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King of the Hill season 14

King of the Hill season 14 is the 2025 revival season of the American animated sitcom King of the Hill.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

King of the Hill season 14 is the 2025 revival season of the American animated sitcom King of the Hill. It premiered on Hulu on August 4, 2025, with 10 episodes, after the series returned following a more than 15-year hiatus. The season follows Hank and Peggy Hill as they return to a changed Arlen, Texas, while Bobby Hill is an adult living in Dallas.

Premise

Season 14 continues the story of the Hill family after a long gap, with Hank and Peggy returning to Arlen, Texas, after years abroad. The revival also updates Bobby Hill’s life as an adult in Dallas.

Production and release

The season was ordered by Hulu in 2023 and premiered in 2025 as a 10-episode batch release. It is part of Hulu’s revival of the series and also streamed on Hulu via Disney+ in some markets.

Cast and characters

The revival brings back core cast members including Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, and Stephen Root. The season also features new and returning supporting characters, including Ronny Chieng as Kahn.

Reception

The season received strong attention on release and drew large early viewership, with Episode 1 reportedly reaching 4.4 million viewers in its first week.

Key facts

  • King of the Hill season 14 is a revival continuation of the original series, premiering on Hulu on August 4, 2025.
  • The season consists of 10 episodes released all at once on streaming.
  • The story follows Hank and Peggy Hill returning to Arlen after years in Saudi Arabia, with Bobby Hill as an adult chef in Dallas.
  • The revival was ordered by Hulu in January 2023 and features returning voice cast including Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, and Stephen Root.
  • Episode 1 drew 4.4 million viewers in its first week.
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Canadian context

Canadian viewers may access the season through Disney+ in markets where Hulu content is distributed via Disney+, and the revival is relevant to Canadian audiences who followed the original series on North American television.

Frequently asked questions

When did King of the Hill season 14 premiere?
It premiered on August 4, 2025, on Hulu.
How many episodes are in season 14?
Season 14 has 10 episodes.
Is season 14 a reboot or a continuation?
It is a revival continuation of the original series, set after the earlier run ended in 2009.
What is the main storyline of season 14?
Hank and Peggy return to Arlen after years in Saudi Arabia, while Bobby is an adult chef in Dallas.
Who created King of the Hill season 14?
The series was created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, with Saladin Patterson serving as showrunner for the revival.
Where can season 14 be watched?
It was released on Hulu and is available through Hulu on Disney+ in some regions.

References

  1. Disney+https://www.disneyplus.com/explore/articles/king-of-the-hill-tv-show
    Supports: Premiere date, platform availability, creators, showrunner, plot setup, and voice cast details.
  2. Rotten Tomatoeshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/king_of_the_hill/s14
    Supports: Season 14 premiere date, episode count, network/platform, genre, original language, and production credits.
  3. USA Todayhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2025/08/04/king-of-the-hill-reboot-season-14-premiere-date-cast/85481020007/
    Supports: Season 14 premiere date, all-episodes release, and Hulu availability.
  4. The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/king-of-the-hill-review-season-14-hulu-1236335268/
    Supports: Revival context, 10-episode season, and plot details about Hank and Peggy's return from Saudi Arabia.
  5. IGNhttps://www.ign.com/articles/king-of-the-hill-revival-off-to-strong-start-as-season-14-brings-in-44-million-viewers-in-first-week
    Supports: Early viewership figure for Episode 1 and first-week performance.