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 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 5 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Animal Kingdom" season 5 is "Red Handed", rated 8.4/10 from 589 user votes. It was directed by Nick Copus and written by Daniele Nathanson. "Red Handed" aired on 7/11/2021 and is rated 0.8 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "What Remains".
8.4/10 589 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
7.6/10 427 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
7.7/10 425 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
7.6/10 391 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
7.6/10 398 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
7.8/10 386 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
7.3/10 372 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
8.0/10 380 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
7.6/10 365 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
8.3/10 388 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
8.2/10 355 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
7.9/10 349 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
8.6/10 441 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