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 by boot-tough matriarch Janine "Smurf" Cody and her right-hand Baz, who runs the business and calls the shots, the clan also consists of Pope, the oldest and most dangerous of the Cody boys; Craig, the tough and fearless middle son; and Deran, the troubled, suspicious "baby" of the family.
Season 4 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Animal Kingdom" season 4 is "Janine", rated 8.1/10 from 588 user votes. It was directed by John Wells and written by Eliza Clark. "Janine" aired on 5/28/2019 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Angela".
8.1/10 588 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
7.9/10 480 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
8.0/10 472 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: Slick Naim
Writer: Bradley Paul
8.2/10 467 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
8.1/10 453 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
8.2/10 460 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
8.1/10 468 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
9.2/10 719 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
8.3/10 464 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
8.3/10 440 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
8.5/10 481 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
9.5/10 995 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
8.5/10 562 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