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For steadfast and forthright Hank R. Hill ("Not that Hank P. Hill who doesn't pay his Discover Card bill," he clarifies), these are the times that try men's souls: His presidential candidate of choice, George W. Bush, has a limp handshake. His wife, Peggy, and son, Bobby, prefer charcoal grilling to his precious propane. And a new co-worker from Oklahoma is hustling on the side, casting the clueless Hank (voiced by series creator Mike Judge) as her pimp. But the pleasure of King of the Hill is that we can always count on Hank to do the right thing by his town, his friends, his family, and his country. If he heads for the border to keep niece Luanne (Brittany Murphy) from voting Communist (she likes the candidate's red tie), we know he will turn the car around and make it to the polls with a minute to spare. If he gives Arlen High School's star football player an A so he will be eligible to play in the state tournament, we know he will be moved to stand up for his wife, Peggy (Kathy Najimy), who originally flunked him. And if Alabaster Jones (from Oklahoma City) comes to reclaim his "ho," we can be reassured that Hank will "mack daddy" him down.
King of the Hill's fifth season chronicles another momentous year for Bobby (Pamela Segall), who turns 13, is disgraced, but finds redemption, as the school mascot, and saves the life of a drowning pig at the county fair ("Not this pig, not today!"). Pitiable Bill Dauterive (Stephen Root) continues to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous misfortune, as his faithless ex-wife Lenore returns to louse up his budding romance with, yes, former governor Ann Richards (as herself), and he takes in a delinquent who takes advantage of him ("All the books about parenting are by comedians," he laments, "and I never know when they're kidding or when they're serious."). King of the Hill continues to fly under the radar. This three-disc set's only extra is a brief sneak preview of the series' tenth, and final, season. That's seemingly more effort than Fox's cracked marketing team expends on this underappreciated treasure. But check out season 5. When it comes to brilliantly funny character-based comedy, keen social satire, and virtuoso voice work, nobody messes with Texas. --Donald Liebenson
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Another solid season of an excellent show... let's hope the DVDs get better
King of the Hill - The Complete Fifth Season (2000-2001.)
REVIEW:
I was disappointed when Mike Judge stopped doing Beavis and Butt-Head, as were plenty of other people. But, my disappointment was somewhat lifted when I discovered King of the Hill, the new series that he had begun work on. This series combined crew members from The Simpsons and Beavis and Butt-Head, truly creating a series that was the best of both worlds. Like many TV shows, this one is now getting season box set reviews. Read on for my comments on the Fifth Season.
OVERVIEW:
King of the Hill's fifth season consists of the following episodes:
85: The Perils of Polling 10/1/2000
Election time is approaching, and Hank finds himself in a crisis over which candidate to choose.
86: The Buck Stops Here 11/5/2000
Bobby gets work as a golf course caddy and gets fired, but is immediately rehired as Buck Strickland's personal caddy.
87: I Don't Want to Wait 11/12/2000
Bobby's thirteenth birthday fast approaches, and with Joseph hitting puberty, the two of them encounter their own identity crises.
88: Spin the Choice 11/19/2000
Hank's plans for the perfect Thanksgiving are shattered when John Redcorn reveals the true nature of the holiday to Bobby.
89: Peggy Makes the Big Leagues 11/26/2000
Peggy becomes an excellent player for the Strickland Propane softball team, but Hank fails to give her the proper recognition.
90: When Cotton Comes Marching Home 12/3/2000
Cotton moves to Arlen, and gets a job in a restaurant - only to find they won't give him Veteran's Day off.
91: What Makes Bobby Run? 12/10/2000
Bobby wins a position as school mascot, but disgraces everyone he knows by running away instead of taking the ceremonial beating mascots are supposed to.
92: 'Twas the Nut Before Christmas 12/17/2000
Bill converts his house into a playground for children around the holidays, and dresses up as Santa Claus.
93: Chasing Bobby 1/21/2001
Hank's beloved truck is predicted by a mechanic not to last very much longer.
94: Yankee Hankie 2/4/2001
Hank is in a state of shock when he discovers his actual birthplace is NOT in Texas.
95: Hank and the Great Glass Elevator 2/11/2001
Hank's friends take him to a fancy hotel for his birthday, but he gets them thrown out of the hotel by mooning former Texas governor Ann Richards.
96: Now Who's the Dummy? 2/18/2001
Bobby is given a ventriloquist dummy during a visit to a senior citizen living center.
97: Ho Yeah! 2/25/2001
Hank and Peggy take in a girl who works with Hank at Strickland Propane, not knowing the secrets of her past.
98: The Exterminator 3/4/2001
Dale is forced to give up exterminating when the chemicals of the job make him ill.
