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[04/30/09 - 03:56 PM] King of the Hill Originals Still on Tap for Next Season By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC) |
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LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- FOX isn't done with "King of the Hill" just yet.
Network and studio sources have confirmed that between two and six installments of the series will serve as its official swan song next season.
The news marks the latest chapter in the show's tumultuous golden years. Originally capped at 202 episodes - "Lucky's Wedding Suit," the last episode produced during said run was conceived at the time as a series finale - FOX subsequently ordered two additional 20-episode production cycles (BABE and CABE) before asking for a final lap of 13 episodes (DABE) in April of 2008.
FOX will have aired 253 of the 255 total episodes after its current 13th season wraps on May 17, leaving two still yet to air.
It's understood however that producer 20th Century Fox Television kept the show in production for four additional episodes (DABE14-DABE17) bringing its actual total to 259.
The network nevertheless has yet to license those extra episodes, meaning as few as two or as many as six could air next season. Regardless, all of the completed installments will definitely turn up on DVD.
The situation mirrors the much-ballyhooed 13th episode of "Dollhouse" as well as the two "Final Break" episodes of the departing "Prison Break," both of which FOX has yet to commit to airing.
"Dollhouse" and "Prison Break" are also produced by 20th.
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[04/08/26 - 02:31 PM] Sarah Silverman, Andrew Rannells, Keyla Monterroso Mejia Among Nine Joining Netflix's "Nobody Wants This" Season 3 Steven Weber, Avan Jogia, Poorna Jagannathan, Stephanie Koenig, Sadie Sandler and series creator Erin Foster round out the guest cast.
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[04/08/26 - 12:56 PM] ESPN Delivers Stellar 2025-26 Women's College Basketball Campaign The national title bout between No. 1 South Carolina and No. 1 UCLA scored 9.9 million viewers, the third most-viewed women's college basketball championship game on ESPN networks and up 15% from last year's title matchup.
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[04/08/26 - 12:19 PM] Sue Bird to Join NBC Sports as WNBA Studio Analyst in May 2026 In addition to her studio appearances, Sue will host a series of feature stories throughout the season, with portions airing on television and extended versions available digitally, including on Peacock.
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[04/08/26 - 10:01 AM] Prime Video Reveals "Fresh Look" at Family Drama Series Starring Scott Foley, "It's Not Like That" The series' global launch on Prime Video is set for May 15.
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[04/08/26 - 09:49 AM] Paramount Issues Statement on Jeff Shell Said the company: "Consistent with Mr. Shell's commitment to prioritizing PSKY's success, he has elected to transition from his positions as President of PSKY and a member of PSKY's Board of Directors to focus on this lawsuit."
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[04/08/26 - 09:01 AM] Video: Peacock Releases Trailer, Key Art, and New Images for Upcoming Original Drama Series "M.I.A." The crime drama series from Bill Dubuque and Karen Campbell will premiere on May 7, 2026, only on Peacock.
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[04/08/26 - 09:01 AM] Video: "Trevor Noah: Joy in the Trenches" - Official Trailer - Netflix From unexpected social media beef to a therapist's truth bomb, Trevor Noah turns chaos into comedy with a sharp, playful, and laugh-out-loud set about our flawed world, and his own flawed self.
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[04/08/26 - 09:00 AM] "Saturday Night Live" Closes Out Its 51st Season with Three New Shows in May Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Damon, and Will Ferrell will close out the season as hosts.
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[04/08/26 - 08:01 AM] "Bridgerton" Adds New Members of the Ton in Season 5 Tega Alexander, Jacqueline Boatswain, and Gemma Knight Jones are among the latest additions.
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[04/08/26 - 07:08 AM] Golden Globe Winner Uma Thurman to Reprise Her Role as "Charley" in Season Two of "Dexter: Resurrection" for Paramount+ Thurman will reprise her role as "Charley," the former Special Ops officer who served as Leon Prater's right-hand woman.
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[04/08/26 - 07:01 AM] Video: "Remarkably Bright Creatures" - Official Trailer - Netflix While working nights at a small-town aquarium, a widow bonds with a clever octopus and an adrift young man in this moving drama based on the bestseller.
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[04/08/26 - 07:01 AM] BYUtv's Viral Sketch Comedy "Studio C" Premieres Season 22 with Special Guest Star Rainn Wilson Additionally, seasons 23 and 24 will be in production this spring and summer in front of studio audiences and on location with special guest stars and returning members of the "Studio C" family.
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[04/08/26 - 06:31 AM] Video: "Lainey Wilson: Keepin' Country Cool" - Official Trailer - Netflix The film captures a pivotal moment in her career, exploring the country icon's personal journey and chronicling her struggles and triumphs as she captivates fans on stage across the country.
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[04/08/26 - 06:30 AM] Official Poster Revealed for "My Two Cents," the New Animated Series Created, Written and Directed by Zerocalcare Zero and Cinghiale run a small business, but financial struggles, misunderstandings, and increasingly complicated personal lives begin to take their toll.
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[04/08/26 - 06:23 AM] Sophie Cunningham Joins USA Sports' WNBA Coverage as an Athlete Contributor Currently a free agent, Cunningham played last season with the Indiana Fever after spending her first six WNBA seasons with the Phoenix Mercury.
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