Meerkat Manor is a British television programme produced by Oxford Scientific Films for Animal Planet International that premiered in September 2005 and ran for four series until its cancellation in August 2008. Blending more traditional animal documentary style footage with dramatic narration, the series told the story of the Whiskers, one of more than a dozen families of meerkats in the Kalahari Desert being studied as part of the Kalahari Meerkat Project, a long-term field study into the ecological causes and evolutionary consequences of the cooperative nature of meerkats. The original programme was narrated by Bill Nighy, with the narration redubbed by Mike Goldman for the Australian airings and Sean Astin for the American broadcasts. The fourth series, subtitled The Next Generation, saw Stockard Channing replacing Astin as the narrator in the American dubbing.
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Best Episodes of Meerkat Manor
Journey's End
S3 Ep8
8.5
28th Sep 2007
Flower gives birth to her third litter of the year. The Whiskers have reunited and have driven away the Zappas from their territory, then tragedy strikes the Whiskers family.
The Mission
S3 Ep2
8.5
17th Aug 2007
After Flower's pups go missing in Zappa territory, Mitch helps to reunite the family and the pups. During his mission, he encounters Mozart and Carlos, who have started their own group.
When Flower Met Hannibal
S2 Ep6
8.5
13th Oct 2006
As Mozart's banishment continues, Flower and the pups get into a vicious fight with the Commandoes when the Whiskers get split up.
Some Like It Hot
S1 Ep3
8.4
16th Jun 2006
Flower's daughter has pups, making the Whiskers a family of 37. Flower must decide whether to keep all the pups or allow them to die so her own litter can survive. While searching for food, the wounded Shakespeare becomes separated from the group.
The Good, the Bad and the Desperate
S1 Ep8
8.3
21st Jul 2006
Now that the Whiskers have split into two groups, the struggle for survival gets more intense. Daisy and Tosca begin a rivalry, but Flower solves the problem by evicting Tosca from Meerkat Manor.
Sister Act
S3 Ep3
8.3
24th Aug 2007
The Whiskers are getting acquainted with their new territory as Mozart and Kinkajou compete for the role of dominant female of the new Starsky group.
The Quiet Fields
S2 Ep13
8.3
10th Nov 2006
Winter returns to Meerkat Manor. The family has abandoned Mozart, who is trying to take care of her newborn pups. The rival Commandoes force a confrontation with the Whiskers.
Growing Pains
S2 Ep11
8.3
3rd Nov 2006
Heavy rains leave the Kalahari covered with lush foliage, with tall grasses and beautiful flowers. Although life has never been better for the Whiskers, unusual conditions could mean disaster for the family.
Love Thy Neighbor
S1 Ep2
8.2
9th Jun 2006
After being bitten by a puff adder, Shakespeare continues his struggle to survive. Carlos, a male from a rival family, threatens Flower's pups. The Whiskers have a territorial dispute with the Lazuli family. Daisy becomes overly friendly with Carlos.
United We Stand
S2 Ep7
8.2
20th Oct 2006
Mozart is allowed to return to the family, but there serious consequences ensue when the Whiskers battle with the Commandoes. After three weeks of rain, Flower's newest litter of pups finally emerge from the burrow.
The Three Amigos
S2 Ep2
8.2
29th Sep 2006
While on their first foraging trip, Flower's new pups are caught out in the open by a gang of war-dancing meerkats. Two of the Whiskers males who want to mate with Lazuli females join Youssarian.
Cold Comfort
S2 Ep1
8.2
29th Sep 2006
Season 2 brings winter to Meerkat Manor. The Whiskers did not find Shakespeare after the Lazuli attack and he is presumed dead. Other tragedies are reshaping the families and Youssarian hopes to become the dominant male of the Lazuli clan.
Moving On
S1 Ep13
8.2
25th Aug 2006
When the Whiskers family returns from foraging, they must fight off an attack by the Lazuli family rivals. The pups are safe, but Shakespeare has disappeared.
The Calm Before the Storm
S1 Ep12
8.1
18th Aug 2006
Evicted Tosca realizes she probably will not be allowed to return to Meerkat Manor, so she considers starting a group of her own. Flower leaves Shakespeare in charge when she leads the family on a search for food.
The Darkest Day
S4 Ep13
8.0
22nd Aug 2008
Dominant male Zorro goes missing in action and chaos ensures among the Commandos. Meanwhile, a family tragedy strikes yet a second time at the Whiskers burrow.
Divided We Fall
S4 Ep8
8.0
25th Jul 2008
A pair of babysitters takes Rocket Dog's pups on an unexpected trip away from the burrow, which causes major problems when they encounter a rival gang.
Worst Episodes of Meerkat Manor
Daisy's Choice
S1 Ep9
7.2
28th Jul 2006
As the Whiskers family is finally recovering from the split, more problems are created when Daisy gives birth to her pups in the wrong burrow and she needs help. Youssarian goes to her rescue.
No Place Like Home
S2 Ep5
7.5
13th Oct 2006
Mozart, who was evicted from the Whiskers a month earlier, is pregnant. Without the family's support, her pups most likely will die. Flower has a new litter and the rain ensures there will be a plentiful supply of food for all the meerkats.
The Art of Leadership
S2 Ep9
7.5
27th Oct 2006
When the Whiskers are caught raiding their rival's burrow, they are forced to flee with dire consequences. Flower learns one of her daughters has a secret.
To Have and to Have Not
S4 Ep1
7.5
6th Jun 2008
Maybelline dominance over the Aztecs begins to crumble and members start leaving the gang. Rocket Dog has similar problems with the Whiskers.
Rising Star
S4 Ep3
7.5
20th Jun 2008
A vicious Nikita defends her territory when the Whiskers wander onto Commando territory.
