King of the Hill is coming back after all these years. Hulu just dropped the news that Season 14 is officially dropping on August 4, 2025, and here’s the wild part — all 10 episodes are gonna be up for streaming right away. Not gonna lie, it feels kind of surreal. The last time we saw the Hill family was way back in 2009, and now, all of a sudden, we’re getting a whole new season. Honestly, for anyone who grew up watching the show or even caught reruns later on, this is pretty exciting.
What’s Changed Since We Last Saw the Hills?
Well, it’s not exactly the same old Arlen, Texas anymore. In the new season, Hank and Peggy Hill are coming back home after living and working abroad in Saudi Arabia. That’s already a big shift. But what’s more interesting is how their town has changed. You know how everything feels a bit different now — new people, new culture, different ways of doing things. That’s kind of what Arlen has become. It’s still their hometown, but it doesn’t feel quite the same.
And Bobby? He’s not that goofy kid anymore. He’s 21 now, living out in Dallas, trying to make it as a chef. Like, a real one. He’s doing the whole adulting thing — figuring out life, chasing his dreams, probably messing up a bit along the way. And that’s kind of nice to see. It feels more real.
Yep, Most of the Old Cast Is Back
Good news — they brought back most of the original voices, so it’s gonna sound like the show we remember. Mike Judge is still doing Hank. Kathy Najimy’s back as Peggy. Pamela Adlon is voicing Bobby again, and Stephen Root is doing Bill. But there is one sad part — Johnny Hardwick, who was the voice of Dale, passed away in 2023. Turns out he actually recorded lines for six episodes before he died, which is honestly kind of emotional. After that, Toby Huss is stepping in to voice Dale for the rest of the season.
Who’s Behind the Revival?
The original creators, Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, are running the show again, so you know it’s in good hands. They’re producing it through their company, Bandera Entertainment, and Saladin K. Patterson is the showrunner this time. They’ve said the goal is to keep that same feel the show always had — the funny but kind of deep stuff about family and life — but also bring in some newer stories that make sense in today’s world.
So yeah, it’s not just some reboot trying to cash in on nostalgia. It really seems like they’re trying to respect what made King of the Hill special while updating it a bit. If they pull it off, it could be something really worth watching — especially for both old fans and people discovering the show for the first time.
Time Has Passed And So Have the Hills
The new season doesn’t just pick up right where things left off. A bunch of time has gone by, and the Hill family has changed too. Hank and Peggy have actually been living overseas in Saudi Arabia, working there for a few years. Now they’re moving back home to Arlen, Texas. But Arlen’s not the same place anymore. It's changed — culturally, socially, even just the vibe. And honestly, that feels pretty relatable. A lot of us have felt that “home doesn’t feel like home anymore” thing.
