28 Years Ago Today, King of the Hill’s First Christmas Episode Crossed a Major Line (And Scared Hank Forever)

I remember watching the very first Christmas episode of King of the Hill when it aired on December 21st, 1997. It was only the show’s second season, and the episode, titled “The Unbearable Blindness of Laying,” introduced us to Hank’s mom, Tilly. It was a pretty shocking episode, actually – Hank accidentally walked in on his mother with her boyfriend and, as a result of the trauma, temporarily went blind. It definitely left a lasting impression!








