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The Best Episodes of Animal Kingdom

Every episode of Animal Kingdom ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Animal Kingdom!

The Best Episodes of Animal Kingdom

17-year-old Joshua "J" Cody moves in with his freewheeling relatives in their Southern California beach town after his mother dies of a heroin overdose. Headed...

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  1. Background image for Ghosts
    9.5/10(1.1k votes)

    #1 - Ghosts

    S4:E12

    The Cody family sets off on Smurf’s mysterious heist, unaware of the surprises that await them when they arrive, which will change the family forever.

    Director:John Wells
    Writer:John Wells
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  2. Background image for Ambo
    9.2/10(801 votes)

    #2 - Ambo

    S4:E8

    The Codys head out for a big job, even though Smurf is nowhere to be found. All eyes are on J as he assumes a leadership position in a risky heist.

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  3. Background image for Betrayal
    9.1/10(778 votes)

    #3 - Betrayal

    S2:E13

    When Smurf realizes she may be in jail a lot longer than expected, she pits her sons against one another, the consequences be damned.

    Director:John Wells
    Writer:John Wells
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  4. Background image for What Have You Done
    8.9/10(946 votes)

    #4 - What Have You Done

    S1:E10

    Puzzled by Catherine's disappearance, Baz hunts down all leads. With J caught in the middle, the cops close in on the Codys and threaten to take them all down.

    Director:John Wells
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  5. Background image for Jackpot
    8.9/10(622 votes)

    #5 - Jackpot

    S3:E11

    Smurf enlists the boys in a surprise job that results in devastating consequences; Pope is forced to confront the truth about Baz's murder as J steps up for the family in an unexpected way.

    Director:Shawn Hatosy
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  6. Background image for Fubar
    8.9/10(1.0k votes)

    #6 - Fubar

    S6:E13

    The Cody boys embark on their most dangerous job yet. Andrew commits the original sin that destroyed the family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Judas Kiss
    8.8/10(901 votes)

    #7 - Judas Kiss

    S1:E9

    While the Codys go after the biggest score of their lives, the cops put J in an impossible position. Catherine triggers Smurf's suspicions when she comes over to make amends. Smurf sends Pope to investigate.

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  9. Background image for Cry Havoc
    8.8/10(710 votes)

    #8 - Cry Havoc

    S2:E6

    As Javi ratchets up the pressure on Smurf, she enlists J to help her. Baz is confronted by a secret Catherine kept from him. Pope and Baz clash in the wake of the megachurch job.

    Director:Larry Teng
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  10. Background image for The Hyenas
    8.8/10(635 votes)

    #9 - The Hyenas

    S3:E13

    J realizes the danger of balancing his role in the family with his personal ambitions. Deran wants to take his relationship with Adrian to the next level, but it’s not as easy as he hoped.

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  11. Background image for You Will Be Gutted
    8.7/10(628 votes)

    #10 - You Will Be Gutted

    S2:E12

    With Smurf in jail, Baz makes his move to run the family, but his brothers have other plans.

    Director:Larry Teng
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  12. Background image for Forgive Us Our Trespasses
    8.6/10(672 votes)

    #11 - Forgive Us Our Trespasses

    S2:E5

    As the boys put the megachurch heist in motion, Craig has second thoughts. Javi surprises Smurf with a visit.

    Director:Laura Innes
    Writer:T.J. Brady
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  13. Background image for Treasure
    8.6/10(618 votes)

    #12 - Treasure

    S2:E10

    As Craig leads the boys and Nicky in pirating the yacht, Smurf tries to find out who robbed her. Meanwhile, Baz considers what life would be like without Smurf calling all the shots.

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  14. Background image for Incoming
    8.6/10(580 votes)

    #13 - Incoming

    S3:E8

    The weed heist goes awry and leaves J and Deran stranded. Pope and Billy butt heads as Craig tries to keep the peace between them. Smurf learns about what J has been hiding from her since she's been away.

