"King of the Hill" Hank's Unmentionable Problem (TV Episode 1997) Poster

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Trapped In The Bathroom
LanceUppercutt12 April 2022
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While tackling dietary problems of the average Texan man, this episode seems to go nowhere but yet is valued in its humor.

Hank can't go which bothers Peggy as she worries it could be serious, this leads to Hank making sacrifices he usually wouldn't go for and decisions that make Hank feel inferior. While sounding sorta sad, the episode covers this up in tremendous laughter of hilarious sequences, overreaction for Peggy's paranoia induces the awkward situations that Hank faces.

The doctor scene gives most of the humor as if it was made for a comedy skit, most of it based on the embarrassment of Hank and his problem, while some jokes are weak such as the Tofu deli, the embarrassing topic itself is treated in both a humorous way and a serious way due to a spouse's suspicions of health problems, Hank's depression of not being himself is one of the only few times you can see Hank at his lowest but is also one of the only times you feel mildly sympathetic for the character.

While exploring health concerns and alternative therapies to helping Hank, Hank's biggest moment is when he stands up for himself, giving a overly masculine speech that in way makes sense due to Hank's message of being yourself and being comfortable with your everyday life makes him proud of the life he has, though it seems selfish. Peggy acknowledges his discomfort of his diet and alternative methods has made him less of himself and she will have to have faith no matter bad or good, this moment helps Hank fix his problem.

The Lesson is hazy but yet just a simple be yourself, despite the lightly rude tone in the situation and it's solution, though Hank's PSA seems more Hank than the usual Hank, it's rememberable and would later be used more in a better tone.

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The one where Hank doesn't really give a sh......
movieman_kev27 March 2006
Hank is strongly embarrassed that everyone knows about his constipation problem leading to some pretty humorous situations and touching in a way actually. With the hospital scene, in my humble opinion, as the funniest part of this episode. And pretty true to life as well. Hell Peggy's even tolerable in this one, which is always a nice (although VERY rare) surprise.

The DVD box set of the first season has 4 deleted scenes, one deleted scene in animatic, & Commentary by Co-creator Greg Daniels for this episode.

My Grade: B+
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Good
VenVes7 January 2022
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To make an inspiring and emotional scene within the context of a constipation crisis is truly skillful. What a great ending. Hope there are many more worthy moments to come.
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