck

When Peggy and Hank's date night runs late, they forget to pick up Bobby at the mall. An angry Bobby uses his parents' guilt over the incident to pit them against one another in a fight for his affection. When Peggy and Hank stop giving him everything he wants and offer him more time with them instead, Bobby fesses up to what his devious strategy has been.



246 :13x11 - Bwah My Nose

First aired: Mar/08/2009
Writer: Judah Miller, Murray Miller
Director: Jeff Myers

Hank and his buddies sulk as the anniversary of their big high school football championship loss approaches. With the winning team mocking them, Hank and the gang ask for a rematch. During a practice session, Hank breaks his nose. He goes to a plastic surgeon to get it fixed, and is extremely pleased with his new nose - so much so that he is afraid to play football and run the risk of damaging it. When Hank realizes his teammates need him for the most important comeback game of their lives, he rethinks his decision.



247 :13x12 - Uncool Customer

First aired: Mar/15/2009
Writer: Christy Stratton
Director: Tricia Garcia
Guest star: Kate Walsh (Katt Savage)

Peggy discovers just how uncool she has become when she stops into a store to buy a cassette tape, and starts a quest to find out what is considered "in" now. She becomes friends with Katt Savage, the coolest, most glamorous mom at Bobby's cotillion class. Peggy is introduced to trendy wine bars, as Katt introduces her to all her cool friends and shows her all the latest fashions. Peggy and Bobby will use all she has learned when Bobby is asked by Katt to come to her daughter's coming out party.



248 :13x13 - Nancy Does Dallas

First aired: Mar/22/2009
Writer: Tony Gama-Lobo, Rebecca May
Director: Michael Loya

Hank is assigned to keep watch over Dale, when his wife, Nancy, leaves Arlen for Dallas to become a TV news reporter. Dale feels a sense of freedom while Nancy is away. But when his behavior gets out of control, Peggy and Hank beg for Nancy's return.



249 :13x14 - Born Again on the Fourth of July

First aired: Apr/19/2009
Writer: Erin Ehrlich
Director: Ken Wong

Bobby is offered an intervention at the church, after Hank becomes upset by his misbehavior. Meanwhile, Hank and his pals challenge a rival neighborhood to a Fourth of July fireworks showdown.



250 :13x15 - Serves Me Right For Giving General George S. Patton The Bathroom Key

First aired: Apr/26/2009
Writer: Tim Croston, Chip Hall
Director: Steve Robertson

Hank is surprised by a package he receives containing the belongings of his late father, including war medals, his uniform and his last wishes on a video tape.



251 :13x16 - Bad News Bill

First aired: May/03/2009
Writer: Dave Schiff
Director: Ronald Rubio

Bobby signs up for little league and sees his baseball career go through its ups and downs, while Hank and his coach have some friction between them.



252 :13x17 - Manger Baby Einstein

First aired: May/10/2009
Writer: Sanjay Shah
Director: Kyounghee Lim

LuAnne uses her manager baby puppets to become a children's entertainer and John Redcorn, an aspiring agent, wants to feature her on a children's DVD. Meanwhile, Dale writes a children's book about a gun and her missing bullet.



253 :13x18 - Uh-Oh Canada

First aired: May/17/2009
Writer: Jerry Collins
Director: Tony Kluck

Boomhauer and a Canadian family switch houses for the summer and becomes friends with his new neighbor, Suzette. Meanwhile, the Hill's and their new neighbors do not get along as well.



254 :13x19 - The Boy Can't Help It

First aired: Sep/13/2009
Writer: Danny McGrath
Director: Jeff Myers

Bobby seems to have become quite the ladies man as a number of girls in school are considering him for their homecoming dance date. But he learns that he's being played for a fool after being wined and dined by the girls. Later, Bobby is asked to join the local junior college’s meat examination team after discovering he has a knack for identifying different cuts of meat. His new found gift brings the Hill men closer than ever before.



255 :13x20 - To Sirloin with Love

First aired: Sep/13/2009



256 :13x21 - The Honeymooners

First aired: Unaired
Writer: Paul Corrigan, Brad Walsh
Director: Tricia Garcia
Guest star: Beth Grant (Tilly), William Devane (Chuck), Romy Rosemont (Unknown)

Hank gets protective of his mother when he finds out that she's marrying a man she's only known for a few months. However, it becomes clear soon afterwards that it's Tilly herself he needs to keep tabs on.



257 :13x22 - Bill Gathers Moss

First aired: Unaired
Writer: Gregory Thompson, Aron Abrams
Director: Michael Loya
Guest star: Mimi Rogers (Katie Calhoun), Lauren Tom (Connie), Breckin Meyer (Joseph), David Herman (Unknown), Dennis Burkley (Principal Moss)

Bill decides to get a roommate to bring adventure into his life, but Hank is weary of letting Bill making his own choice and pairs him with Principal Moss who lost his home in a divorce. Unfortunately, the two don't get along and things only get worse when Bill tries to fix it himself.



258 :13x23 - When Joseph Met Lori, and Made Out with Her in the Janitor's Closet

First aired: Unaired
Writer: Sanjay Shah
Director: Ken Wong
Guest star: Aasif Mandvi (Mike Patel), Breckin Meyer (Joseph), Ashley Johnson (Unknown), David Herman (Unknown), Ashley Gardner (Nancy Hicks Gribble), Dennis Burkley (Principal Moss), Jillian Bowen (Unknown)

When Joseph is caught making out with a girl, Dale has to come to grips with the fact that his "little man" is becoming simply a man. In his efforts to curb his son's hormones, Dale starts making mistakes that make even him question his own sanity.



259 :13x24 - Just Another Manic Kahn-Day

First aired: Unaired
Writer: Jennifer Barrow
Director: Jack Perkins, Steve Robertson
Guest star: Bill Saluga (Ray J. Johnson Jr.), Breckin Meyer (Joseph), Lauren Tom (Minh), Danny Trejo (Enrique)

When Minh leaves Kahn alone, Hank is asked to keep him company. The two surprisingly hit it off, especially when Kahn comes up with an idea for a grand grill for an upcoming Strickland Propane event. However, things become unbalanced when Hank talks Kahn into ignoring a subscription refill, unaware that it's to treat his manic-depression.

Meanwhile, Bobby tries to figure out why an old comedy record of his father's is so funny.