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  15. Background image for Launch
    8.6/10(504 votes)

    #14 - Launch

    S5:E13

    It's all hands on deck as the Cody family uses all their tools, tricks, and vehicles to pull off the job of their lives and settle all scores. A deadly secret from the past is also revealed. Season finale.

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  16. Background image for Dig
    8.5/10(634 votes)

    #15 - Dig

    S2:E7

    The boys consider how far they’ll go to help Smurf eliminate Javi. Shaken by what’s happened, Nicky and J get closer. Baz shares new information with Pope about Catherine’s disappearance.

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  17. Background image for The Leopard
    8.5/10(616 votes)

    #16 - The Leopard

    S2:E11

    Baz puts his plan to take down Smurf in motion as Marco cashes in a favor with Craig and Deran. Pope seeks the truth behind the reasons for Catherine's death.

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  18. Background image for The Killing
    8.5/10(718 votes)

    #17 - The Killing

    S3:E1

    Baz fights for his life as the Cody boys figure out what their next move is in the aftermath of the shooting. Smurf gets some surprising news in jail and fields an offer from Pearce.

    Director:John Wells
    Writer:John Wells
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  19. Background image for Wolves
    8.5/10(607 votes)

    #18 - Wolves

    S3:E4

    With the cops on their tail, the Cody boys try to pull off their first heist without Smurf and Baz. They return to find unexpected guests waiting at home. Smurf demands that J get rid of them as she deals with a problem of her own in jail.

    Director:James Hanlon
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  20. Background image for Homecoming
    8.5/10(534 votes)

    #19 - Homecoming

    S3:E12

    The Cody family picks up the pieces from their showdown with Lucy; Smurf becomes determined to reel Pope back into the fold at any cost; J goes to extreme lengths to protect a secret.

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  21. Background image for Smurf
    8.5/10(626 votes)

    #20 - Smurf

    S4:E13

    In the aftermath of Smurf’s heist, the Codys have to protect their reputation, while friends and enemies from the past close in. Deran realizes there is only one way to keep Adrian safe. Craig struggles to adapt to a new pace of life as Pope and J’s growing tension reaches a boiling point.

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  22. Background image for Exodus
    8.5/10(396 votes)

    #21 - Exodus

    S6:E12

    Pope offers information on a cold case in exchange for a prison transfer. Deran says goodbye to the bar, J makes plans with Penny, and Craig chooses Renn and Nick. Smurf learns Julia has been dishonest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Off the Tit
    8.4/10(552 votes)

    #22 - Off the Tit

    S3:E10

    Tensions run high as Billy pressures the family to give him what he's owed. Craig has a surprise meeting that makes him reconsider his future. The Cody boys struggle to hold onto the freedom they had when Smurf was in jail.

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  24. Background image for Julia
    8.4/10(542 votes)

    #23 - Julia

    S4:E11

    Pope grows suspicious of J when Angela reveals the circumstances of her disappearance. As the threats against Adrian loom larger, Deran scrambles to find a way out. Craig navigates new complications in his relationship with Renn. Janine takes on a different role in the crew’s latest heist as she plans for her future with Colin.

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  25. Background image for Red Handed
    8.4/10(662 votes)

    #24 - Red Handed

    S5:E1

    Dealing with the blowback from Season 4, the Codys are forced to tie up some loose ends with the cousins and figure out what the family looks like without Smurf.

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  26. Background image for Incognito
    8.4/10(407 votes)

    #25 - Incognito

    S6:E7

    Pope prepares to see an old friend. Craig needs Deran’s help when Nick’s in trouble. J pursues Penny romantically. Andrew wants to be called Pope.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Ghosts" is the best rated episode of "Animal Kingdom". It scored 9.5/10 based on 1110 votes. Directed by John Wells and written by John Wells, it aired on 8/13/2019. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Ambo".