50 Fun Facts About Duck Dynasty

On which cable network did Duck Dynasty air from 2012 to 2017?

Duck Dynasty ran on A&E, which premiered the series on March 21, 2012 and aired its hour-long finale in March 2017.

Which Robertson made "happy, happy, happy" his catchphrase?

Phil Robertson's trademark line "happy, happy, happy" became the title of his 2013 memoir, Happy, Happy, Happy: My Life and Legacy as the Duck Commander.

In which Louisiana town is Duck Commander based?

Duck Commander's warehouse and offices are in West Monroe, Louisiana, on the Ouachita River across from Monroe, where the family also runs a gift shop for visiting fans.

How many seasons of Duck Dynasty aired before the original series ended?

Duck Dynasty ran for eleven seasons, from its March 2012 premiere to the series finale on March 29, 2017.

What was the title of the hour-long series finale?

The series finale, "End of an Era," aired on March 29, 2017 as an hour-long episode that closed the show's run after five years.

Which band's song "Sharp Dressed Man" served as the show's theme?

ZZ Top's 1983 hit "Sharp Dressed Man," from the album Eliminator, played over the opening credits of every episode.

How many viewers watched the 2013 fourth-season premiere, then a record for a nonfiction cable series?

The season-four premiere on August 14, 2013 drew 11.8 million viewers, at the time the largest audience ever for a nonfiction cable telecast.

What was the title of Duck Dynasty's 2013 fourth-season premiere?

"Till Duck Do Us Part" opened season four on August 14, 2013 and centered on Phil and Miss Kay renewing their wedding vows.

Phil Robertson started ahead of which future NFL quarterback at Louisiana Tech?

Terry Bradshaw was Phil Robertson's backup at Louisiana Tech before Robertson quit football for duck hunting; Bradshaw went on to win four Super Bowls with Pittsburgh.

In which year was the Duck Commander Company incorporated?

Phil Robertson incorporated Duck Commander in 1973, a year after he whittled his first prototype in 1972 and began selling it from the family home.

Phil Robertson carved his early Duck Commander products from which Louisiana wood?

Phil Robertson turned his early Duck Commander products on a lathe from Louisiana cedar, working out of a shed beside the family home on the Ouachita River.

What is the name of Uncle Si's wife?

Christine Robertson, Uncle Si's wife since 1971, never appeared on the show, staying away from the cameras by her own choice.

Which of Phil and Kay's sons is the only adult male in the family without a beard?

Alan is the one clean-shaven Robertson brother; he joined the cast in the fourth season in 2013.

The eldest son left the family business to do what before rejoining it?

The eldest Robertson son left Duck Commander to become a preacher, serving about two decades at White's Ferry Road Church before returning to the company in 2012.

Which son is in charge of manufacturing and tunes the duck calls by hand?

Jase Robertson runs manufacturing at Duck Commander and hand-tunes the products before they ship; the Jase Robertson Pro Series model carries his name.

Which son was CEO of Duck Commander during the show's original run?

Willie Robertson was CEO of Duck Commander throughout the show's run and also fronted the family's Buck Commander deer-hunting brand.

What is the name of Willie's wife, who co-founded the family's production company?

Korie Robertson, who married into the family in 1992, co-founded Tread Lively, the couple's production company, which co-produced the 2025 sequel series.

What does the youngest son, Jep, do for the family business?

Jep Robertson films and edits the family's Duckmen hunting DVDs; he and his wife Jessica later headlined the 2016 spin-off Jep & Jessica: Growing the Dynasty.

Uncle Si is rarely seen without iced tea in what kind of cup?

Uncle Si drinks his iced tea from a blue Tupperware cup his mother sent him overseas during his Army service; it became his on-screen trademark.

What was Uncle Si's job at Duck Commander?

He treated it as an easy job and was forever wandering off for a nap in the warehouse.

Uncle Si is a veteran of which war?

Uncle Si served in Vietnam after being drafted in 1968, then stayed in the Army for 25 years before joining his brother's company in 1993.

With which rank did Uncle Si retire from the Army in 1993?

Uncle Si retired in 1993 as a Sergeant First Class, the E-7 rank, closing 25 years of Army service that began with his 1968 draft notice.

Sadie Robertson finished as runner-up on which TV competition in 2014?

Sadie Robertson finished second on Dancing with the Stars in its fall 2014 season, partnered with professional dancer Mark Ballas.

Who beat Sadie Robertson to the 2014 mirrorball trophy?

Alfonso Ribeiro, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star, won the fall 2014 season with partner Witney Carson, leaving Sadie Robertson in second place.

What is the name of Sadie's podcast?

Sadie Robertson Huff hosts the WHOA That's Good podcast, launched in 2018 under her Live Original ministry brand.

Mia Robertson, Phil's granddaughter, was born with which medical condition?

Mia Robertson was born with a cleft lip and palate; her parents later founded the Mia Moo Fund to help families facing the same diagnosis.

