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 named 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.