# King of the Hill SERIES FINALE (open spoilers) **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [September 14, 2009, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-series-finale-open-spoilers/509974 "2009-09-14T00:24:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![alphaboi867](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alphaboi867/32/3898_2.png) [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-series-finale-open-spoilers/509974/1 "2009-09-14T00:24:21Z")
It’s on right now. Was this intended as a series finale (or at least a backdoor finale) or not? P.S. I know he has good intentions and the girls are treaing, but the line Hank just said “You’re not going anywhere untill you act like a boy!.. You’re just supposed to know” really made me hate him a bit. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![FriarTed](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/friarted/32/1052_2.png) [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-series-finale-open-spoilers/509974/2 "2009-09-14T00:51:33Z")
> [@alphaboi867](#): > > It’s on right now. Was this intended as a series finale (or at least a backdoor finale) or not? > > P.S. I know he has good intentions and the girls are treaing, but the line Hank just said “You’re not going anywhere untill you act like a boy!.. You’re just supposed to know” really made me hate him a bit. ☹ These are two decent episodes. And Bobby’s masculinity does come through at the end of the first one as Bill & Ted pronounce him a “noble little dude”. However, this is NOT what I consider a series finale’. And where the hell is Connie? I’ve missed most of the last couple seasons- is she off somewhere? ---
**Author:** ![FriarTed](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/friarted/32/1052_2.png) [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-series-finale-open-spoilers/509974/3 "2009-09-14T01:04:42Z")
> [@FriarTed](#): > > These are two decent episodes. And Bobby’s masculinity does come through at the end of the first one as Bill & Ted pronounce him a “noble little dude”. However, this is NOT what I consider a series finale’. > > And where the hell is Connie? I’ve missed most of the last couple seasons- is she off somewhere? OK, it’s done and the last 10 min, from Bobby’s winning the championship to everyone turning out for his cookpit (there’s Connie!) made it a decent finale’, but not as good as it could have been. “Team spirit… It’s like the Holy Spirit, but only more powerful.” Ouch! ---
**Author:** ![Nicest\_of\_the\_Damned](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/8baadc/32.png) [@Nicest\_of\_the\_Damned](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nicest_of_the_Damned)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-series-finale-open-spoilers/509974/4 "2009-09-14T01:12:14Z")
I thought it was a suitably low-key finale to a low-key series. The “last one” comment about the steak was a nice subtle touch. I haven’t seen it much the last few seasons either. Was there something significant about the badge in Boomhauer’s (sp?) wallet? ---
**Author:** ![MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c0e974/32.png) [@MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MPB_in_Salt_Lake)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-series-finale-open-spoilers/509974/5 "2009-09-14T01:27:27Z")
I have watched KOTH off and on for the last several years, and I think that it has been generally pretty weak for the past couple of seasons… I think after Tom Petty (Lucky) joined it was the beginning of the end. Also, I loathe Kahn, and always felt he was a big flaw in an otherwise pretty good show. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_waldo_pepper/32/12370_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Waldo_Pepper)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-series-finale-open-spoilers/509974/6 "2009-09-14T01:30:39Z")
> [@FriarTed](#): > > OK, it’s done and the last 10 min, from Bobby’s winning the championship to everyone turning out for his cookpit (there’s Connie!) made it a decent finale’, but not as good as it could have been. There should have been a bit more love for propane in that last scene. ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-series-finale-open-spoilers/509974/7 "2009-09-14T02:04:15Z")
There were actually four more episodes left over from last season that were produced, but not run by Fox. They have elected to burn them off in syndication. They’re expected to turn up first on Adult Swim. > **[List of King of the Hill episodes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_King_of_the_Hill_episodes#Final_episodes)** > > King of the Hill is an American adult animated television series created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels. The series focuses on the Hills, a middle-class American family in the fictional city of Arlen, Texas. It originally aired on Fox from January 12, 1997, to September 13, 2009; four additional episodes were syndication during the first week of May 2010. A total of 259 episodes aired over the course of 13 seasons. ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-series-finale-open-spoilers/509974/8 "2009-09-14T02:15:24Z")
