Daily Variety reports that the FOX television network has renewed The Simpsons for two more seasons and decided to give King of the Hill another season order. Homer, Marge and the kids will appear in new episodes through at least 2008 as the show’s 19th season gets the thumbs up. Meanwhile, Hank and the Hill clan are being pulled out of network purgatory for an 11th season.

Production on King of the Hill was shut down more than a year ago, but strong ratings proved the series could still draw an audience, prompting FOX to greenlight another season. However, new blood will be brought in since a large percentage of the show’s brain trust and production crew has moved on to other projects.

Series co-creator Mike Judge has reportedly agreed to return, as have exec producers John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky. The original voice cast and many of the show’s former writers are also coming back for more animated misadventures in Arlen, Texas.

New episodes of King of the Hill probably won’t air until January of 2007. Meanwhile, The Simpsons will enjoy its 400th episode around May 20, 2007, during the 18th season.