The Best Episodes of Animal Kingdom Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(1496 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E16/14/2016

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

   Director:John Wells

   Writer:Jonathan Lisco

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   Director:John Wells

   Writer:Jonathan Lisco
2. 

   7.9/10(1072 votes)

   #2 - We Don't Hurt People

   S1:E26/14/2016

   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

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   Director:John Wells

   Writer:Jonathan Lisco
3. 

   7.9/10(986 votes)

   #3 - Stay Close, Stick Together

   S1:E36/21/2016

   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

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   Director:Christopher Chulack

   Writer:Eliza Clark
4. 

   7.9/10(910 votes)

   #4 - Dead to Me

   S1:E46/28/2016

   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

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   Director:Karen Gaviola

   Writer:Etan Frankel
5. 

   8.0/10(877 votes)

   #5 - Flesh Is Weak

   S1:E57/5/2016

   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

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   Director:Christopher Chulack

   Writer:Megan Martin
6. 

   8.1/10(817 votes)

   #6 - Child Care

   S1:E67/12/2016

   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

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   Director:Regina King

   Writer:Etan Frankel
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   8.3/10(858 votes)

   #7 - Goddamn Animals

   S1:E77/19/2016

   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

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   Director:Tim Southam

   Writer:Eliza Clark
8. 

   8.3/10(820 votes)

   #8 - Man In

   S1:E87/26/2016

   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

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   Director:Larry Teng

   Writer:Megan Martin
9. 

   8.9/10(923 votes)

   #9 - Judas Kiss

   S1:E98/2/2016

   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

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   Director:Christopher Chulack

   Writer:John Wells
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    8.9/10(969 votes)

    #10 - What Have You Done

    S1:E108/9/2016

    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

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    Director:John Wells

    Writer:Jonathan Lisco