Dog the Bounty Hunter Season 5, Episode 6: Burn & Return

Up on the Roof

Today Dog and the family are back in Colorado and are about to make one of their most exciting captures ever. On his search he'll encounter a felon with history of violence and an alleged affection for sawed-off shotguns, a desperate addict crying for help, and a brave informant who'll risk it all to help Dog bring the fugitive to justice. And when the adrenaline-fueled arrest goes down, every family member will play a critical role.

44 min

Family Business

Dog and the Chapman clan start their hunt today with another well-established bail bonding family. And in fact as Dog's fame has grown, so have his responsibilities. So in addition to tracking down two felons on the lam, Dog has to prepare for a goodwill and fundraising trip to Mooseheart, one of America's largest homes for children in need. Can he catch his prey in time to be there for the kids?

44 min

Felons Interrupted

Today Dog is back in Hawaii confronted with two alleged felons who are in crisis. Family and friends of these bondees are convinced that they are getting into further trouble while awaiting trial, so Dog and the posse have to bring these men back to the relative safety of jail. In both cases addiction has a powerful hold on their targets, and so Dog's motto of "find 'em and fix 'em" is truly at work.

45 min

Let it Snow

Christopher is barely 21, already has history of domestic abuse and assault, and now he's facing major time in a room without a view. This hunt won't be easy for Dog -- the leads are few, informers and family are not forthcoming, and the posse has to confront a freak April blizzard as well. Braving freezing temperatures, blowing snow, and treacherous highways, they hunt through the day and into the night. But as darkness draws close the leads are as cold as ice...until an unexpected call turns the trail red hot.

22 min

Rush from Judgment

Facing hard time for forging checks, Melissa pulled a vanishing act at her sentencing hearing, bolting from the courthouse in broad daylight. Lucky for her bondsman, Dog and his posse are in Colorado and ready to help. A tip from an informant sends the team racing to the felon's safe house, but after surrounding it they discover she's skipped again! Dog's plan is to stirs up the neighborhood while working the phones and hoping for a breakthrough. In the end it will be Beth's skill at this high stakes game of hide-and-go-seek that brings this elusive lady to justice.

21 min

Stormy Weather

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.

21 min

One for the Money

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.

21 min

Reality Check

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.

21 min

No Piece of Cake

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?"

21 min

Prayers and Mace

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.2

21 min

New Dog in Town

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.

21 min

Trick or Treat

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?

21 min

Girl Trouble

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.

42 min

Seeing the Light

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.

21 min

When a Stranger Calls

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?

20 min

Bounty Boot Camp (2)

30 min

Friends and Neighbors

30 min

Friends and Neighbors (2)

30 min

The Set-Up (2)

30 min

The Searchers (1)

Dog and the crew are still in Colorado where they are pursuing Marco. They suddenly receive a tip which sends them speeding south of Pueblo to meet with a longtime associate of Marco's.

30 min

The Searchers (2)

Still on the trail of Marco, Dog has made three additional arrests along his hunt. A hot tip comes in and Dog and the team head to Pueblo where their man is said to be hiding. Can they actually kennel this fugitive up this time?

30 min

Buddha's Delight (1)

Leland gets help on the Big Island from Dog and the posse as he hunts down a small-time Bonnie and Clyde couple. Their crime: stealing, including a pair of Buddha statues for resale. But the couple has deeper problems than this, which is revealed on the ride to the jail, and it's not a pretty picture.

30 min

Buddha's Delight (2)

30 min

Three's Company (1)

Dog and his crew find this suspect harder to pin down in Honolulu's downtown district, moving around from place to place. But as the hunt goes on, Dog discovers there is more than just one family member wanted by the police.

30 min

Strip Search

30 min

Father of the Bride

30 min

Tricks of the Trade

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

30 min

Jack & Jill (1)

30 min

Jack & Jill (2)

30 min

Island Hopper

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

30 min

Nice Guys Finish Last

30 min

No Fly Zone

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

30 min

Teaching Moment

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.

30 min

Mission of Mercy

30 min

Practice Makes Perfect

30 min

Save the Dogs

Dog and the crew hop a plane for the Big Island after Leland learns that one of his clients with a bad reputation for stealing has lost her co-signer and will likely run. The target lives in a hidden area on the island with a junk-filled compound with many places to hide. The search reveals a dark secret from the past that lies behind the woman's troubled present.

30 min

Back Behind Bars

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.

30 min

Family Man

30 min

All in the Family

30 min

Mother Courage

30 min

Mother Courage (2)

30 min

Bounty Boot Camp (1)

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.

30 min