Any Given Hill-Day

I dont know if its a hot take but this episode actually made me like Willow more as a character. They really subvert expectations in a good way imo with what she does in this episode after they wrote her as being a stereotypical vegan artist type character. Her interactions with Hank are pretty hilarious, I hope we get to see more of her character and its not a brief episode arc like past interesting characters that never show up again.

Ep 8 "Any Given Hill-Day" scores big... as a heartfelt standout in the revival with its perfect blend of humor, tradition, and the unexpected. 8.5/10

Bobby surprises Hank with tickets to a Dallas Cowboys fantasy camp... but when his free-spirited girlfriend Willow steals the show on the field, family dynamics get beautifully and hilariously complicated. Meanwhile, Peggy quietly steals the spotlight by trying to knit the neighborhood together with a lending library - until reality (and a few bedbugs) derail her plans.

Mike Judge effortlessly anchors the episode with Hank's nostalgic pride and patriarchal stubbornness, while Pamela Adlon's Bobby navigates growing adulthood with heart. Kathy Najimy's Peggy sparkles in her own small way, making a statement about human connection in a screen-obsessed world. Willow brings fresh chaos and charm to the mix.

It's funny, bittersweet, and quietly profound - all at once. The episode balances absurd moments with emotional weight, and even handles tributes to Johnny Hardwick with tasteful reverence. Consider this one a high note: warm, witty, and unpretentiously human.