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The Best Episodes of Animal Kingdom Season 5

Every episode of Animal Kingdom Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Animal Kingdom Season 5!

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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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Red Handed" is the best rated episode of "Animal Kingdom" season 5. It scored 8.5/10 based on 595 votes. Directed by Nick Copus and written by Daniele Nathanson, it aired on 7/11/2021. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "What Remains".

  • Red Handed
    8.5/10595 votes

    #1 - Red Handed

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 7/11/2021

    Dealing with the blowback from Season 4, the Codys are forced to tie up some loose ends with the cousins and figure out what the family looks like without Smurf.

    Director: Nick Copus

    Writer: Daniele Nathanson

  • What Remains
    7.6/10434 votes

    #2 - What Remains

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 7/18/2021

    As Pope deals with Smurf's remains, Craig and Renn balance their old lives with being new parents. J finds a new job through an old contact, and Deran can't outrun his past with Adrian.

    Director: Mark Strand

    Writer: Bill Balas

  • Freeride
    7.8/10433 votes

    #3 - Freeride

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 7/25/2021

    J's business secrets come to light as Pope mourns the loss of Smurf. Deran distracts himself from his own loneliness. Craig and Renn struggle to find work-life balance.

    Director: John Wells

    Writer: Bradley Paul

  • Power
    7.6/10398 votes

    #4 - Power

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 8/1/2021

    Deran follows up on Smurf's will and grows frustrated with J calling the shots. Pope's mental state is fragile and Craig must deal with being a solo dad as Renn goes back to work.

    Director: Batan Silva

    Writer: Shukree Hassan Tilghman

  • Family Business
    7.6/10405 votes

    #5 - Family Business

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 8/8/2021

    As Deran and J compete for control of the family, Pamela presents the Codys with a risky proposition. Pope processes an additional loss by exploding in violence and Craig does business with Frankie.

    Director: Janice Cooke

    Writer: Vanessa Baden Kelly

  • Home Sweet Home
    7.8/10393 votes

    #6 - Home Sweet Home

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 8/15/2021

    Tensions rise as Deran, J, and Craig do a job that risks everything the family has. Pope goes to the desert trying to outrun his grief.

    Director: Nick Copus

    Writer: Matt Kester

  • Splinter
    7.3/10379 votes

    #7 - Splinter

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 8/22/2021

    Pope confronts his demons with the help of a desert guru. Deran marks his territory as J handles business. Craig struggles with the demands of fatherhood and the temptations of his old life.

    Director: Nick Copus

    Writer: Carla Frankenbach

  • Gladiators
    8.0/10387 votes

    #8 - Gladiators

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 8/29/2021

    Pope helps a new friend. Deran, J, and Craig deal with the fallout from past mistakes as they make new friends and enemies.

    Director: Nick Copus

    Writer: Heath Corson

  • Let It Ride
    7.6/10373 votes

    #9 - Let It Ride

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 9/5/2021

    Local law enforcement turn up the heat on the Codys, as further secrets threaten to destabilize the family. Deran gets some news about Adrian. Craig discovers Renn has been keeping a secret.

    Director: Loren Yaconelli

    Writer: Bill Balas

  • Relentless
    8.3/10396 votes

    #10 - Relentless

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 9/12/2021

    Desperate for cash, and with pressure mounting, the Codys discover what they thought was a solution to their problems may be the biggest threat of them all.

    Director: Loren Yaconelli

    Writer: Bradley Paul

  • Trust the Process
    8.2/10363 votes

    #11 - Trust the Process

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 9/19/2021

    J and Pope take a road trip to clean up the aftermath of some family business that went sideways. Deran and Craig scout a new mark with the help of Frankie.

    Director: Shawn Hatosy

    Writer: Shukree Hassan Tilghman

  • Loose Ends
    7.9/10358 votes

    #12 - Loose Ends

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 9/26/2021

    The Codys resolve unfinished business and plan their biggest heist ever without Smurf.

    Director: Nick Copus

    Writer: Matt Kester

  • Launch
    8.6/10449 votes

    #13 - Launch

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 10/3/2021

    It's all hands on deck as the Cody family uses all their tools, tricks, and vehicles to pull off the job of their lives and settle all scores. A deadly secret from the past is also revealed. Season finale.

    Director: Nick Copus

    Writer: Daniele Nathanson