Dog the Bounty Hunter: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Dog the Bounty Hunter Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Up on the Roof
Jul 16, 2008 · 44 min
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
Family Business
Jul 23, 2008 · 44 min
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
Felons Interrupted
Jul 30, 2008 · 45 min
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
Let it Snow
Aug 6, 2008 · 22 min
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 a
Rush from Judgment
Aug 13, 2008 · 21 min
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 po
Burn & Return
Aug 20, 2008 · 21 min
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-
Stormy Weather
Aug 27, 2008 · 21 min
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 wid
One for the Money
Sep 3, 2008 · 21 min
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 recent
Reality Check
Sep 10, 2008 · 21 min
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 futur
No Piece of Cake
Sep 17, 2008 · 21 min
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 vaca
Prayers and Mace
Sep 24, 2008 · 21 min
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 hu
New Dog in Town
Oct 1, 2008 · 21 min
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.
Trick or Treat
Oct 8, 2008 · 21 min
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 in
Girl Trouble
Oct 15, 2008 · 42 min
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 love
Seeing the Light
Oct 22, 2008 · 21 min
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 t
When a Stranger Calls
Oct 29, 2008 · 20 min
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 t
The Searchers (1)
Jun 24, 2009 · 30 min
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 Mar
The Searchers (2)
Jun 24, 2009 · 30 min
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
Buddha's Delight (1)
Aug 12, 2009 · 30 min
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 resal
Three's Company (1)
Aug 19, 2009 · 30 min
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
Tricks of the Trade
Nov 5, 2008 · 30 min
Dog tries to trick fugitive by making an appointment after discovering that she is working for an escort service.
Island Hopper
Feb 11, 2009 · 30 min
Dog helps a fellow bondsman when a fugitive from Washington state comes to Hawaii for a vacation.
No Fly Zone
Apr 3, 2009 · 30 min
Dog and his team must race against the airport when a fugitive is found to have booked a flight to Florida.
Teaching Moment
Nov 3, 2009 · 30 min
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.
Save the Dogs
Apr 1, 2009 · 30 min
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 targe
Back Behind Bars
Apr 8, 2009 · 30 min
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.
Bounty Boot Camp (1)
Jun 3, 2009 · 30 min
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 lear