Ep 19. Hank's Bad Hair Day

Hank's Bad Hair Day is the 19th episode of the fourth season of the popular animated sitcom, King of the Hill, created by Greg Daniels and Mike Judge. The episode first aired on March 26, 2000, and has since become a fan favorite.

In this episode, we see Hank Hill, the titular character, getting ready for his annual performance review at Strickland Propane, where he works as an assistant manager. However, on the morning of the review, things take a turn for the worse when Hank wakes up with a BAD hair day. His usually neat and tidy hair is now a mess, and he can't seem to get it under control. Being a man who takes great pride in his appearance, Hank is distraught and feels like this bad hair day will ruin his chances of getting a raise.

As the day progresses, Hank tries everything to fix his hair, from using gel to hairspray and more, but nothing seems to help. He is anxious and nervous, and things get even worse when he realizes that his review will be conducted by the owner of the company, Buck Strickland, who is notorious for being a tough, no-nonsense boss.

Meanwhile, Peggy, Hank's wife, is dealing with her own hair issues. She has just gotten a new perm, and it didn't turn out as she had hoped. She too is trying everything to fix her hair, but nothing seems to be working. She is scheduled to teach a Spanish class later that day and is worried that her students will make fun of her new hair. Peggy gives her students a letter-grade quota to discourage teasing, but it doesn't go as planned.

As the day goes on, both Hank and Peggy's hair issues lead them to some unexpected and humorous situations. Hank's attempts to fix his hair lead him to visit a hair salon, where he ends up receiving a full make-over, much to his chagrin. Peggy, on the other hand, tries to cover up her bad perm by wearing a hat but ends up making matters worse.

In the end, both Hank and Peggy learn a valuable lesson about vanity and self-acceptance. They realize that their appearance should not define who they are or their worth as individuals. Hank gives up on trying to fix his hair and goes to his review with a new sense of confidence and self-assurance. Peggy also decides to embrace her new look and teaches her Spanish class with pride.

Overall, Hank's Bad Hair Day is a hilarious and lighthearted episode of King of the Hill that showcases the show's trademark blend of humor and heart. It's a reminder that sometimes, the best way to deal with a bad hair day (or any other problem) is to accept it and move on.