History Series / TheDukesOfHazzard

The show follows the adventures of "good ol' boys" Bo (Creator/JohnSchneider) and Luke (Creator/TomWopat) Duke, two paroled ex-moonshiners who live with their Uncle Jesse (Creator/DenverPyle) and cousin Daisy (Creator/CatherineBach) in fictional [[DeepSouth Hazzard County, Georgia]]. The boys spend much of their time racing around in their customised muscle car, the "General Lee", tweaking the nose -- and thwarting the schemes -- of corrupt county commissioner Jefferson Davis "Boss" Hogg (Sorrell Booke), who forever has his eye set on acquiring the Duke family farm. Hogg retaliates by keeping the incompetent Sheriff Rosco Purvis Coltrane (James Best) constantly on the Dukes' trail, in the hopes that they'll violate their probation and get sent back to prison (and out of his hair).

A [[Film/TheDukesOfHazzard big-screen adaptation]] of the series was made in 2005, starring Creator/SeannWilliamScott as Bo, Creator/JohnnyKnoxville as Luke, Music/JessicaSimpson as Daisy, Music/WillieNelson as Uncle Jesse, and Creator/BurtReynolds as Boss Hogg, with a 2007 made-for-TV prequel. Two made-for-TV [[ReunionShow reunion movies]] with the original cast were also made, in 1997 and 2000. (What's often forgotten these days is that the original series was itself a loose adaptation of a 1975 theatrical film called ''[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonrunners Moonrunners]]'', which featured essentially the same premise and the same characters under different names... or, in the cases of Uncle Jesse and Sheriff Rosco Coltrane, the ''same'' names!) However, since the mid-2010s the reputation of the series has plummeted due to the increasing unacceptability of the public use and glorification of the [[UsefulNotes/TheAmericanCivilWar Confederate flag]], which is prominently emblazoned on the General Lee. This has led to the show being removed from certain rerun channels and streaming services, and a reduction in the amount of merchandise produced.

The show follows the adventures of "good ol' boys" Bo (Creator/JohnSchneider) and Luke (Creator/TomWopat) Duke, two paroled ex-moonshiners who live with their Uncle Jesse (Creator/DenverPyle) and cousin Daisy (Creator/CatherineBach) in fictional [[DeepSouth Hazzard County, Georgia]]. The boys spend much of their time tweaking the nose -- and thwarting the schemes -- of corrupt county commissioner Jefferson Davis "Boss" Hogg (Sorrell Booke), who forever has his eye set on acquiring the Duke family farm. Hogg retaliates by keeping the incompetent Sheriff Rosco Purvis Coltrane (James Best) constantly on the Dukes' trail, in the hopes that they'll violate their probation and get sent back to prison (and out of his hair).

A [[Film/TheDukesOfHazzard big-screen adaptation]] of the series was made in 2005, starring Creator/SeannWilliamScott as Bo, Creator/JohnnyKnoxville as Luke, Music/JessicaSimpson as Daisy, Music/WillieNelson as Uncle Jesse, and Creator/BurtReynolds as Boss Hogg, with a 2007 made-for-TV prequel. Two made-for-TV [[ReunionShow reunion movies]] with the original cast were also made, in 1997 and 2000. (What's often forgotten these days is that the original series was itself a loose adaptation of a 1975 theatrical film called ''[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonrunners Moonrunners]]'', which featured essentially the same premise and the same characters under different names... or, in the cases of Uncle Jesse and Sheriff Rosco Coltrane, the ''same'' names!)

* FramingTheGuiltyParty: In the 2005 movie based on the series, Boss Hogg takes the Duke Farm from the Dukes by framing them for moonshining. As Daisy puts it, the cops had to do this because they were too stupid to find the real moonshine still in their home.

** RoscoColtrane is a different kind of AntiVillain than Enos: while being one of the principal bad guys of the show, his incompetence and stupidity make him a very inefficient villain, and he often ends up inadvertently thwarting Boss Hogg's schemes.

* BigEater: Boss Hogg (and ''how!''). We often see Boss Hogg at a table heaped with food, and often he's eating even when not seated.

* CarSkiing: Done regularly on the show. One time a film crew is in town, happens to see Bo and Luke doing it, and hires them to [[WhoWouldWantToWatchUs do it on film]].

* {{Catchphrase}}:

* CelebrityStar: Although multiple episodes have the "Celebrity Speed Trap" gag at the end (usually for shows that run short), three episodes are framed entirely around the Special Guest Star – Loretta Lynn ("Find Loretta Lynn"), Mickey Gilley ("The Sound of Music – Hazzard Style") and – in his only onscreen appearance – Music/WaylonJennings ("Welcome Waylon Jennings").

