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The Best Episodes of Animal Kingdom Season 1

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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...

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  1. Background image for Pilot
    8.0/10(1.4k votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

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

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    Director:John Wells
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    8.0/10(982 votes)

    #2 - We Don't Hurt People

    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.

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    Director:John Wells
  3. Background image for Stay Close, Stick Together
    7.9/10(905 votes)

    #3 - Stay Close, Stick Together

    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.

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    7.9/10(833 votes)

    #4 - Dead to Me

    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.

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    8.0/10(803 votes)

    #5 - Flesh Is Weak

    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.

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    8.1/10(747 votes)

    #6 - Child Care

    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.

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    Director:Regina King
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  8. Background image for Goddamn Animals
    8.3/10(783 votes)

    #7 - Goddamn Animals

    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.

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    Director:Tim Southam
  9. Background image for Man In
    8.3/10(750 votes)

    #8 - Man In

    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.

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    Director:Larry Teng
  10. Background image for Judas Kiss
    8.9/10(848 votes)

    #9 - 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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    8.9/10(893 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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    Director:John Wells

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Animal Kingdom" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 1376 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".