About “King of the Hill” in a few words:

“King of the Hill” is a beloved animated series that aired from 1997 to 2010, created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels. The show follows the daily lives of the Hill family, their neighbors, and friends in the fictional town of Arlen, Texas. The series is known for its sharp humor, satirical take on middle-class American life, and heartfelt moments. The show explores themes such as family dynamics, friendship, community, and personal growth.

Meet the characters from King of the Hill

Hank

Okay, Hank is the ultimate practical dad energy — propane, lawn care, and a Very Firm Sense Of Right And Wrong. He’s stubborn and boring in the best way (yes, boring is an art form when you’re Hank), but also weirdly romantic if you count buying the right grill as foreplay. He freaks out about social change and sneakers for some reason, yet will quietly clean up everyone else’s mess without making a big speech. Also he once got weirdly into country dancing? I swear.

Peggy

Peggy is that unstoppable confidence machine — substitute teacher, self-appointed intellectual, and forever convinced she’s doing the right thing (she usually is, except when she isn’t). She has massive pride and will defend her opinions like they’re family heirlooms, which is adorable and infuriating simultaneously. She occasionally flounders under critique (shock) but bounces back with a new certification or an educational pamphlet. Oh and she will absolutely correct your pronunciation in the middle of a date — don’t be surprised.

Bobby

Bobby is a big ol’ soft chaotic heart; goofy, theatrical, and somehow very wise about feelings even if he talks about weird things like clown careers. He’s not trying to be cool, he just is — earnest, experimental with identity and hobbies, and always ready to make a ridiculous romantic gesture (like a puppet show). He’s charmingly awkward, which makes him more honest than everyone else half the time. Also he might spontaneously sing a love ballad while eating a burrito; it’s a mood.

Dale

Dale is a walking conspiracy with a lawnmower, the proud exterminator who suspects the postman of being a CIA agent (probably joking? no, definitely not). He’s fiercely loyal to his friends and deeply committed to his own weird moral code, and will try to woo someone with elaborate, slightly creepy plans that somehow come from the heart. Paranoid as heck but also oddly romantic in the “grand gesture made with tin-foil” way. And yes, he keeps a binder of “evidence” in his garage — for safety.

Bill

Bill is heartbreaking and warm all at once — the lovably tragic buddy who will cry at a casserole and bring you a sandwich when you’re sad. He’s desperately affectionate, kind to a fault, and has this melancholic innocence that makes his attempts at dating both sweet and awkward. Sometimes he’s pathetic, sometimes he’s brave, and you can’t decide which makes you want to hug him more. Also he sings in the shower like a cat with stage fright; it’s weirdly beautiful.

Luanne

Luanne is sunshine with a hairbrush — naive, resilient, and somehow both ditzy and cunning depending on the episode (which I love). She bounces between being a sweet, hopeful romantic and a surprisingly shrewd survivor who’s learned a lot (and sometimes forgets what day it is). She’s big on second chances and very likely to decorate your apartment for no reason. Also she might call you by the wrong name but mean it with her whole heart.

Kahn

Kahn is peak competitive neighbor energy — proud, status-obsessed, and convinced he is absolutely superior (to Hank, to society, to gravity sometimes). He’s meticulous, sharp, and will make you feel judged while offering you a perfectly executed dinner (which is impressive but also smug). Beneath the loudness — and the insults — there’s this tiny, uncomfortable insecurity that sneaks out in low-key moments. And yes, he’ll drag you to a bowling tournament like it’s the Super Bowl.

Buckley

Buckley is the gruff boss type (you know the one) — rough-edged, vaguely shady, likes a good cigar and an even better story that’s probably exaggerated. He acts like a hardened businessman but then does something oddly tender, like buying an employee a ridiculously practical gift that you didn’t know you needed. He’s loud, unapologetic, and somehow keeps the whole place running despite questionable ethics. Also he absolutely has a secret karaoke song that will ruin your weekend (in the best way).

Nancy

Nancy is cool, smooth, and quietly complicated — the local weatherish type (I’m fuzzy on the exact title, but she’s TV-adjacent and very composed). She moves through the town like she owns a calming playlist, and her relationships are layered (gently complicated, emotionally messy). She’s witty, private, and has this calm exterior that sometimes cracks in tiny, human ways. Also she’ll give you a deadpan look and make you rethink your life choices — which is impressive.

John Redcorn

John Redcorn is the stoic, spiritual type — healer vibes, long hair, and this slow, patient intensity that can make a whole rom-com out of a single glance. He’s proud of his heritage and runs his own holistic/earthy thing (massages? herbs? who knows, but it’s very calming). There’s a simmering romantic tension around him in the best melodramatic way, and he’s quietly confident without needing to shout it. Also he has a flute or a song or something — it’s atmospheric and slightly operatic.

Boomhauer

Boomhauer talks like a human espresso shot — fast, mumbly, charming, and somehow always the smoothest dude in the room. He’s the enigmatic ladies’ man who disburses wisdom like confetti and is oddly deep once you parse the words (which is half the fun). He’s laid-back, reliable, and will give relationship advice that sounds like nonsense but actually works. Also sometimes you have no idea if he’s single or has three girlfriends; it’s a mystery and an aesthetic.