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Dog the Bounty Hunter
Dog the Bounty Hunter
Directed by Marion Akar
Starring Duane "Dog" Chapman
Beth Smith Chapman
Leland Chapman
Tim Chapman
Justin Bihag
Duane Lee Chapman, II
Lyssa Chapman
Country of origin USA
No. of seasons 7
No. of episodes 219
Production
Duane "Dog" Chapman
Running time 30 minutes (season 1–5 & 7)
60 minutes (season 6)
Broadcast Production history
Original channel A&E Network The program spun off from Chapman’s appearance on
the show Take This Job, a program about people with un-
Original run August 31, 2004 (2004-08-31) – present usual occupations. Both shows are produced for A&E by
External links Hybrid Films, a New York-based production company.
Dog the Bounty Hunter captured an audience immediately
Website
by drawing viewers into the interaction of Dog and his
family/team, mixing street smarts, romance, arguments,
Dog the Bounty Hunter is a reality television show on
teamwork, adrenaline-laced arrests, and a philosophy of
A&E which chronicles Duane "Dog" Chapman’s adven-
hope and second chances. Viewers responded to the fam-
tures as a fugitive recovery agent, or bounty hunter. With
ily’s ability to overcome their own criminal histories to
a few exceptions, the show takes place in Hawaii or Dog’s
live law-abiding and Christian faith-based lives.[citation
home state of Colorado. needed]
Viewers are taken along as Chapman and his family/
Cast team locate and arrest clients who have become fugitives
by breaking the terms of their bail agreements. Bounty
Dog is joined by his business partner and wife, Alice Beth
hunts and arrests segue into the rides to jail, during
Smith Chapman; his grown sons Duane Lee Chapman, II
which Dog and his team show compassion and strongly
and Leland Chapman, and his "brother," Tim "Young-
counsel the fugitives to start over, leaving behind drugs
blood" Chapman (despite having the same last name, Dog
and/or crime to become dependable members of their
and Tim are not biologically related). In Season 2, Dog’s
families and society. Rounding out most episodes are
teenage daughter, "Baby" Lyssa Chapman returns home
scenes featuring Dog, Beth, and their large family of chil-
and becomes a member of the bounty-hunting team.
dren, grandchildren and friends.
Justin Bihag (son of longtime family friend Moon Bihag)
As the show progressed, viewers were taken further
also helps out during Season 1 and occasional later
behind the scenes during Baby Lyssa’s training as a li-
episodes.
censed bail bondsman and bounty hunter, Dog’s capture
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of Andrew Luster and the ensuing arrests of Dog, Tim Season 4 hiatus
and Leland in Mexico, the deaths of Beth’s father (Garry
Production and airing of the show was halted by A&E on
Smith) and Dog’s oldest daughter (Barbara Katie Chap-
November 2, 2007, after an audio tape was released, fea-
man), Dog and Beth’s 2006 wedding, Baby Lyssa’s wed-
turing Duane Chapman using the word "nigger" repeat-
ding and the birth of her second child, and the shock and
edly in a rant directed towards his son Tucker’s black
fear of the family after Dog, Tim and Leland were arrest-
girlfriend. Tucker had sold the tape to the National Enquir-
ed by federal marshalls in Hawaii to await possible ex-
er, and it quickly was picked up by numerous print and
tradition to Mexico. Dog and Beth freely invited view-
broadcast media outlets. This media exposure led Duane
ers into their lives, sharing personal stories about Dog’s
to make an apology on CNN’s Larry King Live for his lack
1976 imprisonment, his ex-wives and custody battles, his
of sensitivity on the matter, educate himself and vow
baby son who died at one month old, Beth’s son whom
to make amends. On February 19, 2008, A&E announced
she had given up for adoption, Dog’s son Tucker’s impris-
that the show would return.[1] Reruns of Dog the Bounty
onment for violent crimes, Beth’s arrest as a teenager,
Hunter, along with never-before-seen episodes from sea-
Dog’s complicated relationship with his own father, and
son 4, began airing on June 25, 2008, and the show con-
the struggle for the team to be accepted as professional
tinued, along with special episodes about the arrest and
bounty hunters. Conversely, some family situations have
fallout from the Luster situation.
