Arlen is open for business again.
“King of the Hill” returns July 20 on Hulu, with all 10 episodes of Season 15 dropping at once. The revival, which picked back up in 2025, moves forward with familiar faces in a slightly different stage of life — older, but still dealing with the same kind of everyday chaos that made the show a staple.
Hank Hill is now settling into retirement on Rainey Street, likely still keeping a close eye on the neighborhood. Peggy remains as confident as ever. Bobby, no longer the kid trying to figure things out, is now navigating life as an entrepreneur. It’s a shift that fits his long-running “that boy ain’t right” arc in a new way.
The setting hasn’t changed. It’s still Texas. Still Arlen. Still the kind of place where a quiet evening can turn into a full-blown neighborhood situation.
Familiar Voices, With A Few Changes
Much of the original cast returns. Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, Stephen Root, Lauren Tom and Toby Huss are all back in their roles.
There is one notable change. After the death of Johnny Hardwick, who voiced Dale Gribble, Huss has taken over the character. Dale is still part of the story, though fans will hear a different voice behind the conspiracy theories.
Ronny Chieng joins the cast as Kahn Souphanousinphone, stepping into the role of Hank’s Laotian neighbor.
The series remains in the hands of co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, with Saladin Patterson serving as showrunner.
Revival Finds Its Footing
The show’s return last year landed well with both longtime fans and new viewers. According to Disney, Season 14 reached 4.4 million viewers worldwide within its first week and climbed to No. 2 on Nielsen’s streaming rankings. It also earned strong critical reviews, holding a 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
That early response helped secure the show’s future. Hulu has already ordered additional episodes that will carry the series through Season 17.
For Texas viewers, the appeal remains simple. Few shows capture the pace and tone of everyday life in the state the way “King of the Hill” does. Whether it’s standing in the alley talking propane or navigating family life one awkward moment at a time, the revival sticks close to what worked the first time.
Season 15 arrives July 20. The alley will be waiting.