# King of the Hill Returns After 13-Year Hiatus
Adult Swim confirms King of the Hill season 15 launches in three weeks, bringing Hank Hill and the residents of Arlen, Texas back to television for the first time since the show's original run ended in 2010. The revival marks a major win for nostalgia-driven animation on the streaming and cable circuit.
The original series ran for 13 seasons across Fox from 1997 to 2010, establishing itself as one of the longest-running American animated comedies. Creator Mike Judge steered the show through its entire run, building a devoted fanbase that sustained the property through merchandise, reruns, and streaming availability. Adult Swim's decision to greenlight new episodes reflects the network's bet that audiences want more character-driven, grounded comedy rather than purely gag-based animation.
Season 15 reunites the core voice cast. Judge returns as Hank. Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, and David Spade reprise their roles as Peggy, Bobby, and Boomhauer. The show's slow-burn humor about suburban life, propane sales, and neighborly disputes has aged better than many expected. Gen Z audiences discovered the series through streaming platforms like Hulu, creating crossover appeal that justifies the revival.
Adult Swim's animation slate has expanded heavily in recent years. The network balances experimental projects with legacy reboots. King of the Hill's return sits alongside other nostalgia plays like The Venture Bros. movie and cancelled shows that found second lives elsewhere. Animation studios see revival projects as lower-risk investments compared to greenlit originals.
The three-week window suggests Adult Swim has completed post-production on at least the initial episodes. The network hasn't announced episode count or release schedule details.