This is a great show. My kids watch it with us. I think that Dog is a good role modle. Everytime the show comes on my oldest daughter drools over Leland. Good show. Teaches that family sticks together.
Dog the Bounty Hunter
(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Duane Chapman, Beth Smith, Leland Chapman, Where to watch: A&E, DVD, Online)
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Common Sense says
Engrossing, gritty reality show has some bite.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12–18
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Dog the Bounty Hunter was written by Lucy Maher
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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What’s the Story?
In DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER, Duane "Dog" Chapman and his family risk their lives to capture suspects who've gone on the lam. Chapman is an ex-con himself; after spending time in a Texas prison, he vowed to redeem himself by working with the law to catch fugitives. Joining him are his wife, Beth; son, Leland; "blood brother," Tim; and nephew, Justin. The gang travels to rough communities, dank hotels, and even drug-infested neighborhoods in search of their prey.
Is It Any Good?
Often, the Chapmans find that the person they've been searching for has already been apprehended by the police -- which means they don't get their $5000 bounty. Other times, Chapman, whose weathered exterior and all-black ensembles belie his sensitive side, takes pity on the fugitives he's seeking and agrees to let them go if they turn themselves in the next day.
What's great about Dog the Bounty Hunter is that it allows viewers to see a side of the law that's not often portrayed. When Chapman apprehends a suspect, he's a tough talker, but -- being a former criminal himself -- he's able to speak frankly to those on the lam and help them see the error of their ways. Though the subject matter is gritty, it isn't too violent, and parents don't have to worry about letting their tweens watch.
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
My Girls Drool Over Leland!
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
He's the big bad dog!
GREAT SHOW! Has some violence to it and many of the criminals they catch are drug trackers so expect refrences to many drugs! There is some strong language but it is bleeped out so there isnt too much to worry about just know your kid before letting them watch it.
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Biggest Ego Show on TV
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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I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
dog 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
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I 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.
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Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 50% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 50% | of parents say it's too violent |
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