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King of the Hill — Season 3
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22mDeath of a Propane SalesmanThe Mega Lo Mart blast left Hank and Luanne alive, though Buckley was tragically lost. Hank discovered a newfound terror of propane, wrestling with how to confront his fear of mortality. Simultaneously, Luanne, having lost all her hair in the explosion, resolved to embrace an activist persona reminiscent of Sinead O'Connor.Sep 15, 19987.3Sep 15, 199822m7.302
22mAnd They Call It Bobby LoveBobby began seeing Marie, a young woman two years his senior. He invested deeply in the relationship, but she didn’t share his level of commitment, and his heart would ache whenever he saw her dancing with other men. Eventually, Marie decided to end things, leaving Bobby devastated and adrift. Simultaneously, Hank and his friends discovered an abandoned couch tucked away in a back alley, and it quickly became something they relied on completely.Sep 22, 19987.0Sep 22, 199822m7.003
22mPeggy's HeadacheThe moment Peggy began contributing personal reflections to the local paper, a persistent headache settled in, prompting her to seek relief from John Redcorn through massage. However, this simple act soon became complicated when she discovered Nancy, Dale’s wife, was involved with John Redcorn; the revelation shocked her so deeply that she felt compelled to inform Dale of the affair.Oct 6, 19987.3Oct 6, 199822m7.304
22mPregnant PawsHank harbored the desire to breed Ladybird, but the veterinarian’s assessment was discouraging: she possessed a constricted uterus and seemed unlikely to conceive. This pronouncement ignited an obsession within Hank, a pursuit that increasingly frustrated Peggy, who longed for another child herself. Simultaneously, Dale took up bounty hunting and received his first assignment – tracking down a man burdened with numerous unpaid parking tickets. Convinced he needed a skilled tracker for the job, hOct 13, 19986.5Oct 13, 199822m6.505
22mNext of ShinHank explored various avenues in an attempt to bolster his sperm count, hoping to conceive with Peggy. The mounting disappointment of their inability to expand their family was amplified by Cotton’s unexpected arrival, who declared his own wife was expecting. Yet, the prospect of fatherhood at his age proved too overwhelming for Cotton, and he abruptly fled to Las Vegas. Hank, Bill, and Dale then set out in pursuit.Nov 3, 19988.0Nov 3, 199822m8.006
22mPeggy's Pageant FeverThe local beauty pageant presented Peggy with an unusual opportunity: a chance to win a brand new truck, provided she could withstand a demanding regimen of transformations designed to please the panel of judges.Nov 10, 19986.0Nov 10, 199822m6.007
22mNine Pretty Darn Angry MenHank felt a surge of indignation upon attending a focus group for lawn mowers, only to discover his beloved machine had undergone a jarring transformation—a sleek, “yuppified” upgrade he found deeply unsettling.Nov 17, 19989.5Nov 17, 199822m9.508
22mGood Hill HuntingEvery child in the neighborhood was preparing for their first hunt, but Hank found himself unable to secure a license for himself and Bobby. Disheartened by being excluded from this traditional experience, Bobby began to revert to childish behavior. With a sigh of resignation, Hank resolved to take Bobby hunting—though not where the others would go, but at the La Grunta Resort.Dec 1, 19987.5Dec 1, 199822m7.509
22mPretty, Pretty DressesThe Christmas season always deepened Bill’s melancholy, marking as it did the painful anniversary of Lenore’s departure. Overcome with despair, he attempted to end his life, but failed. In the aftermath, a strange impulse seized him; he donned Lenore's discarded clothing and announced to the world that he was she.Dec 15, 19987.5Dec 15, 199822m7.510
22mA Firefighting We Will GoHank and his companions impulsively signed up as volunteer firefighters. Their enthusiasm, however, proved disastrous; they managed to shear off a fire hydrant, disrupt a solemn funeral procession, and ultimately set the Arlen firehouse itself ablaze. When the Fire Captain arrived to demand an explanation, the three boys concocted wildly different accounts of the events, each attempting to shift the blame onto the others' version of reality.Jan 12, 19999.5Jan 12, 199922m9.511
22mTo Spank, With LoveFollowing an incident where a student publicly humiliated her, Peggy reacted impulsively and struck him. She was promptly dismissed from her position, but Cotton and his friends launched a determined effort to have "Paddlin' Peggy" restored to the school. Upon her return to teaching, Peggy exploited her newfound notoriety, employing intimidation tactics to manage her students—a strategy that quickly escalated beyond reasonable bounds, as was entirely characteristic of her nature.Jan 19, 19996.0Jan 19, 199922m6.012
22mThree Coaches and a BobbyHank managed to enlist his former, notoriously demanding football coach to oversee Bobby’s team. However, when the coach revealed himself to be an overbearing taskmaster, Bobby made the surprising decision to abandon football altogether and try out for the soccer team – a development that disappointed Hank greatly. Simultaneously, Peggy attempted to integrate herself into the group of soccer moms, enrolling in a hurried tutorial with Minh on the subtle art of soccer-mom propriety.Jan 26, 19994.8Jan 26, 199922m4.813
