Series synopsis
Meet the Chimps is a British documentary television series that premiered on Disney+ on October 16, 2020. It ended on October 16, 2020. It stars Jane Lynch.
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.
Premise
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 and characters
Leading cast
- Jane Lynch as Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | October 16, 2020 | October 16, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome to Chimp Haven Two-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? |
October 16, 2020 |
| 2 |
Reign & Rivals In 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... |
October 16, 2020 |
| 3 |
Family Matters As 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? |
October 16, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 16, 2020 |
| Last aired | October 16, 2020 |
| Runtime | 40 minutes |
| Status | ended |