Southern action-comedy as merchandising juggernaut; car as co-star.
Why it matters
Episode guide
147 episodes across 7 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Good-ol'-boy cousins outwit corrupt county boss Hogg in Hazzard County with a bright orange Dodge Charger and a lot of airborne miles.
Network & studio
- CBS — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1970s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Southern action-comedy as merchandising juggernaut; car as co-star.
Creators
Gy Waldron
Key cast
- Tom Wopat as Luke Duke
- John Schneider as Bo Duke
- Catherine Bach as Daisy Duke
- Denver Pyle as Uncle Jesse Duke
- James Best as Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane
- Sorrell Booke as Boss Hogg
Flash facts
- Premiered 1979; defined early-80s action-comedy TV from a 70s launch.
- General Lee and Daisy's shorts became merch empires.
- Cast walkout/replacement season is classic network hardball.
FAQ
What network aired The Dukes of Hazzard?
The Dukes of Hazzard is associated with CBS (1979–1985).
Why is The Dukes of Hazzard in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1970s?
Southern action-comedy as merchandising juggernaut; car as co-star.
Who are the key names behind The Dukes of Hazzard?
Creators and principals include Gy Waldron.
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