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Dog the Bounty Hunter

"Dog the Bounty Hunter" is an American reality television series that followed bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman and his family as they tracked fugitives.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

"Dog the Bounty Hunter" is an American reality television series that followed bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman and his family as they tracked fugitives. It aired on A&E and ran for eight seasons before being cancelled in 2012. The series was set mainly in Hawaii, with some episodes in Colorado.

Premise

The series followed Duane "Dog" Chapman and, in many episodes, members of his family as they pursued fugitives in the course of his bounty-hunting work.

Broadcast history

The program aired on A&E from 2004 to 2012. It was cancelled after eight seasons.

Setting and production

The show was based primarily in Hawaii, where Chapman worked, though some episodes also took place in Colorado.

Legacy

The series became closely associated with Chapman’s public image and led to later related television projects featuring him and his family.

Key facts

  • "Dog the Bounty Hunter" documented the work of Duane Chapman as a bounty hunter.
  • The series aired on A&E.
  • It ran for eight seasons and was cancelled on May 21, 2012.
  • Most of the program took place in Hawaii, with some segments in Colorado.
  • The show helped make Chapman widely known as a television personality.
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Canadian context

The series aired internationally and remains familiar to Canadian reality-TV audiences, especially as part of broader North American cable television culture.

Frequently asked questions

What is "Dog the Bounty Hunter"?
It is an American reality television series about bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman and his work tracking fugitives.
Who starred in the series?
The series starred Duane "Dog" Chapman, with frequent appearances by family members and associates.
When did it air?
It originally aired from 2004 to 2012.
How many seasons did it have?
The series ran for eight seasons.
Which network broadcast it?
It aired on A&E.
Where was it mainly set?
The show was mainly set in Hawaii, with some exceptions in Colorado.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_the_Bounty_Hunter
    Supports: Series premise, A&E broadcast, eight seasons, cancellation date, and Hawaiian/Colorado setting.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duane_Chapman
    Supports: Duane Chapman as the star known as Dog the Bounty Hunter and the connection to later related series.
  3. A&E — https://www.aetv.com/shows/dog-the-bounty-hunter
    Supports: A&E identification of the show and its family-based bounty-hunting premise.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0424627/
    Supports: Series title, U.S. release year, and general premise involving Duane Chapman and his family.