Questions
Who created King of the Hill?
It was created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels. Judge reportedly came up with the concept while he was working on Beavis and Butt-Head.
When did the show first air and on what network?
It premiered on Fox on January 12, 1997, and ran there through 2009.
Where is the show set?
In the fictional town of Arlen, Texas, which was inspired by Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs like Garland and Richardson.
What does Hank Hill do for a living?
Hank is a propane salesman at Strickland Propane. He is voiced by co-creator Mike Judge, who described him as ever-responsible, hard-working, and honest but emotionally stunted.
Who voices the main Hill family?
Mike Judge voices Hank, Kathy Najimy voices Peggy, and Pamela Adlon voices son Bobby. Luanne Platter was voiced by the late Brittany Murphy.
Why is Boomhauer so hard to understand?
His lines are written to be long-winded and meandering, delivered very quickly through a mumble and a thick Texan accent, so the audience is not necessarily meant to follow him. Mike Judge also voices Boomhauer, whose real name and job were not revealed until the final season.
What job did Peggy start out with?
She begins the series as a substitute Spanish teacher, despite having a poor grasp of the language, and pursues many other careers over the show’s run.
How many seasons and episodes are there?
The original run lasted 13 seasons from 1997 to 2009. Counting the 2025 revival, the series has 279 episodes.
Did King of the Hill win any awards?
Yes, it won 2 Emmy Awards out of 7 nominations and was named among Time magazine’s list of the 100 Greatest Television Shows.
Did the show ever beat The Simpsons in the ratings?
Yes. In the 1997 to 1998 season it ranked number 15 and outperformed The Simpsons that year.
What did Greg Daniels contribute to the show?
Daniels rewrote the pilot and created the characters Luanne Platter and Hank’s father, Cotton Hill.
Which celebrities guest-starred on the show?
Guest voices included Tom Petty, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, Johnny Depp, Matthew McConaughey, Meryl Streep, Alan Rickman, and Lucy Liu, among others.
Who took over voicing Dale Gribble?
Dale was originally voiced by Johnny Hardwick, who recorded 6 episodes before his death in August 2023. Toby Huss later took over the role.
Is King of the Hill coming back?
Yes. Hulu ordered a revival on January 31, 2023, featuring a time jump with an older Bobby Hill. Season 14 arrived in 2025 and Season 15 followed in 2026.
How did the 2025 revival perform?
The Season 14 premiere in August 2025 reportedly drew 4.4 million views worldwide in its first seven days, and the show surpassed one billion hours streamed on Disney+ in 2025.
