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The Best Episodes of Animal Kingdom Season 4

Every episode of Animal Kingdom Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Animal Kingdom Season 4!

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 4 Ratings Summary

"Janine" is the best rated episode of "Animal Kingdom" season 4. It scored 8.1/10 based on 595 votes. Directed by John Wells and written by Eliza Clark, it aired on 5/28/2019. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Angela".

  • Janine
    8.1/10595 votes

    #1 - Janine

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 5/28/2019

    Season 4 starts as the Codys pull off a risky robbery. Smurf and Pope remain at odds even as Pope finds a new outlet for his anger. Deran involves Adrian in the family business, and J tests the waters of his new identity outside the family.

    Director: John Wells

    Writer: Eliza Clark

  • Angela
    7.9/10487 votes

    #2 - Angela

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 6/4/2019

    J reconsiders his relationship with Smurf after he gets bad news about Morgan's death. Frankie lures Craig with the promise of another big score. The arrival of an old family friend surprises Pope.

    Director: John Wells

    Writer: Daniele Nathanson

  • Man vs. Rock
    8.0/10478 votes

    #3 - Man vs. Rock

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 6/11/2019

    As Craig feels the pressure of pulling off Frankie’s increasingly complicated job, J grows frustrated with Mia. Deran tries to get Pope out of the house, and Smurf decides she needs answers.

    Director: Solvan 'Slick' Naim

    Writer: Bradley Paul

  • Tank
    8.2/10473 votes

    #4 - Tank

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 6/18/2019

    Smurf's increasingly unnerving behavior shows up in unexpected places. J realizes he needs to set his own plans in motion if he wants to lead the family. Deran gets disturbing news from an old friend; and Pope struggles to resist Angela.

    Director: Megan Griffiths

    Writer: Addison McQuigg

  • Reap
    8.1/10459 votes

    #5 - Reap

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 6/25/2019

    Pope learns disturbing details about where Smurf has been, and the revelation puts Angela's spot in the house in jeopardy. Adrian's return to Oceanside leads to a confrontation with Deran, as J lays the groundwork for a new job.

    Director: Cherie Nowlan

    Writer: Matt Kester

  • Into the Black
    8.2/10466 votes

    #6 - Into the Black

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 7/2/2019

    Suspicion grows when Smurf learns of a new threat to the family. Craig tracks down Frankie in the wake of her betrayal, and Deran makes a dangerous decision to try and protect his relationship with Adrian.

    Director: Loren Yaconelli

    Writer: Bill Balas

  • Know Thy Enemy
    8.1/10474 votes

    #7 - Know Thy Enemy

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 7/9/2019

    J gains favor with Smurf as he puts together the plan for a new job, while Angela learns more about what Smurf’s been hiding. Craig explores his new relationship with Renn and Pope struggles with his changing role in the family.

    Director: Laura Belsey

    Writer: Vanessa Baden Kelly

  • Ambo
    9.2/10728 votes

    #8 - Ambo

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 7/16/2019

    The Codys head out for a big job, even though Smurf is nowhere to be found. All eyes are on J as he assumes a leadership position in a risky heist.

    Director: David Rodriguez

    Writer: Bradley Paul

  • SHTF
    8.3/10471 votes

    #9 - SHTF

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 7/23/2019

    J faces the consequences of his missteps with Mia. Pope worries about Smurf's disappearance, while Smurf visits someone from her past. Craig grows frustrated with Deran's secrecy after Deran recruits him for a dangerous assignment.

    Director: Janice Cooke

    Writer: Eliza Clark

  • Exit Strategy
    8.3/10447 votes

    #10 - Exit Strategy

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 7/30/2019

    Smurf orders the Cody boys to plan a dangerous job while she orchestrates an elaborate party at the house. J tries to ally himself with Pope, but learns he’s in way over his head. Craig responds to a challenge to his newly formed family with Renn.

    Director: Nick Copus

    Writer: Matt Kester

  • Julia
    8.4/10488 votes

    #11 - Julia

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 8/6/2019

    Pope grows suspicious of J when Angela reveals the circumstances of her disappearance. As the threats against Adrian loom larger, Deran scrambles to find a way out. Craig navigates new complications in his relationship with Renn. Janine takes on a different role in the crew’s latest heist as she plans for her future with Colin.

    Director: Shawn Hatosy

    Writer: Daniele Nathanson

  • Ghosts
    9.5/101,006 votes

    #12 - Ghosts

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 8/13/2019

    The Cody family sets off on Smurf’s mysterious heist, unaware of the surprises that await them when they arrive, which will change the family forever.

    Director: John Wells

    Writer: John Wells

  • Smurf
    8.5/10568 votes

    #13 - Smurf

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 8/20/2019

    In the aftermath of Smurf’s heist, the Codys have to protect their reputation, while friends and enemies from the past close in. Deran realizes there is only one way to keep Adrian safe. Craig struggles to adapt to a new pace of life as Pope and J’s growing tension reaches a boiling point.

    Director: David Rodriquez

    Writer: Eliza Clark