It seems that Duane "Dog" Chapman got a second chance and according to an A&E official, the popular show is going back into production after being on hold since November last year when the reality show star was caught using the N-word in a private telephone conversation with his son, TMZ.com reported.

While the network hasn’t set any premiere date for "Dog the Bounty Hunter," production is scheduled to start as soon as possible, while most preparations have already been made.

The show and its crew of bounty hunters were put on hold indefinitely last year after Duane Chapman made a series of racial slurs in a private conversation which surfaced online.

On the audiotape, Chapman is heard using the N-word six times as he expresses his displeasure that his son Tucker is dating an African American, warning that she could jeopardize the show if she overhears Chapman and his team using the N-word.

Although many believed he would be gone for good, Chapman’s series of heartfelt apologies paid off. Apparently, the networks executives were very pleased with Dog’s attempt to make things right and reaching out to members of the African community.

Teary-eyed, Chapman went on air and apologized for his comments regarding his son’s African American girlfriend, promising never to utter the word again.

"My sincerest, heartfelt apologies go out to every person I have offended for my regrettable use of very inappropriate language. I am deeply disappointed in myself for speaking out of anger to my son and using such a hateful term in a private phone conversation," Chapman said at the time.

Initially A&E’s decision to suspend production of the show came, in part, because of growing pressure from sponsors.