"But when we get back to the dealership pretend you hate it." Then Hank pays sticker price.

Hank learned a valuable lesson...well several actually. 1. Don't blame others for terrible accidents. 2. It's alright to love your machine, but when it's their time you have to let go. 3. Sometimes you have to take a chance with something new. 4. Never fix a pickup truck on train tracks.

"Pick-up truck heaven. You know, the REAL one." MY MAN

I just realized something...the episode starts with Hank crying at the movie "Through the Flowers of Time", and at the end of the episode, it shows flowers...

The way he put the old gear shift knob on the new truck brought tears

0:21 “Bobby, you got tired on the DRIVE over here.” Lmao, I lost it at that!

I still remember when my father traded in his 04 Trailblazer. Had some good times. I miss hearing the sound of the engine.

We had an old '88 Ford ranger. Red just like Hank's old one. I feel ya, Bobbeh.

Hank Hill as a character always struck me as the man you'd buy the used pickup from that's 20 years old, in immaculate shape, with all the original manuals, paperwork, keys, receipts from every oil change ever, and like 35k miles.

Fun fact: Hank's new truck is a first generation Ford Super Duty, which started production in 1998 and ran through 2007. Even though they had the options of the 7.3L Powerstroke diesel and the V10 Triton engines, it's likely Hank's has a standard V8 Triton.

I can sure relate to hank, us men have an emotional bond with their machine.

"Y'know, maybe she died there for a reason. Like she was trying to tell you something. Like, go back to the dealership and buy a new truck. It's okay, I'm in a better pla- and then the train hit her."

"But when we get back to the dealership pretend you hate it." Chuckled from that, perfect final line for that whole emotional scene AND the episode. Why can't modern shows be this well written?

''I know it wasnt intentional'' Hank still in someway blaming Bobby.

I'll admit that when I was a kid and my grandad sold his army green Ford ranger, I had a temper tantrum and demanded he get it back. I loved that little thing, I'll say that much.

I think for Hank it goes beyond just loving an old truck. That truck was with him for so many big milestones in his life: his marriage, his son, his happy years with his family and friends, etc. Letting go of the truck is like letting all of those things go, and it's hard to believe that times are changing. The memories are still there but the truck was a tangible reminder of those good times. But it's just a truck. It's like my parents' house in Arlington, TX. They lived there for over 25 years. It's where I was raised and spent almost 2/3s of my lifetime. I was so sad when they left because I wouldn't be able to show my son where I grew up. But at the end of the day, it's just a house. My friends in the area had long since moved away, my schools' teachers probably don't remember me, and the area just isn't the way it once was. Time goes on. But you'll always have the memories and pictures. Those are what keep you looking ahead.

I can relate to this episode a lot. We had a 1993 Dodge Dakota regular cab with a 5.2 V8, it had 3 owners in it’s life, My father’s boss, my father, and my grandfather. We didn’t have another car after my mother’s 1996 Nissan Altima broke, so my father’s boss offered the truck to the family in 2005. I absolutely loved the truck and named it James because it was red like James the red engine. Then my grandfather owned it after it gave us computer issues, it was a replacement to his 1987 Chevrolet S10. Then in July of 2017 we got rid of it and canceled the insurance and I took James’ license plate to honor him. I still miss him to this very day. RIP James the red truck 1992-2017 You will always be remembered in my car heart :(

"WELL YOU'RE DAMN RIGHT IT WASN'T! YOU THINK YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE WHO LOVED THAT TRUCK?! I spent the best years of my life in that truck..." Seeing Bobby say that to Hank's face hits hard, man. One of the few times he ever cussed in front of Hank, let alone AT Hank. That's how upset Bobby was. I feel for him.

