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King of the Hill

King of the Hill is an American animated sitcom created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

King of the Hill is an American animated sitcom created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels. It follows the Hill family and their neighbours in the fictional Texas town of Arlen, using a grounded style of humour drawn from everyday suburban and working-class life.

What it is

The series centres on Hank Hill, his family, and their neighbours in Arlen, Texas. Its humour is typically understated and rooted in ordinary domestic and neighbourhood situations. The original series aired for 13 seasons on Fox and produced 259 episodes.

Key details

King of the Hill was created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels for Fox. Judge also voices Hank Hill, the series' central character. The original run premiered on January 12, 1997, and ended on May 6, 2010. A Hulu revival was ordered in 2023 and premiered on August 4, 2025.

Why it matters

The series has been widely available in Canada through television and streaming, and it remains known to Canadian audiences as a long-running American animated sitcom. Its revival continues the story with returning characters, extending its cultural footprint.

In short

  • Created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels for Fox.
  • Original series ran 13 seasons (1997–2010) with 259 episodes.
  • Hulu revival premiered August 4, 2025.
  • Mike Judge voices main character Hank Hill.
Canadian angle

The series has been widely available in Canada through television and streaming, and it remains known to Canadian audiences as a long-running American animated sitcom.

Quick questions

What is King of the Hill about?
It is about the Hill family and their neighbours in the fictional Texas town of Arlen, with humour drawn from ordinary family, work, and community life.
How many seasons of King of the Hill are there?
The original series had 13 seasons. A Hulu revival premiered in 2025 and continues the franchise.
Who created King of the Hill?
King of the Hill was created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_of_the_Hill
    Supports: Premise, creators, setting, and original run context.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118375/
    Supports: Series premise and Mike Judge as creator/voice of Hank Hill.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118375/plotsummary/
    Supports: Plot summary and character details.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_King_of_the_Hill_episodes
    Supports: Original series dates, 13 seasons, and 259 episodes.
  5. Hulu — https://www.hulu.com/series/king-of-the-hill-52b8dd8a-eff2-4ed2-9b8d-7c0039df1c53
    Supports: Revival availability and original/returning series description.
  6. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilot_(King_of_the_Hill)
    Supports: Original premiere date and series launch details.