The Best Episodes of Animal Kingdom Season 5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Director: Nick Copus

Writer: Matt Kester

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