My 1999 Toyota Corolla...My first car. Piece of shit on the outside but she was built tough and never complained. Had to sell her because I was flying out for several years to go to school. Miss that car so much..... :(

Y'know what I think is a great detail here? For most of the series, whenever Hank hears Bobby say a swear word, he usually tells Bobby to watch his language. But here, Hank doesn't say anything when Bobby swears at him. He lets Bobby get it out of his system because Hank realized that he had really hurt Bobby's feelings.

hank sure gave me the feels when he got his old shift stick knob from his old truck and put it in his new trucks shift stick

You know Bobby is distressed when he swears directly at Hank

King of the hill moments like these are just so great :)

My 2001 Mustang (I named him Colt) finally died about a year ago. I gave it to charity. As I watched it pull away on the back of a flatbed one last time, I looked back at my wife, and we both absolutely broke down. That was the car we dated in. It was the car we drove home from our wedding in. Saying goodbye to a car like that is never easy...

if there is one thing a man loves more then a girl, it's his vehicle, that shit is like part of your soul, never ever take a man's truck or car

Man loosing a truck is like loosing a family member. It's been 6 years and I miss my old bronco almost everyday

rest in pieces hanks old truck

What an amazingly written show. The episode starts off with us laughing at Hank crying, and it ends with the writers showing us that we're just like Hank and making us cry...or me at least

0:45 GTA Door sound effect.

My van died on my way back from camping. Broke down on a dangerous section of Rocky Mountain highway. Spent over $300 to get it towed to the nearest town, which was far. Slept inside it one last time, emptied it out in the morning and left it... It's sad, but life goes on.

Those old red ford trucks man. There's just something about them.

Since everyone’s sharing their truck stories, I think I’ll share mines. My dad bought a 2002 F150 Supercrew FX4 which I pretty much grew up in. He’s giving it to me as I go through college and grow up. He’s telling me that one day when I can, I should trade it in for a fancy new f150. Maybe I’ll buy one one day, but I’m not trading away this truck for the world.

This video made me cry, especially the part where Hank took the shift knob from his old truck and put it on his new truck.

"I know it wasn't intentional" heh

I feel Hank and Bobby's pain. My old work truck was a Ford Ranger. I had her since new. I loved that truck. Washed, waxed and detailed her every chance I had. Then she hit 202,000 miles. They took her from me. Now I have a new Chevy Colorado. I love it, but I miss the old girl! I still keep her original door/ignition key with me. That damn ranger was hit 4 times, went 202,000 miles and still is running today as a spare truck. I named her Rasputin. Anybody out there get the inference?!

This is the sweetest episode 😭 man...king of the hills is like a place I should be belong

"Men don't cry" -king of the hill episode "Hold my Alamo beer.."

Hank needs to know that trucks can be replaced, but lives cannot

1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT extended cab

Such a wholesome show. Mike Judge is awesome

My dad had a 75 f100 360, 4 speed, 4x4. Man that thing wouldn't quit. Hauling firewood, plowing snow and she would ask for more. He had it for 20 years 15 years driving it on the road the last 5 years just a plow truck. Broke the t-case one winter and dad wasn't about to spend the money to fix it. She went to the junkyard come summer. Oh she still ran and drove she plowed snow with a broken t-case. A buddy of mine knows who bought the engine out of it. It ran up until 2014. Dad got rid of it in 96 it had 213,000 miles on it then. Man I miss that truck was sad when it got hauled off to the junkyard.

Seeing the credits at the end makes it that much more emotional

Hank's a Ford guy, one of the many reasons why he's awesome :p

Us men can totally relate to Hank. We get attached to our vehicles and treat them like family to a point where we keep them maintained, and put so much money in towards them over the years until it's time to let her go and buy a new one

Can definitely relate! My step dad had an 03’ ranger xlt with a rod knocking. I drove that truck and it was always a blast. One day it quit and was unfixable. Month later, he rolled up in a 2014 f-150 and boy was that a day! It’s been almost a year now and that truck has treated us so well.

I remember when my dad had to get rid of his old Silverado. He never took great care of it and it was a real rusted deathtrap waiting to go off by the time he took it in. Still, I grew up riding around in that thing. Back window on the passenger side was covered in stickers I put up when I was little when my dad wasn't looking. Was upset to see it go.

That's one of my favorite episode of King of the Hill and I cry for Hank's truck total and wreck. But this new truck saves him and finding Bobby. I believe there is a pick up truck heaven. I hope Peggy and Luanne will be surprise.