> [@Nicest\_of\_the\_Damned](#): > > I haven’t seen it much the last few seasons either. Was there something significant about the badge in Boomhauer’s (sp?) wallet? I noticed that, as well. Was Boomhauer a Texas Ranger? If so, the badge was completely wrong. ---
**Author:** ![FriarTed](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/friarted/32/1052_2.png) [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-series-finale-open-spoilers/509974/9 "2009-09-14T02:23:46Z")
> [@kunilou](#): > > I noticed that, as well. Was Boomhauer a Texas Ranger? If so, the badge was completely wrong. According to the Wikipedia link above, yes, he’s a TR. ---
**Author:** ![Nicest\_of\_the\_Damned](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/8baadc/32.png) [@Nicest\_of\_the\_Damned](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nicest_of_the_Damned)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-series-finale-open-spoilers/509974/10 "2009-09-14T02:29:43Z")
> [@FriarTed](#): > > According to the Wikipedia link above, yes, he’s a TR. Not surprisingly, that’s contradicted by the article on Boomhauer: > **[List of King of the Hill characters](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boomhauer)** > > King of the Hill is an American animated sitcom created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels. The main characters are Hank Hill, Peggy Hill, Bobby Hill, Dale Gribble, Bill Dauterive, Jeff Boomhauer, Luanne Platter, Nancy Gribble, Joseph Gribble, Kahn Souphanousinphone, Minh Souphanousinphone, Connie Souphanousinphone, John Redcorn, Cotton Hill, Didi Hill, Buck Strickland, Lucky Kleinschmidt, and Brian Robertson are all listed first followed by recurring and guest characters. > Hank Rutherford Hill (vo... > [@](#): > > Occupation > > Throughout the series his occupation was unknown, and it was sometimes hinted that he may be living off worker’s compensation. However his occupation is not exposed until the series finale, “To Sirloin With Love” (aired September 13, 2009). Leaving his wallet open on a dresser, a law enforcement badge is visible, revealing that he is a Police Officer. It has been suggested that he is a Texas Ranger, but this is untrue. Texas Rangers move throughout the state, and Boomhauer rarely leaves Arlen. ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-series-finale-open-spoilers/509974/11 "2009-09-14T04:15:41Z")
Well, I just watched it on my laptop, full screen and paused, and the badge definitely said “TEXAS RANGER.” The license said “Texas Department of Health and Safety”. It would appear that Mike Judge wants us to know that Boomhauer is a TR, regardless of how much he leaves Arlen or how authentic the badge looked. ---
**Author:** ![pepperlandgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f17d59/32.png) [@pepperlandgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pepperlandgirl)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-series-finale-open-spoilers/509974/12 "2009-09-14T05:07:25Z")
I really liked **To Sirloin With Love**. I think that Hank and Bobby’s relationship is the heart of the show. Especially since Hank’s relationship with his father was always so strained. I know that it’s dumb, but it makes me happy to know that the two of them have finally found common ground, without either one of them sacrificing their basic personalities. Hank was never going to get Bobby’s comedy or obsession with pop culture, and Bobby was never going to play sports–either one of those endings would have been very disappointing. Also, I love Khan. He makes me laugh every time he’s on the screen. “Next on Hillbilly Science: four carts are bigger than one cart!” ---
**Author:** ![pilot141](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e0b2c6/32.png) [@pilot141](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pilot141)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 8:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-series-finale-open-spoilers/509974/13 "2009-09-14T08:49:13Z")
I think it’s awesome that Boomhauer is a Texas Ranger. It explains so many things, but was left unsaid for so many years. Perfect. I also like that the series ended with a normal, dad-and-son moment. Hank had been trying so hard for one of those over the years, it only seems right that when he finally connects with Bobby it is over a grill (propane of course). I’m sorry to see this show end, but I’m glad that Mike Judge didn’t do anything ridiculous to end it - just a believable story (if there is such a thing as a beef judging council) with a good ending. A low-key ending for a low-key show. ---
