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King of the Hill (1997) series

Discussed in 38 episodes · 35 film takes
PKA Score 6.7/10
Taylor
4.6🦉/7
20 takes
Kyle
6.6/10
13 takes
Woody
7.0/10
2 takes
IMDb 7.6
PKA rates this 0.9 lower than critics

Sentiment over time — how their takes changed across episodes

LovedNeutralHatedPKA 388PKA 490PKA 592PKA 694PKA 796PKA 388: +0.75 (2 takes)PKA 415: +0.70 (1 take)PKA 440: +0.00 (1 take)PKA 482: +0.57 (3 takes)PKA 499: +0.80 (1 take)PKA 504: +0.60 (1 take)PKA 511: +0.70 (1 take)PKA 542: +0.80 (1 take)PKA 563: +0.16 (4 takes)PKA 572: -0.11 (3 takes)PKA 609: +0.75 (1 take)PKA 635: -0.65 (1 take)PKA 651: +0.72 (2 takes)PKA 660: +0.90 (1 take)PKA 702: +0.60 (2 takes)PKA 712: +0.80 (1 take)PKA 716: +0.80 (1 take)PKA 750: +0.88 (2 takes)PKA 765: -0.39 (3 takes)PKA 796: -0.32 (3 takes)
Each dot is one episode’s average take (bigger = more takes that episode). Toggle a host to isolate their arc. Voice-verified film/show opinions only.

Every time it came up

▶ PKN 440 @ 5:55 — PKN 440
Discussion of Fox revival with Mike Judge as creator; hopes for show direction and Gen Z integration concerns
Kyle ✓ voice-verified▼ negative · passing mention, not scored
“if bobby does like a tick tock i gonna kill myself”
Taylor ✓ voice-verified● neutral
“I love King of the Hill. I'm excited to see what they do.”
Taylor · unverified▲ positive
“I hope they keep it true to form because it's such a slice of life show that they could jump right back into it”
▶ PKN 369 @ 33:37 — PKN 369
Episode where Luann gains independence and becomes obsessed with pool maintenance after inheriting a house with a pool
Woody · unverified▲ positive · passing mention, not scored
“It's a King of the Hill episode where Luann needs to be independent, the young niece. And Hank's like, Luann, you have to find yourself a lawn. And then she gets a house with a pool and she's testing and he's like, you s”
▶ PKA 539 @ 1:49:28 — PKA 539 w Brandon Herrera - Kyle Harrassed by Neighbor, Jon Jone
Discussion of the animated series as a good background show and Woody's appreciation for Peggy as a well-developed character
Woody ✓ voice-verified▲ positive · passing mention, not scored
“i think that's kind of cool yeah that would be a really good idea Yeah, I got a no soliciting sign on my fucking door, so I don't get bothered with that sort of shit. But still, Samoas, to me, are a great”
Woody · unverified▲ positive
“i loved that when it came out even my dad loved that like my dad was like you know it's kind of like real life like like this this cartoon is kind of like small town america”
▶ PKN 504 @ 44:34 — PKN 504
Contrasted with Family Guy as a slice-of-life show with realistic characters
Taylor ✓ voice-verified▲ positive
“Like king of the hill is endearing because it like slice of life like realistic situations Like you empathize with the characters”
▶ PKN 499 @ 59:28 — PKN 499
Discussion of episode where Hank joins a co-op and discovers real garden tomatoes with superior flavor
Taylor ✓ voice-verified▲ positive
“he was like my god like that's what i wanted that's what i wanted thank you for it i've been lied to us we've been lied to”
Taylor ✓ voice-verified▲ positive · passing mention, not scored
“I saw that King of the Hill just like two days ago where Hank joins the co-op and he brings some tomatoes and meats home”
▶ PKA 542 @ 3:17:09 — PKA 542 w Dick Masterson - Taylor's Basement Contractor, Kyle Da
Discussion of TV shows to rewatch repeatedly
Taylor ✓ voice-verified▲ positive
“I like the first 10 to 12 seasons of The Simpsons. I like King of the Hill. I like the first probably about 10, 12 seasons of Family Guy.”
