A Hawaiian surfing hero is on a wave to nowhere and it's Dog's turn to play lifeguard. "Buttons," known throughout the islands for his prowess on the waves and his daring 360's, has wiped-out on the rocky shoals of drug addiction. This troubled legend has been losing his struggle with the "Big H" and Dog's search to find him is a voyage through the murky waters of homelessness and despair.

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Duane 'Dog' Chapman

Leland Chapman

Beth Chapman

Make a Wish

The Mystery of Mona Lisa

Dog usually takes his job personally, but this time a case really hits home. First, he and Beth receive a special gift--a painting of Dog's recently deceased daughter, Barbara Katy. Everyone on the team needs to take a moment to recover from the emotional impact of that. But when Lyssa points out that the fugitive in Dog's next case has the same birth date as Barbara, Dog takes a special vow to capture the young woman so he can persuade her to avoid the same mistakes his daughter made.

Dog shows his love of justice and children in this poignant episode. He begins by giving encouragement to a group of handicapped children and making them honorary members of his posse. Dog and the team then start their search for Jacob, a fugitive who's abandoned his wife and children. When the hunt leads Dog to a meeting with Jacob's family, he asks Jacob's kids a question: If he could grant them one wish, what would it be? They wish for Dog to bring their daddy back. But can Dog do it?

Michael is out on bail for drug sales, theft, and violation of parole. Dog's after him for failing to appear in court and his only lead is Jen, his co-signer and girlfriend. When they hit her house she's nowhere to be found but her brother informs them he's worried because Michael has a history of abusing women and fears for his sister's safety. This news puts Dog on a mission to save Jen. Surprisingly the biggest hurdle to bring Michael in is convincing Jen to help the team! Working with Beth, Dog tries a clever variation of "good cop, bad cop" to win her over. Will the team succeed, or will the mysterious power Michael seems to hold over Jen keep her from doing the right thing?

Tough Love

Today, Dog and the boys are going after a fugitive with a serious price tag. Tim failed to appear in court on a $25,000 bond and has a string of theft charges behind him. When the team hits his apartment, they find a boot print on the door -- a souvenir of a police raid from only days earlier. Tim managed to evade the cops, but Dog is determined to put this fugitive behind bars. To get the job done, he'll find himself on an unusual journey before a unexpected tip leads to a surprising finish.

Surprise Ending

The Big Wipe-Out

Kristine had a string of gambling and forgery charges before she jumped bail leaving Dog "holding the bag" -- in this case a $20,000 bond. Now it's time for Dog to call in some chits of his own, getting the help of trusty informants he's helped out over the years. Their tips will send him and the team on a multi-day tour though the low-rent hotels and illicit gaming houses of the Hawaii few tourists ever see. As the hunt stretches out, Dog amps up the pressure putting the squeeze on the very gaming rooms Kristine frequents. But when the hand plays to a close, Dog is in for a surprise when he discovers that he and Kristine share a common past.

You Can Bet on It!

Dog told him not to go, but Charles went anyway, skipping to Oregon against the terms of his bail. Now Dog has a tip that Charles plans to slip back into Honolulu. With $30,000 on the line Dog knows he can leave little to chance. He needs someone Charles won't recognize to track him inside the airport when his plane lands. The team decides that Baby Lyssa is it, so with a little help from Beth and a sexy brunette wig, the team is soon barreling towards the airport with the brand new weapon: a petit brunette in sunglasses who even Dog doesn't quite recognize.

Fly Boy

Dog's got a twofer on his hands, but the cases couldn't be more different. The first is a woman whose family wants her back in jail, the other is a former choirboy whose family ties are strong. Darlene's been busted for third degree promotion and her sister, fed up with her behavior, wants off the bond. Dog will do his best to straighten her out but he has his doubts about making a difference. The following day is Dog's birthday but that won't stop him from chasing a fugitive named Fred who is facing firearms charges. Dog doesn't relish the thought of going after an alleged gunslinger on his birthday but he's never one to avoid a challenge. Dog's hunch is that Fred is a mama's boy, and while he has some doubts, in the end will his instincts pay off?

Guns & Ice

Dog and Beth have to be at the state capitol bright and early to receive an award for their fight against ice in Hawaii. Afterwards, they're inspired to start the hunt for Shanna, an alleged ice user and identity thief with $80,000 in bonds. Working two informants Dog and the posse begin to close in on their target. And with good tips and some hard work, Dog finds Shanna and her boyfriend living in a van next to a cemetery just as the sun is going down. Can Dog convince Shanna to give up her bad habits before her graveyard address becomes permanent?

The Good Fight

Dog and the team face many challenges with this hunt. They are forced to revoke the bond of a woman who’s co-signer which is her ex-boyfriend has just committed suicide. She turns herself in but when the deceased man’s mom comes to console her…sparks erupt.

The Last Call

A pregnant co-signer has been threatened by the man she bailed out. She goes to Dog to revoke the man’s bail and get him off the streets. Dog and the team devise a plan, but things go drastically wrong leaving a member of the team vulnerable.

The Smackdown of Baby Lyssa

A close community harbors a fugitive that has a rap sheet detailing 27 arrests. This fugitive has no desire to go back to prison so he hides in his close community. Dog and the team jump hurdle after hurdle to locate this fugitive.

