Dog the Bounty Hunter

Dog is busy. First he’s after a fugitive who is allegedly an expert in the game of “burn and return” — shoplifting goods to return them for cash refunds. But he’s not easy to track — on the bail application the fugitive’s father answers the question “how long have you known this individual” by writing “too long.” Making matters worst the fugitive is now homeless, sending Dog and the team on a hunt through the soup kitchens and parks of Colorado Springs. But as the team closes in for the catch they get a big surprise which sends them after a second fugitive who presents challenges of her own.

Going after two fugitives in one day is tough enough without the facing Colorado’s notoriously unpredictable weather. Today it’s the threat of sever thunderstorm, hail and area wide tornado warnings. When Dog ask his bail bond friend Mary to give him her toughest character, she responds by sending him in pursuit of a fugitive with a history of over 25 years of run-ins with the law. Second on the docket is a wounded vet recently returned from combat in Iraq. When he tells Dog that “he’d rather die than go back to jail,” Dog knows that the bad weather will be the least of his worries today.

It hurts Dog to see people who after years of walking the straight and narrow, suddenly lose their way. But today’s case is a member of the law enforcement community who has recently gone astray, and that truly troubles the Dog. Not only does Moses know the tricks of the trade, there’s the possibility he’s packing his government issued handgun. Although the hunt is long, the ending is hopeful, because Dog comes to believe that with the help of a supportive family this fugitive might just make it. And in fact for Dog’s second case, family is an essential part of bringing the fugitive to justice.

Dog is back in Denver and in hot pursuit of a woman wanted for identity theft. The sad reality is that the identify which has been robbed is her own. She’s traded in a bright future for a life on the wrong side of the law. Dog and the posse trawl through Colorado Springs’ skid row, hitting dive bars, greasy spoons and no-tell motels looking for leads as they hunt down this good girl gone bad. The case take a turn when Dog gets the fugitive on the phone and instead of accepting his offer to turn herself in, she taunts him with the claim that she’ll never be caught. This only steels Dog’s resolve.

Being hunted by the Dog is a lousy way to celebrate your birthday but that’s exactly the spot that Robert finds himself in today. He’s missed his court date, quit his job, and vacated his last known address. With precious little to go on Dog and the team turn to Robert’s extended family. The hunt leads them through the homes of the fugitive’s aunts, uncles, and various cousins. Some are forthright, and others are less so, and it’s Dog’s job to determine whom he can trust. Finally, the hunt comes down to a single tip that Robert is on his way to a relative’s apartment. The team surrounds the apartment lying in wait. The question on everyone’s mind, “Is Dog right?”

Both brother Tim and fellow Honolulu bondsman James need Dog’s help to track down their hard to find fugitives. The two cases on the docket today are challenging, especially the hunt for Gregory, a felon with a lengthy rap sheet. A quick check of his file reveals an ominous fact, the cops have declared him “armed and dangerous.” The other fugitive is woman who has abandoned the responsibilities of motherhood for the lure of the ice pipe. What the team will discover as they hunt down this dyspeptic duo is that the damage drugs do is visited not just on the individual but far too often on their entire family.

It’s Beth’s birthday and Dog knows just what she needs, whether she knows it or not! He surprises Beth with Delilah, a Papillion puppy small enough to sit in the palm of her hand. Beth is so taken with the little creature that she insists on taking the puppy with her on today’s bounty. It’s a revocation put in motion when Joshua’s co-signer leaves town for California. With Delilah in tow they head out to catch their man, the puppy having no clue that today’s adventure will include its first visit to a bowling alley and an introduction to pepper spray.

It’s Halloween, and before Dog and Beth can help the kids carve their pumpkins, they have some business to attend to. It involves knocking on doors and meeting the neighbors but instead of hunting for treats they’re on the search for a fugitive. Their quarry is Robert, a tattoo artist with a bad habit of missing his court dates. Dog’s first stop is the fugitive’s house where they make an alarming discovery; Robert appears to collects weapon, lots of them. After questioning the neighbors Dog heads off to Robert’s tattoo parlor. Does the fugitive’s fondness for stockpiling weapons in his home extend to his place of work?

Dog and the team have girl trouble in this case. Krystal jumped bail and seems to have vanished into the high plains of Colorado. To make matters worse, she’s running with her lover (and bond co-signer) Carrie. But Thelma and Louise they ain’t. As the pursuit unfolds, the team descends into a frightening suburban dystopia where behind well-manicured lawns and handsome facades, the houses harbor dark secrets. An escaped convict, a grieving mother, and a kid with a hidden AK-47 — Dog will see it all as he attempts to bring this bad girl to justice and help her find a new path.

Today Leland and Dog make a quick visit to the police supply store to get some new gadgets for the team. But they can’t linger because they’ve also got a fugitive to catch. Their target is reputed to have an explosive temper — she’s facing terrorist-threatening charges. Dog fears that drugs may be exacerbating her problems and raising the danger level for the posse. The trail starts out cold, but Dog leads his pack through rural Hawaii to make a clever capture and a powerful ride to jail.

When an offender with a long record ducks his day in court, Bobby Brown knows whom to call–The Dog! And knowing that few souls can resist Beth’s clever persuasion, Dog gives her the job of luring the fugitive in. The big question is, with a trap in place and the minutes ticking away, will the fugitive show?