Duck Dynasty

Duck Dynasty
The Robertsons, from left to right: Kay, Phil, Willie, Si, Jase, and Korie
GenreReality television
Christian media[1][2][3]
Developed byA&E Networks
Starring
Narrated byWillie Robertson
Opening theme"Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ Top
ComposersTony Pasko (2012-2017)
Aaron Kaplan (2015-2017)
John Carta (2012-2014
Eric Allaman (2012-2015)
Jonathan Krimstock (2012-2014)
Eric Hester (2012-2016)
Michael Lord (2012-2014)
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons11
No. of episodes131 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Deirdre Gurney
  • Scott Gurney
  • Elaine Frontain Bryant
  • Lily Neumeyer
  • Laurie Sharpe
Production locationsMonroe and West Monroe, Louisiana
Running time22–30 minutes
Production companyGurney Productions
Original release
NetworkA&E
ReleaseMarch 21, 2012 (2012-03-21) –
April 5, 2017 (2017-04-05)
Related
Duck Commander series
Duck Family Treasure
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Duck Dynasty is an American reality television series that aired on A&E from 2012 to 2017. The series portrays the lives of the Robertson family, who became successful from their family-operated business, Duck Commander. The West Monroe, Louisiana business makes products for duck hunters, primarily a duck call called Duck Commander. The episodes are structured in a sitcom story format, unlike other reality television series, which has allowed it to have continued success in syndication.[4] The bearded Robertsons – brothers Phil and Si, and Phil's sons Jase, Willie, and Jep – are the poster characters for the show, though the main cast consists of family and friends of the Robertsons such as their wives – Miss Kay, Korie, Missy Robertson, and Jessica Robertson – as well as coworkers Martin and Godwin, beardless brother Alan, radio host Mountain Man, and the Robertson kids – Sadie, John Luke, Bella, Willie Jr, Mia, Reed, and others.[5] The family was previously featured on the Duckmen series, and Outdoor Channel's Benelli Presents Duck Commander and its Buck Commander spin-off.[6]

The 2013 fourth-season premiere "Till Duck Do Us Part" drew 11.8 million viewers; the most-watched nonfiction cable series in history, and with a 5.0 rating it is the highest rated telecast for A&E.[7][8] The show earned $80 million in advertising sales for the first nine months of 2013, and merchandise has generated another $400 million in revenue.[9][10][11] After 11 seasons, the series concluded on March 29, 2017, with the hour-long finale "End of an Era", the episode concluded with Si Robertson performing the show's theme song "Sharp Dressed Man" alongside ZZ Top.[12]

Duck Dynasty has launched several spin-off series since its release, including Jep & Jessica: Growing the Dynasty and Going Si-Ral during the show's success on A&E.[13] Following the show's conclusion, Blaze Media produced the 2017-2021 show In the Woods with Phil, and starting in 2022 Fox Entertainment created a streaming and broadcast syndication series called Duck Family Treasure.[14] Like past shows, many Robertson family members, co-workers, and friends appear in these spin-offs. Various on-going podcasts continue to prominently feature the Robertsons as well: Phil, Jase, and Alan host Unashamed;[15] Sadie hosts WHOA That's Good Podcast;[16] and Duck Commander produces Duck Call Room with Si, Martin, and Godwin.[17] Outdoor Channel acquired rerun rights to Duck Dynasty in 2016.[18] In 2020 Fox Nation acquired the streaming rights to the show for the year,[19] after that deal concluded Hulu began streaming the series in 2023.[20]

  1. ^ Duncan, Ryan (August 26, 2013). "Duck Dynasty Returns". Crosswalk.com. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  2. ^ Nickel, Eleanor Hersey (May 13, 2021). Christian Popular Culture from the Chronicles of Narnia to Duck Dynasty. Cascade Books. ISBN 978-1-7252-8121-9.
  3. ^ "Sadie Robertson Huff Invites Younger Generation to Use Digital Media for Good". NRB. March 11, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  4. ^ Rice, Hannah (January 27, 2021). "How 'Duck Dynasty' Influenced Netflix's 'The Ranch'". TheThings. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  5. ^ "'Redneck' Millionaires Built 'Duck Dynasty' in Duck Call Business, Land Reality Show". ABC News. March 20, 2012. Retrieved April 8, 2012.
  6. ^ "The Week Ahead March 19–24". New York Times. March 18, 2012.
  7. ^ "Duck Dynasty: Season 4 Premiere Breaks Ratings Records". E! Online. August 15, 2013. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
  8. ^ Cite error: The named reference s4e1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  9. ^ Duck Dynasty's Brand Bonanza: How A&E (And Walmart) Turned Camo Into $400 Million Merchandise Sales, Forbes.com; accessed August 17, 2015.
  10. ^ "'Duck Dynasty' Dad Risks $500 Million With Gay-Sin Remark". Bloomberg.
  11. ^ "Duck Dynasty" backlash shows red-state spending muscle, cbsnews.com; accessed August 17, 2015.
  12. ^ "Duck Dynasty" to end after 11 seasons, foxnews.com; accessed November 18, 2016
  13. ^ "NEW 'DUCK DYNASTY' SPIN-OFF SHOW ANNOUNCED". countryrebel.com. September 29, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
  14. ^ "'Duck Dynasty' siblings go treasure hunting in new FOX Nation series". The Advocate. March 28, 2022. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  15. ^ Williams, Lindsay (June 3, 2023). "Phil & Jase Robertson Win Podcast Impact for 'Unashamed with Phil & Jase Robertson' at 2023 K-LOVE Fan Awards". Positive Encouraging K-LOVE. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
  16. ^ Dukes, Billy (November 21, 2023). "Sadie Robertson Pleads for Help for 4-Year-Old Cancer Patient". Taste of Country. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
  17. ^ Hein, Michael (January 8, 2023). "'Duck Dynasty': Uncle Si Burst Into Tears on His Texas Hunting Trip". Reality TV. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
  18. ^ Duck Dynasty Archived August 7, 2017, at the Wayback Machine at OutdoorChannel.com. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
  19. ^ Network, Special to USA Today. "'Duck Dynasty' seasons, more coming soon to FOX Nation streaming service". The News-Star. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  20. ^ Struss, Jason (September 18, 2023). "Everything coming to Hulu in October 2023". Digital Trends. Retrieved December 7, 2023.