"King of the Hill" Hank's Got the Willies (TV Episode 1997) Poster

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Propane Salesman's Son
LanceUppercutt11 April 2022
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An Improvement of the last episode, outlandish but yet underrated and wonderful guest stars.

Hank thinks Bobby, without a respectable role model in his life, will end up on the wrong path and tries to steer him straight, Hank's boasting of his role model Willie Nelson gets sort of annoying but shows Hank's usual dedication to such topics like propane and the later idolatry of Buck Strickland.

Bobby's antics would usually seem nonsensical and useless but shows that Bobby does respect Hank in a way, Peggy's jealousy of Hank's legendary guitar seems strange but still works due to the ridiculous moments it brings, though Luanne's subplot about a hair braiding test is only good for a chuckle.

Willie Nelson and Dennis Hopper's acting is both delightful and enjoyable, referencing Nelson's troubles with the IRS and Hopper's typecasting due to his villainous roles in funny ways and its caricatures of other famous celebrities such as Boomhauer's mumbling conversation with Bob Dylan is entertaining.

The Lesson solves two birds with one guitar ( sorry for butchering the saying ) Hank learns Bobby idolizes his father gives Hank a chance to redeem himself in front of Peggy, a heartwarming moment that goes into a rockabilly rendition that is reminiscent of Buddy Holly and a delightful episode that shows a highlight of the series' future greatness.

Yup.
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VenVes7 January 2022
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Heartwarming episode with some bonding time between Hank and Bobby. The highlight of Hank's love of playing the guitar and golf also add depth to his character. Let's hope they take the two concepts further in future episodes.
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"when I say hero, I don't mean no weird gameboy freak" -Hank Hill
movieman_kev27 March 2006
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Hank is mad that Bobby wakes him up from his 'Willie Nelson golfing dream #3' and madder still when he learns his son is playing his prized guitar with cheese. Peggy is mad that Hank shows more affection for said guitar. And Luanne's just mad at the braiding machine she always fails at. Later Bobby hits Willie Nelson in the head with a golf ball. Not the best KOTH episode, and not even my favorite of the shortened first season, but it does have it's moments and is pretty watchable.

The DVD box set of the first season has 1 alternate scene & 2 deleted scenes presented as animatics for this episode.

My grade: C+
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