▶ PKN 581 @ 28:39 — PKN 581
Comparison of turf toe injury to an episode where Hank mistakenly thought Bobby had turf toe when he actually had gout
Kyle ✓ voice-verified▲ positive · passing mention, not scored
“Yes. Yeah. Hank was so proud.”
Unknown · unverified▲ positive · passing mention, not scored
“Remember when Hank thought Bobby had turf toe, but he really had gout?”
▶ PKA 511 @ 1:08:07 — PKA 511 Dick Masterson - Boogie and Frank Hassle Battle, Taylor'
Dick references a specific episode where Macho Man Randy Savage trains Bill and demonstrates the principle of pushing through pain
Taylor ✓ voice-verified▲ positive
“i remember there was one time that that was in that episode the macho man randy savage is in it and he's training bill i don't think i've ever seen a movie that does a worse job of making me root for the side they want m”
▶ PKN 572 @ 36:41 — PKN 572
New season of King of the Hill revival discussed in detail, hosts critique voice acting changes, character personality shifts, and writing style differences
Kyle ✓ voice-verified◆ mixed
“i watched uh like half of the first episode and i got to the part where 21 year old bobby like met a girl with a nose ring and they were about to go somewhere after that and i was kind of done with it you're over it yeah”
Taylor ✓ voice-verified◆ mixed
“there were multiple funny moments throughout the season. Even in what I watched, it started off with Hank in the airplane bathroom returning from Saudi Arabia where he sold Saudi Arabian propane and Saudi Arabian propane”
Taylor ✓ voice-verified▼ negative
“unfortunately most of it just didn't feel like the same show like the characters personalities had changed a lot a lot of the voice acting stuff uh which like there were a couple deaths so like there's not really anythin”
▶ PKN 563 @ 1:45 — PKN 563
John Redcorn's death and the King of the Hill reboot, including character aging, animation changes, and storyline modernization
Kyle ✓ voice-verified▲ positive
“i'm glad they changed it because the simpsons is that it's that stuck in perpetual homers 38 and everyone else matches”
Kyle ✓ voice-verified▲ positive
“if the storylines are good, then i'm going to love it”
Kyle ✓ voice-verified◆ mixed
“I bet it's going to be good. I look forward to seeing Bobby as an adult chef”
Taylor ✓ voice-verified▼ negative
“more annoyed than i should be because it's like my favorite show ever i just uh i don't i don't like the thought of too much change in the king of the hill universe”
▶ PKA 388 @ 23:50 — Painkiller Already #388
Extended discussion of the show, particularly the Bill Dozer episode where an aging former football player attempts a comeback
Kyle ✓ voice-verified▲ positive
“That was a really underrated show. Oh it great.”
Kyle ✓ voice-verified▲ positive
“It's a wonderful episode. That's a very good show. I'm due for a rewatch on that show for sure.”
▶ PKN 609 @ 52:41 — PKN 609
Animated sitcom about Hank Hill. Meme referenced about emergency exit row airplane scene.
