Dog the Bounty Hunter (2004)
Dog the Bounty Hunter was an American reality television series on A&E which chronicled Duane "Dog" Chapman's adventures as a fugitive recovery agent, or bounty hunter. With a few exceptions, the series took place in Hawaii or Dog's home state of Colorado. On May 21, 2012, A&E cancelled the series after eight seasons, citing the popular phrase: "Every dog has its day".
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Episode 1 - Baby's Back in Town
Release Date: 2005-04-05Dog tries to nab a fugitive named Wayne by tricking him. Dog calls Wayne to tell him that he's won a new vacuum cleaner and he should stick around to get it. Dog then sends his daughter, Lyssa, to "deliver" the vacuum cleaner and lure Wayne out of his house. But when Lyssa arrives, Wayne is gone, and with the sun setting, the chances of nabbing the fugitive suddenly don't look very good.
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Episode 2 - Surprise! Surprise!
Release Date: 2005-04-05Dog and his team pursue a heroin addict named Eugene. When they find him, Beth tells him about her first husband (whose life was ruined by heroin) and pleads with him to enter rehab. Meanwhile, Dog and Beth plan a surprise birthday party for Leland.
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Episode 3 - No Ice In Paradise
Release Date: 2005-04-12Dog and his team take part in an anti-drug parade, then pursue a convicted drug dealer named Pana. A woman with a score to settle helps Dog set a trap to catch him. - Summary from A&E's ""Dog"" website
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Episode 4 - Fathers In Law
Release Date: 2005-04-19Dog hunts a fugitive known as Bozo with help from the man's own father-in-law. Meanwhile, Dog's own father-in-law comes for a visit.
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Episode 5 - Son of Dog
Release Date: 2005-05-10Dog and his team hunt two fugitives: Stuart, a drug user, and Josephine, a drug seller. Meanwhile, Dog's oldest son joins the team.
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Episode 6 - Bosco the Clown
Release Date: 2005-05-17Dog and his team search for Bosco, a fugitive believed to be a methamphetamine addict.
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Episode 7 - Brother's Keeper
Release Date: 2005-05-31The whole family travels to Kona to help Leland capture some of his own fugitives.
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Episode 8 - Mama's Boys
Release Date: 2005-06-07Dog visits his mother's grave for inspiration before heading out to find Frankie, a violent fugitive hiding in the jungle. The spirit of Ma Chapman seems to help when Dog finds an unusual ally - Frankie's mother, who believes that helping Dog bring her son in is the best thing she can do for him.
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Episode 9 - Lost in Paradise
Release Date: 2005-06-21Dog gives a lecture to high school kids about the dangers of using drugs. Later he and his crew pursue a fugitive named Joseph and find help from a UPS driver.
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Episode 10 - Coaching Day
Release Date: 2005-06-14Dog is feeling under the weather and decides to let the boys handle things. Dog sets Leland and Tim loose on fugitive Emmanuel. Dog has no idea the hunt the boys will be on with this one. We learn that Emmanuel has terminal cancer. What does he have to lose? Not a lot. With Dog calling every 5 minutes, will Leland crack under the pressure? Or can Tim and Leland prove Dog and Beth wrong, and catch their guy?
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Episode 11 - Women of Waikiki
Release Date: 2005-06-28Which will be more elusive: the driver's license for Dog or the fugitive? Dog has to get a new driver's license and he waits until the last minute. He has 2 hours to get a new social security card and pass the eye test. Can he do it? The fugitive today is Lucy, a female from the wrong side of the track. She has failed to appear and Tim has to bring her in or pay the bond. While tracking down a homeless Lucy they guys are distracted by the sunbathing babes! Once the hot tip comes in, they refocus. Can they catch her?
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Episode 12 - To Capture One's Own
Release Date: 2005-07-05In a personal struggle Dog must, hunt down his good friend Ili. Ili has helped Dog track down fugitives in previous episodes. Ili has been charged with burning down her home, following a fight with her husband. Dog bailed her out, she failed to appear. Now she is on the other side of the law, and Dog is on her trail. Will Dog catch her or look the other way? Tune in to find out!
