Meet the Barkers

Meet the Barkers is a reality television series that was aired on MTV. The series followed the everyday life of married couple, Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker, his wife Shanna Moakler, and their three children. Meet the Barkers lasted two seasons, airing 16 episodes. In 2008, MuchMusic started airing Meet the Barkers after Barker's involvement with the 2008 South Carolina Learjet 60 crash, along with the late DJ AM, making Barker the only living survivor of the crash.

Reality

Seasons

1. It's Moving Day for the Barkers!

Air Date: 2005-04-06

While Travis is out on tour, Shanna is left to oversee the move into their brand new house.

2. Mr. Mom

Air Date: 2005-04-13

Travis stays home with the children; Shanna puts together a photo shoot.

3. The Juicy Black Dress

Air Date: 2005-04-13

Travis has a surprise birthday party for Shanna.

4. Wedding Issues

Air Date: 2005-04-27

Travis and Shanna have issues with their wedding plans.

5. Barkers Bachelor Party

Air Date: 2005-05-04

Travis and Shanna go out to a strip club to have a fun Bachelor party for Travis.

6. Travis's Birthday Bash

Air Date: 2005-05-11

When Travis thinks no one remembers his birthday, trouble begins. Will Shanna be a lifesaver?

7. Thanksgiving!

Air Date: 2005-05-18

Travis surprises Shanna with a catered Thanksgiving for her and the family.

8. On The Road Again

Air Date: 2005-05-25

Travis and blink-182 go back on tour. Shanna misses Travis and decides to fly out and surprise him.

9. Christmas

Air Date: 2005-06-01

The Barkers celebrate Christmas.

10. Barkers Head to Hawaii

Air Date: 2005-06-08

Travis surprises Shanna with a trip to Hawaii for Valentine's Day. Shanna finds out about a little surprise of her own...

1. The Barkers are Back!

Air Date: 2006-01-03

Travis and Shanna have been married for about a year. Travis goes onto tour while Shanna is at home. She finds out the sex of the baby is a girl. Shanna surprises him with a bathroom full of pink balloons!!

2. Happy Birthday Travis

Air Date: 2006-01-10

Travis attends the MAGIC trade show in Las Vegas to represent the clothing line he runs with Shanna, Famous Stars and Straps. When Shanna has to pick Travis up at the airport, she realizes that their BMW is in the shop, so she'll have to use Travis' prized Cadillac instead. She doesn't want to the drive the car as it is, and having a tire blow out on the highway doesn't help. Luckily, she gets a spare put on, but Travis isn't exactly thrilled when she picks him up. Shanna makes it up to him later, though. Travis is turning 30, and she wants to think of something fantastic to blow him away. She decides to throw him a giant surprise birthday party, complete with all of his friends, a drum line, and best of all, a brand new gold Cadillac.

3. Gettin' to Work

Air Date: 2006-01-17

Travis shoots his Boost Mobile phone commercial and Shanna produces a sitcom.

4. The $10,000 Christmas Tree

Air Date: 2006-01-24

The Barkers bid on a Christmas tree at a silent auction, but when the decorations arrive, they come with a price tag of $10,000.

5. Home Furnishing Disaster

Air Date: 2006-01-31

All hell breaks loose when the children's new custom furniture arrives, and is totally unacceptable to Shanna. Landon's bed has pink paint on it and she's fearful that Travis won't think it looks tough enough. Finally the furniture store agrees to come to the house and paint over the pink. Meanwhile, Travis is busy signing the paperwork for his new studio. After that, he and the guys pick out some rad furniture and hook the place up. Shanna cooks a nice meal and the couple finally enjoy some peace and quiet.

6. An Alabama Christmas

Air Date: 2006-02-07

Shanna is looking and feeling very pregnant and taking the final steps toward having the baby. She debates baby names, completes her bridal registry and has an awesome shower, scoring some great gifts for the baby-to-be. Meanwhile, Travis attends a car show where he is presented with a brand new Cadillac. He also does some Christmas shopping for the kids and ends up buying a huge amount of toys for them. Shanna gives birth to a beautiful baby girl that she and Travis decide to name Alabama. Not only are the parents excited about the new additon to their family, toddler Landon has already shown his excitement by 'playing' with her, too. All is well in the Barker household as they celebrate the birth of their new daughter and relax. That's a wrap! Alabama was born on December 24, 2005.

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Rating

7.7/10

Release Date

2005-04-06

Episodes

16 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

MTV