99: Luanne Virgin 2.0 3/4/2001
Luanne becomes a born-again virgin, and quickly meets a new boyfriend, much to Peggy's dismay.
100: Hank's Choice 4/1/2001
Bobby is discovered to be allergic to Ladybird, so Hank gives her to Bill.
101: It's Not Easy Being Green 4/8/2001
Hank and the guys protest the draining of a local quarry, because it hides a dark secret from their high school days.
102: The Trouble with Gribbles 4/22/2001
Dale comes up with a rather awkward plan to sue a cigarette company to get Nancy the facelift she desires.
103: Hank's Back Story 5/6/2001
Hank's back condition forces him to wear padding on his rear to compensate for his lack of bone there.
104: Kidney Boy and Hamster Girl: A Love Story 5/13/2001
Bobby sneaks into Arlen High School, and becomes friends with many of the students due to a story he made up about himself.
EPISODES REVIEW:
There's really not much to say. Any fan of King of the Hill knows these are great episodes, and any fan of the series would be making a smart move adding them to their collection. Although I probably wouldn't call this my favorite season overall, the fact of the matter is that they are still great episodes, and any viewer should own them.
DVD REVIEW:
After Season Two, the King of the Hill DVDs took a massive downward turn. Seasons Three and Four featured NO EXTRAS AT ALL. One thing I like about the King of the Hill DVDs is that they give a brief summary of the episode and the original air date in the episode selection screen, but the fact of the matter is that this doesn't compensate for the lack of extras. Let's hope FOX gets their act together for this release, and releases a package that is as good as the First or Second Season boxes.
OVERALL:
Overall, King of the Hill is a damn fine animated sitcom, and the fifth season is really no exception to this rule. If you're a fan of the series, I would strongly recommend buying this set when it comes out.
Season 5 Shows
"THE BUCK STOPS HERE"
Episode KH501
Original Airdate: 11/05/00
Bobby is working for Hank's boss!
"WHEN COTTON COMES MARCHING HOME AGAIN"
Episode KH503
Original Airdate: 11/12/00
It's Veterans' Day in Arlen!
"PEGGY MAKES THE BIG LEAGUES"
Episode KH504
Original Airdate: 11/26/00
Peggy "graduates" to subbing at the high school.
"SPIN THE CHOICE"
Episode KH505
Original Airdate: 11/19/00
Bobby hopes one Thanksgiving will make up for all the white man's sins
"YANKEE HANKIE"
Episode KH506
Original Airdate: 02/04/01
If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere...
"WHAT MAKES BOBBY RUN"
Episode KH507
Original Airdate: 12/10/00
Bobby turns yellow when a middle school tradition turns on him!
"Twas the Nut Before Christmas"
Episode KH508
Original Airdate: 12/17/00
Bill's Christmas cheer doesn't stop with the New Year!
"The Exterminator"
Episode KH509
Original Airdate: 03/04/01
Killing bugs is killing Dale!
"Chasing Bobby"
Episode KH510
Original Airdate: 01/21/01
Hank's gone soft!
"Hank's Choice"
Episode KH511
Original Airdate: 04/01/01
When Bobby discovers he's allergic to Ladybird, Hank must choose between the dog or his son - and it's a tough one
"Hank and the Great Glass Elevator"
Episode KH512
Original Airdate: 02/11/01
"It's a marvelous night for a moon dance..."
"Lupe's Revenge"
Episode KH513
Original Airdate: 05/13/01
During a class field trip to Mexico, Peggy unwittingly smuggles an illegal back into Texas. Guest voice: Kathy Bates
"Now who's the Dummy?"
Episode KH514
Original Airdate: 02/18/01
The show must go on!
"Ho Yeah!"
Episode KH515
Original Airdate: 02/25/01
"The only woman I'm pimping is sweet lady propane!" - Hank
"Luanne Virgin 2.0"
Episode KH516
Original Airdate: 03/11/01
Luanne becomes a born-again virgin, which inspires Peggy to confess a sexual secret
"Hank's Back Story"
Episode KH517
Original Airdate: 05/06/01
Hank's unique health condition threatens his ability to compete in the Durndle County Mower Races
"It's Not Easy Being Green"
Episode KH518
Original Airdate: 04/08/01
Bobby becomes an environmental activist and
unearths Hank's long buried secret
"The Trouble with Gribbles"
Episode KH519
Original Airdate: 04/22/01
Dale fights a big tobacco company and becomes a victim of their hardball tactics
"Kidney Boy and Hamster Girl"
Episode KH522
Original Airdate: 05/13/01
Bobby gets caught up in Arlen High School's quest
to get No Doubt to play their prom