Film: 
DVD: 
Starring Duane “Dog” Chapman, Beth Smith, Leland Chapman, Tim Chapman, Justin Bihag
Features:
- TV promos
- Cast bios
- Seven episodes from the first season hand-picked by Dog
Released by: A&E Home Video.
Rating: NR.
Region: 1
Anamorphic: N/A; episodes appear in their original 1.33:1 format.
My Advice: Good for a rental; hold out for a season set.
[ad#longpost]Duane “Dog” Chapman is a man on a mission. First and foremost, he’s a bounty hunter that’s got his family’s well being riding on his ability to go and catch the bad guys. However, he’s been a bad guy–and did jail time for being near a murder rather than committing it. So he’s been where the folks are going back to…and he wants to try and help them straighten out if he can. He operates out of Hawaii and he’s got his family to back him up: his wife, Beth, along with his brother, son and nephew.
At first glance, this show seems like it could be just another attempt to spin reality show gold. After all, anybody who will let somebody stick a camera in their face and follow them around can be a TV star these days. And even from the commercials (many included on this disc), it seems like this is what the show is: here’s a guy with some notoriety who does a job that most of America will find novel, let’s film him.
But having watched these episodes, some things quickly become clear. First of all, Dog is incredibly sincere. When he talks about hoping that he’s made a difference in these fugitives’ lives…he means it. And when he talks about the effect his time behind bars had on him…he really means it. If he’s playing to the camera, he’s a better actor than almost anybody on television. Not to say he’s a bad actor…he’s actually pretty freaking clever at getting these guys to give up their locations. And he’s resourceful as hell: he gets a call from a guy and seconds later is hauling ass to the location. How did he know? He was listening well enough to hear somebody in the background mention the name of the bar.
The other thing that makes Dog such a likeable guy is his family. He and Beth go at each other like cats and dogs, then when they’re apart you’ll get, “Well, you know, she’s right…” and “He’s just got too big a heart sometimes…” so they’re really crazy about each other. And his kids are lethally cute. And the guys on the team, all family, really do care about each other. So you can relate even when they do crazy stuff like try to hire a clown for the brother’s birthday or put special emphasis on catching a guy because he shares their last name.
I’d like to take a second to say that everyone should probably pick this up to watch the opening credits, if nothing else. They’re so wonderfully over the top and it puts you in the right frame of mind for the show. From Dog materializing out of a plume of black smoke to Ozzy Osbourne providing the theme song’s vocals, it’s just classic.
The DVD is fairly bare bones, having the seven episodes Dog picked from the first season. This is a shame, because two more discs and you’ve got the first season covered, but oh well. The promos, as mentioned, are included as are bios for the team. But that’s about it. I would love to hear a commentary on an episode by Dog and Beth, personally. Maybe on a season boxed set.
If you haven’t checked out the show, I’d recommend renting this. It really is fun…I’m tapped out for time to watch TV or else I might get hooked myself–and I hate reality TV. So that says something. But I’d wait to plonk down your coin until a season set appears.
I was just wordering if u leland r really geting a devorice im sorry sometimes it just dosent work out ya know im sure its painfull hurtfull but be storng,Just think itll make u a stornger preson in the end… well may god be with u all
o yeah LELAND ur soooooo hot
BLESS U AND UR FAMILY GODS SPEED
hey dog and posse,
i watch your show every day and night i just cant get enough of it, maybe when i get older i can come work for you. Is youngblood actually your brother? because i read something and it said ‘ dont be fooled by the second name ‘ tim is no blood relation to dog but they are like brothers? how come justin and duane-lee are not in the show together and you can kick ass then.
email me back please brah,
Dog how old are you?
leland i love you so much i hope the show never go off ive recorded every show call me sometime anytime ——– I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU LELAND
Cuby: I edited your phone number out of the comment. You don’t want to stick a number out on the Net. I don’t know if Dog would actually call you, but I guarantee a lot of other people would.
