8.0/101,301 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
8.0/10929 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
8.0/10856 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
7.9/10789 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
8.0/10765 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
8.1/10709 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
8.3/10746 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
8.3/10711 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
8.9/10808 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
8.9/10858 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
The Best Episodes of Animal Kingdom Season 1
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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 1301 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".