On this day, February 8, 1985, the final episode of The Dukes of Hazzard aired, bringing an end to one of the most iconic television series of the 1980s. After seven seasons and 147 episodes, the adventures of Bo, Luke, and Daisy Duke, along with their famous 1969 Dodge Charger, the General Lee, rode off into TV history.
Premiering in 1979, the show followed the Duke boys as they constantly found themselves at odds with Boss Hogg and Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane in the fictional Hazzard County, Georgia. The series was packed with car chases, stunts, humor, and Southern charm, making it a favorite among viewers throughout its run.
Even though ratings began to decline in later seasons especially after a well known cast dispute led to Bo and Luke being temporarily replaced by their cousins Coy and Vance. The Dukes of Hazzard remained a pop culture phenomenon. Even after its finale, the show lived on in syndication, TV movies, and later reboots, keeping the spirit of Hazzard County alive for generations.
Fun fact: The General Lee performed an estimated 300+ car jumps over the course of the series, and more than 300 Dodge Chargers were reportedly destroyed during filming.
80s insight: What was the full name of Boss Hogg, the show’s main antagonist?
Premiering in 1979, the show followed the Duke boys as they constantly found themselves at odds with Boss Hogg and Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane in the fictional Hazzard County, Georgia. The series was packed with car chases, stunts, humor, and Southern charm, making it a favorite among viewers throughout its run.
Even though ratings began to decline in later seasons especially after a well known cast dispute led to Bo and Luke being temporarily replaced by their cousins Coy and Vance. The Dukes of Hazzard remained a pop culture phenomenon. Even after its finale, the show lived on in syndication, TV movies, and later reboots, keeping the spirit of Hazzard County alive for generations.
Fun fact: The General Lee performed an estimated 300+ car jumps over the course of the series, and more than 300 Dodge Chargers were reportedly destroyed during filming.
80s insight: What was the full name of Boss Hogg, the show’s main antagonist?
