Parents' Guide to

Duck Dynasty

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 10+

Small business reality show highlights family bonds.

TV A&E Reality TV 2012
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age 6+

Based on 12 parent reviews

age 8+

The best show on TV

In my opinion, this is the best show on tv. The Robertsons are a Christian family and they aren't afraid to share that on the show. It is a very "clean" family-oriented show. There is a moral to the story with each episode and the family sits down to dinner together and says the blessing before each meal. There is plenty of humor and they are very entertaining. I look forward to each episode.

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age 6+

Praise the Good Lord, I LOVE IT!!!

I love it all! Number one is how they love Father God and put Him FIRST, second family and third their business! Everything else, well those things are enjoying life as it comes and learning as they go! Holding one another up, always putting God first even if y’all aren’t aware it!!! Absolutely a pure gem and wish I could go bull frog huntin’ em’, like I did with my pop long ago!!! The BEST tasting’ chicken flavor on the planet!!! Love y’all, take good care and God bless each and every one of you!!! Peace of Christ be with y’all!! 🇺🇸 ✝️ 🙏 ✝️ 🇺🇸

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Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (12 ):
Kids say (31 ):

Duck Dynasty is about the trials and tribulations of running a family business against the backdrop of the family's backwoods cultural heritage and lifestyle. The show challenges traditional ideas about what a multimillion dollar company is, and who runs it. It also highlights the notion that having a successful company or wealth does not have to change a person's way of life.

The show's focus on hunting and related activities will not appeal to some, and others may not care for some of the sexist attitudes portrayed by older members of the family. But the new generations of Robertsons featured here show us how they are embracing their traditions while infusing it with more progressive ways of thinking. More importantly, they are all sending the message that nothing is more important than family.

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