The Best Episodes of Animal Kingdom Season 4

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(786 votes)

   #1 - Janine

   S4:E15/28/2019

   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

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   Director:John Wells

   Writer:Eliza Clark
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   7.8/10(658 votes)

   #2 - Angela

   S4:E26/4/2019

   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

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   Director:John Wells

   Writer:Daniele Nathanson
3. 

   7.9/10(651 votes)

   #3 - Man vs. Rock

   S4:E36/11/2019

   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 Naim

   Writer:Bradley Paul

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   Director:Solvan Naim

   Writer:Bradley Paul
4. 

   8.1/10(643 votes)

   #4 - Tank

   S4:E46/18/2019

   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

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   Director:Megan Griffiths

   Writer:Addison McQuigg
5. 

   8.0/10(626 votes)

   #5 - Reap

   S4:E56/25/2019

   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

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   Director:Cherie Nowlan

   Writer:Matt Kester
6. 

   8.1/10(636 votes)

   #6 - Into the Black

   S4:E67/2/2019

   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

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   Director:Loren Yaconelli

   Writer:Bill Balas
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   8.0/10(637 votes)

   #7 - Know Thy Enemy

   S4:E77/9/2019

   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

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   Director:Laura Belsey

   Writer:Vanessa Baden Kelly
8. 

   9.1/10(928 votes)

   #8 - Ambo

   S4:E87/16/2019

   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

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   Director:David Rodriguez

   Writer:Bradley Paul
9. 

   8.2/10(635 votes)

   #9 - SHTF

   S4:E97/23/2019

   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

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   Director:Janice Cooke

   Writer:Eliza Clark
10. 

    8.3/10(610 votes)

    #10 - Exit Strategy

    S4:E107/30/2019

    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

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    Director:Nick Copus

    Writer:Matt Kester
11. 

    8.4/10(658 votes)

    #11 - Julia

    S4:E118/6/2019

    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

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    Director:Shawn Hatosy

    Writer:Daniele Nathanson
12. 

    9.5/10(1287 votes)

    #12 - Ghosts

    S4:E128/13/2019

    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

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    Director:John Wells

    Writer:John Wells
13. 

    8.5/10(750 votes)

    #13 - Smurf

    S4:E138/20/2019

    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

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    Director:David Rodriquez

    Writer:Eliza Clark