Dog the Bounty Hunter (2003)

Adventure · Crime · Documentary

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".

IMDb rating: 5.1 (4,790 votes)
Seasons: 8
Streaming (US): Philo · A&E Crime Central Apple TV Channel · A&E · Pluto TV · Plex · Xumo Play · Tubi TV · Hoopla · Plex Channel
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Jul 3, 2026 · 8 seasons indexed

Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (2003)

6.92 avg 19 episodes 6.0 → 7.5 22 min avg

Rollercoaster

Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
0	The Lost Dog Pilot	6.0	22
1	Meet the Chapmans	7.4	34
2	Father and Son	7.4	32
3	The Competition	7.3	18
4	A Walk on the Wild Side	7.1	14
5	Bounty Hunters Have Hearts Too	6.7	17
6	Love's Labors Lost and Found	7.2	15
7	The Godfather of Waikiki	6.8	19
8	Hide and Seek: Part 1	6.4	16
9	Hide and Seek: Part 2	6.9	12
10	Justin's Big Day	6.3	16
11	It's Good to Be Home	6.4	14
12	You Can't Go Home Again	7.8	17
13	A Family Feud	7.0	12
14	Sons and Daughters	6.8	15
15	The Sweep	7.0	11
16	Stress Management	6.6	14
17	Where There's Smoke...	6.8	14
18	Second Chances	7.5	13

Season 2 (2005)

6.77 avg 26 episodes 7.1 → 7.0 24 min avg

Season 2 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Baby's Back in Town	7.1	14
2	Surprise! Surprise!	6.2	12
3	No Ice in Paradise	5.8	12
4	Son of Dog	7.4	6
5	Fathers in Law	6.5	8
6	Bosco the Clown	6.6	8
7	Brother's Keeper	7.0	12
8	Mama's Boys	6.4	11
9	Lost in Paradise	6.0	12
10	Coaching Day	6.4	6
11	The Women of Waikiki	6.5	9
12	To Capture One's Own	6.7	13
13	This Dog Can Hunt	8.0	11
15	Big Bags and Boxers	7.8	14
16	Cats & Dogs	5.9	10
17	Destiny Love	6.0	11
18	If You Knew Nunu	7.7	9
19	Double Trouble	5.9	12
20	Big Island, Small Town	6.8	8
21	Jonah Is Missing	6.5	8
22	Suga on My Cuffs	7.7	9
23	Mothers and Daughters	7.0	9
24	Dog Is Smokin'	6.8	7
25	Judgment Day	6.8	7
26	Moms & Dads	7.5	10
27	For the Love of Dog: Luau Special	7.0	8

Season 3 (2006)

7.05 avg 30 episodes 8.1 → 7.4 26 min avg

Rollercoaster

Season 3 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	California, Here Dog Comes	8.1	10
2	You Snooze, You Lose	6.5	8
3	A Helping Hand	7.2	8
4	Do Unto Others	6.8	7
5	In Sickness and in Health	7.9	11
6	If the Shirt Fits...	7.5	8
7	Take Your Daughter to Work Day	6.6	12
8	Rock-A-Bye Bounty	6.9	11
9	Father-Hood	6.6	11
10	The Thief Who Stole Christmas	7.2	11
11	Out of Sight	7.2	7
12	Cupid in Cuffs	7.9	15
13	Cops and Criminals	6.3	9
14	To Love and to Cherish	7.1	12
15	Bustin' with Justin	7.3	12
16	Bonds of Love	7.7	8
17	Vegas or Bust	6.8	8
18	Playing Possum	7.0	10
19	Run Fugitive, Run	6.6	10
20	Ticket to Ride	6.5	11
21	Mother Knows Best	6.4	11
22	Rainy Day Woman	6.8	9
23	Rocky Mountain Roundup	6.0	10
25	Inside Out	6.6	7
26	Irons in the Fire	7.7	9
27	Running on Empty	7.0	10
28	This One's for You	7.8	10
29	Baby Lyssa Steps Up	7.4	12
32	Growing Up Is Hard to Do	6.6	10
33	Year of the Dog	7.4	11

Season 4 (2007)

6.87 avg 21 episodes 6.8 → 6.9 27 min avg

Season 4 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Mystery of Mona Lisa	6.8	13
2	Rusty Cuffs	7.3	13
3	Make a Wish	7.2	11
4	Tough Love	6.8	13
5	Surprise Ending	6.6	13
6	The Big Wipe-Out	7.0	12
7	You Can Bet on It	6.5	9
8	Fly Boy	6.7	10
9	Guns and Ice	6.2	12
10	The Good Fight	6.8	12
11	The Last Call	8.1	20
12	The Smackdown of Baby Lyssa	7.4	20
13	A Friend in Need	6.9	9
14	Your Lying Eyes	6.7	8
15	A Man Called Dog	7.4	9
16	Crime Don't Pay	6.5	8
17	Twisted Love	6.7	9
18	Where the Wild Things Are	7.0	11
19	No Love Still	6.5	10
20	Day of the Dog	6.2	8
21	The Time to Cry	6.9	10

