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King of the Hill Season 14 Debuts With Bobby’s Culinary Evolution

Critics have lauded Bobby Hill’s chef storyline as a faithful extension of the original humor, noting that the Arlen setting could use more depth.

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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The Hills: Peggy, Bobby, and Hank, in the intro for King of the Hill Season 14.

Overview

  • All ten episodes were released August 4 on Hulu and Disney+, reintroducing Hank and Peggy as retirees back in Arlen after a 15-year ARAMCO stint in Saudi Arabia.
  • Reviewers praise showrunner Saladin K. Patterson for preserving the series’ grounded humor and matching the original seasons’ joke cadence.
  • Episode 3, “Bobby Gets Grilled,” focuses on Bobby’s Dallas restaurant, Robata Chane, where he faces a charcoal shortage, cultural appropriation claims and investor doubt.
  • Fish-out-of-water gags highlight Hank’s reactions to ride-share ratings and gender-neutral restrooms in a modernized Arlen.
  • Some critics argue that Arlen feels under-expanded this season and lament the limited acknowledgement of beloved side characters and unresolved continuity questions.