''Meet the Barkers'' is a

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which aired on MTV. The series followed the everyday life of married couple,

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drummer

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and

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, as well as Moakler and Barker's two children, Alabama Luella Barker and Landon Asher Barker. Moakler and

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's daughter, Atiana Cecelia De La Hoya, also appeared on the show. ''Meet the Barkers'' lasted two seasons, airing 16 episodes. In 2008, MuchMusic (before becoming ''Much'') started airing ''Meet the Barkers'' after Barker's involvement with the

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Family members

(born November 14, 1975) is the drummer of

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and

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, and (formerly of)

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(born March 28, 1975) is a former Miss New York USA,

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(received crown when the winner

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became

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model. She played "Monica Harper" on the television series '' Pacific Blue'' from 1998 though 2000. * Atiana Cecelia De La Hoya (born March 29, 1999) is the daughter of Moakler and boxer

. * Landon Asher Barker (born October 9, 2003) is Barker and Moakler's son and the oldest. * Alabama Luella Barker (born December 24, 2005) is Barker and Moakler's daughter and the youngest. She was born during the production of season two and only shown in the final episode. Despite the Barkers celebrating Christmas with Alabama present, scenes involving the then-newborn were filmed in early 2006.

Episode guide

Season 1

Season 2

References

External links

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Official Website
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