Joseph Gribble is a fictional character portrayed by Breckin Meyer in the TV series King of the Hill.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled I Don't Want to Wait... (season 5), they were 26 years old.
They appear in 63 episodes out of a total of 258 aired and have accumulated 31 positive votes.
The character of Joseph Gribble is mainly associated with Bobby Hill, Hank Hill and Peggy Hill.
Episodes63
I Don't Want to Wait ...
episode S5.E3 november 2000Puberty hits 12 year-old Joseph before it hits 13 year-old Bobby. Hank builds coffins for himself and Peggy.
Spin the Choice
episode S5.E4 november 2000During the Thanksgiving season, John Redcorn tries to get closer to Joseph by teaching him about the plight of the Native Americans.-
'Twas the Nut Before Christmas
episode S5.E8 december 2000Bill opens a Santa Claus village at his house and annoys Hank by keeping it open well after Christmas. -
The Exterminator
episode S5.E14 march 2001Dale can no longer work as an exterminator because the chemicals he uses have eroded his sinuses. Thus, he must get an office job. -
Kidney Boy and Hamster Girl: A Love Story
episode S5.E20 may 2001Bobby pretends to be a high schooler with a congenital kidney disease that has stunted his growth. He later adds to the charade by claiming Connie has a vestigial tail. 
Bobby Goes Nuts
episode S6.E1 november 2001To Hank's chagrin, Bobby learns to protect himself by kicking boys in the groin.
Soldier of Misfortune
episode S6.E2 december 2001When Dale is ridiculed by the Arlen Gun Club for accidentally misfiring a weapon, his friends must come up with a plan to help restore Dale's self-esteem.
I'm with Cupid
episode S6.E6 february 2002After spending some depressing time with Bill on Valentine's Day, Bobby starts to fear he'll end up alone. He turns his desperation towards Connie until Hank steps in and asks Boomhauer to teach Bobby how to 'pitch woo'.
Of Mice and Little Green Men
episode S6.E14 april 2002When Dale realizes that he did not have sex with Nancy anywhere near the time Joseph was conceived, he becomes convinced that a space alien is his son's real father.
My Own Private Rodeo
episode S6.E18 april 2002Hank discovers that Dale's long-lost father is a cowboy on the gay rodeo circuit.
Get Your Freak Off
episode S7.E1 november 2002After Hank catches Bobby freak dancing at a concert, he forbids his son from attending a boys-and-girls slumber party--but Bobby sneaks off on his own.
Bad Girls, Bad Girls, Watcha Gonna Do
episode S7.E3 november 2002Connie's delinquent cousin, Tid Pao, wreaks havoc while visiting Arlen.
The Son Also Roses
episode S7.E6 december 2002Bobby ditches his towel manager responsibilities on the football team to work on growing his roses.
Vision Quest
episode S7.E12 february 2003Hank takes Joseph on a vision quest in hopes of changing the boy's ways, but when Dale ends up experiencing a vision of his own, he misinterprets one of Joseph's dreams...and encourages him to kill a panda at the zoo.
Board Games
episode S7.E14 march 2003Tension erupts between Peggy, Minh and Nancy when a seat opens on the school board and each of the women announces their intention to run.
An Officer and a Gentle Boy
episode S7.E15 march 2003When Bobby repeatedly disobeys Hank, he is forced to attend the same boot camp Cotton went to in his youth. But to Cotton's horror, the once draconian facility now mollycoddles its cadets.
The Good Buck
episode S7.E17 march 2003Hank and Peggy become concerned when the leering Buck Strickland ends up in Luanne's Bible study class; Bobby skips gym class to have tea and scones at the posh Hotel Arlen.
Witches of East Arlen
episode S7.E23 may 2003Hank is horrified when Bobby joins a group of "witches" who want the boy to drink dog's blood during one of their ceremonies.
Reborn to Be Wild
episode S8.E2 november 2003Hank reacts with horror when Bobby's Bible study group turns out to be populated with Christian skate punks who wear tattoos and dress like rockers; Dale and his friends form a Last Supper club.
