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The Best Episodes of Chimp Crazy Season 1

Every episode of Chimp Crazy Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Chimp Crazy Season 1!

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Former nurse-turned-exotic animal broker Tonia Haddix, who refers to herself as the “Dolly Parton of chimps”, spends her days caring for animals in captivity. However, her limitless love for one chimpanzee in particular spins into

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Chimp Crazy Season 1 Episode 1 - Monkey Love
    7.5/10(168 votes)

    #1 - Monkey Love

    S1:E1

    Former nurse-turned-exotic animal broker Tonia Haddix fights to retain custody of her “kids” — seven chimpanzees at the Missouri Primate Foundation (MPF). Other chimp moms are introduced, including one who raised a baby chimpanzee alongside her own infant daughter.

    Director:Eric Goode
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Chimp Crazy Season 1 Episode 2 - Gone Ape
    8.3/10(163 votes)

    #2 - Gone Ape

    S1:E2

    PETA launches an investigation after a former Hollywood chimp named Tonka goes missing. It’s a high-stakes legal battle, particularly in light of a brutal attack that happened years earlier when another chimp nearly killed a Connecticut woman.

    Director:Eric Goode
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Chimp Crazy Season 1 Episode 3 - Head Shot
    7.8/10(125 votes)

    #3 - Head Shot

    S1:E3

    Actor Alan Cumming, who also has a special relationship with Tonka, adds $10,000 to a reward for Tonka’s whereabouts, and the film crew faces an ethical dilemma as parallels are drawn to a previous PETA case that took a dangerous turn in Oregon.

    Director:Eric Goode
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Chimp Crazy Season 1 Episode 4 - Fantasy Island
    7.5/10(104 votes)

    #4 - Fantasy Island

    S1:E4

    Tonka’s fate becomes clearer while Tonia struggles to let go and dreams of one day opening her own island sanctuary where she can live among chimpanzees.

    Director:Eric Goode
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Monkey Love" is the best rated episode of "Chimp Crazy" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 168 votes. Directed by Eric Goode and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/18/2024. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Gone Ape".