Duck Dynasty is an American reality television series that aired on A&E from 2012 to 2017. The series portrays the lives of the Robertson family, who became successful from their family-operated business, Duck Commander. The West Monroe, Louisiana business makes products for duck hunters, primarily a duck call named Duck Commander. The episodes are structured in a sitcom story format, unlike other reality television series, which has allowed it to have continued success in syndication. The bearded Robertsons – brothers Phil and Si, and Phil's sons Jase, Willie, and Jep – are the poster characters for the show, though the main cast consists of family and friends of the Robertsons such as their wives – Miss Kay, Korie, Missy Robertson, and Jessica Robertson – as well as coworkers Martin and Godwin, beardless brother Alan, radio host Mountain Man, and the Robertson children – Sadie, John Luke, Bella, Willie Jr, Rebecca, Rowdy, Mia, Reed, and others. The family was previously featured on the Duckmen series, and Outdoor Channel's Benelli Presents Duck Commander and its Buck Commander spin-off.
The 2013 fourth-season premiere "Till Duck Do Us Part" drew 11.8 million viewers; the most-watched nonfiction cable series in history (at that time), and with a 5.0 rating it is the highest rated telecast for A&E. The show earned $80 million in advertising sales for the first nine months of 2013, and merchandise has generated another $400 million in revenue.Duck Dynasty's Brand Bonanza: How A&E (And Walmart) Turned Camo Into $400 Million Merchandise Sales, Forbes.com; accessed August 17, 2015."Duck Dynasty" backlash shows red-state spending muscle, cbsnews.com; accessed August 17, 2015. After 11 seasons, the series concluded on March 29, 2017, with the hour-long finale "End of an Era", the episode concluded with Si Robertson performing the show's theme song "Sharp Dressed Man" alongside ZZ Top."Duck Dynasty" to end after 11 seasons, foxnews.com; accessed November 18, 2016
In 2025, A&E announced a reboot of the series, titled Duck Dynasty: The Revival, which premiered in the summer of 2025. The reboot series features 20 one-hour episodes that follow Willie and Korie Robertson with their growing family of children and grandchildren at their Louisiana homestead. Initially, Phil Robertson was not expected to be featured in the revival series amid declining health and a recent Alzheimer's disease diagnosis. Phil Robertson died on May 25, 2025.
Members
Name Family Member Seasons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Phil Robertson Willie's father, President of Duck Commander colspan=4 colspan=7 Kay Robertson Willie's mother colspan=11 Alan Robertson Willie's brother colspan=3 colspan=8 Lisa Robertson Alan's wife colspan=3 colspan=8 Jase Robertson Willie's brother, COO of Duck Commander colspan=11 Missy Robertson Jase's wife colspan=11 Reed Robertson Jase's son colspan=11 Brighton Robertson Reed's wife colspan=9 colspan=2 Cole Robertson Jase's son colspan=10 Mia Robertson Jase's daughter colspan=10 Willie Robertson CEO, Duck Commander colspan=11 Korie Robertson Willie's wife colspan=11 John Luke Robertson Willie's son colspan=11 Mary Kate McEacharn-Robertson John Luke's wife colspan=7 colspan=4 Sadie Robertson Willie's daughter colspan=11 Bella Robertson Willie's daughter colspan=11 Rebecca Robertson Willie's daughter colspan=3 colspan=8 Willie Robertson Jr. Willie's son colspan=11 Rowdy Robertson Willie's son colspan=9 colspan=2 Jep Robertson Willie's brother colspan=11 Jessica Robertson Jep's wife colspan=11 Lily Robertson Jep's daughter colspan=11 Merritt Robertson Jep's daughter colspan=11 Priscilla Robertson Jep's daughter colspan=11 River Robertson Jep's son colspan=3 colspan=8 Jules Augustus "Gus" Robertson Jep's son colspan=10 Si Robertson Willie's uncle/Vietnam Veteran colspan=11 Christine Robertson Si's Wife colspan=10 colspan=1 John Godwin Employee colspan=11 Justin Martin Employee colspan=11
Robertson family participants
Phil Alexander Robertson
Phil, (1946–2025), was the family patriarch and creator of the Duck Commander duck call. He was a standout quarterback at Louisiana Tech (actually starting ahead of future Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw) and was contacted by the Washington Redskins after his junior year. He chose instead to quit football because it interfered with duck hunting season.
Phil graduated from Louisiana Tech with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education and later received a Masters of Arts degree in Education via night classes while working as a schoolteacher. Phil went through a "dark period" while running a bar that led to his separation from his wife. It was at this low point he reports that he found Christ and reconciled with his wife. It was then that he invented his duck call, and founded the Duck Commander Company in 1973.
Phil was known for his dislike of modern technology, calling himself "a low-tech man in a high-tech world," and his concern that his grandchildren are becoming "yuppies". At the end of each episode, the family is shown at the dining table, usually with Phil praying over the meal.
Marsha Kay "Miss Kay" Robertson
Kay Robertson (née Carroway), born , married Phil on January 11, 1966. They were together for 59 years, until Phil's death in May 2025. She is usually addressed as "Miss Kay" by her husband and sons. Kay married Phil at age 16. She is the mother of Alan, Jase, Willie, and Jep.
Phil and Kay's children
#NameDate of birthNotesRef(s)1 Marshal Alan RobertsonMarried to Lisa Gibson; the couple have two daughters2 Jason Silas "Jase" RobertsonMarried to Melissa Louise "Missy" West; the couple have three children3 Willie Jess RobertsonMarried to Leslie Koren "Korie" Howard; the couple have six children4 Jules Jeptha "Jep" RobertsonMarried to Jessica Pamela Strickland; the couple have five children
Marshal Alan Robertson Alan is Phil and Kay's eldest son. He left the family business to become a preacher, but rejoined the family both doing public relations at Duck Commander and appearing on the show since Season 4. He wanted to join the show to spread the Word of God to more people. Alan married Lisa Robertson (née Gibson) on November 9, 1984,A New Season, by Al & Lisa Robertson with Beth Clark. Nashville, TN: Howard Books, 2014, p. 110; retrieved April 13, 2015. and is the only adult male in the family without a beard.