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Episode 13 - This Dog Can Hunt
Release Date: 2005-08-23Dog and the family visit the Rockies for a little work and lot of fun, but soon they're on one of the biggest cases of their career. They go on the hunt for Harry, a repeat offender, and the search takes them through a seedy world of tattoo parlors, cheap motels, and crack dens. But soon Dog realizes that he will need all of his man-hunting expertise and even the Indian tracking skills his grandfather taught him if he has any hope of bringing Harry to justice. (1 hour special.)
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Episode 14 - Big Bags and Boxers
Release Date: 2005-08-30In this episode, we have two fugitives, on two islands, and one day to catch them. Part of the team heads to Kona, while the others hunt a fugitive named Patrick on the big island. Adding to the dangers of Bounty Hunting this fugitive is an Extreme Fighter. This fight is taking place in a steel cage. Will Dog be kenneled up or will Dog take the cage to be his new Dog House. Tune in to find out…
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Episode 15 - Cats and Dogs
Release Date: 2005-08-30This episode we find out who rules, Cats or Dogs. Dog is after a woman who goes by “Cats.” Dog must bring her in or Beth loses her $10,000 bond. Adding to the problems they face, “Cats” is pregnant. Will Dog be able to talk her into giving up? Or will one of them be left chasing their tails?
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Episode 16 - Destiny Love
Release Date: 2005-09-06Chantal arrives at Da Kine Bail Bonds with her young infant daughter. Chantal is willing to revoke the bail of her estranged boyfriend Jonaven. Once she posted his bail he skipped out on their baby, but jumped right back into his drug habit! Now shacked up with another woman, Dog has heard enough. Dog learns that he is running in the wrong crowd, and does not know his own child’s middle name. After some heart wrenching conversation, Dog decides he must bring Jonaven in. Will Jonaven see his child before he goes to jail? Tune in to find out…
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Episode 17 - If You Knew Nunu
Release Date: 2005-10-11Dog faces off with a suspect named Nunu, who is a convicted felon. Nunu’s father is revoking bail; the family warns Dog and the team that Nunu is out of control. It is up to Dog and his team to bring Nunu in. What kind of antics will Nunu put Dog and the team through? Will they ever catch this guy?
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Episode 18 - Double Trouble
Release Date: 2005-10-18Feeling lucky? Dog is. One Dog, two women means one awesome episode. Dog decides to take down two women Moani and Jade. Will the women leave Dog and the team in the dog kennel? Or will Dog take them to the big dog kennel…downtown?
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Episode 19 - Big Island, Small Town
Release Date: 2005-11-01Dog has problems when he goes to a small town on the Big Island of Hawaii to track down a fugitive. In a small town, everyone knows everyone else's business, making it impossible for Dog to hunt in secret. With his every move exposed, Dog has a hard time bagging his Big Island prey.
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Episode 20 - Jonah Is Missing
Release Date: 2005-11-22With Jonah looking at 20 years in prison Dog and the gang will have to pull out all the stops to find him. With the trail goes cold when Dog runs into some family that is less than willing to help. Dog discovers another woman in the picture…will she has the clue he needs to find the fugitive?
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Episode 21 - Suga on my Cuffs
Release Date: 2005-11-29Dog is on the hunt for a stripper named Kandice, AKA: Candy, AKA: Suga who failed to appear. With the help of a friend will they capture Kandice or will Dog be charmed by her?
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Episode 22 - Mothers and Daughters
Release Date: 2006-01-03When a mother made the decision to bail out her daughter…her daughter made a promise. Since the daughter is not holding up her end of the bargain…the mother makes a hard decision. Beth remembers when she was young and hopes this girl will one day change her ways.
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Episode 23 - Dog is Smokin
Release Date: 2006-01-31Dog tries to cut down on his smoking, but it's not so easy with such a high-stress job. Today, Dog has to track down Walter, a fugitive who believes that the Canadian military planted a chip in his tooth that allows him to communicate with his van, which is just an old piece of junk.