As the owner of a Ford truck, I totally understand the love one has for his mechanical baby

hank fell in love with the 7.3

I had a 1998 rav4 with stick and over 241,400 miles, fixed it to be my first car and I learned how to drive stick on it too, but it was going to be too expensive to repair than to sell it, I miss that car. But I have a 1995 f150 with the 4.9 i6 and I love it too. Still strong after over 175,000 miles.

Hank starts modifying the inside of a truck that wasn't even his yet.

My old man had a red 2003 nissan frontier I grew up in that thing and now I'm driving and taking care of it

I still miss my first car, 99 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. It was in terrible shape seeing as how it used to be a ex patrol car. I spent many months fixing it up and making it look nice and babying it. After 3 years, I sold it and I immediately regretted it. I’m just glad I’ve got pictures with it and that way I can always remember it.

I was just in Hanks Shoes not too long ago. My beloved 2006 Accord, it got smacked in the rear. I refuse to let it go, still have to this day. The devastation of the accident was surreal, I cried over the car, because it has sentimental significance to my heart. Had it for a long time

This is beautiful father and son fighting, but then they reconcile. This is Touching

Mad respect that Hank always drove stick 👌

While not a truck, I shed a tear when my parents traded in their ‘08 Saturn Outlook. Sure it was old and had well over 180k miles, but it was strong and saved my parents and I from two accidents. I shed another tear of disappointment when I found out what they traded it in for. A freaking minivan...

Hmmm... i thought Hank would have bought this Truck from Ted Danson and gotten his special deal. It sppears as though, when he tells bobby to say that he hates it, that he is well aware of not paying sticker price.

*_"You got tired on the drive over here."_*

My dad had 2012 GMC Sierra that he loved, and traded it for a Duramax and it looked exactly the same but bigger and nicer. This scene reminds me of him.

I can relate to this episode all too well. My grandpa has a 1990 Ranger XLT SuperCab, just like Hank's old one, only pale blue. Just like Hank's Ranger, it's starting to wear out. I just don't want it to suffer the same fate as his did :( Too many memories made in that thing... Oh, and on another note, the company my dad works for had an '04 Crown Vic as a rental car that we had to sell recently. I miss riding around in that old boat. It was the ultimate highway cruiser - rear wheel drive with a big V8 up front. I wish American cars were still like that.

I know how Hank feels… the day I said goodbye to my first car was rough… it’s the memories we associate with our cars…

My first truck was a '94 Chevy 1500 that was 2wd. Oil seeped from the block, would sometimes slip from 1st to 2nd gear, and was covered in scratches, dents, and has rust on the bottom. But, I loved that truck, so many good memories. I sold it to a friend of a friend, but I wish I hadn't. I just hope he takes good care of her.

I just had to lose my pick up truck and get a new one. I know how Hank and Bobby feel. I had the best adventures for eight years in that truck. She was a loyal one!😢

My dad had a 1998 black Ford f250 light duty, it's one of the coolest trucks I've ever been in. I remember all those times went over the mountains to go hunting at 2:00 a.m. just for a day trip. It was the first thing I really got to drive at 14. That's what brought us back after got my first pheasant and ducks, and all the hours we went deer hunting. We want stroll 50 mi The air coming out of attire patching it up with gum and plastic tape just so we could get to the nearest tire shop. About 5 years ago my dad came to the conclusion after working on it for so long, and with all the problems that it ended up having, he couldn't afford to fix it himself or have it fixed, ended up needing an engine swap. Truck sat in the driveway until last December. Finally got it sent to the junkyard. I'll always miss that truck

This show... There are no words for how good and how important it is.

Father and son bonding over a pickup truck. Can't get more American than that.

I dont even like fords, infact, i HATE them. But that old truck of hanks was sumthin special i tell ya hwat.

I spent my whole childhood, and now as a adult of 30. I will always love Hanks truck.