Season 5 (2008)

6.63 avg 17 episodes 7.1 → 6.6 27 min avg

Season 5 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Up on the Roof	7.1	13
2	Family Business	6.6	9
3	Felons Interrupted	6.5	13
4	Let it Snow	6.9	10
5	Rush from Judgement	6.4	9
6	Burn & Return	6.7	13
7	Stormy Weather	6.7	10
8	One for the Money	6.4	12
9	Reality Check	6.6	11
10	No Piece of Cake	6.6	14
11	Prayers & Mace	6.8	13
12	New Dog in Town	5.6	11
13	Trick or Treat	7.0	14
14	Girl Trouble	7.1	11
15	Seeing the Light	6.6	10
16	When a Stranger Calls	6.5	10
17	Tricks of the Trade	6.6	11

Season 6 (2009)

6.80 avg 23 episodes 7.4 → 6.8 33 min avg

Rollercoaster

Season 6 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Jack & Jill, Part 1	7.4	15
2	Island Hopper	7.4	9
3	Nice Guys Finish Last	6.9	10
4	No Fly Zone	6.8	9
5	Teaching Moment	7.1	9
6	Mission of Mercy	7.4	10
7	Practice Makes Perfect	6.4	7
8	Save the Dogs	7.1	10
9	Back Behind Bars	6.7	8
10	Family Man	6.4	9
11	All in the Family	6.3	10
12	Mother Courage	6.7	11
13	Bounty Boot Camp	5.8	7
14	Friends and Neighbors	7.0	8
15	The Set Up	6.8	7
16	The Searchers	6.8	10
17	Buddha's Delight	6.8	10
18	Three's Company	6.7	9
19	Strip Search	6.7	9
20	Secret Places	6.8	10
21	Father of the Bride	6.3	8
28	Bounty Baby (I)	7.4	9
30	Rain Check - Part 1	6.8	6

Season 7 (2009)

6.99 avg 37 episodes 7.1 → 7.3 29 min avg

Season 7 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Wrong Turn: Part 1	7.1	12
2	Wrong Turn: Part 2	5.7	8
3	Armed and Dangerous: Part 1	6.5	8
5	Easy Rider: Part 1	6.6	10
6	Easy Rider: Part 2	6.6	7
7	The Hunt for Santa: Part 1	6.8	13
8	The Hunt for Santa: Part 2	6.9	12
10	Kid Stuff	6.8	11
11	Easy Does It	7.6	10
12	Ghost Rider	7.0	9
13	Back in the Hood	7.1	9
14	One for the Road	6.8	8
15	Bait and Switch, Part 2	7.9	9
16	Bait and Switch, Part 1	7.0	7
17	True Identity	7.8	11
18	Secrets and Lies	7.0	8
19	Match Point	6.9	10
20	Menehune Mischief	7.0	10
21	Mister Mom	7.1	12
22	Bait & Snitch	6.9	10
23	Scared Straight	7.0	11
26	Welcome to the Jungle, Part 1	7.2	7
28	Bounty Baby, Part 1	7.4	7
30	Rain Check, Part 1	7.6	7
32	Love on the Run	7.3	8
33	Jump Start	7.1	10
36	Trouble in Paradise	6.2	7
38	Girl Power	6.8	6
39	Prodigal Son	6.8	7
40	Family Ties	6.0	10
41	Special Delivery	7.0	7
42	Surface Scratches	7.6	7
44	Facebooked	6.6	10
45	Mano-a-Mano	7.6	7
54	Dead of Night	7.6	7
64	Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?	6.5	8
66	Cap and Gown	7.3	8

Season 8 (2012)

7.31 avg 20 episodes 7.6 → 6.8 27 min avg

Season 8 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	And Baby Makes Three	7.6	10
3	The Tender Trap	8.5	13
7	Tears for Fears	7.5	10
9	Picture This	7.0	6
10	Tag, You're It	7.0	7
11	A Family Affair	7.7	8
13	Training Day	7.2	7
14	Cutting the Apron Strings	8.0	8
15	Short Handed	6.8	10
16	Photo Op	7.4	9
17	A House Divided	8.4	15
19	Fight Like a Girl	7.0	7
20	A Higher Power	6.8	7
21	Ties That Bind	6.0	7
22	Who's the Boss	7.0	7
23	Bus Stop Bruiser	7.6	7
24	Luck Be a Lady	6.0	7
28	God Looks on the Heart	7.8	11
29	Big Brother	8.0	9
30	Mid-Course Correction	6.8	15

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