Zoo: Season 1

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CBS | Season Premiere Date: June 30, 2015

Starring: Billy Burke, Kristen Connolly, Nonso Anozie

Summary: Jackson Oz (James Wolk), a biologist shunned by the scientific community for his claims of violent animal attacks becomes the key to trying to end a global pandemic that causes animals to coordinate their vicious attacks on humans in this thriller based on James Patterson's novel of the same name.

Creator: André Nemec and André Nemec

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense, Science Fiction

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. That Great Big Hill of Hope
Air Date: September 15, 2015
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S1:E12. Wild Things
Air Date: September 8, 2015
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S1:E11. Eats, Shoots and Leaves
Air Date: September 8, 2015

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Jeff Korbelik

Jun 30, 2015

The story will grab you, as we slowly see the animals begin asserting their control and the humans at a total loss as to what to do about it. Read full review

David Wiegand

Jun 25, 2015

CBS’ Zoo has more than enough edge-of-your-seat drama to make it feel like the television equivalent of great summer beach reading. Read full review

Mary McNamara

Jun 30, 2015

It's all great fun, especially for those of us who have not read the book and so do not know if there is a clever cause or a nifty solution. Even if there is not, we get to watch a solid cast work its way through this latest spin on a classic tale, while keeping a wary eye on our own pets. Read full review

Robert Bianco

Jun 30, 2015

There's nothing particularly special about Zoo, but were we back in the days when books like this became self-contained miniseries, it would be easy enough to recommend as a non-taxing summer potboiler. Read full review

Ken Tucker

Jun 30, 2015

Zoo keeps things moving quickly enough to glide past its more portentous moments. Read full review

Molly Eichel

Jun 30, 2015

There's potential here, especially if it's not burdened with biological mumbo jumbo that makes little sense in explaining why these animals are going ape on humans. But even that potential is only that of a Patterson novel: cheap, easy to digest, and you don't have to think all that much about it. Read full review

Rob Owen

Jun 30, 2015

We can suspend disbelief when watching “Jurassic World” because it’s dinosaurs, but when the predators are zoo animals, it’s a greater challenge to take seriously. Read full review

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breathassure

Apr 14, 2016

This show is hilarious. If you like cheese and goofy animal attacks you should give it a watch. The humor is not apparently intentional but it's glorious.

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ChapouJunior

Oct 28, 2015

This show is amazing. If you love any kinds of animals, watch this show. It is original, the storyline is great, really guys, I don't get attached to a TV show series that easy, but this show, attracted me so much. The 5 main characters all have different personalities and make the show evenThis show is amazing. If you love any kinds of animals, watch this show. It is original, the storyline is great, really guys, I don't get attached to a TV show series that easy, but this show, attracted me so much. The 5 main characters all have different personalities and make the show even better. The only thing i could said that is not very good is that James Wolk always seems to be smiling even when he get shot.… Expand

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Blacksmith64

Nov 5, 2015

Not perfect by far, but the story is quite good and the characters are written as if they are able to think on their feet. The "mistakes" that the characters make are very much in keeping with who they are and the goals they want to attain.
If the world's animals were able to communicateNot perfect by far, but the story is quite good and the characters are written as if they are able to think on their feet. The "mistakes" that the characters make are very much in keeping with who they are and the goals they want to attain.
If the world's animals were able to communicate with each other and to turn on humanity, it would be a very one sided fight, with humanity being on the losing end very quickly.
Interesting take on the "end of the world" genre.… Expand

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aaschmidt

Jun 30, 2015

I hate to be so harsh, but why is it with nearly all cbs shows of late have the dumbest scripts? This feels like watching another one of their dumb cop shows with a ripoff selection of jurassic park stunts. It just feels predictable.

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likes2sing

Aug 17, 2015

I had some hopes for the show at first. The idea that the animals are banding together against humans seems interesting even if the science behind it is a little weak. But six episodes in I just want to throw a shoe at the TV. It's not the animal behavior that's the problem, it's the humanI had some hopes for the show at first. The idea that the animals are banding together against humans seems interesting even if the science behind it is a little weak. But six episodes in I just want to throw a shoe at the TV. It's not the animal behavior that's the problem, it's the human behavior. It is so obvious that the producers are trying not to offend any sort of animal rights group that every episode doesn't show people fighting back at all. It's kind of crazy to think that people would not fight back against animals that are rising up against them, but that is exactly what's happening. Even in the episode where they do show people buying guns in a gun store, you never actually see any hunters doing anything. And there are so many times when it would be so easy to defend against these animals. Not only that but the people who are supposed to be scientist put themselves in ridiculous danger by going places where they know animals milescould easily get them. The plot holes are just so big, it's pretty difficult to watch. I'm giving a couple of points for the journalist and the big guy who are the only interesting human characters.… Expand

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Scoob_k

Jul 31, 2016

Saw Season 1 and enjoyed it.
Finding Season 2 to be annoying especially with the new characters being added. The script writers have made a serious mistake by adding a supposedly strong female character (Alyssa Diaz) who disobeys everyone and everything only to find she needs to finallySaw Season 1 and enjoyed it.
Finding Season 2 to be annoying especially with the new characters being added. The script writers have made a serious mistake by adding a supposedly strong female character (Alyssa Diaz) who disobeys everyone and everything only to find she needs to finally listen. Very phony and very ANNOYING.
This script just seems like every second program created by cb. Regurgitated claptrap.… Expand

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Kalyani

Aug 12, 2015

Terrible acting, bad casting! the animals are the only good actors. The worst is the girl playing the French whatever..she is so not believable. Too bad because the storyline is interesting. Will read the book.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: June 29, 2017
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: June 28, 2016
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: June 30, 2015
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  S1:E13. That Great Big Hill of Hope
  Air Date: September 15, 2015
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  S1:E12. Wild Things
  Air Date: September 8, 2015
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  S1:E11. Eats, Shoots and Leaves
  Air Date: September 8, 2015
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  S1:E10. Emotional Contagion
  Air Date: September 1, 2015
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  S1:E9. Murmuration
  Air Date: August 25, 2015
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  S1:E8. The Cheese Stands Alone
  Air Date: August 18, 2015
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  S1:E7. Sleuths
  Air Date: August 11, 2015
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  S1:E6. This Is What It Sounds Like
  Air Date: August 4, 2015
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  S1:E5. Blame It on Leo
  Air Date: July 28, 2015
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  S1:E4. Pack Mentality
  Air Date: July 21, 2015
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  S1:E3. The Silence of the Cicadas
  Air Date: July 14, 2015
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  S1:E2. Fight or Flight
  Air Date: July 7, 2015
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  S1:E1. First Blood
  Air Date: June 30, 2015