Question: When is the next season of Meerkat Manor? So far I've read from Animal Planet that Season 2 started Sept. 4, but another website has the first showing on Sept. 29. TV Guide indicated that there would be two episodes on Friday, Sept. 8, but the synopsis of the two 30-minute shows talked about Season 1! Can you please help us figure this out? Thank you!
Answer: Cable is so confusing, isn't it? Animal Planet is running episodes from Season 1 right now. The second season, with fresh episodes continuing the fascinating saga of the Whiskers tribe of meerkats, begins Sept. 29 ...
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Question: So far this summer I've really enjoyed Psych and Eureka, as well as the too-cute Meerkat Manor. But as fall approaches and I read about some of the great new shows (as well as my old favorites), I'm wondering if I've taken on too much. My question is: How long do these summer shows run? Most didn't start until June, but I don't remember reading anywhere just how many episodes of each had been ordered. Also, what are the chances of Psych and Eureka getting renewed for a second season (whenever that is)?
Answer: With cable series, it's case by case, and almost always very confusing. For the most part, these shows will finish their summer runs at the end of this month or by early September, so new episodes won't overlap with the fall-season launch. Shows like Psych and Monk often have another batch of originals that air sometime during the official season, usually in the winter. The chances are excellent that Psych and Eureka will be renewed, with new seasons almost certainl ...
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