5 of 5 people found this review helpful. Crestfallen by Bart's shame of his poor physical condition, Homer sets out to work out. I like seeing episodes like this, where we see one of the characters being put in a position that we never thought we would and hilarity ensues, in this case we see Homer struggling to climb up a mountain, and to make matters more hilarious he must do it on a diet of power bars. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? View production, box office, & company info. King of the Hill (The Simpsons) has been listed as one of the Media and drama good articles under the good article criteria.If you can improve it further, please do so. Written by Homer ignores him and publicly begins his climbing. Moments later, Homer collapses, with the kids deciding to pelt him with eggs, with Homer being so exhausted from his exerting himself that he could barely even roll over, let alone defend himself from the children, causing Bart to become disappointed in his father. Homer then reveals to the family that he has been secretly working out. He goes with Homer to the gym one day, where Rainier is being asked by two "Powersauce" representatives to climb the tallest mountain in Springfield as a publicity stunt. The Simpsons 20th Year Anniversary In 3D! So it's really really funny. 141.63 MB. Those bars are just junk. But when a pair of publicity scouts offer him the job of climbing The Murderhorn to promote their product, Homer is too blindsided by lust for physical perfection to turn down the expedition. Add the first question. This includes Family Guy, American Dad!, and The Cleveland Show. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Proud of his work, Homer uses McAllister's body as a sled to go down the mountain, where he is greeted by a crowd. The staff then had to consult various experts by telephone. This FAQ is empty. King of the Hill (Season 9, Episode 23) FXX Homer gets in shape (no, really!) " King of the Hill " is the twenty-third episode of Season 9. Mike Judge acknowledges the 20th year of the Simpsons on King of the Hill. The family goes to a church picnic. Originally, the producers of the movie adaption of the book Into Thin Air were contacted to help. King of the Hill is a great Simpsons episode with a very well written storyline and plenty of very funny scenes. Hey. The trope namer comes from an episode of The Simpsons, titled "King Of The Hill" where McBain is attacked by literal Commie Nazis while delivering UNICEF pennies to children. The Simpsons - [Arabatos] - Darren's Adventure. Was this review helpful to you? It usually followed The Simpsons. If it no longer meets these criteria, you can reassess it. King of the Hill Soon, he is contacted by an energy bar company that wants him to climb a mountain as a promotion. 831.92 KB. The yeti that appears in Homer's dream sequence is a reference to Bumble from the 1964 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer TV Special. 3.54 MB. Joe Boucher (right), a producer for “The Simpsons” and “King of the Hill,” chats Friday with Roanoke College students Omari Chancellor (left) and Andrew Miller. S9E23: King of the Hill. Soon, Bart realizes Homer is not physically fit. King of the Hill The settings of the three shows are located in the planet (Earth), and the same country (The United States of America). https://simpsons.fandom.com/wiki/King_of_the_Hill?oldid=932036. References to King of the Hill in The Simpsons In " Bart Star ", one of the football matches matches Springfield versus Arlen, the setting for King of the Hill. 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