* BuxomBeautyStandard: Daisy is well-endowed, part of what makes her so good at using DistractedByTheSexy.

*** Not to mention that Bo and Luke will be very, *very* angry when their cousin or uncle is threatened.

** Enos is never really portrayed as corrupt or evil, and despite his DesignatedVillain role (by default by being on the same side as Boss Hogg) he becomes quite sympathetic and likable over the course of the show. Enos is plagued by a strong sense of duty. He's a deputy, and sworn to uphold the law. Unfortunately for him, Boss Hogg controls the law. At times, one has to wonder if his goofing up isn't at least somewhat intentional as a way of helping the Dukes. Especially considering that he was able to become the head of the Los Angeles SWAT team. What's more, Enos is never viewed by the Dukes themselves as being one of Boss Hogg's cronies. They realize that he's just doing his job and is simply too honest to be a part of anything crooked that Boss has come up with. Even when he's chasing them, they hold no malice towards him. In fact, they consider him to be probably the most honest man in the County and -they say it out loud more than once- the only ''real'' law in Hazzard. Whenever they need actual help from the law, it's Enos that they turn to. The fact that Enos grew up with Bo and Luke and has a huge crush on Daisy also means that he's very reluctant to harm the Dukes, and makes it hard for them to view him as an enemy.

* ArtisticLicenseLaw: Frequently, it is implied that the fleeing bad guys will get away scot-free if they can make it over the county line, leading to a high-stakes car chase at the end. Simply fleeing Hazzard would not put them in the clear by any means -- the fleeing criminals would still be in Georgia, over a thousand miles away from the Mexican Border. Certainly the HPD could call neighboring jurisdictions to catch any fleeing criminals. Maybe Hazzard has such a bad reputation for corruption due to Boss Hogg that no one else will help them anymore?
** In later seasons, it is outright stated that the individual bosses of different counties all hate one another and that the more honest sheriffs hate all the bosses, so if someone escapes to another county with a boss, that boss will likely give them sanctuary just to spite Boss Hogg.

* TheBadGuysAreCops: Rosco, who tries his darndest to arrest Bo and Luke, and often goes along with Boss in his illegal schemes. Although Rosco isn’t really that bad.

* CarPorn: General Lee, of course, but other CoolCars abound.

* FanService

* FallenHero: Rosco before the beginning of the series was an HonestCop. Until his pension was vetoed, leaving him two choices: retire without a penny to his name, [[FaceHeelTurn or help Boss Hogg with his scheming.]]

* IconicOutfit: Daisy Duke's shorts (which led to similar short shorts being called "Daisy Dukes"), Boss Hogg's white suit, and Uncle Jesse's overalls.

%%* TheDragon: Sheriff Rosco

%%* HarmlessVillain: Boss and Rosco, for the most part.

* MonochromeCasting: Although Georgia has a large African-American population, the show features all of one Black character (Sheriff Little). Though this may be TruthInTelevision. Forsyth County in north Georgia infamously became all-white in 1912 and stayed that way through most of the 20th Century. As late as 1997, African-Americans numbered just 39 in a population of 75,739.

* TheSeventies: Downplayed, since the show takes place in a rural, rather backwards area that isn't very influenced by then-current fashions, design, or cultural trends that would have made it an UnintentionalPeriodPiece. Most characters wear either timeless fashions like jeans and T-shirts, or stereotypical outfits that fit with their roles. Still noticeable in the cars (at least the newer ones) and in the fashions worn by visiting city people. Hairstyles are all fairly '70s, though.

%%* SleazyPolitician: Boss Hogg.

The show follows the adventures of "good ol' boys" Bo (Creator/JohnSchneider) and Luke (Creator/TomWopat) Duke, two paroled ex-moonshiners who live with their Uncle Jesse (Creator/DenverPyle) and cousin Daisy (Catherine Bach) in fictional [[DeepSouth Hazzard County, Georgia]]. The boys spend much of their time tweaking the nose -- and thwarting the schemes -- of corrupt county commissioner Jefferson Davis "Boss" Hogg (Sorrell Booke), who forever has his eye set on acquiring the Duke family farm. Hogg retaliates by keeping the incompetent Sheriff Rosco Purvis Coltrane (James Best) constantly on the Dukes' trail, in the hopes that they'll violate their probation and get sent back to prison (and out of his hair).