Kyle ✓ voice-verified▲ positive · passing mention, not scored
“I've been sending you those King of the Hill memes my favorite one it's like it's when Hank he's on a flight and he's chosen to be in the emergency exit row”
▶ PKA 413 @ 13:22 — Painkiller Already #413
Multiple discussions of watching while working out and becoming indoctrinated by the show
Taylor ✓ voice-verified▲ positive · passing mention, not scored
“I think I'm being indoctrinated by Hank a little bit. Like, now, walking around houses that, like, I'm looking at, my mom or anybody who's coming to look at it too, if it's one that I like, will be like, oh, this is real”
Woody · unverified▲ positive · passing mention, not scored
“I've been utilizing a pka sponsor uh i've been using uh youtube music and uh i freaking love it”
▶ PKA 548 @ 1:07:12 — PKA 548 W/ Tucker and Blame Truth: Woody's First Time, Kyle's Ne
Discussion of an episode where Boomhauer teaches Bobby how to approach women
Kyle · unverified▲ positive · passing mention, not scored
“I remember one time I was at the local junkyard and I was talking to a guy I went to high school with and he's like I remember that Boomhauer episode where he teaches Bobby how to hit on women at the mall”
▶ PKA 482 @ 4:04:12 — Painkiller Already #482
Discussion of specific King of the Hill episodes and character moments, comparing to other comedies
Taylor ✓ voice-verified◆ mixed
“Peggy I could do without but she creates a lot of funny situations”
Taylor ✓ voice-verified▲ positive
“I never get tired of it's such a feel good show for me I fucking love the Hill family”
Kyle ✓ voice-verified▲ positive
“That's such a fucking piece of shit. Remember when he thought that Bobby had turf toe”
▶ PKA 409 @ 10:09 — Painkiller Already #409
Discussion about the show being underrated and enjoyable
Woody · unverified▲ positive
“That show is so underrated. yeah it's one of those shows that like i don't purposefully ever watch but every time i've seen it i've enjoyed it”
▶ PKA 438 @ 45:10 — Painkiller Already #438
Used as a comedic reference/joke about the show's character lecturing Danny about propane
Woody ✓ voice-verified▲ positive · passing mention, not scored
“A good way for them to do it, like the Euron thing you're saying, something that would win me back over is if there's a Hank Hill cameo, and he berates Danny where he's like, God dang it, Danny.”
▶ PKA 412 @ 56:51 — Painkiller Already #412
Kyle mentions need for shows to watch during month-long fitness competition
Kyle · unverified● neutral
“which i gonna get through all of king of the hill again i'm gonna have to find another series to binge”
▶ PKA 425 @ 3:40:56 — Painkiller Already #425
Discussion about the quality of the show, nostalgia, potential revival, and voice acting
Taylor · unverified▲ positive
“I would love if they'd bring King of the Hill back.”
Woody · unverified▲ positive
“That show is due for a comeback. They keep remaking all these shows and stuff. Fucking bring that back. It's such a fucking good show. I'm so glad I reintroduced it to my life like eight months ago.”
Woody · unverified▲ positive
“Mike Judge does most of them. I would love if they'd bring King of the Hill back.”
▶ PKA 415 @ 4:02:45 — Painkiller Already #415
Discussion of King of the Hill episodes and Peggy Hill's terrible Spanish
Taylor ✓ voice-verified▲ positive
“That's such a funny show. You're going to eat after this?”
Woody · unverified▲ positive
“That's such an underrated show i love it”
▶ PKA 796 @ 19:03 — PKA 796 W/ Drift0r: “They Called Me The Killer”
Hosts discuss the new season with aged characters, character changes like Connie becoming shrill, and the death of Gribble and John Redcorn.
Taylor ✓ voice-verified▼ negative
“They really did her dirty. They made her unlikable in the new series, which I wasn't a fan of.”
Taylor ✓ voice-verified◆ mixed
“I was like, Ugh, I don't want them to change all these beloved characters. And then Gribble dies.”
Kyle ✓ voice-verified▼ negative
“I didn't want to see Hank get old. See, that's as much as I think The Simpsons should just throw in the towel.”
▶ PKA 793 @ 2:10:10 — PKA 793 W/ Trout & Goblin: Lets Get Married At Taco Bell
Discussion of rewatching the full series, changed perspective on reboot
Kyle · unverified▲ positive
“I watched every episode of King of the Hill front to back cuz we hadn't done that. We' like sporadically just seen like whatever was on TV, but it was like, you know, that's actually watched the whole series.”
