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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Animal Kingdom Season 1 Episode 10 - What Have You Done
    8.9/10(1128 votes)

    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
    Writer:Jonathan Lisco

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  2. Animal Kingdom Season 1 Episode 9 - Judas Kiss
    8.8/10(1078 votes)

    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.

    Director:Christopher Chulack
    Writer:John Wells

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  3. Animal Kingdom Season 1 Episode 8 - Man In
    8.3/10(960 votes)

    S1:E8

    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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  4. Animal Kingdom Season 1 Episode 7 - Goddamn Animals
    8.2/10(1001 votes)

    S1:E7

    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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  5. Animal Kingdom Season 1 Episode 6 - Child Care
    8.0/10(963 votes)

    S1:E6

    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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  6. Animal Kingdom Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.9/10(1800 votes)

    S1:E1

    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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  7. Animal Kingdom Season 1 Episode 2 - We Don't Hurt People
    7.9/10(1257 votes)

    S1:E2

    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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  8. Animal Kingdom Season 1 Episode 3 - Stay Close, Stick Together
    7.9/10(1157 votes)

    S1:E3

    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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  9. Animal Kingdom Season 1 Episode 4 - Dead to Me
    7.9/10(1075 votes)

    S1:E4

    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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  10. Animal Kingdom Season 1 Episode 5 - Flesh Is Weak
    7.9/10(1021 votes)

    S1:E5

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"What Have You Done" is the best rated episode of Animal Kingdom season 1. It scored 8.9/10 from 1,128 votes. Directed by John Wells and written by Jonathan Lisco, it aired on August 9, 2016. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Judas Kiss".