The Best Episodes of Animal Kingdom Season 5

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.5/10(686 votes)

   #1 - Red Handed

   S5:E17/11/2021

   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

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   Director:Nick Copus

   Writer:Daniele Nathanson
2. 

   7.5/10(510 votes)

   #2 - What Remains

   S5:E27/18/2021

   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

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   Director:Mark Strand

   Writer:Bill Balas
3. 

   7.7/10(511 votes)

   #3 - Freeride

   S5:E37/25/2021

   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

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   Director:John Wells

   Writer:Bradley Paul
4. 

   7.6/10(470 votes)

   #4 - Power

   S5:E48/1/2021

   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

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   Director:Batan Silva

   Writer:Shukree Hassan Tilghman
5. 

   7.6/10(477 votes)

   #5 - Family Business

   S5:E58/8/2021

   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

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   Director:Janice Cooke

   Writer:Vanessa Baden Kelly
6. 

   7.8/10(467 votes)

   #6 - Home Sweet Home

   S5:E68/15/2021

   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

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   Director:Nick Copus

   Writer:Matt Kester
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7. 

   7.3/10(451 votes)

   #7 - Splinter

   S5:E78/22/2021

   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

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   Director:Nick Copus

   Writer:Carla Frankenbach
8. 

   8.0/10(458 votes)

   #8 - Gladiators

   S5:E88/29/2021

   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

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   Director:Nick Copus

   Writer:Heath Corson
9. 

   7.6/10(444 votes)

   #9 - Let It Ride

   S5:E99/5/2021

   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

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   Director:Loren Yaconelli

   Writer:Bill Balas
10. 

    8.2/10(471 votes)

    #10 - Relentless

    S5:E109/12/2021

    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

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    Director:Loren Yaconelli

    Writer:Bradley Paul
11. 

    8.2/10(436 votes)

    #11 - Trust the Process

    S5:E119/19/2021

    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

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    Director:Shawn Hatosy

    Writer:Shukree Hassan Tilghman
12. 

    7.9/10(420 votes)

    #12 - Loose Ends

    S5:E129/26/2021

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

    Director:Nick Copus

    Writer:Matt Kester

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    Director:Nick Copus

    Writer:Matt Kester
13. 

    8.6/10(523 votes)

    #13 - Launch

    S5:E1310/3/2021

    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

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    Director:Nick Copus

    Writer:Daniele Nathanson