Ep 9. Pigmalion
- TVPG
- January 12, 2003
- 1266 min
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7.3 (391)
Hank Hill is the main character of the show King of the Hill, and he is a propane salesman in Arlen, Texas. The show revolves around the Hill family, their friends, and their neighbors, and the various adventures and misadventures they get into. In season 7, episode 9, titled Pigmalion, Hank decides to get a pig to raise for the Arlen County Fair.
Hank's son, Bobby, is excited about the pig and names him Winky. However, Hank is not initially thrilled about the idea of raising a pig, as he sees it as dirty and not something he would want to associate with. However, he starts to warm up to the idea as he becomes more involved in Winky's care and training for the fair.
As Hank spends more time with Winky, he becomes more attached to the pig and starts to see him as a friend. However, this causes conflict with other members of the family and community who see pigs as nothing more than livestock. Hank's wife, Peggy, is especially concerned that Hank is getting too attached to Winky and is worried that he will be heartbroken when they have to sell the pig after the fair.
Meanwhile, Hank's neighbor, Bill, is going through a midlife crisis and decides to start dating again. He enlists the help of Peggy to teach him how to be more appealing to women, and she takes him on as a project. As she helps Bill improve his appearance and social skills, she starts to see him in a new light and begins to develop feelings for him. However, she struggles with these feelings as she is still married to Hank and is committed to their marriage.
As the fair approaches, Hank becomes increasingly nervous about Winky's chances of winning. He trains the pig rigorously and spends hours every day working with him. However, on the day of the fair, things don't go quite as planned, and Hank is forced to confront his own insecurities and anxieties.
Overall, Pigmalion is a heartwarming episode of King of the Hill that explores the relationships between different members of the community and their feelings about animals. It touches on themes of attachment, commitment, and personal growth, and is a great representation of the show's overall tone and style. Fans of the show will love the nuanced and complex characters and the humor that comes from their interactions and relationships.