I think leland is sooooooo hot and I love the show I am totally hooked on it. My mom got me hooked on the show and then I got my best friend hooked on the show this summer. Well every day that it is on tv I have to watch it just to see leland because that is how obsessed I am with him. There is only 3 things I want in life and they are to meet leland, to be happy for the rest of my life nomatter what, and for all my dreams to come true. I f I got to meet leland in person it wound mean the universe to me. I love how they always say a prayer before a hunt and I think Beth should keep on dog about Quiting smoking because I hate cigarettes and she is right about him needing to be anle to spend time with his kids as they grow older. I think that it is great that dog is trying to quite and I also think it’s great that leland doesn’t smoke. I’m looking forward to watching the new episodes and I hope they don’t set leland up with anymore gay people. I don’t find that very funny at all. I’m decorating my entire locker with pictures of leland and the crew.
I already wrote but I just wanted to say that beth needs a breast reduction and my entire family thinks that. I also would like to say that I was inspired to want to be in law inforcement because arond here we don’t have very many good cops at all.
Celena,
I believe Leland does smoke but doesn’t want that shown on t.v.
He was smoking in the episode of Tim’s birthday, when Leland was driving back to the office when they were going to surprise Tim he took a hit off a smoke.He also was smoking in the episode when they were after the two girls, one had CRAZY tattooed on the back of her neck, on the way to pick her up the camera came on Leland and he hurried and put the cigarette down by his leg, slow motion that part and you’ll see him taking a hit.
He obviosly tries to hide it from the cameras.
Im hooked on him too! YUMMMY
my mom and i are both big fans of the show. we like to watch it whenever we get the time to. mostly im just a big fan of leland because i think that he is really cute.i also think that it is really nice that you guys pray before you go and get the bad guys or girls.
I LUV UR SHOW IT IS THE BEST.I THINK ALL OF U R SO COOL.EVERY TIME UR SHOW IS ON I’M ALLWAYS WATCHING IT.
hey braa’s. i love you all! the show rocks! keep up the good work!
i just wanna say Dog i love you, u r so philosophical, and u speak the truth i love you for that. beth and young-blood you both make me laugh you are great.
but most of all Leland, i love you to bits, when i see you it makes my heart stop! Literally when you take off your shirt! phwooor!
i only starting watching the show because of you!
i love you all, keep making the episodes!
love jade xxx~xxx~xxx
p.s. God bless all of you and all your family
I love the show, your all great, the only complaint I have is… Beth stop putting on your make up while you drive, not safe, plus if you do it all the other ladies will think it’s cool to do, Please everyone, no makeup while driving!!!!!
it would be sweat to see you guys i could you guys come and see me i live in grand rapeids, michigan hay email me at tyler.dine@yahoo.com
hey this show is the best i love it and the trills and it so much fun to watch i want to do this when im out of colleage i love all the charcters and love justin
I love to watch this show because its so exciting and because LELAND is sooooooooo sexy!!!!!!! I love to watch it to see Leland cause he is sooooooooo fine!!!!!!!!!!
Hi you all: My name is Luz I’m from Puerto Rico but I leave in Maryland. I love you show. Today was about you wedding. I wish you the best a lot of blessings. You are doing a wonderful job and your family is a beautyful example for all of us out here. I love when you all get together and pray. God bless you all. Hasta la vista
Oh my gosh, the wedding episode was great!
Although I cried and cried. Dog is so strong, EVERYONE seems to be so strong,I would have been a mess, but I’m glad they went on with the wedding. Man Leland is such eye candy, I just want to take him down! Oh ya…………
Dog and family there is only one thing to say …….. YOUR AWSUM AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK !! and also Beth, you are one lucky lady!!! the whole family watch you all on tv every time you are on you all are great !!!