New Cowboy on the Block
episode S8.E3 november 2003A washed-up football star moves into the neighborhood.
The Incredible Hank
episode S8.E4 november 2003Peggy suspects that Hank suffers from Irritable Male Syndrome and begins spiking his coffee with testosterone, turning Hank from low-energy everyman to muscled go-getter.
Rich Hank, Poor Hank
episode S8.E8 january 2004When Bobby mistakenly believes that his parents are rich, he steals Hank's credit card and goes on a shopping spree.
Cheer Factor
episode S8.E13 march 2004Peggy takes over as coach of the cheerleading squad, and switches the girls from elaborate dance routines to violent spectacle.
Après Hank, le Deluge
episode S8.E15 february 2004Arlen is hit with rains and flash floods. Bill finds himself put in charge of the shelter at Tom Landry Middle School, and instantly becomes mad with power and authority.
Stressed for Success
episode S8.E19 may 2004Bobby joins the school's academic team, where he specializes in pop culture, but the stress proves too much for him to handle.
Talking Shop
episode S8.E22 may 2004Bobby infuriates Hank by training as a student counsellor, then upsets Connie by breaking the rules and dating one of his own clients - only to be stalked by a girl he's just advised to break up with her boyfriend.
Dale to the Chief
episode S9.E5 january 2005Hank is embarrassed when his new driver's license lists him as female. And after reviewing the Warren Commission Report, Dale turns pro-America.
Enrique-cilable Differences
episode S9.E7 february 2005Enrique's marriage is in limbo, but rather than face up to his problems, he tries to find someone else to turn to. He chooses to confide in a heartless Hank who casts him out.
Mutual of Omabwah
episode S9.E8 march 2005Hank realizes he doesn't have any home-owner's insurance; Dale realizes people are willing to pay money to be stung by bees; Bill and Boomhauer discover the pleasures of a deep fryer; and Peggy and Luanne get stuck at a highway rest stop.
Smoking and the Bandit
episode S9.E12 april 2005Dale poses as The Smoking Bandit, a masked marauder who goes around to several Arlen businesses violating their anti-smoking regulations.
Bobby on Track
episode S9.E14 may 2005A track coach uses Bobby to shame good athletes when they get out of line.
Hank's on Board
episode S10.E1 september 2005Hank prevails on Dale and Boomhauer to invite Bill and himself on their annual fishing trip.
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Clown
episode S10.E5 december 2005Bobby impresses no one but his teacher when he learns Commedia Dell'Arte.
Business Is Picking Up
episode S10.E8 march 2006Bobby participates in a "job shadow" program, where he's wowed by an entrepreneur who makes a living picking up after dogs.
The Year of Washing Dangerously
episode S10.E9 march 2006Strickland partners with Kahn in a car wash business, forcing Hank to become Kahn's "work monkey."
The Texas Panhandler
episode S10.E13 april 2006When Hank rejects Bobby's request for expensive designer jeans, Bobby takes his dad's advice and gets himself a really "cool" job; but begging on the street isn't exactly what Hank had in mind.
The Peggy Horror Picture Show
episode S11.E1 january 2007Peggy becomes friends with a local drag queen. But Peggy doesn't know that her friend's really a man, and her friend doesn't realize that Peggy's a real woman.
Grand Theft Arlen
episode S11.E8 april 2007Hank becomes obsessed with a video game based on his own life. Bobby attempts to improve his physical condition.
Hair Today, Gone Today
episode S11.E10 may 2007Dale believes that he has traveled back in time. Stress over a past relationship causes Nancy to suffer hair loss.
Lucky's Wedding Suit
episode S11.E12 may 2007Lucky needs money to throw Luanne the extravagant wedding of her dreams. When he's injured in a fall from Dale's basement steps, a corrupt lawyer encourages Lucky to get litigious towards anybody with money who could possibly be blamed.
Bobby Rae
episode S12.E2 september 2007Bobby protests against commercialism at Tom Landry Middle School when he discovers that a cute girl is suddenly interested in him because of it.
