Skip to content
Streambay
Meerkat Manor poster
TV series

Meerkat Manor

Latest episode

S4 E13 · The Darkest Day

About Meerkat Manor

Meerkat Manor is a drama and documentary TV series that premiered on Animal Planet on September 2, 2005. It has 4 seasons and 52 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 4 Episode 13 "The Darkest Day", aired on August 22, 2008.

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.

  • Drama
  • Documentary

Last updated

Episodes

52 episodes · 4 seasons

Season 1

2006 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 20 years ago

Meerkat Manor Season 1 release dates →
  1. Meerkat Manor S1 E13 still E13

    13. Moving On

    Finale

    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.

  2. Meerkat Manor S1 E12 still E12

    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.

  3. Meerkat Manor S1 E11 still E11

    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.

  4. Meerkat Manor S1 E10 still E10

    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.

  5. Meerkat Manor S1 E9 still E9

    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.

  6. Meerkat Manor S1 E8 still E8

    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.

  7. Meerkat Manor S1 E7 still E7

    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.

  8. Meerkat Manor S1 E6 still E6

    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.

  9. Meerkat Manor S1 E5 still E5

    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.

  10. Meerkat Manor S1 E4 still E4

    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.

  11. Meerkat Manor S1 E3 still E3

    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.

  12. Meerkat Manor S1 E2 still E2

    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.

  13. Meerkat Manor S1 E1 still E1

    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.

Season 2

2006 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 20 years ago

Meerkat Manor Season 2 release dates →
  1. Meerkat Manor S2 E13 still E13

    13. The Quiet Fields

    Finale

    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.

  2. Meerkat Manor S2 E12 still E12

    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.

  3. Meerkat Manor S2 E11 still E11

    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.

  4. Meerkat Manor S2 E10 still E10

    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.

  5. Meerkat Manor S2 E9 still E9

    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.

  6. Meerkat Manor S2 E8 still E8

    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.

  7. Meerkat Manor S2 E7 still E7

    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.

  8. Meerkat Manor S2 E6 still E6

    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.

  9. Meerkat Manor S2 E5 still E5

    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.

  10. Meerkat Manor S2 E4 still E4

    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.

  11. Meerkat Manor S2 E3 still E3

    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.

  12. Meerkat Manor S2 E2 still E2

    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.

  13. Meerkat Manor S2 E1 still E1

    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.

Season 3

2007 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 19 years ago

Meerkat Manor Season 3 release dates →
  1. Meerkat Manor S3 E13 still E13

    13. A Family at War

    Finale

    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.

  2. Meerkat Manor S3 E12 still E12

    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.

  3. Meerkat Manor S3 E11 still E11

    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.

  4. Meerkat Manor S3 E10 still E10

    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.

  5. Meerkat Manor S3 E9 still E9

    9. A New Day

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

  6. Meerkat Manor S3 E8 still E8

    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.

  7. Meerkat Manor S3 E7 still E7

    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.

  8. Meerkat Manor S3 E6 still E6

    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.

  9. Meerkat Manor S3 E5 still E5

    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.

  10. Meerkat Manor S3 E4 still E4

    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.

  11. Meerkat Manor S3 E3 still E3

    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.

  12. Meerkat Manor S3 E2 still E2

    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.

  13. Meerkat Manor S3 E1 still E1

    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.

The Next Generation

2008 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 18 years ago

Meerkat Manor The Next Generation release dates →
  1. E13

    13. The Darkest Day

    Finale

    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.

  2. E12

    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.

  3. E11

    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.

  4. E10

    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.

  5. E9

    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.

  6. E8

    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.

  7. E7

    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.

  8. E6

    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.

  9. E5

    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.

  10. E4

    4. The Family Way

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

  11. E3

    3. Rising Star

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

  12. E2

    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.

  13. Meerkat Manor S4 E1 still E1

    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.

Cast & crew

Created by Caroline Hawkins

Meerkat Manor FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Meerkat Manor?

Meerkat Manor has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on August 22, 2008.

When did the latest episode of Meerkat Manor come out?

The most recent episode of Meerkat Manor, Season 4 Episode 13 "The Darkest Day", aired on August 22, 2008.

