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King of the Hill Revival Garners Acclaim With Season 14 Premiere

Blending the series’ signature humor with modern culture shocks has earned widespread praise as Hulu greenlights season 15.

KING OF THE HILL – “Bobby Gets Grilled” – In his search for authentic robata charcoal, Bobby is accused of cultural appropriation. The Hills and Gribbles go to the Bush presidential library where Dale incites an incident.
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Overview

  • All ten episodes of Season 14 dropped on August 4 across Hulu and Disney+, marking the Hills’ return after a 17-year time jump.
  • Hank and Peggy Hill are reintroduced as retirees back in Arlen following a stint with ARAMCO in Saudi Arabia, while Bobby emerges as a 21-year-old chef in Dallas.
  • Critics praise the revival for preserving the show’s original tone and character-driven humor with updated nods to ride-share apps, pandemic life and gender-neutral restrooms.
  • Key supporting roles were recast to honor late actors, most notably Ronny Chieng replacing Toby Huss as Kahn Souphanousinphone, drawing mixed reactions.
  • Hulu announced a Season 15 order ahead of the Season 14 debut, underscoring strong early reception and confidence in the revival’s future.