This family of misfits is an insult to intelligent people. It's all about hair, clothes, lookin' good for the cameras. I really don't care that some of you feel this show has merit. Dog & company know a good thing when they see it. What a waste of air space. And that people find this show relevant, I can only shake my head.
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Dog the Bounty Hunter
(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Duane Chapman, Beth Smith, Leland Chapman, Where to watch: A&E, DVD, Download)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Engrossing, gritty reality show has some bite.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Dog the Bounty Hunter
Parents need to know that the star of this reality show is a former convict who now spends his time hunting down fugitives from the law. This means that his work takes him to some seedy spots (including drug-infested neighborhoods) and gives viewers a good look at some hardened, careless criminals. He sometimes threatens to use force, but actual conflicts are rare, and violence isn't a big issue.
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- Families can talk about the consequences of breaking the law. What happens when someone is arrested? How do the courts work? Is prison the best option for punishing criminals? Do you think going to prison can help some people turn their lives around?
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give itBiggest Ego Show on TV
Lives in WashingtonI rate this title off for age 2 and give itdog the Drag Queen
Looks like a Drag Queen to me--and most men I know, sincerely believe he is gay or a cross dresser--too femine for me...clearly, a drag queen
- Lives in WashingtonI rate this title on for age 17 and give it
old drag queen (what cool?)
I never got what was cool about this old Drag Queen chasing guys around? Obviously, someone with the patholgy of a cross dressor or whatever his thing is, denotes mentality of a street walking trans-sexual; the nature of, so to speak. Nevertheless, I just don't get what is interesting or even cool about an old Drag Queen Bounty Hunter named dog? Of course, dog is most likely the accurate word in the whole show.
- Lives in ConnecticutI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
dog the bounty hunter is must to watch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The reason I like watching Dog The Bounty Hunter because someday I want to be a bounty hunter and work with The Chapmans and also Dog makes the streets safe by taking the criminals off the block that are drugs(ice,heroin,etc.).
- Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Oh my gosh...
This is some of the worst TV I have ever seen...I can understand why younger kids would enjoy it...But wow... If your kids are shallow enough to enjoy an obviously scripted reality show, about some "big bad bounty hunter" (who is really just some lame, failed actor) Than let them watch it...
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