Duck Dynasty is back!
On Wednesday, January 22, A&E confirmed that the beloved reality series will return to the network as Duck Dynasty: The Revival.
Original Duck Dynasty ran for 11 seasons from 2012 to 2017 and followed the lives of the Robertson family, including Phil and Kay Robertson along with their three sons—Jase, Willie, and Jep—several grandchildren and several of their employees as they worked together in their family business, Duck Commander .
The cast of ‘Duck Dynasty’. Dimitrios Kambouris – Getty Images News
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At the show’s peak in 2013, 11.8 million viewers tuned in for the season four premiere, making it the most-watched non-fiction series on television in history, according to Entertainment Weekly.
Duck Dynasty: The Revival will focus on Willie and his wife Korie, Miss Kay, Uncle Sia and other fan-favorite family members from the original hit series, including John Luke, Sadie, Will, Bella and Rebecca and their growing families.
“With their dynasty extending beyond the ducks themselves, Willie and Korie will bring their signature humor and family fun as they struggle to map the future of Duck Commander, watching the kids manage marriage, children and their own businesses and pass on the family legacy.” it is in the logline of the new series.
A&E has ordered 20 one-hour episodes, or two seasons, and the premiere of the new series is expected in the summer of 2025.
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Willie Robertson and Korie Robertson.
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“Coming back to the ER feels a little like coming home,” Willie and Korie said in a statement. “We’re grateful to everyone who followed us as our family grew and expanded and we can’t wait to get the cameras rolling again on all our new adventures, or maybe mishaps.”
Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, A&E and Lifetime also wrote about Duck DynastyComeback: “The Robertsons have earned a place in homes across the country with their unique brand of home practicality, Southern charm and relatable humor. Duck Dynasty they have played a major role in A&E’s success for many years, and we look forward to reuniting with the Robertsons on the renewal.”
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Of Duck Dynasty Packaged, the Robertson family only grew with younger cast members starting families of their own. Fans were able to keep up with the Robertson family through subsequent spinoffs of the series such as I’m going to Si-Ral, Jep & Jessica: The Rise of a Dynasty, At home with the Robertsons and Duck Family Treasure.
News of the series reboot comes after the family revealed that Robertson patriarch Phil has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
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