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    From mid-season replacement to cultural phenomenon, discover how 'The Dukes of Hazzard' became TV's second-highest rated show, destroyed hundreds of Dodge Chargers, and captured America's heart for seven action-packed seasons.

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    The Duke boys were the only heroes on television who might stop in the middle of a car chase and ask themselves, 'Are we doing the right thing?' That moral compass became central to the show's appeal.

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