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⭐ Rating: 7.6/10 from 16 users | 📺 Available on: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | 🎬 Genres: Documentary, Drama
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Meerkat Manor (2005)

Meerkat Manor (2005)

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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Duration: 24 min/episode

Status: Ended

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7.6 / 10 (16 votes)

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Highly rated by audiences with 7.6/10, Meerkat Manor delivers an exceptional documentary experience across 5 compelling seasons, featuring outstanding performances from Bill Nighy and Stockard Channing. A proven favorite among Documentary, Drama enthusiasts.

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Released in 2005, Meerkat Manor belongs to the genres Documentary, Drama and has received a rating of 7.6/10 on The Movie Database with 16 user votes.

This TV series, completed, has 5 seasons. With episodes of about 24 minutes, Meerkat Manor offers you a viewing experience that is exceptional and has won over many series fans.

Seasons and Episodes

Thumbnail Episode 1: A Family Affair
1

A Family Affair

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.

N/A min
06/09/2006
Thumbnail Episode 2: Love Thy Neighbor
2

Love Thy Neighbor

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.

N/A min
06/09/2006
Thumbnail Episode 3: Some Like It Hot
3

Some Like It Hot

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.

N/A min
06/16/2006
Thumbnail Episode 4: Revolution
4

Revolution

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.

N/A min
06/23/2006
Thumbnail Episode 5: Childhood's End
5

Childhood's End

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.

N/A min
06/30/2006
Thumbnail Episode 6: Boys Will Be Boys
6

Boys Will Be Boys

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.

N/A min
07/07/2006
Thumbnail Episode 7: Divided Loyalties
7

Divided Loyalties

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.

N/A min
07/14/2006
Thumbnail Episode 8: The Good, the Bad and the Desperate
8

The Good, the Bad and the Desperate

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.

N/A min
07/21/2006
Thumbnail Episode 9: Daisy's Choice
9

Daisy's Choice

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.

N/A min
07/28/2006
Thumbnail Episode 10: Flower Power
10

Flower Power

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.

N/A min
08/04/2006
Thumbnail Episode 11: An Awfully Big Adventure
11

An Awfully Big Adventure

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.

N/A min
08/11/2006
Thumbnail Episode 12: The Calm Before the Storm
12

The Calm Before the Storm

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.

N/A min
08/18/2006
Thumbnail Episode 13: Moving On
13

Moving On

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.

N/A min
08/25/2006
Thumbnail Episode 1: Cold Comfort
1

Cold Comfort

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.

N/A min
09/29/2006
Thumbnail Episode 2: The Three Amigos
2

The Three Amigos

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.

30 min
09/29/2006
Thumbnail Episode 3: Young Blood
3

Young Blood

The Commandoes, a new enemy family, spend the night on the Whiskers territory. A conflict ensues between the Whiskers, the Lazuli and the Commandoes.

30 min
10/06/2006
Thumbnail Episode 4: Iron Lady
4

Iron Lady

Flower decides it's time to move because the Whiskers have been at the same burrow for five weeks. She's in no mood for any nonsense due to her pregnancy, so her three daughters, Kinkajou, Daisy and Mozart, try to be careful or face eviction.

30 min
10/06/2006
Thumbnail Episode 5: No Place Like Home
5

No Place Like Home

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.

N/A min
10/13/2006
Thumbnail Episode 6: When Flower Met Hannibal
6

When Flower Met Hannibal

As Mozart's banishment continues, Flower and the pups get into a vicious fight with the Commandoes when the Whiskers get split up.

30 min
10/13/2006
Thumbnail Episode 7: United We Stand
7

United We Stand

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.

N/A min
10/20/2006
Thumbnail Episode 8: The Enemy Within
8

The Enemy Within

Youssarian abandons his babysitting duties and leaves Flower's pups alone to face a terrifying rain storm. In an attempt to expand their territory, the rival Lazulis move a little too close to the Whiskers.

30 min
10/20/2006
Thumbnail Episode 9: The Art of Leadership
9

The Art of Leadership

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.

30 min
10/27/2006
Thumbnail Episode 10: Balance of Power
10

Balance of Power

Big problems evolve at Meerkat Manor because Flower and Mozart are pregnant at the same time. Youssarian is left to babysit Flower's second litter of year. Mozart attempts to exert her authority on the Whiskers.

30 min
10/27/2006
Thumbnail Episode 11: Growing Pains
11

Growing Pains

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.

N/A min
11/03/2006
Thumbnail Episode 12: The Godmother
12

The Godmother

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.

30 min
11/10/2006
Thumbnail Episode 13: The Quiet Fields
13

The Quiet Fields

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.

30 min
11/10/2006
Thumbnail Episode 1: On Dangerous Ground
1

On Dangerous Ground

The third season opens with Flower leading the Whiskers gang to better hunting grounds. When they cross into territory claimed by the rival Zappa clan, an altercation with them ends with a missing pup.

30 min
08/10/2007
Thumbnail Episode 2: The Mission
2

The Mission

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.

