‘Duck Dynasty’ finale pumps A&E; with a record 6.5 million viewers
“Duck Dynasty” is nothing to quack at.
The finale of the A&E; reality show about a Louisiana bayou family that has established a sporting empire by fabricating fancy duck calls and decoys out of salvaged swamp wood was the highest-rated telecast in the cable network’s history, drawing 6.5 million viewers.
The hour-long episode also shattered A&E;’s audience records among several demographic groups, including adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and adults 18-34.
“‘Duck Dynasty’ represent the best of A&E;’s unique brand of storytelling, showcasing authentic and engaging characters,” said Bob DeBitetto, president and general manager of A&E; Network. “It’s extremely gratifying to see more and more viewers flocking to the series week after week.
The series’ audience has grown by 139% this season in total viewers. New episodes will debut early next year.
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