Hee Haw: Season 17
Season 17 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Hee Haw Season 16.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 17 Progress Shield
Exile, Hank Thompson
Sep 21, 1985 · 60 min
Exile performs "She's A Miracle" and "It'll Be Me" on the season premiere of "Hee Haw." Hank Thompson sings "A Six Pack To Go" on the syndicated TV show.
Reba McEntire, John Hartford, Osmond Brothers
Sep 28, 1985 · 60 min
Reba McEntire performs "Somebody Should Leave" for the cameras on TV's "Hee Haw." The episode also features John Hartford and The Osmond Brothers.
Steve Wariner, Louise Mandrell, Bobby Vinton
Oct 5, 1985 · 60 min
Steve Wariner sings "Heart Trouble" and Louise Mandrell performs "I Wanna Say Yes" on an installment of "Hee Haw" that also features pop vocalist Bobby Vinton.
Janie Fricke, Bobby Bare, Ralph Emery
Oct 19, 1985 · 60 min
Janie Fricke sings "She's Single Again" on the syndicated "Hee Haw," where the guest lineup also features Bobby Bare and Ralph Emery.
Charlie Daniels, Minnesota Fats, Eugene Fodor
Oct 26, 1985 · 60 min
Charlie Daniels performs "Orange Blossom Special" on an episode of "Hee Haw" that also features pool pro Minnesota Fats and classical violinist Eugene Fodor.
Mel Tillis
Nov 2, 1985 · 60 min
Mel Tillis is featured on TV's "Hee Haw." The installment also includes two-year-old footage from George Strait's only appearance on the show.
Dan Seals, Marie Osmond, Burl Ives
Nov 30, 1985 · 60 min
Dan Seals & Marie Osmond perform "Meet Me In Montana" on "Hee Haw." Also appearing: Burl Ives.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Loretta Lynn, Helen Cornelius, Mike Snider, Tennessee River Boys (Diamond Rio)
Jan 18, 1986 · 60 min
Sylvia, Michael Johnson, Hank Williams, Jr. Charlie Walker
Feb 1, 1986 · 60 min
Sylvia and Michael Johnson perform "I Love You By Heart" on TV's "Hee Haw," which also welcomes guests Hank Williams Jr. and Charlie Walker.
Loretta Lynn, Riders in the Sky, John Hartford, Million Dollar Band
Mar 15, 1986 · 60 min
Buck Owens co-hosts a new episode of "Hee Haw" with Roy Clark for the final time. The musical lineup includes Loretta Lynn, Riders In The Sky, John Hartford and The Million Dollar