I think this has to be one of the happiest days yet!  Dog the Bounty Hunter is going to be back on the air at A&E.

On February 19th, 2008 TMZ got word that Dog the Bounty Hunter is going to be back on the air.   According to TMZ, a network offical confirmed that the show is going back into production!  Starting as soon as possible, in Hawaii the crew is gearing up for a new season.

In case you’ve not heard, A&E had suspended the show indefinitely due to the racial slurs that were recorded by Duane’s son Tucker about Tucker’s girlfriend, who happened to be black.

“We’re told network execs were “very pleased” with Dog’s attempt to make amends and his reaching out to members of the African American community.”

After the tape surfaced Duane Chapman immediately began a tour of forgiveness, working with CORE and other groups to promote racial equality.

“A&E isn’t just making this decision out of the goodness of their hearts either. The show was insanely popular for the network, here and internationally — airing in over 20 countries.”

Well they’ve definitely got the last part right - we love Dog the Bounty Hunter and I think that because they’re so popular, that’s what’s brought them back.  Sure it was Duane’s tour of forgiveness.  That was pretty stand up of him to do - because he was wrong (the whole Tucker thing… is for another rant).  But I think with the petitions, the love we share for them, and the good that they do - they should bring them back.

I’m so happy that they did!