"King of the Hill" Luanne's Saga (TV Episode 1997) Poster

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(1997)

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Not Without My Den
LanceUppercutt11 April 2022
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Hank's role as a uncle is slightly cruel but this is just the beginning of his problematic ideas just to cut the middleman.

Luanne is a nuisance to Hank and his den, a " man cave " now covered in makeup, hairspray and fashionable clothes, her emotions bother him and he is waiting for her to move out, Peggy, being a mother figure to Luanne and her only reliable family member to care for her, stands by her.

Luanne however does plan to move out only if her boyfriend Buckley, a motorcycle riding, empty minded and selfish employee of Megalo Mart, asks her to move in with him but only leads in heartbreak, Hank rushes to meddle in the healing process just to calm Luanne but this also ends up awry.

Hank's selfish demeanor is sometimes laughable but mostly upsetting, Luanne's sadness is at first annoying but by the reaction of Hank, gives her character more sympathy, and Peggy's helping does show her character to be empathetic than she usually has in other episodes especially the pilot.

Some moments such as Bill dancing with Peggy does give character to the episode and Dale's awkward compliment is a laugh out loud moment but the ending shows a conclusion that is suppose to seem happy but is overshadowed by the thought of Hank's antics earlier in the episode.

The Lesson is basically Hank giving back the den to Luanne only by cleaning it, Hank does feel sorry for his actions but fails to see the implications he tried just to get his room back, many viewers will just shrug off the idea but will later see the ridiculous pattern Hank's advice and help that has caused trouble.

Sorta Yup.
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I'm gonna look for a man with a round muscular butt"- Dale
movieman_kev19 February 2006
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After Hank's niece Luanne is dumped by her boyfriend, Buckley, Hank takes it upon himself to find a new guy for her, primarily because she just won't stop crying and keeping him up all night. But when things don't turn out as planned, it creates tension between Hank, Luanne and.. Boomhauer. Plus you get the first appearance of Chuck Mangione. This episode while far from my favorite of the first season still has a few laugh out loud moments and is pleasant enough, which is enough to recommend it.

The DVD box set of the first season has 3 extended scenes for this episode.

My Grade: B
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Average
VenVes7 January 2022
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Nothing to write home about, although it is nice to find out more about Luanne and see the dynamic between her and Hank grow. Bit of overacting throughout, which made it more annoying than pleasing. Is Peggy going to continue to be this overbearing throughout the series? She may end up being the reason I stop watching.
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