Life's a Zoo
Life's a Zoo is a Canadian stop motion sitcom created by Adam Shaheen and Andrew Horne II. It is directed by Alexander Gorelick. A co-production of Cuppa Coffee Studios and Teletoon, "Life's a Zoo.tv" was named Best Animated Program or Series at the 24th Annual Gemini Awards. It premiered on September 1, 2008 on Teletoon's late night programming block, "Teletoon At Night". It premiered on Smosh's Cartoon YouTube channel, Shut Up! Cartoons on June 23, 2013.
Cast: Hugolin Chevrette, Gilbert Lachance, Michèle Lituac
Season 1
20 episodes
- 1. Welcome to the JungleThe cast is introduced as they move into their new home and sparks quickly fly. This episode's featured video is "Made of Stone" by Spiral Beach.MA 15+CC20minSep 1, 2008
- 2. You Snooze, You LoseThe housemates hold a sleepathon to see who can stay awake the longest but when Jake wins he gets a little extreme in protecting the reward. This episode's featured music video was "Young Leaves" by Attack in Black.MA 15+CC20minSep 5, 2008
- 3. RaylandFed up with the state of things in the house, Ray stages a coup and assumes dictatorial control over it. This episode's music video was "Spinning in My Grave" by The Beautiful Unknown.MA 15+CC20minSep 8, 2008
- 4. It's Not Easy Being ChiChi Chi becomes a celebrity after winning an immunity challenge and her fellow housemates look to ingratiate themselves with her.MA 15+CC20minSep 19, 2008
- 5. Live and Let DietAfter days of binge eating the guests' refrigerator is seized by the show's producers, and this week's challenge is to lose the weight they've gained. The contestant who loses the least amount of weight will be made - EXTINCT! This episode's music video was "The Skinny" by the Tin Bangs.MA 15+CC20minSep 26, 2008
- 6. Dr D Plays HouseIt's the mansion's musical show. This episode's featured video: "Won More Time" by God Made Me Funky.MA 15+CC20minOct 3, 2008
- 7. Teddy Bear's PicnicIt looks like there are several Morreskis, and Morreski has to decide "Morreski or no Morreski?" The music video is "Show Me" by Ripped.MA 15+CC20minOct 10, 2008
- 8. Big Brother, Where Art Thou?When they can't get along, the contestants are all drugged and wake up in a maze of white rooms where they'll either have to work together to get out, or go extinct! This episode's featured music video is "Midnight Love" by Jason Kent.MA 15+CC20minOct 17, 2008
- 9. Scared ShirtlessA psycho runs loose in the mansion, who Claude says is the former owner, a man named Nicholas Van Ryn. This week's challenge for the contestants is to stay alive. But Van Ryn's hidden fortune is also up for grabs. Jake plans to find the fortune and make Rico extinct. This episode's music video is "First Date" by Danko Jones.MA 15+CC20minOct 24, 2008
- 10. Self HelplessThe houseguests must go through 24 hours without their addictive vices. But then Jake steals the vices and becomes the worst addict of all. The music video is "How Did You Get This Way?" by Trophy Band.MA 15+CC20minOct 31, 2008
- 11. Random Acts of NicenessThe house mates compete to see who can go the longest being nice and polite to the others without resorting to anger. This episode's music video "Rollercoaster" by Major Maker.MA 15+CC20minNov 7, 2008
- 12. Two D or not Two DA costly overrun on advertising for the show forces a radical new look for the house mates. This episode's music video "Sinners of Saint Avenue" by Slave to the Square Wave.MA 15+CC20minNov 14, 2008
- 13. Ray Against the MachineAfter discovering a secret surveillance room in the mansion, Ray uncovers a collection of scripts and storyboards, suggesting that the show is, in fact, scripted. The cast plans an elaborate retaliation plot.MA 15+CC20minNov 21, 2008
- 14. Unplugged and RewiredNo synopsis available yet.MA 15+CC20minJan 1, 2009
- 15. The Breakfree ClubNo synopsis available yet.MA 15+CC20minJan 1, 2009
- 16. Truth and ConsequencesNo synopsis available yet.MA 15+CC20minJan 1, 2009
- 17. Chi's Having a BabyNo synopsis available yet.MA 15+CC20minJan 1, 2009
- 18. Holy MatrimonyNo synopsis available yet.MA 15+CC20minJan 1, 2009
- 19. Chubby ChasersNo synopsis available yet.MA 15+CC20minJan 1, 2009
- 20. The Final FinaleNo synopsis available yet.MA 15+CC20minJan 1, 2009
Life's a Zoo
The reality series that ruined reality
Life's a Zoo is a Canadian stop motion sitcom created by Adam Shaheen and Andrew Horne II. It is directed by Alexander Gorelick. A co-production of Cuppa Coffee Studios and Teletoon, "Life's a Zoo.tv" was named Best Animated Program or Series at the 24th Annual Gemini Awards. It premiered on September 1, 2008 on Teletoon's late night programming block, "Teletoon At Night". It premiered on Smosh's Cartoon YouTube channel, Shut Up! Cartoons on June 23, 2013.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Adam Shaheen
- Cast
- Hugolin Chevrette, Gilbert Lachance, Michèle Lituac, Patrick Chouinard, Didier Lucien, Manuel Tadros
- Studio
- Cuppa Coffee Studios
Maturity rating
MA 15+Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