Alan and Lisa's children #NameDate of birthNotesRef(s)1 Elizabeth Anna RobertsonMarried to Jay Stone; they have three daughtersA New Season, by Al & Lisa Robertson with Beth Clark. Nashville, TN: Howard Books, 2014, p. 126; retrieved April 13, 2015.2 Katie Alexis RobertsonMarried to Vinny Mancuso; they have two sons and one daughterA New Season, by Al & Lisa Robertson with Beth Clark. Nashville, TN: Howard Books, 2014, p. 145; retrieved April 13, 2015.
Jason Silas "Jase" Robertson
Jase is Phil and Miss Kay's second son. He is in charge of the manufacturing aspects at Duck Commander. Along with other employees, Jase tunes the duck calls by hand. He and his wife Missy have three children.
Reed Robertson Reed, the oldest child and first son of Jase and Missy, attended Ouachita Christian High School, playing football and baseball.McMillon, Lynn. "A conversation with Missy Robertson" in The Christian Chronicle (May 2013). Retrieved November 18, 2013. His graduation is shown in Season 6. He is currently attending Harding University, and is married to Brighton Thompson; their wedding is shown in Season 11. He started a music career in Nashville. In June 2021, it was announced that he and Brighton are expecting a baby girl. As of 2025, the couple have 3 children.
Cole Robertson Cole, the second son of Jase and Missy, attended Ouachita Christian High School and played baseball. His graduation is shown in Season 10.
Mia Robertson Mia is the youngest child and only daughter of Jase and Missy. She was born with a cleft lip and palate and, as of the end of Season 9, has had 15 surgeries to correct it.
Willie Jess Robertson
Willie is Phil and Miss Kay's third son and CEO of Duck Commander. Willie has a bachelor's degree in Health and Human Performance from NE Louisiana University, with an emphasis on Business. He took Duck Commander from a family business to a multimillion-dollar empire. He and his wife Korie have six children.Collier, Myles (October 17, 2013). "Duck Dynastys Willie and Korie Robertson Adopting New Child, Speak of Benefits of Adoption". christianpost.com; retrieved January 8, 2014.
John Luke Robertson John Luke, the son of Willie and Korie, is the second-oldest child of the family after Rebecca. He attended Ouachita Christian High School and later Liberty University. Since summer 2019, John Luke has been the director of Camp Ch-Yo-Ca, a Christian summer camp in Calhoun, Louisiana. In October 2019, he and his wife Mary-Kate welcomed a son, John Shepherd. In April 2021, they announced the birth of their daughter, Ella.
Mary Kate Robertson Mary Kate is John Luke's wife. Mary Kate and John Luke were married on June 28, 2015. She also attended Liberty University and studied Women's Leadership.
Sadie Robertson
Sadie, the daughter of Willie and Korie, attended Ouachita Christian High School. Her graduation is shown in Season 10. Sadie now is an influential speaker and author. She has been married to Christian Huff since November 25, 2019. In 2020, it was announced she was expecting her first child, a girl. On May 11, 2021, she and her husband welcomed a daughter named Honey James Huff. On May 22, 2023, they welcomed second daughter named Haven.
Bella Robertson Youngest daughter of Willie and Korie. In November 2020, at age 18, she became engaged to her boyfriend of 6 months, Jacob Mayo; they married on June 5, 2021.
Rebecca Robertson Rebecca is the foster daughter of Willie and Korie. The family originally hosted Rebecca when she was an exchange student from Taiwan and consider her one of the family. After completing a two-year fashion internship in Southern California, she returned home to West Monroe and opened a clothing boutique. She married John Reed Loflin in Mexico on December 3, 2016. Rebecca and John Reed have a son born on January 11, 2019. They welcomed a daughter on December 24, 2021
Willie Robertson Jr. Adopted son of Willie and Korie. The family's first adopted son, "Little Will" joined the Robertsons when he was just five weeks old. Will wasn't a regular on Duck Dynasty, only making occasional appearances on the show, as he's not as involved in the family business as some of his siblings are.
Rowdy Robertson Adopted son of Willie and Korie. His adoption is shown being finalized in Season 11.
Jules Jeptha "Jep" Robertson Jep is Phil and Miss Kay's youngest son who films and edits DVDs of the Robertson family's duck hunts. He is often seen at Duck Commander and at family dinners. Jep and Jessica have five children. In 2015 the couple wrote a book called The Good, the Bad, and the Grace of God: What Honesty and Pain Taught Us About Faith, Family, and Forgiveness with Susy Flory, with the book hitting the New York Times bestseller list. Jep and Jessica introduced the newest addition to their family, an adopted son they named Jules Augustus (nicknamed "Gus"), on the premiere of their spin-off series Jep and Jessica: Growing the Dynasty on January 20, 2016, which had an audience of more than two million. The second season premiered on February 22, 2017.
Silas Merritt "Si" Robertson
Si, born , is Phil's brother,Christine Raney Robertson age, intelius.com; accessed August 25, 2015. a Vietnam War veteran, and uncle to Phil and Miss Kay's four sons. Si worked at Duck Commander making the reeds that go into every duck call.
Si also appears in the show's second spin-off Going Si-Ral alongside Willie Robertson where Si studies the Internet.
Christine Robertson Christine is Si's wife.
Other participants Recurring