The animated series King of the Hill is set in the fictional Arlen, Texas. The original series, which ran from 1997-2009, followed the life of Hank Hill, an enthusiastic seller of propane and propane accessories, his wife, Peggy, local Boggle champ and substitute teacher, and their son, Bobby, who defied any expectation his father had for a son. Hank’s friends – conspiracy theorist Dale, military barber Bill, and cool but inarticulate Boomhauer, along with Peggy’s friends Minh and meteorologist Nancy, and Bobby’s friend Connie helped the Hills navigate a changing world.
Now, after over 15 years, the series is back, with the fourteenth season premiering on Hulu on Monday August 4. It’s been several years since we last saw the Hill family, and time has also passed for the characters. After years working a propane job in Saudi Arabia to earn their retirement nest egg, Hank and Peggy Hill return to a changed Arlen, Texas to reconnect with old friends Dale, Boomhauer and Bill. Meanwhile, Bobby is living his dream as a chef in Dallas and enjoying his 20s with his former classmates Connie, Joseph and Chane.
At this year’s ATX Television Festival in Austin, TX, the series had a nice presence, with a panel and a fun barbeque event. At the festival, we got the chance to speak with executive producer/