been omitted from the program, such as several family
divorces, Tim’s arrest (and acquittal), and details about
some of Dog’s children.[citation needed]
Season 7 shooting
Da kine Bail Bonds’ main location, run by Dog and On April 21, 2009, during filming of Season 7, Dog was
Beth, is in Honolulu, Oahu. Leland Chapman has estab- allegedly shot at with a handgun while his crew, along
lished his own Da kine Bail Bonds office in Kona on the with bail bondsman Bobby Brown, were attempting to ar-
Big Island, where he lives. Episodes are also filmed in rest a fugitive named Hoang Nguyen in Colorado Springs,
Colorado Springs, Colorado and in the family’s home- Colorado. The suspect escaped on a motorcycle and was
town of Denver, Colorado, where they make extended captured by Dog about 6 hours later. This is contrary to
visits to bounty hunt for their own company there as well evidence shown on the A&E airing of this episode, Easy
as several other companies run by long-time friends (and Rider, on December 16, 2009. According to Dog’s web-
sometimes former rivals).[citation needed] site and TMZ, Nguyen was arrested and charged with at-
tempted homicide related to the shooting attempt of Dog
Music and the Chapman family. On May 15, 2009, the El Paso
County Assistant District attorney dropped the attempt-
Heavy metal artist Ozzy Osbourne sings the show’s theme
ed murder charge against the alleged shooter due to lack
song, "Dog the Bounty Hunter". The song can be heard on
of evidence and conflicting statements by Dog, his son
Ozzy’s Prince of Darkness box set (CD #3). Many episodes
Leland, and bail bondsman Bobby Brown. The prosecu-
feature at least one song from a band that is either un-
tors also state that they have not received the request-
signed or with an independent label, usually played dur-
ed video footage from the incident which was alleged-
ing an action scene. These songs are plugged at the end
ly filmed by the television crew.[citation needed] In March
of each episode, following the closing credits. Several
2011, Nguyen filed a lawsuit against Chapman, Brown,
episodes in season three and four have music from NYC-
and Dog’s sons Duane Chapman II and Leland Chapman.
based dub reggae group Subatomic Sound System’s On
In the lawsuit, Nguyen claims he lost his job as a result of
All Frequencies album. Featured songs include: "Criminal",
the incident and had to relocate. He also says he was in-
"Doin’ It", and "Ghetto Champion". Soulja Boy’s music
jured by pepper pellets that were allegedly fired at him.
video for "Yahhh!" includes an impersonation of "Dog".
Dog’s attorney, James A. Quadra, told Celebrity Crime Re-
porter the lawsuit has no basis "in law or fact."[2] The
International syndication case is currently in mediation. If mediation fails to result
In Australia, viewers can watch the show on FOX8 or Go!. in a settlement, the suit will move forward to trial on
In Germany, it is broadcast on RTL II. In New Zealand, the November 28, 2011.
show is broadcast on Prime TV. Fans in Norway can see
it on MAX, and in Sweden, it is available on Kanal 5. In
Canada, the show is available via the United States-based Books
A&E. Beginning in July 2011, A&E is running four repeat The television series led to a 2007 autobiographical book,
episodes per day during the week (7:00-9:00am, with the You Can Run But You Can’t Hide, which chronicles Chap-
last hour repeating from 2:00-3:00pm). man’s years before becoming a bounty hunter and some
In Italy, starting in 2007, a special adaptation of Dog of his more infamous hunts, including the controversial
the Bounty Hunter was aired on the GXT satellite channel. hunt that took him and his team to Mexico to capture
serial rapist Andrew Luster. It also delves into his crimi-
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nal past as well as his family background, imprisonment • Erik Schneider (Bounty Hunter for Mary Ellen
in Texas, marriages, and children.[3][4] A second book, Pollack)
Where Mercy Is Shown, Mercy Is Given, was published in
2009. Its title reflects Dog’s overriding philosophy of sec-
ond chances, which he writes about at length as he asks
Appearances on other shows
the public for a second chance of his own. The book • Beth and Dog also appeared in the Corner Gas episode
largely deals with the fallout from two things: the federal "Coming Distractions", in which - during a daydream
marshals’ arrest and the N-word situation. Dog writes - they show up to arrest Brent.
of his personal growth, a new humility and a more ma- • Dog appeared with his wife Beth on the Criss Angel
ture philosophy of family leadership, self-control, and re- Mindfreak one hour special. Dog tied Criss up to a
sponsibility for one’s words and actions. chair and lowered him into a hot tub. After four
) minutes, Criss loosened the ties but could not fully
free himself.
• Dog has appeared on Detroit’s popular radio show,
Family and friends appearan- Dave and Chuck "The Freak".
ces • Dog appeared as himself in an episode of The George
Lopez Show, wherein George goes to his mother’s
• Tucker Chapman (Duane’s son) neighborhood to pick up her pet dog and meets
• Wesley Chapman (Duane’s son) "Dog" instead.
• Dominic Davis (Beth’s son) • Dog appeared as himself in the season two finale
• Cecily Barmore-Chapman (Beth’s daughter) "The Trial" of the NBC show My Name Is Earl,
• Bonnie Joanne Chapman (Duane & Beth’s daughter) capturing Joy Darville in Mexico.
• Garry Chapman (Duane & Beth’s son)
• Dylan Chapman (Duane’s grandson, Duane Lee’s son)
• Travis Chapman-Mimms (Duane’s grandson/ Barbara Parodies
Katie & Travis Mimms’ son) Dog has been parodied in live action productions.
