The series takes viewers into the secret life of one of the largest and most unique wildlife sanctuaries in the world – Chimp Haven—a 200-acre refuge tucked deep in the forested heart of Louisiana, which is home to more than 300 chimpanzees.
Cast: Jane Lynch
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Season 1
6 episodes
1. Welcome to Chimp HavenTwo-year-old Carlee quickly learns that being cute will only get you so far in the family. Meanwhile, boisterous Riley pushes his group’s patience to the brink with his constant hijinks, and the veterinary staff race to move the rest of Slim’s group to a new state-of-the-art corral. A newcomer Midge arrives in search of a new family and a forever home, but will he make new friends?LCC40minOct 16, 2020
2. Reign & RivalsIn Sara Soda’s forest, Jimmy Dean and Mason confront a rival group, but they’ll need reinforcements if they want to stand a chance. Riley’s reign over his group’s new home is threatened by the arrival of the real boss, Slim. Midge’s integration into his forever family is thrown into doubt, as troublemaker Twyla turns the group against him, perhaps permanently...LCC40minOct 16, 2020
3. Family MattersAs Nina celebrates a special birthday, her mischievous son Riley threatens to wreck the party. Alpha Sparky and his family prepare to move into a larger community, but only if he can overcome a debilitating injury. In Sara Soda’s family, Carlee’s big sister Arden tries to force her way up the political ladder – but has she pushed too far?LCC40minOct 16, 2020
4. Rivals and RebelsAspiring alphas Jimmy Dean and Mason go head to head in a battle for dominance in Sara Soda’s forest. Over at Slim’s place, Rebellious Riley faces a special challenge that produces an unexpected result. Meanwhile, a jealous Henry threatens to turn the Oddballs’ moving day to chaos – but will boss Donovan let the upstart ruin everything?LCC40minOct 16, 2020
5. Power PlaysJimmy Dean and Mason’s battle to be the dominant male in their group reaches a tipping point, while elsewhere in the forest, Carlee joins a nighttime quest to solve a mystery. Alpha Spock is confronted by a rebellious lieutenant, Shaq. Will the laid-back leader find a way to return peace to his group?LCC40minOct 16, 2020
6. Like Father, Like DaughterThey say the best relationships start off as friendships, and Henry tests this out as he tries to romance his best friend Barbara. Meanwhile, the sanctuary’s old timers develop a strange new obsession. In Sara Soda’s forest, Carlee reaches new heights in her quest to become an independent chimp as the mystery of her paternity is finally revealed.LCC40minOct 16, 2020
Meet the Chimps
★ 7.6/1020201 season6 episodesEnded
The series takes viewers into the secret life of one of the largest and most unique wildlife sanctuaries in the world – Chimp Haven—a 200-acre refuge tucked deep in the forested heart of Louisiana, which is home to more than 300 chimpanzees.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Virginia Quinn
- Created by
- Tracy Rudolph Jackson, Justine Kershaw, Michael Welsh
- Cast
- Jane Lynch
- Studio
- National Geographic, Blink Films
