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The Best Episodes of Chimp Crazy

Every episode of Chimp Crazy ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Chimp Crazy!

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,...
Genre:Documentary
Network:HBO

Best Episodes Summary

"Gone Ape" is the best rated episode of "Chimp Crazy". It scored 8.3/10 based on 143 votes. Directed by Eric Goode and written by N/A, it aired on 8/25/2024. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Head Shot".

  • Gone Ape
    8.3/10143 votes
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    #1 - Gone Ape

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/25/2024

    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: N/A

  • Head Shot
    7.8/10105 votes
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    #2 - Head Shot

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/1/2024

    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: N/A

  • Monkey Love
    7.5/10145 votes
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    #3 - Monkey Love

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/18/2024

    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: N/A

  • Fantasy Island
    7.4/1085 votes
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    #4 - Fantasy Island

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/8/2024

    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: N/A