‘King of the Hill’ Reunion Covers Richardson Origins of Show, Bobby’s Job as a Dallas Chef
- King of the Hill returns for a fourteenth season on Hulu debuting all 10 episodes on August 4, 2025, nearly sixteen years after ending.
- The revival follows the Hills relocating to a Saudi Aramco base after the original finale, reflecting time passed and recent world events including the COVID pandemic.
- Bobby Hill is now a 21-year-old chef in a Dallas restaurant that combines German and sushi cuisine, while Hank and Peggy return to a changed Arlen, Texas, to reconnect with friends.
- The show honors the late Johnny Hardwick, original voice of Dale Gribble who died in 2023, with Toby Huss now voicing Dale, who shifts slightly left politically as shown in new opening credits.
- The revival reflects shifts in characters and the country, with creators noting the challenge of reviving a beloved grounded show amid modern realities and a passionate fanbase.
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Hank Hill's return is one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Here's what we know about the cast and storyline before “King of the Hill Revival” airs its first episode Aug. 4, likely through the Disney Plus app…
In a pleasant surprise for fans of the cartoon series King of the Hill, it was recently announced that it will return after nearly 15 years. The famous cartoon series, created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, deals with the ordinary daily life of propane salesman “Hank Hill,” who never stops being surprised by the strange behavior of his family, from his wife “Peggy” to his son “Bobby” and his friends in the suburb of Arlen, Texas...
New 'King of the Hill' Opening Raises Questions About The Reboot
Despite having the ability to get absurd, King of the Hill succeeded because it was a grounded cartoon about real people. The later seasons would focus more on silly, "situational" comedy, but the show's initial strength came from telling realistic... Read more...
‘King of the Hill’ Revival First Details: Hank and Peggy Are Retired, Bobby’s a Dallas Chef, Dale Was Briefly Arlen’s Mayor and More
“King of the Hill” fans are a passionate bunch — which is why star Pamela Adlon says she’s gotten used to people showing her their tattoo of her character, Bobby Hill. “I have a trove of people who send me their Bobby tattoos,” Adlon said. “Or they have a bobby pin, the head is a […]
“King of the Hill” Reunites at ATX TV Festival Ahead of Hulu Revival
Fans in Austin, Texas were treated to a heartfelt and humorous reunion this past weekend as King of the Hill co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels joined executive producer Saladin K. Patterson and voice cast members Pamela Adlon, Lauren Tom, and Toby Huss at the ATX TV Festival. The panel celebrated the legacy of the original 13-season run and offered a sneak peek at the upcoming revival, premiering August 4 on Hulu. In the same weekend, news…
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