If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably been counting down the days until King of the Hill makes its big comeback. After 15 long years, the Hills and the rest of the Arlen gang are finally back, and Season 14 drops on Hulu this August 4, 2025. The show picks up eight years after the original series finale, and while time has passed, that familiar blend of dry humor, quiet emotion, and small-town weirdness is still right at the center.
But before you grab a cold Alamo Beer and settle in, let’s rewind a bit. Whether you’ve watched all 13 original seasons or just need a quick refresher, here’s what you should know before diving into the revival.
The Hill Family: Still the Heart of the Show
At the center of it all is the Hill family. Hank Hill—the propane-loving, lawn-obsessed, emotionally stunted but well-meaning dad—remains the moral anchor of the show. Voiced by co-creator Mike Judge, Hank’s dry delivery and “that’s just not right” attitude gave us some of the show’s most unintentionally hilarious moments.
His wife Peggy (Kathy Najimy) is still overconfident in the most charmingly delusional way. From substitute teaching to Boggle championships, Peggy’s ego was often her downfall—but it also led to some of the show’s funniest episodes.
Then there’s Bobby, their oddball son. Voiced by Pamela Adlon, Bobby’s love for fruit pies, prop comedy, and performance art made him a fan favorite. Back in the day, we watched him stumble through crushes, dreams of clowning, and awkward adolescence. Now that he’s all grown up in Season 14, it’ll be fascinating to see how that offbeat kid turns out as an adult.
Beer in the Alley: Hank’s Crew
No trip to Arlen is complete without a few minutes in the alley. That’s where Hank, Dale, Bill, and Boomhauer stood day after day, sipping beer and solving absolutely nothing. Dale, the bug exterminator and full-time conspiracy theorist, was the show’s wildcard. Sadly, this season will be Dale’s last with Johnny Hardwick’s voice—he passed away after recording some of the new episodes.
Bill Dauterive, the sad-sack army barber, and Boomhauer, the fast-talking ladies’ man with the smoothest mumble on TV, are both back. Their scenes still carry that low-key, slice-of-life magic that made King of the Hill so special.
Familiar Faces (and Some That Won’t Be Back)
We’ll also be catching up with neighbors Kahn and Minh Souphanousinphone, and their daughter Connie. Kahn’s been recast with Ronny Chieng this time around, as the show aims for more authentic representation. Connie—once Bobby’s brainy crush—may pop up with new life updates of her own.
As for Luanne and Lucky (originally voiced by Brittany Murphy and Tom Petty), their absence in Season 14 will be bittersweet. Both actors have passed, and in the show’s timeline, Luanne and Lucky have moved away from Arlen. It’s a quiet, respectful way to say goodbye to two characters who brought a lot of heart (and a lot of strange moments) to the original series.
A Few Classic Episodes Worth Remembering
If you’re planning a mini-marathon before the revival drops, here are a few episodes that might be worth rewatching:
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To Sirloin with Love (Season 13 finale): Hank and Bobby bond over competitive meat judging—yes, really—and it’s one of the sweetest father-son moments in the whole series.
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Peggy Hill: The Decline and Fall: Peggy’s ego takes a hit when she’s denied a teaching job—something Season 14 seems ready to revisit.
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Pretty much any episode where Dale goes off the rails with a new theory, or where Boomhauer says anything—because let’s be real, you’re not watching this show for coherent life advice.
What’s New in Season 14?
So, what’s new in Arlen? Quite a bit. The Hills have just returned from Saudi Arabia, where they’d gone to earn some retirement money. Bobby’s now in his twenties and trying to figure out who he is in a world that’s moved far beyond propane and lawncare.
Hank, of course, is still holding on to his values—only now he’s figuring out handyman apps and online customer reviews. Peggy’s facing a bit of an identity crisis after getting rejected for another teaching gig. And the alley crew? Still hanging out, still drinking, still confused by the modern world.
The humor is just as deadpan and character-driven as before, but it also leans into the fact that the world (and Arlen) has changed. The revival handles it with care—mostly. Early reviews say only one episode feels slightly off; the rest are a loving continuation of what made King of the Hill special to begin with.
