" Westie Side Story " is the of the first season of King of the Hill (though some sources list it as the sixth by airdate). It is a landmark episode that introduces the Souphanousinphones , the Hills' Laotian neighbors, and explores themes of cultural misunderstanding and neighborhood dynamics. Episode Summary

: This is the final episode where Bobby Hill is 11 years old; he turns 12 in the following episode.

: Although it aired later in the season, this episode was originally written to be the pilot of the series. Notable Quotes Hank : "So, are you Chinese or Japanese?"

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: Despite his suspicions and a deep-seated devotion to "sweet lady propane," Hank eventually finds common ground with Kahn after tasting a burger Kahn cooked over charcoal.

: The episode is praised for its sharp handling of race and culture, specifically showing Hank’s "naive ignorance" rather than malice.

: The name is a play on the classic musical/film West Side Story .