Plot Synopsis

DUCK DYNASTY follows the Robertsons, a newly-minted multimillionaire family who run Duck Commander, a Louisiana-based business that has become a sporting empire by fabricating top-of-the-line duck calls and decoys out of salvaged swamp wood. As the Robertsons live the American dream, they operate their thriving business while staying true to their family values and lifestyle. The Robertsons are: Willie, the CEO and resident prankster, who took the company from a living-room operation down by the river to a premiere destination for all things outdoors; Phil, a former football player who started ahead of Terry Bradshaw at LSU, who created the Duck Commander Duck Call in 1973, which has gone on to become the most trusted duck whistle ever conceived; Jase, Willie's polar opposite brother, who would rather be in the swamp but fabricates the duck calls -- and is able to churn out thousands of new calls in a flash; Uncle Si, Phil's brother and best friend, who fashions the reeds that are inserted in every patented duck call; Korie, Willie's wife and business partner, who is the Duck Commander office manager and has helped Willie grow the company into an ever-expanding enterprise; and family matriarch Missy Kay, Phil's wife, who makes sure the whole family is around her dinner table at the end of the day for a home cooked meal. Season 2 opened with each family member taking their turn teaching Willie's teenage kids about life. Plus, Sadie attempted to learn how to drive, and Phil insisted on chaperoning John Luke and his new girlfriend on a date while giving them a high school lesson on the dangers of modern-day romance. FDUCK DYNASTY returned for its third season with back-to-back new episodes on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 10pm ET/PT on A&E, featuring the men camping out the night before duck season opens, Miss Kay rebuffing Phil's romantic advances, Willie trying to lose weight before his high-school reunion, and Si looking for his own pet. Season 4 debuted on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at 10pm ET/PT with a special one-hour premiere, in which the ladies enlisted Uncle Si to distract Phil & Kay by taking them on a walk down memory lane while Willie, Jase and Jep set-up a surprise vow renewal for their 49th anniversary. DUCK DYNASTY returned for its fifth season on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 10pm ET/PT with back-to-back new episodes. In the Season 5 premiere, Willie became concerned about Rebecca's future when she returned from her internship in Los Angeles. In the night's second episode, Uncle Si baby-sat Jep's children and lead them on an unusual treasure hunt. On Wednesday, June 11, 2014 A&E broadcast the Season 6 premiere of DUCK DYNASTY at 10pm ET/PT, immediately following an all-day (Noon-10pm) marathon of encore episodes. In the season opener, the Governor of Louisiana announces that he will be coming to Duck Commander to present Willie with a commerce award, so John Luke volunteers to give the introduction speech. But Willie can't help but give John Luke some public speaking pointers, along with Si's unwanted help. Meanwhile, Miss Kay enlists Korie and Sadie's help to pick out a nice outfit for the visit, trying to convince a reluctant Phil to give his opinion on her outfit options. A&E aired the Season 7 premiere of DUCK DYNASTY on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 9pm ET/PT. In the one-hour season opener, "Glory Is the Reward of Mallard," when Willie takes a business trip to Scotland to expand his duck call business, he brings the entire family along so they can reconnect with their Scottish roots. But when Willie organizes a bus tour to trace his family heritage, he discovers much more than he expected. Meanwhile, Jase brings a group of people to the Highland Games and winds up participating, while Jep and Jessica try to sneak away for a romantic getaway, only to find themselves with Uncle Si in tow. Later in Season 7, Willie becomes assistant coach on Lil' Will's football team, Sadie's DANCING WITH THE STARS partner Mark Ballas visits Monroe nd attempts to teach Willie and Kay some dance moves, and the whole family takes over a local TV show for a holiday special with Si serving as the weatherman, Kay presenting her famous recipes and Phil offering holiday tips. Jep and Jessica move into a new house a few doors down from Willie and Jase and the family helps out a longtime Duck Commander employee whose mom has fallen on hard times by buying her a house for Christmas. On Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 9:30pm ET/PT, A&E premiered the show's Season 7 Winter premiere. In the rest of the