Orangutan Island Episode Guide, Season 1 - Pazsaz Entertainment Network

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New Beginnings
Time is running out for the orangutans. There is practically no wilderness left for this nomadic, mostly solitary species. But in the heart of Borneo, join Lone and her talented team from the Nyaru Menteng Rescue and Reintroduction Center as they begin to transfer 35 young orphaned orangutans they've raised to a protected sanctuary. On Orangutan Island they will hone their survival skills and hopefully create a communal society. Witness how these orangutans react as they begin life on the island. The youngest male, Saturnus tries to get all the girls' attention although no one is taking him seriously. The feisty Daisy takes the transition in stride while the lovable Cha Cha becomes depressed and goes into crisis now that she is separated from her human support system. And poor Nadi is haunted by her past. Watch as the orphans' new skills are put to the test when a fierce storm hits the island on their first night together. How will they fare, and what does the storm leave lurking in the shadows?

The Intruder
As the 35 orangutans continue to settle into their new home, an intruder lurks. But is he a threat to the young community? Meanwhile, the first signs of a fledgling society begin to emerge as Cha Cha's new friendship with Daisy continues to grow. We meet the mischievous "Bandit Boys," a group of young male orangutans whose bond began at the Center. Saturnus, one of the Bandit Boys, concentrates his efforts on gaining Jasmine's affections but is thwarted by the appearance of Hamlet, an older male from a neighboring island who takes Jasmine hostage to exert his dominance on Orangutan Island. Saturnus tries to save Jasmine but is helpless until Daisy leads the Bandit Boys to launch an attack. It's an amazing act of solidarity that would never happen among wild orangutans.

Lost
The wet season has arrived, and floods transform the island confronting the young community with dangers never experienced at the Rescue Center. How will the na???ve orphans react? While Saturnus entertains himself with a makeshift toy by the river's edge, the forest-wise Oyoy knows this isn't a place to linger as flood waters rise and crocodiles lurk. The Teknisi, a group of men caring for the orangutans at the Center, discover that Mogok is missing, prompting a search of the entire island. Since orangutans can't swim, this could either mean he is learning to live independently or he is in serious trouble. At the same time, we meet one-eyed Chen Chen, whose dominance is immediately challenged by the return of Hamlet, the threatening, older orangutan from a neighboring island. As Project Manager, Lone Droscher Nielsen joins the search for Mogok, they discover that Oyoy also is missing. Has a dark cloud been cast over Orangutan Island?

Lessons Learned, Lessons Lost
The community now numbers 34 after an unexpected loss and the rainy season continues relentlessly. The inexperienced orangutans are still trying to figure things out - some learn new survival skills while others forget crucial lessons already learned. Unexpectedly, Hamlet becomes a role model as the group learns to imitate his effective method of foraging for food in the flood waters. Meanwhile, Chen Chen keeps out of Hamlet's sight on the platform, hanging out with his long-time friend Donald. But when Donald ventures out to look for food, the darkness and rising flood waters leave him scared and disoriented. Will Chen Chen realize Donald is missing and go searching for him? Cha Cha ignores vital lessons she's learned and lets her curiosity lead her into a dangerous playdate with a snake. Then meet Jordan, a bit of a social outcast whose fond memories of being bottlefed could turn out to be deadly.

Break Out
The older, more powerful males from the island Hamlet previously inhabited have figured out the electric fence bordering Orangutan Island is not working and they are looking for some mischief. How will the young community defend themselves? Even though Bandit Boys Mogok and Milo stand up to the escapees when they attempt to hoard food, but in the end, it is ultimately Daisy who fearlessly protects the community. Also, Chen Chen becomes anxious and asserts his dominance by brutally attacking Cha Cha. Daisy rescues her best friend but Cha Cha flees deep into the forest and even after the escapees are captured, Cha Cha is still nowhere to be found. Has Chen Chen's beating caused her to isolate herself from the community?

Growing Pains
Project Manager Lone Droscher Nielsen embarks on her first trip back to the island since the tragic death of Oyoy. It's time to give the orangs their six-month health checkups, but as the rambunctious orphans line up for their physicals, the needy Cha Cha is nowhere to be found. Normally, she would have been the first to greet Lone. And another young female's devastating past comes back to haunt her when Lone finds Bonita alone and crying after a run-in with one of the bullying Bandit Boys. Meanwhile, dominant males Hamlet and Chen Chen face off over a boatload of forbidden fruit. Will hunger win out over their pride? Can Bonita find the comfort she desperately needs? And where is Cha Cha? Is she finally becoming truly independent or will she share the fate of her close friend Oyoy?

