To Sirloin with Love
episode of TV series King of the Hill
"To Sirloin with Love" is the 20th episode and the finale of the 13th season of the American animated television series King of the Hill. It is the 259th episode of the series overall and the series finale of the show's original run. It originally aired on Fox on September 13, 2009. Although it was supposed to be the final airing episode, the order of release was changed and 4 previously unaired episodes aired between May 3, 2010 and May 6, 2010.
The episode was directed by Kyounghee Lim and written by Jim Dauterive, Tony Gama-Lobo, Rebecca May, and Christy Stratton. It received a 9/10 rating among adults 18-49 and positive reviews from critics and fans of the show alike. The title of this episode is a reference to To Sir, with Love, a British drama film.
Plot
Hank finds himself left alone with Bobby when Peggy decides to spend an evening with the other women of the neighborhood. The two have an uneasy dinner at a steakhouse, during which Bobby surprises Hank by accurately pointing out the inferior quality of their steaks. This draws the attention of the coach of the Heimlich County Junior College meat examination team, and Hank enthusiastically supports Bobby's decision to join them.
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