'Duck Dynasty' Returns With Massive Ratings For A&E

'Duck Dynasty' Returns To Massive Ratings
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 09: (L-R) Willie Robertson, Phil Robertson and Si Robertson of Duck Dynasty attend the A+E Networks 2012 Upfront at Lincoln Center on May 9, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

A&E’s breakout pro-hunting hit Duck Dynasty returned Wednesday night to record ratings. The season three premiere delivered 8.6 million viewers.

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