A Friend in Need

A fugitive leaves his wife and four kids behind as he jumps bond on Dog. With fast women and fast cars drawing the fugitive in, Dog looks to answer in the heart to guide him on this journey.

Your Lying Eyes

Today the crew is hunting for Holly, a car thief. She's one of Tim's bonds and the entire Dog crew knows that means trouble--or at least a long and difficult chase. As the hunt starts, Tim's got nothing but a photograph to work with until an informant calls to say he knows where Holly is at that very moment. Tim's anxiety mounts as he tries to get the team on the road before the informant loses track of Holly's whereabouts. The team is less than convinced that the tipster will pay-off. Will Tim be able get a quick capture or will he lose his "Race Against Time"?

Crime Don't Pay

Dog is tracking down Cecilia, who's wanted for aggravated car theft, but she's nowhere to be found. Her girlfriend and co-signer has gone missing too. Just when the trail goes stone cold, a friend with an ax to grind leads the team to the cosigner's empty apartment where they hatch a plan to lure her back. In less than the time it takes to say "regulators mount up" the once elusive cosigner is on the phone, looking for a fight and speeding home. The team takes cover and waits, but is Cecilia far behind?

Twisted Love

Dog, Beth and the team are in Colorado and today they face a special Chapman challenge--getting the kids to camp. After the drop-off, Dog is more than ready to track down a fugitive. Robin disposed of a body after a homicide, and now he's skipped his court date. This wild chase is full of surprises--Dog and the team hit a series of addresses, search the rough terrain of an open prairie and confront a jealous husband--and Beth is in the middle of all of this while also on the phone trying to help homesick Garry stick with camp. But as the hunt draws to a close, the biggest surprise is still to come.

Where the Wild Things Are

Bounty hunts are always full of surprises and that is very true today. Dog is in search of a potentially dangerous fugitive, he's only 19 and charged with kidnapping and menacing. In other words the kind of criminal Dog likes to get off the streets. But the case takes an unexpected turn when the Chapman clan ends up in a confrontation with the suspect's family. Will things get out of hand or will Dog use his legendary sliver tongue to avert a violent showdown? And as Dog learns more about the fugitive and his case, nothing is quite what it appears to be.

No Luv Still

Dog and the team are back in Colorado hunting bounties. Today's fugitive has a long rap sheet and a reputation for packing heat. With nothing but an address and phone number, the team heads out on the hunt. When they get to his girlfriend's pad, no one answers. But Dog's sixth sense tingles when he hears a puppy scratching at the door of the apartment...he knows it's worth sticking around. The stakeout is long and tense. And when they get him, the fugitive is not quite what his record would suggest.

Day of the Dog

In this hour long episode, Dog and the gang hunt Kimo. Come court day there is no trace of him, Dog sets out to find him with little to go on. With the girlfriends help, can Dog and the team find their fugitive before it's too late?

The Time To Cry

Dog visits the home of a couple of brother and sister fugitives as the begin tracking. Dog's instinct tells him not to believe the kid's mother when she says she has not seen them recently.

Up on the Roof - Part 2

The Chapman kids have some new bunnies and Dog shows them how to care for them properly, followed by pursuing a suspect in a case of animal cruelty.

Family Business - Part 1

Dog helps a fellow bondsman when a fugitive from Washington state comes to Hawaii for a vacation.

Family Business - Part 2

Dog offers his help to a fellow bondsman in searching for a fugitive, which is made harder due to his lack of knowledge of the suspect.

Felons Interrupted - Part 1

Dog and his team must race against the airport when a fugitive is found to have booked a flight to Florida.

Felons Interrupted - Part 2

Dog takes his son-in-law Travis on his first hunt after he makes a mistake and signs off on a fugitive's questionable bond.

Let It Snow

Rush from Judgment

Duane Lee receives an ample amount of criticism from Beth and must deal in a long search as a felon eludes him.

Burn & Return

Dog shows his kids the proper way to care for their new pet bunny rabbit, and then is sent to find a fugitive who was wanted for animal cruelty.

Stormy Weather

One For The Money

It may be Dog's birthday but he is still on a case as a family is torn apart by drug addiction.

Reality Check

Leland gets a hand from Dog as he hunts down a pair of mother and daughter fugitives.

No Piece of Cake

Dog knows that crime and drugs not only damage victims but also harm the families of the perpetrators, especially the kids. And both of the fugitives he's chasing today have left shattered families and struggling women in their wake. The challenge for Dog and the team--can they convince these women to help Dog track down their men?

Prayers and Mace

New Dog in Town

Dog loves a challenge and to help a friend. Today his friend Jim, a fellow bondsman, has asked Dog to help track down a dangerous fugitive and bring along his son, who is just learning the business himself. The hunt starts at a den which is filled with swords and knives. Before this day is over, doors will be kicked in, mace will be sprayed and one bounty hunter in training will be that much wiser.

Trick or Treat

Girl Trouble (1)

Girl Trouble (2)

Dog and his crew head to Colorado where he hunts down a fugitive drug dealer who's been running for six months now.

Seeing the Light

Back hunting in Denver, Dog and the gang set up to find and capture a criminal with a long record. He missed his day in court; Dog pulls out his Ace in the hole with Beth. He gives Beth the job of convincing this guy to meet her. Can she do it?

When a Stranger Calls

Dog tries to trick fugitive by making an appointment after discovering that she is working for an escort service.

Up on the Roof - Part 1

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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