30 min
08/17/2007
Thumbnail Episode 3: Sister Act
3

Sister Act

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.

30 min
08/24/2007
Thumbnail Episode 4: The Death of Romance
4

The Death of Romance

Carlos learns he has competition from Houdini from the Zappa group and the Starsky learn their new home may be temporary.

30 min
08/31/2007
Thumbnail Episode 5: The Tale of Len and Squiggy
5

The Tale of Len and Squiggy

After Flower disappears mysteriously, Rocket Dog is left to lead the group. Dire consequences ensue when roving males from the Zappa appear and the pups become their victims.

30 min
09/07/2007
Thumbnail Episode 6: Sibling Rivalry
6

Sibling Rivalry

Lola, the dominant female of the Zappa, is missing. In her absence, Punk attempts to take charge of the Zappa. When the wounded Lola makes her way home, she is greeted by a coup and her dominance is taken by her sister, Punk.

30 min
09/14/2007
Thumbnail Episode 7: Heavy is the Crown
7

Heavy is the Crown

The Kalahari is in serious drought, which splits the Whiskers for nearly a month. Although the Commandoes occupy the territory, Flower returns with half the group to their old manor in a desperate attempt to search for food. Flower's daughter, Rocket Dog, is left in charge of the remaining family and has problems dealing with leadership.

30 min
09/21/2007
Thumbnail Episode 8: Journey's End
8

Journey's End

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.

30 min
09/28/2007
Thumbnail Episode 9: A New Day
9

A New Day

Rocket Dog and her sister, Maybelline, compete as dominant female of the Whiskers. Zaphod exhibits resistance to the new leadership.

30 min
10/05/2007
Thumbnail Episode 10: Farewell, My Lovely
10

Farewell, My Lovely

As the season changes, Zaphod leaves the Whiskers and begins a new life as a roving male. His attempt to find a new mate in the Zappa tribe is thwarted by the existing dominant male, so he decides to continue living alone.

30 min
10/12/2007
Thumbnail Episode 11: Three Degrees of Separation
11

Three Degrees of Separation

The Whisker pups are taken their first foraging trip to learn about Kalahari life. Mozart, Kinkajou, and De la Soul of the Starskys try to resolve a problem with an unfortunate resolution.

30 min
10/19/2007
Thumbnail Episode 12: The Graduate
12

The Graduate

A new roving male, Wilson from the Commandoes, joins the Whiskers and makes advances on one of the females. Mozart attracts the attention of a new male.

30 min
10/26/2007
Thumbnail Episode 13: A Family at War
13

A Family at War

As the season ends, the Whiskers now have 50 members. The new matriarch, Rocket Dog, attempts to maintain control of the group in spite of the efforts of her sister, Maybelline, to attain dominant female status. The group dynamic has changed and nothing will ever be the same again.

30 min
11/02/2007
Thumbnail Episode 1: To Have and to Have Not
1

To Have and to Have Not

Maybelline dominance over the Aztecs begins to crumble and members start leaving the gang. Rocket Dog has similar problems with the Whiskers.

N/A min
06/06/2008
2

All Manor of Love

When Wilson tries to join the Aztecs and Zaphod deters his encroachment, he seeks attention from one of the Whiskers females.

N/A min
06/13/2008
3

Rising Star

A vicious Nikita defends her territory when the Whiskers wander onto Commando territory.

N/A min
06/20/2008
4

The Family Way

Sophie has problems with Rocket Dog's pregnancy, and the Aztecs find a new home with the help of Seacrest.

N/A min
06/27/2008
5

The Mask of Zorro

Led by Zorro, a group of Whiskers boys confront the Commandos, where the whole group stages a military coup. Meanwhile, Sophie is evicted from the Whiskers and could face living in exile.

N/A min
07/04/2008
6

Great Expectations

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.

N/A min
07/11/2008
7

The Bodyguard

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.

N/A min
07/18/2008
8

Divided We Fall

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.

N/A min
07/25/2008
9

To the Manor Born

Lead by a pregnant Maybelline, the Aztecs battle former rivals while Nikita's pups create chaos in the Commando den.

N/A min
08/01/2008
10

The Birds

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.

N/A min
08/15/2008
11

The Rovers Return

Wilson and Phillippe leave on a mission to meet female meerkats and hopefully find a group in which they can join.

N/A min
08/22/2008
12

Home Alone

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.

N/A min
08/22/2008
13

The Darkest Day

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.

N/A min
08/22/2008

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Main Cast

Portrait of Bill Nighy as Narrator

Bill Nighy

Narrator
Portrait of Stockard Channing as Narrator

Stockard Channing

Narrator
Portrait of Sean Astin as Narrator

Sean Astin

Narrator

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What is the plot of Meerkat Manor?

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.

Who are the main actors in Meerkat Manor?

The main cast of Meerkat Manor includes: Bill Nighy, Stockard Channing, Sean Astin

What is the rating of Meerkat Manor?

Meerkat Manor has received a rating of 7.6/10 based on 16 user votes.

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