%% * EvilIsSexy: Occasionally, an when if happens, you'd better believe the Balladeer lampshades it.

* JiggleShow: The show is often called a JiggleShow because of the abundance of {{Fanservice}}. The fanservice is mostly leg-oriented, though, and actual jiggling is rather rare -- Daisy wears a bra most of the time and usually doesn't show much cleavage. But there are exceptions, such as Daisy running in a bikini.

* RobinHood: Thematic elements, underlined by the Duke Boys' use of dynamite-laden hunting arrows as one of their preferred weapons. It's even lampshaded in the theme song.

The show follows the adventures of "good ol' boys" Bo (Creator/JohnSchneider) and Luke (Creator/TomWopat) Duke, two paroled ex-moonshiners who live with their Uncle Jesse (Denver Pyle) and cousin Daisy (Catherine Bach) in fictional [[DeepSouth Hazzard County, Georgia]]. The boys spend much of their time tweaking the nose -- and thwarting the schemes -- of corrupt county commissioner Jefferson Davis "Boss" Hogg (Sorrell Booke), who forever has his eye set on acquiring the Duke family farm. Hogg retaliates by keeping the incompetent Sheriff Rosco Purvis Coltrane (James Best) constantly on the Dukes' trail, in the hopes that they'll violate their probation and get sent back to prison (and out of his hair).

* CarHoodSliding: Many consider Bo to be the TropeCodifier of this maneuver, it was often a given for him to perform a hood slide before a CarChase would start.

* BuxomIsBetter: Daisy. Part of what makes her so good at using DistractedByTheSexy.
* CanineCompanion: Flash, for Rosco.
* CarHoodSliding: Many consider Bo to be the TropeCodifier of this maneuver,it was often a given for him to perform a hood slide before a CarChase would start.

* JiggleShow: The show is often called a JiggleShow because of the abundance of {{Fanservice}}. The fanservice is mostly leg-oriented, though, and actual jiggling, is rather rare -- Daisy wears a bra most of the time and usually doesn't show much cleavage. But there are exceptions, such as Daisy running in a bikini.

* JiggleShow: The show is often called a JiggleShow because of the abundance of FanService. Actual jiggling, however, is usually averted -- Daisy wears a bra most of the time and usually doesn't show much cleavage. But there are exceptions, such as Daisy running in a bikini.

* ShesGotLegs: Daisy.
** Daisy's clothing almost always shows off her legs, which explains her talent with using DistractedByTheSexy.
** Daisy usually wears denim shorts which were immodestly short for the time (but not by modern standards). Even today, cut-off shorts are called "daisy dukes."
* ShooOutTheNewGuy: Coy and Vance, yet again.
* SleazyPolitician: Boss Hogg.

** As cool as the jumps look, a car is not an airplane. First of all, there is not enough weight in the back to keep the car flying in the shown trajectory (to get the look many of the stunt cars were weighted down in the rear by filling the trunk with quick drying cement, including the first one eve used). Second, the landing wreaks absolute havoc on the car, especially to its suspension and frame. This is why you almost never see The General Lee land after a jump... and if you do, you can often see the car's frame bending. Each jump usually wrecked a Charger[[note]]The 1980's ''other'' big [[Series/KnightRider "Cool car that does lots of jumps" show]] used a modified dune buggy with a Trans Am "shell" mounted on it, along with normal cars using hidden landing ramps to help keep from damaging their cars too badly[[/note]].

** As cool as the jumps look, a car is not an airplane. First of all, there is not enough weight in the back to keep the car flying in the shown trajectory. Second, the landing wreaks absolute havoc on the car, especially to its suspension and frame. This is why you almost never see The General Lee land after a jump... and if you do, you can often see the car's frame bending. Each jump usually wrecked a Charger[[note]]The 1980's ''other'' big [[Series/KnightRider "Cool car that does lots of jumps" show]] used a modified dune buggy with a Trans Am "shell" mounted on it, along with normal cars using hidden landing ramps to help keep from damaging their cars too badly[[/note]].

* DigitalPiracyIsEvil: Actually had ''two'' episodes featuring this trope: "Daisy's Song" ([=S1, EP2=]) and "The Sound of Music Hazzard Style" ([=S4, EP14=]). Both episodes involved [[TechnologyMarchesOn bootleg tapes instead of digital files]] and in both [[spoiler:Boss Hogg]] was the vilain.

* CorruptHick: [[CorruptPolitician Boss]] and [[DirtyCop Rosco]].