season, to promote Willie's Duck Diner, Jase enters an outhouse race where he unexpectedly goes up against their arch nemesis, Phillip McMillan, and Willie attempts to create the world's greatest bologna sandwich for the menu. Jep and Alan take Kay and Si to a local health club to teach them the benefit of exercise and the guys transform an old pontoon boat into a floating duck blind, but they aren't quite sure that it will actually float. At Willie's insistence, Kay and her dog Bobo go to doggie obedience class and the whole family comes together to help Jep and Jessica move into their new house. Season 8 of DUCKY DYNASTY premiered on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 9:30pm ET/PT on A&E, immediately following a 4.5-hour marathon (5-9:30pm) of encore episodes. In the season opener, "Grooming the Groom," when Willie and the guys take John Luke golfing prior to his engagement party, their attempts at marital advice don't exactly work out as planned. Meanwhile, Korie's shopping trip for engagement presents takes longer than expected with Kay and Si tagging along for the ride. During the rest of the season, the Robertson clan continue to help John Luke and Mary Kate with the important events leading up to the big day. Additionally, the family throws a July 4th barbeque that ends with Jase's homemade fireworks display and Uncle Si is honored by the veterans association and given his own exhibit at a local military museum. Season 9 of DUCK DYNASTY premiered on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 from 9-10pm ET/PT, with back-to-back episodes on A&E. This season follows the Robertson family as they face new challenges with their unique, take on southern living as Willie and Alan agree to help Miss Kay open up her own bakery, Jase gets up close and personal with his in-laws, Willie recruits family members to settle an old dodgeball score, professional wrestler Kurt Angle helps Jep with his wrestling and the ladies challenge the men to a high stakes frogging competition. Additionally, the Duck Commander team surprises two wounded veterans with a trip to Monroe. To show their support the family stages a color run to help bring awareness to wounded veterans with the help of retired United States Navy SEAL, Marcus Luttrell. Finally, this season's finale will mark a very special 100th episode with a one-hour long episode chronicling a can't-miss Robertson family road trip to move John Luke and Mary Kate into Liberty University. Along the way the family swings by Nashville to visit Willie's friend, country music rapper Colt Ford. On Wednesday, July 6, 2016 from 9-10pm ET/PT, DUCK DYNASTY returned for a new season, as A&E premiered back-to-back new episodes. This season follows the Robertson family as they conquer new family milestones while showcasing their down home southern charm. Willie and Korie celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary as well as introduce fans to their new adopted son Rowdy. Additionally, Jase's son Reed surprises his girlfriend with a marriage proposal in NYC, Si goes to court to fight a parking ticket, Sadie checks out colleges and the family pulls together when a storm hits West Monroe. In the season opener (9pm), "Willie & Korie's 25th Anniversorry," the Robertson family throws a party for Willie & Korie's 25th anniversary, but things take a dramatic turn when Willie and Korie reveal a big secret. Meanwhile, when Jase blames Uncle Si for getting him a parking ticket, they end up bringing the matter before a judge in court. Then, in the night's second new episode (9:30pm), "Statue of Imitations," when Willie asks a local chainsaw artist to make him a statue, he gets a big surprise when it's revealed that the statue is of an unlikely subject -- Willie himself. Meanwhile, Jep and Jessica attempt to help Kay with her hoarding by selling some of her items online, but things take a turn when Kay begins buying more stuff than she sells. Season 11 of DUCK DYNASTY premiered on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 9pm ET/PT on A&E. In the season opener, "The West Monroe Wing," Willie and Jase run against each other to become president of their neighborhood HOA. Jep, Jess and Miss Kay work on a Duck Commander themed display for the local zoo.
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On Wednesday, April 5, 2017 from 9-10:30pm ET/PT, A&E premiered "Looking Back and Talking Quack," a 90-minute DUCKY DYNASTY special. The Robertson family takes a look back at 130 episodes of DUCK DYNASTY, discussing their favorite memories from the series and how the show changed their lives, as well as revealing some moments never before seen on television.