Bad Guys Wear White: The Best of Boss Hogg

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“High Octane” (1979)
This is one of the five Dukes shows filmed in Georgia. Boss persuades Uncle Jesse to enter a jug of his moonshine into a contest to develop a new fuel source – then reports Jesse to the government for firing up his still.

“The Big Heist” (1979)
This episode has a standard Dukes plot, but features one of the first classic comedy moments between Boss and Rosco.

“Witness for the Persecution” (1979)
Boss Hogg in bed with Daisy? That’s just one of the memorable scenes in this classic episode, in which Boss is targeted by assassins, and goes into hiding at the Duke farm. “Witness for the Persecution” also provides a glimpse into the awkward but persistent friendship between J.D. and Uncle Jesse, dating back to their days as moonshine runners.

“People’s Choice” (1979)
How did someone as corrupt as J.D. Hogg get elected county commissioner? This humorous send-up of old-school southern politics shows J.D. using every dirty trick in the book to hold on to his office.

“The Late J.D. Hogg” (1980)
This is arguably the best J.D. Hogg episode, even if its plot is not exactly original. Told he has just two weeks to live, Boss sees the light and becomes the town philanthropist. He tears up the mortgage on the Duke farm, and pledges to give all his money to widows and orphans. Of course, then the doctor calls again about a mix-up of test results at the lab…

“Coltrane vs. Duke” (1981)
Rosco crashes another squad car after failing to catch the General Lee – so he fakes an injury and sues the Dukes for $50,000. The scene in which Boss reads “Jack and the Beanstalk” to the sheriff is one of the show’s funniest moments.

“Boss Behind Bars” (1983)
In a long-overdue twist, Boss is framed for a crime he didn’t commit, and it’s up to Bo and Luke to clear his name. The backwoods Beaudry family may be the most intimidating villains the series introduced, so it’s always fun to watch Boss and the Dukes join forces against a common enemy.