This episode is my favorite episode in King of the Hill. It shows us that we should embrace with what is new when it is time to let go of what is old. This rings true when it comes to vehicles. I have owned an 07 Impala and an 01 Bonneville SSEi and both cars broke down on me with one of them being worked on to get it fixed so my gf can use it to drive herself to work when necessary. For me, I can't drive the other one as it has too many problems with the engine misfiring just like Hank's Ford. I tried fixing the throttle body, replacing the alternator, changing the MAF sensor, etc and nothing worked. So I decided to go to a dealership to get me a brand new car to drive daily. And what I've found was a 2020 Honda Civic Sport Hatchback. I decided to test drive it a little bit to get a good feel on the car. The suspension feels nice, acceleration is sporty, transmission shifts good, everything basic works like a charm. So now I own 3 cars to my name with the Honda Civic being a new addition to my family. Just like with Hank and his Ford Ranger, I too didn't wanna let go of my old cars. They did me so well in the past during my teenage years that they are the reasons for where I am now in life: a good job, a loyal gf, amazing friends, 2 fantastic hobbies, a nice warm apartment, all while still pushing through my 20s. This episode of King of the Hill taught me that sometimes there are times where I need to embrace with the new where I can do the things that I need get done in life while letting go of the old where they've served their purposes in aiding in my old life.

Saw this episode for the first time a few weeks ago, a very sweet and emotional one at that. Loved seeing the father/son bond at the end.

Hank Hill driving manual is 🔥

I remember seeing this episode as a kid. I did the same thing I still have the same shifter knob from when I was 16 years old !

This is one of the best Hank and Bobby episodes.

I think what's most upsetting is that Hank's old truck had to die a violent death instead of a quiet peaceful one.

I had my pickup for 15 years. I was saddened to have to sell it a few months back, but I will always miss it. it was a 97 GMC C1500. It was my 1st car I has sense highschool.

This clip up with Mother Simpson and Frys dog the score in the background is beautiful

We had a 77 Ford LTD that was my grandma’s originally. I miss that car.

Now that's a cute truck. What excellent taste!

I really like the look of relief on Hank's face when he finds Bobby it shows he really does care about him alot

The early 2000 ford f250 great truck, know for having the 7.3 liter powerstroke diesel strongest engine ever built

Lost my first pickup in a minor accident, but totaled herself. That was a dodge ram, & of course my next truck was a 2000 F150 aka Ol’ Blue

Miss my 02 ram sport… the silver bullet was a badass R.I.P.

The love people have for cars is amazing. My dad had a green 1996 Cherokee Classic growing up, with the AMC 4.0 I6. It rusted beyond repair in 2010, and he replaced it with an F-150. I miss it, the truck just feels too big and clumsy to me, even if it's been a decade. That small SUV experience led me to buy a Subaru Forester, which I now cherish and has kept me safe in an accident already. Hopefully I get a good long run out of my little Fozzy :)

I always liked that scene with them in the new truck in that big storm. Brings back memories for me actually.

This is my favorite episode for sure

Man I'm gonna miss my dad's Toyota Tercel 4WD Wagon when it inevitably goes kaput

That's right Hank & your insurance company will understand.

This is what america should be. I loved this show so much. God bless america and king of the hill

Best truck commercial ever

This what non car people struggle to understand, over time your vehicle becomes an entity in itself, it becomes a member of the family instead of a possession, a friend something you can count on and when it ever comes to the time to part ways, very emotional.

I first saw this episode when it originally aired. I was probably an early teen. I thought Hank crying over his truck was done for comedic effect, but now that I’m in my late 30s, I totally understand now. My truck that was originally my dad’s got messed up by some old lady who cut me off on the freeway and I was devastated. I was scared it was gonna be considered a total loss. I remember being taken to school in that truck. It’s so reliable. Thankfully, the repairs are too big and I’ll be driving again this week.

Wait, I never knew his trucks were standards

This speaks to me in an emotional way, I had an Opel Astra H from 2007 (I named her Schwi), yet I learn to drive in the Honda Accord V6 from my mom and used in my test drive, I love my little Schwi, I had my first real date, we had some really nice track days and even camping nights but 2 months ago started mixing oil and coolant, I tried my best to rescue her but I couldn't, now I have an Mazda 3 2.5 2018 but it's not the same, I miss her but I guess she also wanted me to have something better.

Bobby as cornholio

The going Merry of all trucks

Episode shows how much like Cotton Hank can actually be.

this is so sweet tbh.

Why does the music with Hank driving up to Bobby on the rock hit so damn hard?

lowkey cried this episode