INDIANA LUVS DOG AND FAMILY !!!
i think Leland is very sweet.
his body is so hot.
dog u rock ceep up the good work
leland ,if you wanna buy ur mama a hse put out sonme posters of u WE WILL buy them UR HOTTTT
I love dog the hunter and his whole family. And yes Leland is really cute…I hope you stay on air for a while…I love this show!! Please make more of them….
Dear Chapman Family:
We came across your show while flipping through the channels a few months ago. We have not missed an episode since. My kids think it is funny that I have your theme song memorized and I sing out …”I’m the Dog, the big bad Dog…”! Ha! It is refreshing to see people who walk the talk. You are all about second chances. That is admirable. Where would we be if God did not give us second, third and so on chances. We all need to spend a little more time building people up, not tearing them down. I was a trial court clerk years ago working in the criminal division. It was hard to look a suspect in the eye when I knew the charges that were leveled against them. I have a little different perspective now from watching your show. Some people live day to day and hand to mouth. Their way of life is all they know. Well, I’m starting to ramble. On a personal note: I am sorry for the loss of your beloved daughter. I have walked down that road myself. I don’t know when, or how, but I can assure you of one thing; in His time God will restore your joy. He promises us that. Take care.
Rhonda,
What a beautiful note… sorry for your loss.
Oh my Gosh!!! I love your show. I watched it for the first time a few months ago and have watched it EVERY time it’s been on since! It’s great how you pray before a hunt! I know you have lots of fans but if you have time I would LOVE if any of the Chapmans would email me back. I would love to meet you all one day. God bless, Kay.
My 71 yr old mom introduced me to Dog the Bounty Hunter about a year ago and I have been hooked ever since. I was watching it every Tuesday night without fail. My husband hated every minute of it until he watched a full show. He really likes Beth and of course the action. He tells me I have a crush on Dog (and probably do as far as that goes…LOL)… now that it comes on 3 nights a week with all the reruns and new ones on Tuesday nights, we both can’t get enough of The Possee….Keep up the good work and don’t stop.
I just wanted to say How sorry my family is for the loss of your daughter on such a special day . May God Bless you and your family always. My family and I will keep you in our prayers. Keep up the good work!!!
I AM WRITING TO TELL EVERYONE OF YOU GUYS THAT MY FAMILY IS SO SORRY THAT YOU LOST YOUR DAUGHTER, WE KNOW HOW YOU FEEL WE LOST OUR SON JOHNATHON, TO A STUPID DRUG, AND WE ARE SO PROUD OF EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU GUYS FOR THE WORK YOU DO IN GETTING THE DRUG DEALERS AND USERS OFF THE STREET AND THE COUNSELING YOU TRY TO GIVE THEM. ONLY IF THEY WOULD TAKE YOUR ADVISE AND LIVE BY IT. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WEDDING BETH AND DUANE, THAT WAS A VERY SPECIAL DAY AND TRAGIC DAY IN ONE BUT YOU ALL DID VERY WELL. YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL FAMILY AND YOUR CHILDREN ARE SO SWEET. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK BRA!!!! JUST HAD TO THROW THAT IN THERE, BETH AND DUANE YOU REMIND ME OF MY HUSBAND AND I WE ACT THE SAME AS YOU DO, AND PEOPLE THINK WE ARE REALLY ARGUING BUT MOST OF THE TIME I AM LIKE YOU BETH, I WIN… LOVE YOU SONYA CAUDLE WRITE ME.
Your show rocks!!!!!!!
I have only one request….can we get an episode that includes updates of your past captures? Did any of them clean up their act or actually get 10 years in the pen? Also, I know you were trying to quit smoking, did it work?
