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| Duck Dynasty | |
|---|---|
 The Robertsons, from left to right: Kay, Phil, Willie, Si, Jase, and Korie | |
| Genre | Reality television Christian media[1][2][3] |
| Developed by | A&E Networks |
| Starring | |
| Narrated by | Willie Robertson |
| Opening theme | "Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ Top |
| Composers | Tony 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 origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 11 |
| No. of episodes | 131 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Production locations | Monroe and West Monroe, Louisiana |
| Running time | 22–30 minutes |
| Production company | Gurney Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | A&E |
| Release | March 21, 2012 – April 5, 2017 |
| 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]
In 2025, A&E announced a reboot of the series, titled Duck Dynasty: The Revival, that is expected to premiere in the summer of 2025. The reboot series will feature 20 one-hour episodes that follow Willie and Korie Robertson with their growing family of children and grandchildren in their Louisiana homestead.[13] Phil Robertson will not be featured in the revival series amid declining health and recent Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis.[14][15]
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- ^ 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.
- ^ "Sadie Robertson Huff Invites Younger Generation to Use Digital Media for Good". NRB. March 11, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
- ^ Rice, Hannah (January 27, 2021). "How 'Duck Dynasty' Influenced Netflix's 'The Ranch'". TheThings. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ "'Redneck' Millionaires Built 'Duck Dynasty' in Duck Call Business, Land Reality Show". ABC News. March 20, 2012. Retrieved April 8, 2012.
- ^ "The Week Ahead March 19–24". New York Times. March 18, 2012.
- ^ "Duck Dynasty: Season 4 Premiere Breaks Ratings Records". E! Online. August 15, 2013. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
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- ^ "'Duck Dynasty' Dad Risks $500 Million With Gay-Sin Remark". Bloomberg.
- ^ "Duck Dynasty" backlash shows red-state spending muscle, cbsnews.com; accessed August 17, 2015.
- ^ "Duck Dynasty" to end after 11 seasons, foxnews.com; accessed November 18, 2016
- ^ "'Duck Dynasty: The Revival' to Premiere Summer 2025 on A&E". A&E. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
- ^ White, Peter (January 22, 2025). "'Duck Dynasty' Returns To A&E With New Series; Phil Robertson Won't Appear After Alzheimer's Diagnosis, Wheelhouse To Produce". Deadline. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ^ Garner, Glenn (December 7, 2024). "'Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson Diagnosed With Alzheimer's Disease". Deadline. Retrieved January 30, 2025.