10 funniest King of the Hill episodes ever made

If you’ve ever caught yourself muttering “That boy ain’t right” at your TV, welcome to the club. You’re probably a King of the Hill fan. This animated slice-of-life sitcom ran for 13 seasons and gave us one of the most grounded, yet hysterically funny shows to ever come out of network television.

Unlike other animated shows that relied on wacky adventures or pop culture gags every five seconds, King of the Hill thrived on being painfully normal, and that’s exactly what made it brilliant.

Set in the fictional town of Arlen, Texas, the show revolves around Hank Hill, a propane salesman with a square jaw and a love for lawn care. Around him are an unforgettable cast of oddballs: Bobby (his delightfully weird son), Peggy (his overly confident wife), Dale (the conspiracy-loving neighbor), Boomhauer (the smooth talker nobody understands), and Bill (the lovable sad sack).

The humor doesn’t punch you in the face. It creeps in slowly, usually from how relatable and awkward the situations are.

So, let’s fire up the propane grill, crack open a cold one, and count down the 10 funniest King of the Hill episodes ever made. Whether a die-hard fan or just here for a good laugh, these episodes deliver the kind of comedy that sticks with you long after the credits roll.

The top 10 funniest King of the Hill episodes

1) “Bobby Goes Nuts” - Season 6, Episode 1

If you’ve ever heard someone yell, “That’s my purse! I don’t know you!” this King of the Hill episode is the reason why. Bobby learns self-defense at the local YMCA, where he’s taught to kick attackers in the groin.

What follows is a masterclass in absurd humor as Bobby gleefully unleashes nut kicks on everyone from bullies to his own dad. Hank’s reaction (“Bobby, no! That's not how we do things!”) and his slow-motion collapse make this unforgettable. The comedy here is peak awkward, painful, and genius.

2) “Hank’s Got the Willies” - Season 1, Episode 4

An early gem from King of the Hill Season 1, this episode sees Hank panicking after Bobby says he wants to be a comedian instead of doing something “real” with his life. In true Hank fashion, he tries to set Bobby straight by introducing him to country legend Willie Nelson.

What makes this episode hilarious isn’t just the guest star, but Hank’s painfully embarrassing guitar incident that leads to his black eye. It’s awkward, cringey, and very, very funny.

3) “A Beer Can Named Desire” - Season 4, Episode 6

Hank and the gang take a trip to Louisiana after Bill wins a contest to toss a football into a giant beer can. Sounds ridiculous already, right? The best part is Dale, who gets way too into the city’s voodoo scene and ends up shirtless in a graveyard.

But it’s really Boomhauer, mistaken for a Southern gentleman, who steals the show with his fast-talking charm. Add a hilarious family dinner with Bill’s eccentric relatives, and you’ve got a chaotic, booze-soaked winner.

4) “To Kill a Ladybird” - Season 4, Episode 9

Dale adopts a pet raccoon named “Ladybird,” not realizing that’s already the name of Hank’s dog, and it promptly attacks everyone in sight, including Hank. What follows is a wildly exaggerated series of events involving rabies, animal control, and Dale dressing like a cowboy to “tame” the beast.

Watching Hank try to protect his real Ladybird while Dale spirals into full-blown raccoon delusion is comedy gold!

5) “Hilloween” - Season 2, Episode 4

Hank is just trying to enjoy Halloween the way he did as a kid: with candy and harmless fun...but Peggy invites a local Christian activist to speak at Bobby’s school, sparking a wave of Satanic panic.

Suddenly, Arlen becomes a battleground between Halloween-loving kids and ultra-religious adults. The absurdity of Hank fighting to save Halloween, while Peggy accidentally fuels the chaos, makes this episode of King of the Hill a seasonal favorite.

6) “Escape from Party Island” - Season 3, Episode 17

What happens when you mix a bunch of WWII widows with spring breakers in Galveston? This episode. Peggy tries to give her mom and her elderly friends a quiet weekend getaway, only to end up in the middle of wet T-shirt contests and beer-fueled mayhem.

Watching Hank try to survive a spring break party he wants no part of...while the grannies join in is just hilarious from start to finish.

7) “The Exterminator” - Season 5, Episode 14

Dale becomes a licensed exterminator and takes his job way too seriously. He’s convinced Arlen is under attack by “super termites” and even sets off massive pesticide bombs that almost kill the family next door.

There’s something perfect about watching a man with zero qualifications go full action hero over a bug problem. Plus, Hank’s slow realization that Dale may actually be competent for once gives this King of the Hill episode a sneaky layer of surprise humor.

8) “Megalo Dale” - Season 7, Episode 10

Dale accidentally gets a job as a corporate manager at a Mega Lo Mart. His cluelessness somehow turns him into a rising star in retail management, purely by accident, of course.

Watching him give pep talks full of conspiracy theories while corporate execs nod along in admiration is so ridiculous it becomes brilliant. And Hank’s confusion at the entire system (“How does this make any sense?”) makes you feel like you’re losing your mind with him in the best way.

9) “Square-Footed Monster” - Season 13, Episode 3

Late-series episodes don’t always get enough love, but this King of the Hill episode is a riot. Ted Wassanasong tears down a house to build a monstrous McMansion, and the Hills try to fight back to preserve the neighborhood; Peggy stages the house like a crime scene to add drama.

Meanwhile, Bobby and Joseph make a fake documentary about a Bigfoot-like creature in the area. The blend of real estate stress, fake monsters, and Peggy’s over-the-top attempts to “s*x up” their bland home makes for a surprisingly sharp and silly late-game highlight.

10) “Reborn to Be Wild” - Season 8, Episode 2

This episode of King of the Hill sees Bobby falling in with a group of teenage Christian bikers, who wear leather jackets and praise Jesus like he’s a rock star. Hank is initially relieved that Bobby’s being “good,” but quickly becomes alarmed by the intensity of the group.

The juxtaposition of tough biker aesthetics with wholesome Bible talk creates a unique comedy. And Hank trying to “rescue” Bobby from...what’s basically a youth group is hilarious.

Conclusion

King of the Hill may not have the flashiest jokes or the fastest pace, but when it hits, it hits hard. These episodes prove that there’s real humor in lawn care, raccoons, and propane. If you ever need a laugh that sneaks up on you and makes you say, “Yup,” these ten are your best bet.