• Abbie Mae Chapman (Duane’s granddaughter/ • In Season 3, Episode 13 of Boston Legal, "Dumping
Lyssa’s daughter) Bella", Dog is referred to, perhaps satirically, by Alan
• Madalynn Grace Galanti (Lyssa and Bo’s daughter) as one of the only two people he truly admires, and
(birth featured in the episode Bounty Baby). as such the only candidate besides Shirley herself to
• Cobie Chapman (Duane’s grandson, Leland’s son) be his costume for the party.
• Dakota Chapman (Duane’s grandson, Leland’s son) • In Season 2, Episode 9 of Psych, "Bounty Hunters!",
• Leiah Brianna Chapman (Duane’s granddaughter, the parody character’s name was Byrd Tatums
Leland & Lynette’s daughter) (played by Kevin Sorbo).
• Harrison Chapman (Duane`s grandson) • In Season 5, Episode 2 of Reno 911! the Dog parody,
• Garry Smith (Beth’s late father) "Tommy Hawk", was portrayed by Diedrich Bader.
• Travis Mimms (Duane & Beth’s son-in-law/ Travis • In Season 3, Episode 9 of 30 Rock Jenna says "Now Dog
Chapman-Mimms’ father) The Bounty Hunter is the second grossest guy I’ve
• Tim Chapman (Tim’s son) been with."
• Summer Rain Chapman (Tim’s daughter) Dog has also been parodied in both motion animation
• Autumn Sky Chapman (Tim’s daughter) and print:
• Storm Chapman (Tim’s son) • In the American Dad! episode "Joint Custody", Roger
• Teresa Chapman (Duane Lee’s ex-wife) dresses up as Dog, and tries to hunt down Jeff
• Jodi Chapman (Duane Lee’s ex-stepdaughter) Fischer.
• Maui Chapman (Leland’s ex-wife) • In the Family Guy episode "Something, Something,
• Brahman "Bo" Galanti (Lyssa’s ex-husband) Something, Dark Side", Stewie calls a bounty hunter
• Serena Galanti (Bo’s daughter) meeting and Dog is briefly seen.
• Davina Chapman (Tim’s ex-wife) • Dog, his crew, and the TV show were all parodied in
• Moon Bihag (Justin’s mother/family friend) an issue of Mad magazine.
• Bobby Brown (Bondsman) • Dog, his crew, and the TV show were all parodied on
• Jamie Hackett (Bondsmen) Cartoon Network’s television program, Mad, as "Frog
• Chris Pollack (Bondsmen) the Bounty Hunter".
• Fred Pollack (Bondsmen) • In The Simpsons episode "Sex, Pies and Idiot Scrapes",
• Mary Ellen Pollack (Bondswoman) a bounty hunter named Wolf is featured.
• Sherrie Pollack (Bondswoman)
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DVD name Ep Release date Additional information
#
The Best of Season 1 7 January 25, 2005 Features Dog’s episode of Take This Job, cast biographies,
and promos.
The Best of Season 2 7 March 29, 2006 Features cast biographies and a pop-up dog hunting quiz.
The Best of Season 3 8 February 27, Features a photo gallery.
2007
The Best of Season 4 8 August 26, 2008
The Best of Season 5 8 September 8,
2009
The Wedding Special 1 December 12, Features 5 featurettes titled:
2006 • The Drama of Dog’s Wedding Ring,
• Dance Lessons,
• Shopping with Beth,
• The Bow Wow Vow, and
• A Tribute to Dog & Beth.
The Arrest 1 September 25, • Features additional scenes.
2007 • Also Features The Special Double Episode Year of the
Dog.
Crime is on the Run
To Seize and Protect
Special Edition- Previously Unre-
leased
• In the tenth season South Park episode "Miss Teacher
Bangs a Boy", Eric Cartman portrayed Dog, but was a
External links
hall monitor rather than a bounty hunter. • Official website
• Dog the Bounty Hunter at A&E
• Dog the Bounty Hunter at the Internet Movie Database
DVD releases • http://video.tvguide.com/Shows/
dog+the+bounty+hunter
References • Dog the Bounty Hunter at TV.com
• Dog’s Theme song and Dogs Lyrics from
[1] "Bounty Hunter "Dog" to return to the air". Reuters.
• lyricsmode.com
February 20, 2008. http://www.reuters.com/
article/televisionNews/idUSSP8436520080220.
[2] "Dog the Bounty Hunter’s Attorney on Lawsuit:
"The Chapmans Acted Properly"". Celebrity Crime
Reporter. March 04, 2011.
http://www.celebritycrimereporter.com/2011/03/
dog-bounty-hunters-attorney-on-lawsuit.html.
[3] http://www.dogthebountyhunterbook.com/
[4] Hank, Melissa (2004-07-10). "Dog: The Bounty
Hunter, unleashed". TV Guide. Archived from the
original on 2007-10-12. http://web.archive.org/
web/20071012153929/
http://entertainment1.sympatico.msn.ca/
TV_Guide/Interviews/Features/Articles/
070410_dogthebountyhunter_MH. Retrieved
2007-05-27.
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