đïžThe Hills Are Back! âKing of the Hillâ Season 14 Premieres August 4, 2025 on Hulu | Cast, Plot & What to Expect
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- Jul 11
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The Hills Are Back! âKing of the Hillâ Season 14 Premieres August 4 on Hulu
Itâs time to fire up the grill, crack open a cold Alamo beer, and return to Arlen, Texas â because King of the Hill is back with a brand-new season after a 15-year hiatus! Season 14 of the beloved animated sitcom is set to premiere August 4, 2025, exclusively on Hulu and #HuluOnDisneyPlus, bringing fresh stories, heartfelt humor, and a hefty dose of nostalgia.
đ„ A Long-Awaited Homecoming
Created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, King of the Hill was a staple of late-90s and early-2000s television. Its return marks a revival of one of the most grounded and relatable animated shows ever made, with a tone that strikes a balance between the dry heat of Texas and sharp social satire.
Now produced under Bandera Entertainment â the new animation studio launched by Judge and Daniels â Season 14 picks up in real time, fifteen years after the original run ended, allowing the characters and their world to age and evolve naturally.
đșđž Whatâs New in Arlen?
In the revival, Hank Hill and Peggy Hill have just returned to Arlen after spending years working in Saudi Arabia in the propane business (of course) to build their retirement savings. But much like propane tanks in the summer sun, things have changed back home.
Hank, still proud and principled, must adjust to a more modern Arlen that may not share his old-school values.
Peggy, always ambitious and fiercely opinionated, finds herself trying to reconnect with her Arlen roots while exploring a new chapter in life.
Their son Bobby, now in his 20s, is living his dream as a chef in Dallas, sharing adventures and awkward laughs with his former classmates Connie, Joseph, and Chane.
Old friends Dale Gribble, Boomhauer, and Bill Dauterive still reside in Arlen â and yes, the alley gossip is alive and well.
đïž A Bittersweet Reunion
Season 14 is also a tribute to legacy cast members, including:
Johnny Hardwick, the voice of conspiracy theorist Dale Gribble, who tragically passed away before the full season was completed.
Jonathan Joss, the voice behind the ever-enigmatic John Redcorn, who also passed prior to the revival's completion.
The show respectfully honors the late Brittany Murphy (Luanne Platter) and Tom Petty (Lucky Kleinschmidt), whose iconic roles remain beloved by fans and are referenced with care and sensitivity.
đ A Return to Classic Comedy with a Modern Twist
While King of the Hill is known for its subtle, deadpan humor and relatable family dynamics, Season 14 smartly updates its storytelling for the current world. Expect:
Sharp but thoughtful takes on changing American values
Generational humor that pits old Arlen ways vs. new Texas culture
Emotional arcs, especially in the Hill familyâs attempts to reconnect
And of course, plenty of propane talk, alleyway wisdom, and that unmistakable, âI tell you what!â
đș Where to Watch
King of the Hill Season 14 debuts on August 4, 2025, exclusively on Hulu. It is the first season to skip its original home on the Fox network, marking this Hulu release as a streaming-era rebirth of a classic American sitcom.
đŹ Final Thoughts
In a time when reboots and revivals often miss the mark, King of the Hill Season 14 stands out by embracing growth while staying true to its roots. Whether you grew up in Arlen or are just discovering the charm of the Hills and their propane-fueled life, this new season is set to be heartfelt, hilarious, and as real as animated TV gets.
So grab a lawn chair and a cold one â Arlen is waiting.
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