The Dukes of Hazzard Season 3 Episode 6 The Late J.D. Hogg
- TV-NR
- November 21, 1980
- 49 min
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7.8 (162)
The Dukes of Hazzard season 3 episode 6, titled "The Late J.D. Hogg," centers around Boss Hogg's untimely death. The episode opens with the shock of Boss Hogg's passing spreading throughout the town of Hazzard. The Dukes are among the first to learn of his death and are initially conflicted about how to react. Despite the fact that Boss Hogg often set out to hurt or swindle them, they ultimately decide to pay their respects.
What initially appears to be a heart attack is quickly revealed to be a murder, and the Dukes take it upon themselves to solve the case. As they begin to investigate, they uncover a long list of suspects, including several other members of the Hogg family. J.D.'s brother Abraham, his nephew Hughie, and his cousin Cletus all have potential motives for wanting J.D. dead. The Dukes work tirelessly to gather evidence and piece together the puzzle of what happened.
Meanwhile, the town of Hazzard is thrown into chaos as Boss Hogg's will is read. It's revealed that he's left everything to his nephew, Hughie, and the power dynamic in Hazzard begins to shift. The new boss is not well-liked, and the Dukes find themselves dealing with a new set of problems as they try to figure out who killed J.D. Hogg.
The Dukes eventually discover that it was, in fact, Hughie who killed his uncle, and they ensure that he is brought to justice. They also use their connections and influence to help ensure that Hazzard remains a safe and fair place to live - despite the loss of the controversial but nevertheless influential Boss Hogg.
Overall, "The Late J.D. Hogg" is a tense and intriguing episode that keeps viewers guessing until the very end. It's interesting to see the Dukes grappling with their complicated feelings toward Boss Hogg in the wake of his death, and it's exciting to watch them take on the role of detective to solve the crime. Fans of the show will definitely enjoy this episode, which continues to develop the complex relationships between the main characters and further explores the unique dynamics of life in Hazzard.