King of the Hill Fans Still Want Answers: 7 Questions After the New Season

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The fourteenth season of “King of the Hill,” now streaming on Hulu, has been an enormous hit, signaling a long-awaited return to Arlen, Texas for animation fans. Although the recent episodes have shed light on the activities of Hank, Peggy, and Bobby since the original series ended, there are still several unanswered questions that remain. Fortunately, we’re excited to explore the lingering enigmas that continue to shroud the small southern town.

Where Are Luanne And Lucky Now?

The unfortunate deaths of the voice artists behind Luanne and Lucky (Tom Petty and Brittany Murphy) preceded season fourteen of “King of the Hill.” Their demise explains why they didn’t appear during the new season, but no information was given about what became of them or their daughter Gracie. If there is a fifteenth season, we are left wondering if the creators will update us on their status, or whether Lucky and Luanne will remain in an unresolved state as a tribute to their late voice actors.

What Happened to Strickland Propane?

In the course of the thirteen initial seasons of “King of the Hill”, Hank Hill labored for his supervisor Buck Strickland at Strickland Propane. As revealed during the fourteenth season, Hank was enticed away from Arlen by a firm in Saudi Arabia, spending several years there before deciding to return to America to retire. Despite Hank and Peggy’s comeback, as well as Buck’s reappearance on Hulu, it remains unclear what became of Strickland Propane and the factors that led Hank back to work or perhaps longing for a return to his previous workplace. Is the company still in operation? Could Hank potentially miss retirement and decide to go back to where he started?

Where Are More of Bobby’s School Friends?

During the recent revival of “King of the Hill”, the story primarily revolved around Bobby, Joseph, Connie, and Chane. However, several characters from the original group seemed absent during the everyday escapades. Characters like Clark Peters, Stuart Dooley, and others were conspicuously missing, leaving fans curious about their post-series lives. Here’s hoping these characters reappear in future episodes, given there is ample opportunity to explore Bobby’s adult classmates’ stories.

Does Bobby Know About Joseph’s Real Dad?

For quite a while now, the amusing speculation about Joseph’s real father being John Redcorn, which has been a well-known yet unspoken fact in “King of the Hill,” continues to stand out as one of its best aspects. Despite Dale Gribble’s ongoing ignorance, the show’s fourteenth season managed to keep this secret hidden. Although it seems probable that Bobby is now privy to the truth given the hints about him spending more time with John, we haven’t received definitive confirmation yet. It appears that many residents of Arlen are aware of the truth, and now that Bobby has grown up, it might be intriguing to explore a future storyline in which he openly reveals this secret to Joseph.

Who’s Still Alive of The Older Characters?

Similar to Bobby’s peers, there are several King of the Hill characters whose current statuses are yet to be revealed. For instance, Tilly Garrison might still be alive and well at the age of 81, considering Hank’s mother was absent during season fourteen. Similarly, it is possible that Tilly’s husband, Chuck, could also be alive off-screen. The recent revival did clarify that Kahn’s mother had passed away, but there’s a chance other older characters may resurface in a potential fifteenth season.

Where is Boomhauer’s Girlfriend?

In the show King of the Hill, Dale and Bill continued much as they were initially, but Boomhauer experienced quite a change. The difficult-to-comprehend animated figure transformed from a ladies’ man to having a girlfriend and taking care of her son in a paternal manner. For several episodes of season fourteen, Luke Jr. is often with Boomhauer, yet his mother is never seen outside of the opening sequence. Revealing this mystery in future seasons could answer many questions that fans have been wondering about.

Will Bill Ever Stop Being Depressing?

This question seems straightforward to address at the moment. Although Bill has successfully formed romantic relationships and friendships in a barbershop previously, it appears that Dauterive’s depression may never be addressed permanently. When Hank and Peggy depart for Saudi Arabia, Bill finds himself in a downward spiral, becoming homebound, growing a shaggy beard, and gaining a significant amount of weight. Throughout the series, Bill’s situation has often been a running joke. It seems that it might take the final episode of King of the Hill for Bill to experience a happy ending, but even then, it remains uncertain.

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2025-08-21 19:43