KING OF THE HILL

King of the Hill poster

King of the Hill

Year: 1997 First Air: 1997-01-01
Overview

Set in suburban Arlen, Texas, this animated sitcom follows Hank Hill, a proud propane salesman, as he navigates family life, neighborly feuds, and everyday small town dilemmas with dry, grounded humor

Synopsis

In Arlen, Texas, Hank Hill tries to live by straightforward values while the world around him keeps getting weirder. At home, he and Peggy juggle marriage, work, and parenting their awkward but big hearted son Bobby. Outside, Hank’s friendships—especially his alley hangouts—pull him into local controversies, get rich schemes, and neighborhood drama. The series mines comedy from Texas culture, consumer fads, and generational clashes without turning its characters into simple caricatures. Episodes often balance sharp satire with sincere moments, letting even the most stubborn personalities show unexpected vulnerability

Cast
Trivia
Think late-1990s animation that leaned into realism instead of slapstick. The most quoted elements involve where the guys hang out and what Hank sells for a living.
Q1: Which U.S. network originally aired King of the Hill?
Answer: Fox
Its original home helped define Fox’s prime-time animation lineup in the late 1990s and 2000s.
Q2: Hank Hill is famously devoted to selling which product?
Answer: Propane
The job is a signature comedic engine and a shorthand for Hank’s practical worldview.
Q3: In the show’s typical visual style, what usually happens to characters’ mouths when they speak?
Answer: Only the lower lip tends to move
This understated animation choice supports the series’ grounded tone and deadpan delivery.