▶ PKA 765 @ 3:13:08 — PKA 765: What Taylor Kept From His Marriage
Discussion about the new King of the Hill revival series, comparing it to the original show and critiquing voice acting changes and character development
Taylor ✓ voice-verified◆ mixed
“I I don't agree with the reviews saying it's awesome, but I also don't it's not as bad as I thought it would be. Like I watched the first episode and a half or so and then tweeted out like this shit's [ __ ] soulless tra”
Taylor ✓ voice-verified▼ negative
“Hank is far more apathetic in the new one. Perhaps that's meant to be a consequence of age and and whatnot, but he's much more apathetic, much less like principled taking a stand kind of guy.”
Kyle ✓ voice-verified▼ negative
“I didn't like it, though. I really didn't. I watched two episodes and I I was done. I I didn't like um I didn't like a lot of it. I don't the the voice changes are kind of that bothers me like like like Dale doesn't soun”
▶ PKA 750 @ 1:24:20 — PKA 750 W/ Drift0r: Health Class Jacking Story
Extensive discussion about the show, its revival, characters, and episodes
Taylor ✓ voice-verified▲ positive
“That is like maybe my favorite overall animated show of all time. It's just a funny, I get annoyed by Peggy sometimes but overall it's amazing.”
Taylor ✓ voice-verified▲ positive
“King of the Hill is back on TV now. It's the best, it's such a feel-good show. It doesn't get its laughs cheap. It's just so [ __ ] good.”
▶ PKA 716 @ 2:52:49 — The Chimp Bit Off His What?!: PKA 716
Discussion of various King of the Hill episodes including Hank on steroids and Bill's fitness journey
Taylor ✓ voice-verified▲ positive
“I loved the episode where Hank was on steroids oh yeah she gives him testosterone testosterone into his lemonade”
▶ PKA 712 @ 2:24:07 — Does Brandon Herrera Run For Office Again? PKA 712 W/ Brandon He
Discussion of King of the Hill as a feel-good comedy show compared to other sitcoms
Taylor ✓ voice-verified▲ positive
“King of the Hill really is the southern version of friends King of the Hill Rocks it's just such a a funny show like it's a feel-good show for me”
▶ PKA 702 @ 1:53:26 — PKA 702: The First Felon President, Human Zoos Were Real, George
Discussion of the announced revival with adult Bobby, new characters, and potential use of AI for deceased voice actors
Kyle ✓ voice-verified▲ positive
“I'm looking forward to it I hope too I need Dale with his conspiracies and 2024”
Taylor ✓ voice-verified▼ negative · passing mention, not scored
“I don't have High Hopes I I don't know”
Woody ✓ voice-verified▲ positive
“I like it I didn't want them to come back and try to do more King of the Hill as if nothing had changed”
▶ PKA 671 @ 3:28:19 — PKA 671 W/ H3CZ: Kyle Got Hit By A Car, Amouranths New Beer, The
Discussion of season 3 episode 'Revenge of the Lutefisk'
Taylor ✓ voice-verified● neutral · passing mention, not scored
“in King of the Hill season three episode revenge of the ludus who ended up being the man with the terrible smell”
▶ PKA 669 @ 2:25:06 — PKA 669: Disney Wedgie Lawsuit, Taylor’s Trivia, Kyle's Fog Mach
Multiple trivia questions throughout the episode about King of the Hill episodes and plot details
Taylor ✓ voice-verified● neutral · passing mention, not scored
“in the season four episode Mr plow what is the name of Barney's rival snowplow business”
▶ PKA 660 @ 0:00 — PKA 660 W/ Matt Farrah: Jailbreaking A Tesla, 7 Million Dollar H
Discussion of the show's legacy and death of voice actor Johnny Hardwick who played Dale Gribble
Taylor ✓ voice-verified▲ positive
“the most underrated show of all time”
Kyle · unverified▲ positive
“that Smoker's voices a lot of the best of the character or voice actors all are heavy smoke”
