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The Best Episodes of Animal Kingdom Season 2

Every episode of Animal Kingdom Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Animal Kingdom Season 2!

The Best Episodes of Animal Kingdom Season 2

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. 9.1/10(717 votes)

    #1 - Betrayal

    S2:E13

    When Smurf realizes she may be in jail a lot longer than expected, she pits her sons against one another, the consequences be damned.

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    Director:John Wells
    Writer:John Wells
  2. 8.9/10(645 votes)

    #2 - Cry Havoc

    S2:E6

    As Javi ratchets up the pressure on Smurf, she enlists J to help her. Baz is confronted by a secret Catherine kept from him. Pope and Baz clash in the wake of the megachurch job.

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    Director:Larry Teng
  3. 8.7/10(577 votes)

    #3 - You Will Be Gutted

    S2:E12

    With Smurf in jail, Baz makes his move to run the family, but his brothers have other plans.

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    Director:Larry Teng
  4. 8.6/10(614 votes)

    #4 - Forgive Us Our Trespasses

    S2:E5

    As the boys put the megachurch heist in motion, Craig has second thoughts. Javi surprises Smurf with a visit.

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    Director:Laura Innes
    Writer:T.J. Brady
  5. 8.6/10(569 votes)

    #5 - Treasure

    S2:E10

    As Craig leads the boys and Nicky in pirating the yacht, Smurf tries to find out who robbed her. Meanwhile, Baz considers what life would be like without Smurf calling all the shots.

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  6. 8.5/10(581 votes)

    #6 - Dig

    S2:E7

    The boys consider how far they’ll go to help Smurf eliminate Javi. Shaken by what’s happened, Nicky and J get closer. Baz shares new information with Pope about Catherine’s disappearance.

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  8. 8.5/10(568 votes)

    #7 - The Leopard

    S2:E11

    Baz puts his plan to take down Smurf in motion as Marco cashes in a favor with Craig and Deran. Pope seeks the truth behind the reasons for Catherine's death.

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  9. 8.2/10(542 votes)

    #8 - Custody

    S2:E9

    When Baz bows out of the yacht heist, Craig and Deran consider their options. Meanwhile, Baz recruits J for a more personal job.

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  10. 8.1/10(594 votes)

    #9 - Broken Boards

    S2:E4

    With the bar set to open, Deran frets about telling Smurf about it. Pope and Amy go on a date, while Nicky must choose between Craig and J.

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    Director:Emmy Rossum
  11. 8.1/10(553 votes)

    #10 - Grace

    S2:E8

    As cops press Amy about the church robbery, Pope diverts their suspicions. Craig plans an unusual heist of his own. Baz tails Smurf to find out what she’s really hiding.

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  12. 8.0/10(663 votes)

    #11 - Eat What You Kill

    S2:E1

    After a risky heist misfires, the boys blame Smurf, sending shock waves through the family. Baz copes with being a single parent, while Deran makes plans for the future.

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  13. 7.9/10(604 votes)

    #12 - Karma

    S2:E2

    As Smurf adjusts to being sidelined, the boys scope out their next job. Deran needs quick cash, and Pope and Craig lend him a hand while Baz investigates Catherine’s disappearance.

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    Director:Thomas Carter
  14. 7.9/10(587 votes)

    #13 - Bleed For It

    S2:E3

    Smurf takes J to the desert for an old friend’s wake. Baz visits Lucy in Mexico and Pope bonds with Amy from the megachurch while babysitting Lena. Deran considers what he’ll risk to get a liquor license for the bar.

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Betrayal" is the best rated episode of "Animal Kingdom" season 2. It scored 9.1/10 based on 717 votes. Directed by John Wells and written by John Wells, it aired on 8/29/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Cry Havoc".