Bounty Hunters

Bounty Hunters is a half-hour, animated comedy series that premiered on the Country Music Television (CMT) network in 2013. As CMT's first-ever original animated show, it is an over-the-top sendup of family values, and an off-the-wall look at the American South, obsessed with reward redemption over actual law enforcement.

Popular stand-up comedian and personality Jeff Foxworthy leads a talented ensemble cast that brings this satirical take on small-town life and bounty hunting to life. Foxworthy, whose humor has always drawn deeply from southern culture and a blue-collar upbringing, provides an authentic voice respectively for this uniquely American comedy.

In Bounty Hunters, Foxworthy voices the character of Jeff, a family man and owner of Barton Bounty Hunters. Alongside Foxworthy, fellow comedians Larry the Cable Guy and Bill Engvall lend their voices to Larry and Bill, respectively. This trio forms the stratum of a business straddling the world of bail bonds, bounty hunting, and utter chaos, cleaning up trouble in their sleepy southern town while trying to make a dollar or two.

Jeff's character is revealed as the most level-headed and competent amongst his peers. Despite the comedic façade, Jeff is the glue that holds the bounty hunting business together. On the other hand, Larry barely holds it together himself. Portrayed as good-hearted, if not entirely bright, Larry spends most of the series causing more trouble than he fixes. Bill Engvall provides the voice for the muscle of the group, a man of few words but many fists. Likewise, Lisa Lampanelli brings to life the character of their strong, sassy office manager, Jane, who runs the operations side of the business and keeps the bounty hunting trio in check.

One of the primary concepts driving the humor in Bounty Hunters is the oft-clashing dichotomy of family values against the rough-and-tumble world of bounty hunting. Each episode portrays the characters grappling with strange, funny, and sometimes dangerous situations as they navigate through their daily lives and their roles as bounty hunters. It's an ironic twist on everyday life where the preservation of safety, public order, and morals can result in some ridiculous and hilarious shenanigans.

The series is produced by Muse Entertainment alongside Parallel Entertainment, known for Foxworthy’s comedy. Notably, the series continues CMT’s foray into the world of original programming, as they were looking to branch out and reach a broader audience. It brings that distinctive, comic style that's attractive to both new and seasoned fans of this genre. The show definitely capitalizes on the star power and chemistry of Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy, and Engvall, whose interactions play out with the same comedic cadence that fans have come to recognize and love in their stand-up routines.

Bounty Hunters incorporates plenty of slapstick humor, cultural commentary, and small-town charm. The show couples witty writing with sophisticated animation techniques that provide a modern and creative twist to the animation genre. This comedic journey through the eyes of bounty hunters and their chaotic pursuit of justice in a small Southern city leaves the viewers chuckling at its eccentricity.

Overall, the series is far from your traditional family animation, and it does push the boundaries to deliver its unique voice and humor. But thanks to the vocal talent of seasoned, stand-up veterans Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy, and Engvall, alongside the inimitable Lisa Lampanelli, the humor in Bounty Hunters remains approachable enough for anyone looking for a hearty laugh.

Despite its short run, Bounty Hunters presents an entertaining mix of equal parts family reality, over-the-top personalities, action, and comedy wrapped in an engaging animated package, all while exemplifying the Southern hospitality, community, and good-natured humor that Foxworthy's comedy embodies.