It’s official: King of the Hill is coming back. Hulu has announced that the highly anticipated revival of the iconic animated sitcom will premiere on August 4, with all ten episodes dropping at once. Longtime fans can rejoice as most of the original voice cast—including Mike Judge (Hank), Kathy Najimy (Peggy), Pamela Adlon (Bobby), and Stephen Root (Bill)—are set to return.
The new season brings the Hills back to present-day Arlen, Texas, after a long stint abroad. According to co-creator Greg Daniels, Hank had taken a job in Saudi Arabia and is now returning to a drastically different America—complete with ride-sharing, drones, cancel culture, and yes, electric scooters.
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“This gives us a great setup,” Daniels explained, “because Hank’s middle-ground, common-sense views are now out of sync with today’s extremes.” Series co-creator Mike Judge added that Hank still makes more sense than most of his neighbors, but the country has changed so much that his grounded perspective now feels outdated.
One notable change: Johnny Hardwick, who voiced Dale Gribble, passed away in 2023. But the revival will still feature his voice in several episodes he completed before his death. The showrunners have crafted a respectful solution to honor his legacy.
Also returning are beloved characters Dale, Bill, and Boomhauer, while Luanne and Lucky (voiced by the late Brittany Murphy and Tom Petty) have been written out as having moved away. Kahn Souphanousinphone is now voiced by a new actor, replacing Toby Huss to better reflect cultural representation.
A major twist in the revival is that Bobby Hill is now 21, all grown up and running a Japanese-German BBQ fusion restaurant in Dallas. Though Pamela Adlon still voices Bobby, viewers will notice subtle vocal changes to reflect his maturity. Creators say Bobby may now be the emotional core of the show, with his future still uncertain while Hank’s life remains steady.
The new episodes aim to continue King of the Hill’s legacy of thoughtful cultural critique and heartfelt comedy—while staying far away from divisive political satire. As new showrunner Saladin K. Patterson put it, “We’re not ripping headlines. We’re exploring how families adjust to change.”
King of the Hill fans, mark your calendars for August 4—because Arlen is back, and Hank Hill has a lot to say about the 21st century.