Never miss a show. The wedding was so touching and being able to deal with the death of your daughter at this time just proves how very precious life is. May Dog & Beth & all of their family continue to be to be in God’s care. Thank you for all the good you do. Pray for peace. Love & Prayers.
hey yall,
i am from germany and we get this show also.
it´s awesome i love to watch it.dog and beth you both are a cute couple and all of you guys do an amazing job.and leland wow you are a hottie i wish we could have some hotties like you here in germany lol.
but i bet you heard that a million times.well i gotta go for now don´t wanna miss ur show ;-)
laterz/carina
Hey guys just want to say that i love your show and watch every single episode even if ive seen it also i am so sorry for your lose of your daughter i was crying i know what it is like to loose a loved one. Justin is soooooo hot n need to be on the show more often… Leland is too
Keep up the good work you guys!!!!!!!!!
~krista
Yeah what happened to Justin?? :(
~Krista
I love Dog the Bounty Hunter. I like all Dog and his whole posse, but i9 Love Leland the best. hes just so cute
Widge, Do you know how long Leland has been in Hawaii?
hey, i also came across ur show while flipping the channels a few months ago and have been watching the show ever since. i lov how u tell the bad guys that they can turn they’er lives aronud. its aewsome how u guys can catch them its sooooooo cool! DOG, i think ur so great and how u used ur bad experiense to change other peoples lives! i was so inspired! BETH, i lov how u keep things together at ur office place and ur so confident. all u other people who work there rock at ur jobs. ur wedding was so beautiful and i am sooo sorry to hear about ur daughter and i’m gald u guys dont dwell over it. ur sooo strong and confident.i to believe in god and the fact that u all pray before u go i think is fantastic. i think ur show is inredible!!!!!!!
nicole from canada-september 2,2006 @ 10:28 pm
ALL OF U ROCK!
Tamara: According to the bio on his website, he went to Hawaii in 1989 for a vacation and decided he wanted to stay.
congradulations Dog and Beth on your wedding my daughter and I watched it twice. Dog I’m also sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter now she is in heavan with the lord watching over all the good your family does to help others.
YALL ARE THE GREATEST FAMILY AND BOUNTY HUNTERS OF ALL TIMES. I USE TO WATCH SOAP OPERAS ALL DAY LONG, WELL NOT SINCE I STARTED WATCHING THIS SHOW ABOUT 3-6 MONTHS AGO I HAVE THE DVR SET TO RECORD EVERY SHOW AND ME AND MY HUSBAND STAY UP ALL NIGHT TO WATCH THIS SHOW. BETH IS MY IDOL SHE IS THE COOLEST WOMEN OF ALL TIME!!!!
Widge: do you know how to get wallpaper for your cell phone and computer of Leland.
Alexandria: Well, some cell phones will let you pull down any JPG or BMP file into a wallpaper…same thing with computers. As for where they have OFFICIAL stuff like that, if it’s not on their official website, I wouldn’t know. You might Google search for images that you could make into your own, if nothing else. Good luck!
Hay Dog I watch your show are the time you are so cool I wish my dad could have a good attitude like you because my dad has a bad attitude. Good luck catching all the criminals. God bless.
Never miss your show. Love you all like family. God Bless. We are with you. You will make it through.
Hey folks…just got this from A&E, wanted to share it:
Dog, Leland and Tim Chapman were taken into custody by U.S. Marshals early Thursday morning in connection with charges stemming from their 2003 arrest of convicted serial rapist, Andrew Luster. Bounty hunting is illegal in Mexico, and Dog, Tim and Leland were arrested by the Mexican authorities. After being released on bail, Dog, his family and team, returned to Hawaii and to their lives as bounty hunters. http://www.uncollardognow.com
DOG: THE FAMILY SPEAKS, A SPECIAL EPISODE AIRING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 10pm/9C
thanks widge
I LOVE THE HOLE CHAPMAN FAMILY .I AM SO SORRY WITH WHAT HAPPYENED IN MEXICO. I THINK IT WAS SO WRONG WHAT THEY PUT THE FAMILY THROUGH. I LOVE WE THE CHAPMANS AND EXSPECIALY MY SEXY LELAND
JULIE