The Powder Puff Boys
episode S12.E3 october 2007Bobby is selected to be a powder-puff cheerleader, but Peggy and the rest the PTA threaten to disband the group after the PTA president decides that it's sexist.
Four Wave Intersection
episode S12.E4 october 2007Bobby, Joseph, and Connie are harassed at a water park by a group of bullies, and only Boomhauer can save them. Meanwhile, Bill becomes a minor local celebrity after he starts waving at drivers from the side of the road.
Tears of an Inflatable Clown
episode S12.E7 november 2007Bobby is in charge of putting together a carnival at Tom Landry Middle School, but a school-appointed diversity counselor takes all of the fun out of it.
Untitled Blake McCormick Project
episode S12.E12 february 2008Dale discovers that the daughter of one of Bill's lady-friends shares the same DNA as Joseph. He comes to the conclusion that he is the father of both of them.
Behind Closed Doors
episode S12.E15 march 2008Peggy makes drastic changes around the home after a pop family therapist has her convinced that their family is having intimacy problems, which only pushes Hank and Bobby further away from her.
The Courtship of Joseph's Father
episode S12.E18 april 2008A private academy bribes Dale into enrolling Joseph to play quarterback, but he soon learns that his family doesn't fit in because they're not rich.
Strangeness on a Train
episode S12.E19 april 2008When Peggy's birthday celebrations promise to disappoint her once again, she decides to plan her own party aboard a train that features a murder-mystery play.
It Came from the Garage
episode S12.E21 may 2008Bobby temporarily becomes man of the house and Hank becomes the laughing stock of the neighborhood when everybody discovers that he's afraid of bats.
Dia-BILL-ic Shock
episode S13.E1 september 2008Bill begins acting like a paraplegic after his doctor diagnoses him with diabetes and tells him to get a wheelchair.
Earthy Girls are Easy
episode S13.E2 october 2008Buck is looking for an easy way for Strickland Propane to go "green," and Dale is ready to take advantage of him and the situation.
Square-Footed Monster
episode S13.E3 october 2008Ted Wassonasong buys a house in Hank's neighborhood, tears it down, and builds a cheaply-made "McMansion" in its place.
No Bobby Left Behind
episode S13.E5 november 2008Tom Landry Middle School labels Bobby and some of his other lazy classmates as "special needs" students so that they don't have to take and fail the standardized test and lower the school's numbers.
What Happens at the National Propane Gas Convention in Memphis Stays at the National Propane Gas Con
episode S13.E9 february 2009Hank goes to the National Propane Gas Convention in Memphis to introduce Buck for an award, but he makes an ass of himself after Buck finds out that he has a illegitimate son in the propane business.
Master of Puppets
episode S13.E10 march 2009Bobby plays his guilt-ridden parents against each other after they forget to pick him up at the mall, but the move backfires when Hank and Peggy adopt a new strategy. Meanwhile, Dale tries to prove he can survive in the "wilderness."
Bwah My Nose
episode S13.E11 march 2009Hank breaks his nose practicing for a state championship flag football rematch. But when he gets it fixed by a plastic surgeon, it's so perfect that he doesn't want to play in the game and risk ruining it.
Nancy Does Dallas
episode S13.E13 march 2009Nancy gets a job as an anchor at a Dallas television station, but will Dale be able to survive in Arlen without her?
Born Again on the Fourth of July
episode S13.E14 april 2009While Hank and the guys take their 4th of July rivalry with Milton Street to dangerous levels, Bobby finds religion at Lucky's church.
The Boy Can't Help It
episode S13.E19 september 2009When Bobby is befriended by a trio of older girls, Hank worries his son is being emasculated; and Hank and the guys build the ultimate homeless cart for a local bum.
To Sirloin with Love
episode S13.E20 september 2009Hank is thankful to have something in common with Bobby after his knowledge of beef earns him a spot on a college team bound for the state championships.
Bill Gathers Moss
episode S13.E22 may 2010To relieve his loneliness, Bill takes in some roommates. They include a former pin up girl, a Russian who deals in high-end fashion knockoffs and Principal Moss.
