In the King of the Hill revival, it’s only made clear that Hank and Peggy were in Saudi Arabia for several years , but the exact number is a bit fuzzy and not strictly pinned down on-screen.

What the creators say

  • The revival is set about 15 years after the original series ended.
  • In that gap, Hank and Peggy are said to have lived in Saudi Arabia “for a time” before moving back to Arlen, with no precise duration given in the official synopsis or creator comments.

Fan timeline estimates

Because the show doesn’t spell it out, fans have tried to reconstruct the timeline:

  • One detailed fan breakdown suggests:
    • Bobby is 13 at the end of the original series.
* He turns 18 and goes to college about **five years** later.

* Hank and Peggy leave for Saudi Arabia roughly a year after that and are gone for about **5–6 years** before returning.
  • Another fan discussion argues the total time jump is about eight years , with only around four of those years actually spent in Saudi Arabia.

So, what’s the best answer?

Putting it together:

  • Canon: “Several years” in Saudi Arabia, no exact figure.
  • Fan consensus range: Usually somewhere between 4 and 6 years , with some posts stretching it up toward a decade but acknowledging the timeline is inconsistent.

If you just want a simple, practical takeaway:

Hank and Peggy were likely in Saudi Arabia for a few years, roughly in the 4–6 year range , but the show leaves it ambiguous and fans mostly fill the gaps with their own timeline math.

TL;DR: The show only confirms they lived in Saudi Arabia “for years,” and fan discussions generally place it at about 4–6 years, not a clearly stated exact number.