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King of the Hill

King of the Hill is an American animated sitcom created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

King of the Hill is an American animated sitcom created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels. The series follows the Hill family and their neighbours in the fictional Texas town of Arlen, using a grounded style of humour drawn from everyday suburban and working-class life. The original series aired for 13 seasons on Fox from January 12, 1997 to May 6, 2010, and a revival premiered on Hulu on August 4, 2025.

Premise

The show follows the Hills and their community in the fictional town of Arlen, Texas. Its stories often focus on family relationships, friendships, work, and social issues through a realistic comedic lens.

Production and creators

King of the Hill was created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels for Fox. Judge also voices Hank Hill, the series' central character.

Original run and format

The original series premiered in 1997 and ended in 2010 after 13 seasons. It was produced as a prime-time animated sitcom with 259 episodes in the original run.

Revival

A Hulu revival was ordered in 2023 and premiered in 2025. The revived series continues the story with returning characters after the original run ended.

Key facts

  • The series centres on Hank Hill, his family, and their neighbours in Arlen, Texas.
  • Its humour is typically understated and rooted in ordinary domestic and neighbourhood situations.
  • The original series aired for 13 seasons on Fox and produced 259 episodes.
  • Mike Judge and Greg Daniels created the series.
  • A revival was ordered at Hulu and later premiered in 2025.
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Canadian context

The series has been widely available in Canada through television and streaming, and it remains known to Canadian audiences as a long-running American animated sitcom.

Frequently asked questions

What is King of the Hill about?
It is about the Hill family and their neighbours in the fictional Texas town of Arlen, with humour drawn from ordinary family, work, and community life.
How many seasons of King of the Hill are there?
The original series had 13 seasons. A Hulu revival premiered in 2025 and continues the franchise.
Who created King of the Hill?
King of the Hill was created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels.
What happened to King of the Hill?
The original Fox series ended in 2010 after 13 seasons. The franchise later returned with a Hulu revival that premiered in 2025.
Is King of the Hill coming back?
Yes. A revival was ordered by Hulu and premiered on August 4, 2025.
Who voiced Hank Hill?
Mike Judge voices Hank Hill.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_of_the_Hill
    Supports: Premise, creators, setting, and original run context.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118375/
    Supports: Series premise and Mike Judge as creator/voice of Hank Hill.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118375/plotsummary/
    Supports: Plot summary and character details.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_King_of_the_Hill_episodes
    Supports: Original series dates, 13 seasons, and 259 episodes.
  5. Hulu — https://www.hulu.com/series/king-of-the-hill-52b8dd8a-eff2-4ed2-9b8d-7c0039df1c53
    Supports: Revival availability and original/returning series description.
  6. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilot_(King_of_the_Hill)
    Supports: Original premiere date and series launch details.