The Dukes of Hazzard
Seen it?1979 | 7 seasons | 60 min | Action & Adventure, Drama, Comedy, Crime
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People are still talking about it. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 7 seasons and 147 episodes: a long-haul commitment, hour-long episodes, about 147 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- A big time investment at 7 seasons.
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
Cousins Bo and Luke Duke and their car "General Lee", assisted by Cousin Daisy and Uncle Jesse, have a running battle with the authorities of Hazzard County (Boss Hogg and Sheriff Coltrane), plus a string of ne'er-do-wells often backed by the scheming Hogg.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 7 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 516K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 3 is the high point.
Season 11979 · 13 episodes · 6.5 out of 10Weeknight
Season 21979 · 23 episodes · 6.0 out of 10Monday
Season 31980 · 23 episodes · 10.0 out of 10Friday- Season 41981 · 27 episodes · 10.0 out of 10Friday
- Season 51982 · 22 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 61983 · 22 episodes · 6.0 out of 10Monday
- Season 71984 · 17 episodes · 5.0 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Rod Amateau, Gy Waldron
- Tom WopatLuke Duke
- John SchneiderBo Duke
- Catherine BachDaisy Duke
- Denver PyleJesse Duke
- Ben JonesCooter Davenport
- Sorrell BookeBoss Hogg
- James BestRosco P. Coltrane
- Sonny ShroyerEnos Strate
- Waylon JenningsThe Balladeer