Rebecca, the family's foster daughter, first came to the Robertsons as an exchange student from where?

Rebecca came from Taiwan as a teenage exchange student in 2004 and stayed on as a member of the family, later opening her own clothing boutique.

What business does neighbour Mountain Man run when he is not co-hosting his radio show?

Mountain Man, whose real name is Tim Guraedy, runs an air-conditioning repair business in Louisiana; his slow drawl made him a fan favourite on the show.

Long-time employee John Godwin, besides building calls and running shipping, holds what specialist title?

John Godwin is Duck Commander's decoy technician, responsible for painting and maintaining the decoys, on top of his work on the shipping floor.

Phil was suspended by the network in December 2013 over remarks in an interview with which magazine?

Phil's remarks came in a GQ profile by Drew Magary headlined "What the Duck?", published online in December 2013 for the magazine's January 2014 issue.

How long did the network's December 2013 suspension of Phil last?

The suspension lasted nine days: announced on December 18, 2013 and lifted on December 27, with the network promising a public-service campaign promoting tolerance.

Which Louisiana governor guest-starred in the Season 6 episode "Governor's Travels"?

Bobby Jindal, Louisiana's governor from 2008 to 2016, played himself in the season-six episode and had publicly defended Phil during the 2013 magazine controversy.

In 2014 Duck Commander was title sponsor of a NASCAR Cup race at which track?

The Duck Commander 500 ran at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth from 2014 to 2016, taking over the spring race previously branded the Samsung 500 and NRA 500.

What is the subtitle of the Duck Dynasty sequel series that premiered in June 2025?

Duck Dynasty: The Revival premiered on June 1, 2025, picking up with the family's next generation eight years after the original series ended.

What diagnosis for Phil did the family announce in 2024?

The family announced in December 2024 that Phil had early-stage Alzheimer's disease along with a blood disorder; he died on May 25, 2025.

What is the title of the 2023 biopic about Phil and Kay's early relationship?

The Blind, released in September 2023, dramatizes Phil's drinking years and conversion, with Aron von Andrian as Phil and Amelia Eve as Kay.

What is the name of the podcast hosted by Phil, Jase and Alan?

Unashamed with the Robertson Family, launched in 2017, features Phil, two of his sons and nephew Zach Dasher talking through faith and the Bible.

Roughly how much did Duck Dynasty merchandise sales reach in 2013?

Licensed Duck Dynasty merchandise brought in about $400 million in 2013, on top of roughly $80 million in advertising revenue over the year's first nine months.

Which two-word catchphrase does Uncle Si tack onto nearly every sentence?

Uncle Si's habit of ending sentences with "Jack" gave the show its best-known catchphrase, "Hey, Jack," which Duck Commander put on official T-shirts and mugs.

Cartoon Network's MAD parodied the show by mashing it up with which cartoon?

MAD's segment "McDuck Dynasty" crossed the Robertsons with DuckTales, the Disney series about Scrooge McDuck and his nephews.

What was the title of the Blaze Media series featuring the patriarch that ran from 2017 to 2021?

In the Woods with Phil was Phil Robertson's weekly series for the conservative Blaze network, with Phil holding forth on faith, hunting and politics from his own land.

How did Phil describe himself, given his dislike of modern technology?

Phil's line "I'm a low-tech man in a high-tech world" became one of the show's signature quotes, summing up his refusal to use cell phones or computers.

How does nearly every episode of Duck Dynasty end?

Phil claimed producers once asked them not to say Jesus's name in the prayers, and added bleeps over harmless dialogue.

Which Outdoor Channel series featured the Robertsons before Duck Dynasty?

Benelli Presents Duck Commander ran on the Outdoor Channel from 2009, following the family's hunts, and spun off a Buck Commander deer-hunting show before the cable breakthrough.

How many one-hour episodes did the 2025 sequel series initially order?

The sequel series was ordered as 20 one-hour episodes, split into two ten-episode seasons, the first of which premiered in June 2025.

Which professional wrestler appeared in the Season 9 episode "Van He'llsing"?

Olympic gold medalist and WWE champion Kurt Angle played himself in the season-nine episode "Van He'llsing."

In which Louisiana town were Phil and Si born?

Phil and Si were born in Vivian, in Caddo Parish in Louisiana's northwest corner, where the family lived in a log house without electricity or indoor plumbing.

Which NASCAR driver guest-starred in the season 2 episode 'Drag Me to Glory'?

Clint Bowyer, then driving for Michael Waltrip Racing, played himself in the 2012 season-two episode "Drag Me to Glory."

John Luke Robertson became director of which Christian summer camp in Calhoun, Louisiana, in 2019?

Camp Ch-Yo-Ca in Calhoun, Louisiana, is the Christian summer camp where John Luke's parents first met as children; he took over as its director in 2019.

Which company launched the syndicated spin-off Duck Family Treasure in 2022?

Fox Entertainment launched Duck Family Treasure in 2022 through its Fox First Run syndication unit, sending members of the family on hunts for lost relics and artifacts.