Orangutan 911
The rains have returned and mosquitoes are everywhere. Best friends Donald and Chen Chen are as close as ever, but when Donald refuses to play and is obviously lethargic, Chen Chen leaves him alone. As Donald's condition worsens, the Teknisi realize he is ill and rush him off the island back to the clinic where he is treated for malaria. However, when the initial test results come back, the staff discovers that a mysterious illness has taken hold of Donald. The clinic is now in a race to find out whether this sickness is contagious. Does Donald have any chance of recovering? Unaware of his best buddy's illness, Chen Chen sets off to find a new playmate. Using a mixed bag of tricks, he tries and eventually succeeds in piquing the interest of the intelligent female Yeyen. Meanwhile, as the clinic works hard to determine what Donald is suffering from, the Teknisi monitor the island, on guard for any signs of this mysterious disease spreading. Will anyone else become ill? If so, will this be the end of Orangutan Island?

Eaten Alive
An invisible menace is threatening Orangutan Island, and at the Nyaru Menteng Clinic veterinarians work around the clock to unravel the mystery behind Donald, Togar, Mercury and Bonita's illness. Back on the island, fears of an epidemic worsen when Bertha is found to have an abscess. Could it be another symptom of the disease? Mischievous Saturnus is fascinated as veterinarians treat Bertha, and follows her into the trees. What is he up to? In the soaring temperatures and suffocating humidity, Jupiter, a young female with a tragic past, takes to the water and what she finds there leads to a never before seen behavior could Forest School Class 103 have discovered an entirely new food source? There is a breakthrough on the mysterious illness, but questions still remain over the four sick youngsters. Will they ever be able to return to Orangutan Island?

House Of Cards
Nine months have passed on Orangutan Island, and supportive relationships are proving successful as the foundation of this dynamic society. The island hierarchy has powerful Hamlet, at the top and droopy lipped Jordan at the bottom... but there are daily disputes over who sits where in between, although Chen Chen has lost interest, being so preoccupied with his girlfriend Yeyen! Back at the clinic Donald, Mercury and Bonita have relapsed but Togar has made a full recovery and is set to return to Orangutan Island... but after weeks away from his friends will he be accepted back into the community? The river brings an unexpected treat to the island which initiates extraordinary cooperative behaviour for the group, but then Nadi steps out of line and Daisy, the self appointed sheriff takes it upon herself to punish Nadi - resulting in a serious conflict. Nadi is forced by Daisy into a life threatening situation alone in the forest - will she survive? Or will another shadow be cast over Orangutan Island?

River's Rewards
Nadi's life hangs by a thread after her encounter with the deadly pit viper, as the vet team begin treatment. Meanwhile the dry season has transformed the lanDISCape of Orangutan Island and the river banks now tower twenty feet above the river providing a new playground for the orangutans. Five year old Alibaba finds himself a water bottle on the river's edge - a hot commodity on this island, but Chen Chen pirates it from him to give to his girlfriend Yeyen. Alibaba is forced to seek a precious water bottle elsewhere, which inadvertently turns him into a thief, but what he discovers will benefit the whole community. Nadi's treatment is a success and physically she is well enough to return to the island, but is she ready emotionally? Nadi will have to face up to Daisy, the self appointed sheriff who was responsible for banishing her from the social platforms leading to her snake bite. What will happen when Lone returns Nadi to the island?

Rumble In The Jungle
With the one year milestone for the Orangutan Island community looming, the orphans have made real progress in most of their forest skills but for one. A surprising number are not living in the treetops, which is vital for their survival from predators, especially at night. To confirm her suspicions, Lone secretly visits the island at night to spy on the orangutans to see who is sleeping where, and what she discovers propels her into a risky plan. But will it succeed? Meanwhile, Hamlet escapes back to Palas Island, leaving a gaping leadership void. Will Chen Chen take up the mantle of dominant male or will chaos ensue on the island?

Who Rules?
Lone's risky plan to encourage the orphaned orangutans to spend more time in the treetops has a fatal flaw. But she isn't going to be discouraged and works on a new solution. At the same time, the island is simmering with tension over who will fill the leadership void until the unexpected return of Hamlet. But his reappearance doesn't immediately resolve the issue as another showdown begins. Hamlet also didn't return alone but brought with him another older male orangutan from Palas Island who could be a danger to the younger group on Orangutan Island. Meanwhile, Mogok and his pals find another protein source... wasps!

Many Happy Returns
In honor of the one year anniversary of Orangutan Island, Lone pays the orphans a visit and has some special moments with Chen Chen and Cha Cha. There is also a big surprise in store with Donald returning after his long illness. Will the community embrace him or shun him? Will Chen Chen remember his childhood buddy and help him matriculate back into the society or will he abandon Donald? It's not just Donald's future that is in doubt but the social stability of the island with the immature, bullying Reno in control since his defeat of Hamlet. Hamlet has returned to his new girlfriend Papau but will that be enough? Or will he decide to challenge Reno and rule the island again? The stakes go beyond the individual orangutans, it goes to the heart of the future of Orangutan Island.