"Patch Boomhauer"
November 2, 2003
In the eighth-season opener, Brad Pitt plays Boomhauer's brother Patch, and Laura Dern plays Patch's fiance, who happens to be Boomhauer's former flame, which sparks fisticuffs between the siblings.
"Reborn to be Wild"
November 9, 2003
Hank likes Bobby's new Christian youth group, but not their methods of worship, which include skateboarding and punk rock. Rock group Sum 41 play members of the flock.
"New Cowboy on the Block"
November 16, 2003
The thrill of an ex-Dallas Cowboy moving onto the block is lost on Hank when the one-time hero breaks neighborhood rules.
"The Incredible Hank"
November 23, 2003
Peggy overdoes it when she secretly slips Hank a testosterone supplement to combat his work-related stress. But he feels great, until he finds out.
"Flirting with the Master"
November 30, 2003
A Latin TV star hires Peggy to come to his home in Mexico to tutor his kids, but Peggy senses his interest is not entirely academic.
"After the Mold Rush"
December 7, 2003
The Hills' house tests positive for mold, found again and again just after Hank enters the home in a local showcase.
"Livin' on Reds, Vitamin C and Propane"
December 14, 2003
Hank and Bobby take an 18-wheeler to Arizona, with Dale, Bill and Boomhauer as stowaways. Truckers are voiced by country-music stars George Strait, Brad Paisley, Travis Tritt and Trace Adkins, with Deana Carter as a waitress.
"Rich Hank, Poor Hank"
January 4, 2004
Hank's thriftiness and reluctance to talk about money leads Bobby to believe he's wealthy, a rumor that spreads through the neighborhood.
"That's What She Said"
February 8, 2004
Ben Stiller plays a new Strickland employee whose constant double entendres delight all but Hank, who considers suing for sexual harassment.
"My Hair Lady"
February 15, 2004
Arlen's hottest new haircutting team is Luanne and Bill, who charms the ladies by pretending to be gay.
"Phish and Wildlife"
February 22, 2004
The boys' annual camping trip is disturbed by a gathering of hippies, who share their food with Bobby and expect sharing in return. Guest voices include Melissa Etheridge, Anna Faris, Jamie Kennedy and Fred Willard.
"Cheer Factor"
March 7, 2004
Peggy's aggressive approach as cheerleading coach brings football wins, and a hearing when one routine is deemed offensive. Peri Gilpin plays a rival coach.
"Dale Be Not Proud"
March 14, 2004
Dale donates a kidney to Funny Car racer John Force (a cameo), and makes Hank his representative in all matters while laid up.
"Apres Hank le Deluge"
March 21, 2004
During a flood, Hank's position as emergency-shelter team leader is usurped by Bill when Hank is drafted to watch over a fragile dam.
"Daletech"
March 28, 2004
Hank's father becomes part of a civilian police patrol, usurping Dale's self-proclaimed title of neighborhood protector.
"How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Loved the Alamo"
April 18, 2004
Ignorance of the Alamo in Bobby's Texas History class prompts Hank to help organize a reenactment, but the author's version is revisionist.
"Girl You'll Be A Giant Soon"
April 25, 2004
Luanne helps Hank protest a grilling competition that bans propane; Peggy negotiates to see an infamous murder site.
"Stressed for Success"
May 2, 2004
John Ritter, Kelly Clarkson and Ben Stein are guest voices as Bobby joins his school academic team as the expert in pop culture, but the pressure gets to him.
"Hank's Back"
May 9, 2004
Johnny Depp is the voice of the yogi Hank sees for his injured back; Marg Helgenberger is the claims adjuster who suspects Hank's faking.
"Rednecks on Rainey Street"
May 16, 2004
Elizabeth Perkins, Tom Petty and Trace Adkins play Kahn's new white-trash pals when he turns redneck after Rice University rejects Connie.
"Talking Shop"
May 23, 2004
Alyson Hannigan, Lindsay Lohan and Laura Prepon are guest voices in the eighth-season finale, as Bobby becomes a peer counselor, but gets personally involved with clients.
