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The Best Episodes of Animal Kingdom Season 1

Every episode of Animal Kingdom Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Animal Kingdom Season 1!

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...
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:TNT

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Animal Kingdom" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 1299 votes. Directed by John Wells and written by Jonathan Lisco, it aired on 6/14/2016. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "We Don't Hurt People".

  • Pilot
    8.0/101,299 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/14/2016

    A teen plunges into danger when he moves in with his wild relatives in a surf community.

    Director: John Wells

    Writer: Jonathan Lisco

  • We Don't Hurt People
    8.0/10928 votes

    #2 - We Don't Hurt People

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/14/2016

    The Codys must deal with the aftermath of the heist, as they discover all did not go as planned. Smurf dispatches her boys to tie up loose ends, but her efforts are complicated by Baz and Pope’s growing rivalry. As Pope gets increasingly volatile, J finds himself in the middle.

    Director: John Wells

    Writer: Jonathan Lisco

  • Stay Close, Stick Together
    8.0/10854 votes

    #3 - Stay Close, Stick Together

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/21/2016

    While Craig recovers from his wound, Baz and Craig deal with some old associates down in Mexico. Meanwhile, strapped for cash, Pope takes charge and ropes Deran and J into a job without Smurf's knowledge. Threatened by J's participation, Deran sends J a terrifying message.

    Director: Christopher Chulack

    Writer: Eliza Clark

  • Dead to Me
    7.9/10788 votes

    #4 - Dead to Me

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/28/2016

    As the boys gear up for Pope's birthday, Smurf wants to know if they're playing by her rules. J learns more about his mother's estrangement from the family.

    Director: Karen Gaviola

    Writer: Etan Frankel

  • Flesh Is Weak
    8.0/10763 votes

    #5 - Flesh Is Weak

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/5/2016

    When Deran won't come home, Pope goes to extreme measures. Baz gets an idea for the Codys' next job. J goes out with his teacher, while Smurf confronts her past.

    Director: Christopher Chulack

    Writer: Megan Martin

  • Child Care
    8.1/10707 votes

    #6 - Child Care

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/12/2016

    When Pope tests positive for drugs, Smurf does what it takes to keep the family intact. Baz gets his brothers to rob a house as part of his larger plan.

    Director: Regina King

    Writer: Etan Frankel

  • Goddamn Animals
    8.3/10744 votes

    #7 - Goddamn Animals

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/19/2016

    While Smurf takes care of unfinished business, Craig and Deran throw a party at the house. Forced to accelerate his timetable, Baz takes the final step in his long con. J makes a dangerous mistake.

    Director: Tim Southam

    Writer: Eliza Clark

  • Man In
    8.3/10709 votes

    #8 - Man In

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/26/2016

    Tensions run high as the Codys prepare for their big heist. Catherine gets a shock and must decide what's best for her family. J faces pressure from the cops.

    Director: Larry Teng

    Writer: Megan Martin

  • Judas Kiss
    8.9/10805 votes

    #9 - Judas Kiss

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/2/2016

    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.

    Director: Christopher Chulack

    Writer: John Wells

  • What Have You Done
    8.9/10856 votes

    #10 - What Have You Done

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/9/2016

    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

    Writer: Jonathan Lisco