Network: A&E
Episodes: 244 (half-hour)
Seasons: Eight
TV show dates: August 31, 2004 — June 23, 2012
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Dwayne “Dog” Chapman, Leland Chapman, Tim Chapman, Beth Smith, and Justin Bihag.
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TV show description:
This real-life series details the job of bounty hunter Duane “Dog” Chapman at his Da Kline Bail Bonds facilities in Honolulu, Hawaii, and Denver, Colorado. Dog catches fugitives with the help of his business partner and wife, Beth Smith Chapman, sons Leland and Duane Lee, daughter “Baby” Lyssa Chapman, nephew Justin Bilhag, and associate Tim Chapman.
Dog knows firsthand the position of the criminals he seeks as he himself was once jailed for armed robbery and first-degree murder. The show tells the story of how Dog became a bounty hunter when he admitted to a judge that he was unable to pay child support.
The judge offered Dog a deal; if he could capture a fugitive, the judge would pay part of Dog’s child support in return. Dog now has 12 children to look after and while the series follows him and his company in their search for fugitive drug dealers and arsonists, it also profiles Dog’s journey as a father. To Dog, finding a clown for his son’s birthday party or picking up the right flowers for his wife on their anniversary are just as important (if not more important) than bringing a criminal to justice.
The show began after Dog’s appearance on Take This Job, a show that profiles people with unique and interesting careers.
Episode 244 — Mid-Course Correction
Dog’s target for today was once an upstanding member of his community. Now with no home, no job and the law on his trail, this middle-aged exile from middle-class society is using the cold end of an ice pipe to soothe his troubled soul. But Dog also has new trouble brewing inside his own family.
First aired: June 23, 2012.
What do you think? Will you miss Dog and his crew?
I just read some negative comments about Dog, and the bounty hunter show. Seems like at least it is an honest and clear picture of who Dog is and was, but other similar type stories rarely tell us what kind of man or woman the actor is or was…this is acting, and what does it matter as long as we keep watching it..true, the cussing could be toned way down, but other shows leave a worse impression. Please do bring Dog and his family back. Beth is gone, so maybe some who commented on her will like it better.
I do hope that you will pick up ‘Dogs’ new series when it is available. It is a nice change from the run of mill other ‘detective, etc. ‘ type shows. I do not miss any of his programs when I see they are on. Thanks so much for carrying them, and please do consider picking up his new show since Beth has passed.
This is by far the best thing A&E has done cancel this Dog the bounty hunter show folks need to know he is a convict himself and once a convict always a convict it never goes away always quotes from the bible but don”t follow it the whole crew think they are above the law kicking in doors bugging the neighbors trying to get leads lelend peaking in the windows in other states you would be arrested the bad part saying you can call me uncle Dog and then his wife Beth always saying you going to jail if you… Read more »
It started out as a great show to watch as it seemed to me…..then I began to notice how jealous Beth seemed to be of Baby Lyssa. I too had to deal with a very ugly nasty snide sinnister hateful odious compulsive lying step….men are so blind to these kind of women because they consistantly (like cons) follow the wrong head (Ha!!! no brainer) then it’s the poor young beautiful children that end up in the crossfire of those Hags from Hell. I just pray for victims like that to be strong and just shun the very appearance of any… Read more »
i would love to say is god bless dog and his crew it was an amazing tv reality tv show i use 2 watch every single episode he had i just wish that dog and the crew could get put back on air it just was 1 of the best real-life reality tv show i ever watch i just wanted 2 say god bless dog and his crew and maybe 1 day some how we can see him back on air. well dog and you crew wish u guys luck in your life and god bless you guys. dog i… Read more »
Bring them back enjoyed all of them alot lol tink
I miss Dog, Beth and the rest of the family. It was a great show and I always looked forward to watching it. Bring them back.
Duane Dog Chapman was a refreshing concept, qualifying justice with compassion with a family oriented theme. I am surprised to learn of the cancellation when A&E, and other “reality” series produces absolutely ludicrous reality series such as Duck Dynasty?? The question begs to be asked, what’s happened to our sense of perspective? Agreed, the series had some flaws, as all do, but the message the series implies is fairness. I hope that one day, Dog will be back, but sadly I truly doubt it. For the 244 episodes that touched the heart of the American Public, thanks to A&E for… Read more »
Since Beth has passed, and I see on Dr. Oz, that Dog has health issues, but is fighting them, cutting out smoking, etc. that took Beth..Don`t like the cursing but these are rough and I suppose goes with their jobs..still it is refreshing to see and hear them with some conscience and morals..Nice to see his family, just not other program on like it..I guess “Dragnet’ would be a distant 2nd, with no cussing, but not a lot of violence like the shows today. Hope they will put Dog back on if and when he and the family are making… Read more »
pLEASE a/e BRING BACK THE NEW SERIES OF THE CHAMPMAN’S WE ALL MISS THEM A SPECIAL DUANE LEE JR (SECOND SON )
I WATCHED DOG AND FAMILY EVERY DAY, I TRULY LOVE THE SHOW. IT NEEDS TO BE PUT BACK ON THE AIR.. THIS IS ABOUT THE GOOD GUYS GETTING THE BAD GUYS. WAKE UP GUYS THIS WAS A GOOD ONE.
I love Dog the Bounty Hunter. I watch it every morning while getting ready for work! Please bring them back!
I love this show. My kid and I lived to sit and watch it. I will miss the chapmen family so much.
Bring back “Dog: The Bounty Hunter”!
You guys are the best and really all need to work together as a family. I live in the U.K. and watch it every Sunday. It wouldnt be the same if you didnt all work together. Its excellent the way you keep finding all the perps. Love watching it.