▶ PKA 651 @ 2:35:12 — PKA 651 W/ Sam Hyde & Jet: Fishtank Season 2 Confirmed, Woody Ge
Discussion of the animated sitcom about a Texas family and the potential revival series
Kyle ✓ voice-verified▲ positive
“I always liked King of the Hill uh but but I wasn't in love with it like like you've always been I I've never done a re-watch I haven't watched it”
Woody ✓ voice-verified▲ positive
“I I don't want a time Jump though no if there's a time Jump I'm gonna be really upset I don't want an adult Bobby”
▶ PKA 635 @ 1:03:08 — PKA 635 w/ Rekieta Law: America's Chernobyl, Rittenhouse’s Milli
Discussion of the King of the Hill reboot and whether aging the characters forward makes sense for the show
Kyle ✓ voice-verified◆ mixed · passing mention, not scored
“we're rebooting the [ __ ] we're doing it again”
Kyle ✓ voice-verified▼ negative
“that takes the wind out of the final episode where Hank and Bobby find that kinship”
▶ PKA 609 @ 2:28:04 — PKA 609 W/ Count Dankula: Hyenas Vs Dogs, Taylor Becomes A Pasto
Discussion of animated series revival and how show has aged
Kyle ✓ voice-verified▲ positive
“I i i i thought it was okay watching it but i've never gotten obsessed with it like re-watched it over and over the way i have so many other shows oh woody did you finish for all mankind”
Kyle ✓ voice-verified▲ positive · passing mention, not scored
“I look forward to seeing the show again i haven't seen it forever i don't really watch mangione yeah i don't ever i that's chuck miangione was the one always playing the uh trumpet or whatever mm-hmm yeah sponsor or spok”
Woody · unverified▲ positive · passing mention, not scored
“I i it would be great to bring like i don't know michael vick's pit bull fighting farm you show up with the hyena see how it goes i don't i i thought it was okay watching it but i've never gotten obsessed with it like re”
▶ PKA 600 @ 1:24:37 — PKA 600 W/ Sam Hyde: Punking iDubbbz, Tinder Advice, The Joker M
Taylor discusses rewatching the show and mentions he's in season three, hosts agree it's a great show
Taylor · unverified▲ positive · passing mention, not scored
“i'm on season three right now oh you're in you're in the the primo zone”
▶ PKA 598 @ 1:26:40 — PKA 598 W/Destiny: Destiny Gets Kicked, Amber Heard Vs Depp Verd
Discussion of the animated series, specifically a Peggy Hill episode involving skydiving
Kyle ✓ voice-verified▲ positive · passing mention, not scored
“i saw this whole iceberg on king of the hill the other day where they were like after peggy fell out of that airplane she was never the same again”
▶ PKA 539 @ 1:49:35 — PKA 539 w Brandon Herrera - Kyle Harassed by Neighbor, Jon Jones
Discussion of King of the Hill as a good background TV show, with praise for character depth and relatability to small-town America.
Woody · unverified▲ positive
“my dad loved that lately like my dad was like you know it's kind of like real life like like this this cartoon is kind of like small town America”
Taylor · unverified▲ positive
“I love that when it came out even my Dad loved that yeah seen it so many times though I've seen it too much”
▶ PKA 522 @ 2:39:42 — PKA 522 w BlameTruth Taylor Getting Married, Woody Cancelled, Wo
Discussion of rewatching old shows
Taylor · unverified▲ positive
“I'll be working on my computer or uh I never listen to music when I'm exercising. Like I'll have old TV shows playing. So like old King of the Hill”
▶ PKA 511 @ 2:50:51 — PKA 511 Dick Masterson - Boogie and Frank Hassle Battle, Taylor'
Discussion of a specific episode featuring Macho Man Randy Savage as a trainer character
Kyle · unverified▲ positive
“I I I need to [ __ ] rewatch King of the Hill”