22mDe-Kahnstructing HenryEager to impress, Kahn landed a prestigious new position and invited Hank to see his workplace. He intended to spark a little envy. As he enthusiastically described his duties, however, Kahn began divulging classified information, compelling Hank to swear an oath of secrecy. Later, Hank mentioned Kahn's job to Bill, inadvertently triggering a chain of events that led to Kahn’s dismissal.Feb 2, 19997.0Feb 2, 199922m7.014
22mThe Wedding of Bobby HillFrustrated by Luanne’s role in losing his housesitting gig at Boomhauer’s place, Bobby retaliates by swapping out her contraceptive pills for sweets.Feb 9, 19998.0Feb 9, 199922m8.015
22mSleight of HankHank and Peggy attended a magic show, and during the performance, Peggy was selected as the volunteer for the most impressive illusion. While Hank immediately began dissecting the method behind the trick, attempting to unravel its secrets, Peggy playfully refused to divulge any details. Simultaneously, Bobby wrestled with how to make his Sunday School presentation on Jesus more engaging; spotting the magician, he seized upon an idea, weaving some of the illusions and accompanying stagecraft intoFeb 16, 19997.5Feb 16, 199922m7.516
22mJon Vitti Presents: "Return to La Grunta"Hank secured a position for Luanne as a beverage server at the La Grunta resort’s golf course. As thanks, Luanne arranged for Hank to participate in a dolphin swim program. While interacting with the creature, Hank found himself unexpectedly subjected to its advances; the dolphin became agitated and attempted physical intimacy. To ensure his discretion, the hotel compensated him handsomely, and Hank instructed Luanne to keep the incident confidential. Shortly after, Luanne herself experienced unFeb 23, 19999.0Feb 23, 199922m9.017
22mEscape From Party IslandHank brought his mother and her companions to a miniature museum in Port Aransas, only to find themselves unexpectedly caught amidst the chaos of MTV’s Spring Break celebration. Simultaneously, Bill attempted to charm Peggy while Hank was otherwise occupied.Mar 16, 19998.5Mar 16, 199922m8.518
22mLove Hurts... and So Does ArtAnxiety about attending the school dance with Connie led Bobby to compulsive eating at the neighborhood deli, a habit which swiftly resulted in gout. Simultaneously, Hank visited an art gallery in Dallas and discovered, to his considerable dismay, that among the exhibited works was an X-ray depicting his own severely constipated colon.Mar 23, 19998.0Mar 23, 199922m8.019
22mHank's Cowboy MovieFollowing a trip with Bobby to the Dallas Cowboys’ training camp in Wichita Falls, Hank resolved to create a film—a persuasive piece intended to sway the team toward relocating their camp to Arlington.Apr 6, 19997.2Apr 6, 199922m7.220
22mDog Dale AfternoonThe arrival of Dale’s gleaming ‘Super Mower’ sparked envy among the neighbors, though his boastful demeanor quickly soured their feelings. Determined to humble him, a group hatched a plan to conceal the mower and stage an elaborate deception, suggesting foul play. Peggy joined in, and the prank spiraled beyond its initial scope. Finally pushed too far, Dale reached a breaking point, and it fell to Hank to intervene and guide him back from the brink.Apr 13, 19999.3Apr 13, 199922m9.321
22mRevenge of the LutefiskThe arrival of a female minister in Arlen met with widespread acceptance—all, that is, except from Cotton. An incident occurred when Bobby devoured an entire plate of Midwestern fish prepared by the new minister, culminating unexpectedly in a fire that consumed the church building. Suspicion immediately fell upon Cotton, and he was taken into custody on charges of committing a hate crime.Apr 20, 19997.0Apr 20, 199922m7.022
22mDeath and TexasPeggy received a letter from a man condemned to death, claiming he had once been her student and asserting that she’d profoundly shaped his life. Compelled by this unexpected correspondence, she began visiting him in prison, bringing what she believed were grains of sand for a game of Boggle – unaware that the substance was, in fact, cocaine. Simultaneously, Dale harbored a peculiar ambition: to become an executioner.Apr 27, 19996.5Apr 27, 199922m6.523
22mWings of the DopeAs Luanne prepared for her beauty school exam, she noticed someone bouncing on Buckley’s old trampoline. It was Buckley himself, returned as an angel. Hank and Peggy dismissed it as a hallucination brought on by the strong chemicals in her hair dye, but Hank's friends began to believe in the existence of Buckley’s Angel. Still, Luanne discovered that Buckley offered little more assistance from beyond the grave than he had when he was alive.May 4, 19997.0May 4, 199922m7.024
22mTake Me Out of the Ball GameWhen Thaterton bolstered his company’s softball team with professional athletes, Hank insisted Peggy leave her own team to become the star pitcher for Strickland Propane. However, Hank’s relentless micromanaging led to her losing her skill and, ultimately, her passion for the game.May 11, 19997.0May 11, 199922m7.025
22mAs Old as the Hills...The celebration of Peggy and Hank’s twentieth anniversary found his wife wistful for days gone by, while a shared bottle of tequila proved the most cherished moment of their quiet festivities.May 18, 19998.0May 18, 199922m8.0