Great Expectations
S4 Ep6
7.5
11th Jul 2008
In her final days of pregnancy, Rocket Dog seeks a new burrow so she may give birth to her pups. Zorro learns what being a Commando is like as Nikita exerts her authority on her pregnant subordinates.
The Bodyguard
S4 Ep7
7.5
18th Jul 2008
Sophie and Axel are distracted by Wilson when they are supposed to be babysitting, which leaves Rocket Dog's pups unattended. Meanwhile, Maybelline and Rocket Dog encounter difficulties of their own.
To the Manor Born
S4 Ep9
7.5
1st Aug 2008
Lead by a pregnant Maybelline, the Aztecs battle former rivals while Nikita's pups create chaos in the Commando den.
The Birds
S4 Ep10
7.5
15th Aug 2008
Nugget and Beaker receive their first desert survival lessons. As the Whiskers move their burrow, the Commandos stage a war over rations and power. Meanwhile, Miles is taught an important lesson by his brother, Zorro.
The Rovers Return
S4 Ep11
7.5
22nd Aug 2008
Wilson and Phillippe leave on a mission to meet female meerkats and hopefully find a group in which they can join.
Home Alone
S4 Ep12
7.5
22nd Aug 2008
Rocket Dog's second litter of pups arrive at a time when the Whiskers are at their weakest. However, the survival of the new pups becomes uncertain when a dangerous situation presents itself.
Boys Will Be Boys
S1 Ep6
7.6
7th Jul 2006
Mitch becomes sick after he steals poisonous insects from his siblings. Mozart is given a reprieve and is allowed to return to Meerkat Manor after her eviction.
The Family Way
S4 Ep4
7.7
27th Jun 2008
Sophie has problems with Rocket Dog's pregnancy, and the Aztecs find a new home with the help of Seacrest.
Revolution
S1 Ep4
7.8
23rd Jun 2006
Survival takes center stage following Youssarian's decision to move the family from the burrow. To add to the problem, a thunderstorm threatens the family.
Childhood's End
S1 Ep5
7.8
30th Jun 2006
Mozart is evicted from the Whiskers family by Flower, and she is forced to leave her pups behind. Territorial drama ensues when the family takes shelter from the storm in one of the burrows formerly inhabited by the Lazuli family.
The Godmother
S2 Ep12
7.8
10th Nov 2006
Although Flower's newest litter is welcome in the family, Mozart's unborn pups face an uncertain fate. She weighs her options as she tries to avoid losing her second litter of the year.
Meerkat Manor Episode Guide
A Family Affair
S1 Ep1
7.8
9th Jun 2006
Flower, as the dominant female of the group, has a lot to worry about, including her wounded son, Shakespeare, rivals, and her children's affiliation with the rivals.
Love Thy Neighbor
S1 Ep2
8.2
9th Jun 2006
After being bitten by a puff adder, Shakespeare continues his struggle to survive. Carlos, a male from a rival family, threatens Flower's pups. The Whiskers have a territorial dispute with the Lazuli family. Daisy becomes overly friendly with Carlos.
Some Like It Hot
S1 Ep3
8.4
16th Jun 2006
Flower's daughter has pups, making the Whiskers a family of 37. Flower must decide whether to keep all the pups or allow them to die so her own litter can survive. While searching for food, the wounded Shakespeare becomes separated from the group.
Revolution
S1 Ep4
7.8
23rd Jun 2006
Survival takes center stage following Youssarian's decision to move the family from the burrow. To add to the problem, a thunderstorm threatens the family.
Childhood's End
S1 Ep5
7.8
30th Jun 2006
Mozart is evicted from the Whiskers family by Flower, and she is forced to leave her pups behind. Territorial drama ensues when the family takes shelter from the storm in one of the burrows formerly inhabited by the Lazuli family.
Boys Will Be Boys
S1 Ep6
7.6
7th Jul 2006
Mitch becomes sick after he steals poisonous insects from his siblings. Mozart is given a reprieve and is allowed to return to Meerkat Manor after her eviction.
Divided Loyalties
S1 Ep7
7.9
14th Jul 2006
The Whiskers family gets separated when they go out foraging for the first time since they became a party of 40. The rival Lazuli tribe continues to cause problems.
The Good, the Bad and the Desperate
S1 Ep8
8.3
21st Jul 2006
Now that the Whiskers have split into two groups, the struggle for survival gets more intense. Daisy and Tosca begin a rivalry, but Flower solves the problem by evicting Tosca from Meerkat Manor.
Daisy's Choice
S1 Ep9
7.2
28th Jul 2006
As the Whiskers family is finally recovering from the split, more problems are created when Daisy gives birth to her pups in the wrong burrow and she needs help. Youssarian goes to her rescue.
Flower Power
S1 Ep10
7.9
4th Aug 2006
Two young male meerkats are in charge of Meerkat Manor when Flower has a new litter of pups. Evicted Tosca attempts to rejoin Whiskers. While the Whiskers are out foraging, they come across a burrow belonging to their enemies, the Lazuli, with a litter of small pups.
An Awfully Big Adventure
S1 Ep11
7.9
11th Aug 2006
Flower's new litter ventures outside for the first time to learn about the world they inhabit in the Kalahari, but since they are Flower's pups, just about all of the adults are on guard.
The Calm Before the Storm
S1 Ep12
8.1
18th Aug 2006
Evicted Tosca realizes she probably will not be allowed to return to Meerkat Manor, so she considers starting a group of her own. Flower leaves Shakespeare in charge when she leads the family on a search for food.
Moving On
S1 Ep13
8.2
25th Aug 2006
When the Whiskers family returns from foraging, they must fight off an attack by the Lazuli family rivals. The pups are safe, but Shakespeare has disappeared.
