
"King of the Hill" depicts the life and times of Hank Hill, his family and their neighbors in the fictional suburb of Arlen, Texas, the heartland of America. A hard-working, loyal family man and proud Texan, Hank always strives to be a voice of common sense and reason. After years away, Hank and Peggy Hill return to a changed America, while Bobby balances owning a restaurant and enjoying life as a young adult.
Peggy's brother Hoyt, a two-strike felon, comes to town and commits another crime; Luanne's husband feels sorry for Hoyt and takes the blame.
Unwilling to change his sugary eating habits, Bill is diagnosed with diabetes; after deciding to use a wheelchair that he doesn't really need, Bill is befriended by a rugby player who teaches him to be independent.
When a local paper plans to run a story about Strickland Propane dumping old propane tanks into the river, Hank suggests that the company go green; Dale, in an attempt to impress the ladies, organizes an Earth benefit concert.
The Hill family and the rest of the neighborhood visit the City Council to protest when Ted Wassonasong tries to build a "McMansion."