When Joseph Met Lori and Made Out with Her in the Janitor's Closet
episode S13.E23 may 2010Dale attempts to give Joseph the "sex talk" but fails to, and takes a test claiming he has "dementia" leading to him joining a mental home, but then realizes he has to get out before Joseph and Lori go "all the way".
Just Another Manic Kahn-Day
episode S13.E24 may 2010Hank finds a new admiration for Kahn after Kahn's unusually high energy helps him plan out a new Strickland gimmick, but at what cost? Meanwhile, Bobby becomes obsessed with understanding what makes an old vinyl record funny.
- I Don't Want to Wait ...
- Spin the Choice
- 'Twas the Nut Before Christmas
- The Exterminator
- Kidney Boy and Hamster Girl: A Love Story
- Bobby Goes Nuts
- Soldier of Misfortune
- I'm with Cupid
- Of Mice and Little Green Men
- My Own Private Rodeo
- Get Your Freak Off
- Bad Girls, Bad Girls, Watcha Gonna Do
- The Son Also Roses
- Vision Quest
- Board Games
- An Officer and a Gentle Boy
- The Good Buck
- Witches of East Arlen
- Reborn to Be Wild
- New Cowboy on the Block
- The Incredible Hank
- Rich Hank, Poor Hank
- Cheer Factor
- Après Hank, le Deluge
- Stressed for Success
- Talking Shop
- Dale to the Chief
- Enrique-cilable Differences
- Mutual of Omabwah
- Smoking and the Bandit
- Bobby on Track
- Hank's on Board
- A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Clown
- Business Is Picking Up
- The Year of Washing Dangerously
- The Texas Panhandler
- The Peggy Horror Picture Show
- Grand Theft Arlen
- Hair Today, Gone Today
- Lucky's Wedding Suit
- Bobby Rae
- The Powder Puff Boys
- Four Wave Intersection
- Tears of an Inflatable Clown
- Untitled Blake McCormick Project
- Behind Closed Doors
- The Courtship of Joseph's Father
- Strangeness on a Train
- It Came from the Garage
- Dia-BILL-ic Shock
- Earthy Girls are Easy
- Square-Footed Monster
- No Bobby Left Behind
- What Happens at the National Propane Gas Convention in Memphis Stays at the National Propane Gas Con
- Master of Puppets
- Bwah My Nose
- Nancy Does Dallas
- Born Again on the Fourth of July
- The Boy Can't Help It
- To Sirloin with Love
- Bill Gathers Moss
- When Joseph Met Lori and Made Out with Her in the Janitor's Closet
- Just Another Manic Kahn-Day
Best moments8
- Puberty hits 12 year-old Joseph before it hits 13 year-old Bobby. Hank builds coffins for himself and Peggy.
- When Dale realizes that he did not have sex with Nancy anywhere near the time Joseph was conceived, he becomes convinced that a space alien is his son's real father.
- A private academy bribes Dale into enrolling Joseph to play quarterback, but he soon learns that his family doesn't fit in because they're not rich.
- Enrique's marriage is in limbo, but rather than face up to his problems, he tries to find someone else to turn to. He chooses to confide in a heartless Hank who casts him out.
- Bobby is selected to be a powder-puff cheerleader, but Peggy and the rest the PTA threaten to disband the group after the PTA president decides that it's sexist.
- Bobby, Joseph, and Connie are harassed at a water park by a group of bullies, and only Boomhauer can save them. Meanwhile, Bill becomes a minor local celebrity after he starts waving at drivers from the side of the road.
- Hank takes Joseph on a vision quest in hopes of changing the boy's ways, but when Dale ends up experiencing a vision of his own, he misinterprets one of Joseph's dreams...and encourages him to kill a panda at the zoo.
- Hank and Peggy become concerned when the leering Buck Strickland ends up in Luanne's Bible study class; Bobby skips gym class to have tea and scones at the posh Hotel Arlen.
- I Don't Want to Wait ...
- Of Mice and Little Green Men
- The Courtship of Joseph's Father
- Enrique-cilable Differences
- The Powder Puff Boys
- Four Wave Intersection
- Vision Quest
- The Good Buck