How many seasons of Meerkat Manor are there?

Meerkat Manor has 4 seasons with 52 episodes in total.

When did Meerkat Manor first air?

Meerkat Manor first aired on Animal Planet on September 2, 2005.

How do I get notified when new episodes of Meerkat Manor are released?

Download the Streambay app, follow Meerkat Manor, and you'll get a push notification the moment each new episode is released.

More like Meerkat Manor

  • Mayday poster

    8.2

    S26 · E10 7 months ago

    Mayday

    Synopsis: Major real-life air disasters are depicted in this series. Each episode features a detailed dramatized reconstruction of the incident based on cockpit voice recorders and air traffic control transcripts, as well as eyewitnesses recounts and interviews with aviation experts.

  • Great Performances poster

    6.1

    S55 · E4 1 week ago

    Great Performances

    Synopsis: The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.

  • For Heaven's Sake poster

    7.7

    S20 · E13 5 years ago

    For Heaven's Sake

    Synopsis: Sister Hanna is a spirited, witty, resolute, warm-hearted, and - attractive nun. With her wit and street cred, she takes charge of Kaltenthal Cloister, transforming it into a popular refuge for all those seeking help of one kind or another. She also brings new life to the sleepy provincial community, proving herself quite a match for her great rival and opponent, the mayor Wolfgang Wöller.

  • The First 48 poster

    7.9

    S30 · E7 2 months ago

    The First 48

    Synopsis: The First 48 follows detectives from around the country during these first critical hours as they race against time to find the suspect. Gritty and fast-paced, it takes viewers behind the scenes of real-life investigations with unprecedented access to crime scenes, autopsies, forensic processing, and interrogations.

  • Roman Empire poster

    6.9

    S3 · E4 7 years ago

    Roman Empire

    Synopsis: This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.

  • Married to Medicine poster

    7.9

    S12 · E16 7 months ago

    Married to Medicine

    Synopsis: Follows a group of successful and educated women who are connected to the world of medicine in Atlanta, including doctors and wives of doctors. Whether delivering babies in Louboutins or rushing off to galas in Buckhead, these women do everything with style, drama, and of course, southern flair.

  • Brave Son of India: Maharana Pratap poster

    6.2

    S1 · E539 10 years ago

    Brave Son of India: Maharana Pratap

    Synopsis: Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap is an Indian television series produced by Abhimanyu Singh of Contiloe Entertainment, based on the life of 16th century Rajput ruler of Mewar, Maharana Pratap Singh. The series premiered on Sony TV on May 27, 2013. The series is introduced by Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan.

  • Circle of Life poster

    6.6

    S9 · E16 6 years ago

    Circle of Life

    Synopsis: Examining different species of animals as they grow to adulthood and learn life lessons that are sometimes difficult.

  • 24 Hours in A&E poster

    6.8

    S36 · E8 2 months ago

    24 Hours in A&E

    Synopsis: A British medical documentary set in King's College Hospital. 91 cameras filmed round the clock for 28 days, 24 hours a day in A&E it offers unprecedented access to one of Britain's busiest A&E departments.

  • Mevlana Rumi poster

    7.8

    S3 · E10 1 year ago

    Mevlana Rumi

    Synopsis: In 13th-century Anatolia, as the Mongol threat looms and internal turmoil rages, Rumi, a wise spiritual figure, emerges to assuage people's fears. His timeless words unite reason and compassion, inspiring change.

  • Boogie Woogie poster

    7.0

    S1 · E126 2 years ago

    Boogie Woogie

    Synopsis: Sets in the 1910s, this is the story of Hanada Suzuko, a young girl who grew up in a family that owned a bathhouse in downtown Osaka. From a young age, Suzuko loved to sing and dance, and joined the Umemaru Girls Opera Company (USK) in Dotonbori. Suzuko continued to show her talent for singing and eventually became a star of the postwar era.

Never miss Meerkat Manor.

Download Streambay and follow Meerkat Manor. We’ll notify you the moment a new episode is released. It’s free, with no sign-up and no personal information required.

Coming soon to App Store Get it on Google Play
Meerkat Manor Get new episode alerts Get alerts