King of the Hill

Lore & Background

The series follows the Hills, an American family who live in the fictional city of Arlen, Texas, as well as their neighbors, co-workers, relatives, classmates, friends, and acquaintances. The show's realistic approach seeks humor in the conventional and mundane aspects of everyday life, blue-collar workers, family conflicts, and the trials of puberty.

Reader's Guide

The show centers on the Hill family, headed by propane salesman Hank Hill (Mike Judge). His wife Peggy Hill (Kathy Najimy) is a substitute Spanish teacher. Their son Bobby Hill (Pamela Adlon) is a student at Tom Landry Middle School. Neighbors include Dale Gribble (Johnny Hardwick), Bill Dauterive (Stephen Root), and Jeff Boomhauer (Mike Judge). The Souphanousinphone family—Kahn, Minh, and daughter Connie—also live next door.

Did You Know?

• King of the Hill won two Emmy Awards and was nominated for seven.
• The series originally aired 259 episodes over 13 seasons, with four additional episodes in syndication in May 2010.
• The revival premiered on August 4, 2025, with 10 extra episodes, bringing the total to 279 episodes.
• Celebrity guest stars include Chuck Mangione, Tom Petty, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, Alan Rickman, and many others.