**Author:** ![MovieMogul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 10:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-series-finale-open-spoilers/509974/14 "2009-09-14T10:22:25Z")
> [@pepperlandgirl](#): > > I really liked **To Sirloin With Love**. I think that Hank and Bobby’s relationship is the heart of the show. Especially since Hank’s relationship with his father was always so strained. I know that it’s dumb, but it makes me happy to know that the two of them have finally found common ground, without either one of them sacrificing their basic personalities. Hank was never going to get Bobby’s comedy or obsession with pop culture, and Bobby was never going to play sports–either one of those endings would have been very disappointing. Nah, nothing dumb about it at all. The strength of the show has always been the characters, and the finale played off this well. Hank delivered a meaningful pep talk and Bobby was right about noticing the Crazy (unicorn ranch notwithstanding). I also don’t ever remember seeing Bobby as a toddler before, but he’s definitely his father’s son in his own way. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![pilot141](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e0b2c6/32.png) [@pilot141](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pilot141)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-series-finale-open-spoilers/509974/15 "2009-09-14T12:59:53Z")
Yeah, seeing Bobby exposed to a steak as an infant was fun. ---
**Author:** ![Tom\_Tildrum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e95f7d/32.png) [@Tom\_Tildrum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Tildrum)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-series-finale-open-spoilers/509974/16 "2009-09-14T15:54:01Z")
There was an episode way back where Connie is having dinner with the Hills, and she’s a bit repelled by the steak dinner, squawking “how many cows do you people _eat_ in a year anyway!?” Hank scratches his chin and looks at Bobby thoughtfully, “You know, we tried to figure that out once…” ---
**Author:** ![Freudian\_Slit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@Freudian\_Slit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freudian_Slit)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-series-finale-open-spoilers/509974/17 "2009-09-14T15:58:09Z")
> [@Tom\_Tildrum](#): > > There was an episode way back where Connie is having dinner with the Hills, and she’s a bit repelled by the steak dinner, squawking “how many cows do you people _eat_ in a year anyway!?” Hank scratches his chin and looks at Bobby thoughtfully, “You know, we tried to figure that out once…” I remember that one! Aisle 8-A. She’s PMSing majorly (for the first time). 😃 ---
**Author:** ![hellpaso](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ecae2f/32.png) [@hellpaso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hellpaso)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-series-finale-open-spoilers/509974/18 "2009-09-14T16:02:34Z")
We thought it was hilarious that Boomhauer was a Texas Ranger. Sorry to see the show go. ---
**Author:** ![Hippy\_Hollow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hippy_hollow/32/4841_2.png) [@Hippy\_Hollow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hippy_Hollow)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-series-finale-open-spoilers/509974/19 "2009-09-14T18:24:08Z")
I haven’t watched the show much in the last several seasons (I agree that Lucky, and before that, Peggy’s megalomania were major turn-offs), but I did enjoy the last epi when Hank and Bobby were grilling. As it’s been mentioned upthread, the show has centered around Hank feeling that “that boy ain’t right” and he and Bobby trying to find common ground. It never worked, because whatever common interest they had, they came at it from completely different angles. But it seems fitting that they found common agreement with their love for meat. It would be cool to see an episode with Bobby grown up, and how he would interact with his kid(s) and his dad. I loved the Chuck Mangione continuity as well! ---
**Author:** ![Claire\_Beauchamp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ec9cab/32.png) [@Claire\_Beauchamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Claire_Beauchamp)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-series-finale-open-spoilers/509974/20 "2009-09-14T19:35:04Z")
I have long wanted to see Bobby grown up … I had a sneaking suspicion he would be very successful in the entertainment industry (maybe behind the scenes if not a performer) and would be the most normal, well-adjusted person ever. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-series-finale-open-spoilers/509974.md?page=2)