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The Worst Episodes of Animal Kingdom

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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    5.3/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Child Care

    S1:E6

    When Pope tests positive for drugs, Smurf does what it takes to keep the family intact. Baz gets his brothers to rob a house as part of his larger plan.

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    Director:Regina King
  2. Background image for Freeride
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Freeride

    S5:E3

    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.

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    Director:John Wells
  3. Background image for Let It Ride
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Let It Ride

    S5:E9

    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.

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    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Trust the Process

    S5:E11

    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.

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    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #5 - 1992

    S6:E1

    Gia visits the Codys with a job opportunity. J schemes finances. Deran learns new renters are disrupting the neighborhood. Craig struggles with sobriety and co-parenting Nick under Renn’s monitored visitation.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Inside Man

    S6:E4

    J gets to know the new attorney while Craig scouts a potential new job. Deran hangs out with a guy from out of town. Pope helps a kid at the skate park. In 1992, Baz visits Andrew’s Church.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Covet

    S6:E5

    The Codys prep for the next job in present day. A reluctant Andrew, Baz, and Julia do a job for Smurf in 92.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Diamonds Are Forever
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Diamonds Are Forever

    S6:E6

    The Codys stage a jewel robbery. Craig and Deran are at odds. In 1992, Julia and Baz spend more time together.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Revelation

    S6:E8

    Deran and J consider a small job. Craig, Renn, and Nick spend the day together as a family. Pope senses something is off. Andrew finds out about Julia.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Flesh Is Weak
    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Flesh Is Weak

    S1:E5

    When Deran won't come home, Pope goes to extreme measures. Baz gets an idea for the Codys' next job. J goes out with his teacher, while Smurf confronts her past.

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    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Goddamn Animals

    S1:E7

    While Smurf takes care of unfinished business, Craig and Deran throw a party at the house. Forced to accelerate his timetable, Baz takes the final step in his long con. J makes a dangerous mistake.

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    Director:Tim Southam
  13. Background image for Dead to Me
    6.0/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Dead to Me

    S1:E4

    As the boys gear up for Pope's birthday, Smurf wants to know if they're playing by her rules. J learns more about his mother's estrangement from the family.

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    6.1/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Stay Close, Stick Together

    S1:E3

    While Craig recovers from his wound, Baz and Craig deal with some old associates down in Mexico. Meanwhile, strapped for cash, Pope takes charge and ropes Deran and J into a job without Smurf's knowledge. Threatened by J's participation, Deran sends J a terrifying message.

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    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #14 - The Leopard

    S2:E11

    Baz puts his plan to take down Smurf in motion as Marco cashes in a favor with Craig and Deran. Pope seeks the truth behind the reasons for Catherine's death.

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    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Prey

    S3:E5

    Deran gets to know his father Billy and helps J with a dilemma as Pearce closes in on Smurf's laundering operation. Craig uncovers a secret that sends him to Smurf and Nicky must decide whether she belongs in the Cody family or not.

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    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #16 - The Hyenas

    S3:E13

    J realizes the danger of balancing his role in the family with his personal ambitions. Deran wants to take his relationship with Adrian to the next level, but it’s not as easy as he hoped.

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    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #17 - We Don't Hurt People

    S1:E2

    The Codys must deal with the aftermath of the heist, as they discover all did not go as planned. Smurf dispatches her boys to tie up loose ends, but her efforts are complicated by Baz and Pope’s growing rivalry. As Pope gets increasingly volatile, J finds himself in the middle.

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    Director:John Wells
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    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #18 - Wolves

    S3:E4

    With the cops on their tail, the Cody boys try to pull off their first heist without Smurf and Baz. They return to find unexpected guests waiting at home. Smurf demands that J get rid of them as she deals with a problem of her own in jail.

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    Director:James Hanlon
  20. Background image for Broken Boards
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Broken Boards

    S2:E4

    With the bar set to open, Deran frets about telling Smurf about it. Pope and Amy go on a date, while Nicky must choose between Craig and J.

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    Director:Emmy Rossum
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    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #20 - The Killing

    S3:E1

    Baz fights for his life as the Cody boys figure out what their next move is in the aftermath of the shooting. Smurf gets some surprising news in jail and fields an offer from Pearce.

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    Director:John Wells
    Writer:John Wells
  22. Background image for Know Thy Enemy
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Know Thy Enemy

    S4:E7

    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.

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    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - SHTF

    S4:E9

    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.

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    Director:Janice Cooke
  24. Background image for Eat What You Kill
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Eat What You Kill

    S2:E1

    After a risky heist misfires, the boys blame Smurf, sending shock waves through the family. Baz copes with being a single parent, while Deran makes plans for the future.

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    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Dig

    S2:E7

    The boys consider how far they’ll go to help Smurf eliminate Javi. Shaken by what’s happened, Nicky and J get closer. Baz shares new information with Pope about Catherine’s disappearance.

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    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #25 - Libertad

    S3:E9

    A decision from Deran's past comes back to haunt him. J works to get back into Smurf's good graces as she tries to take away his control over the family business. Billy uses his past with Smurf to his advantage.

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    Director:Nick Copus

Worst Episodes Summary

"Child Care" is the worst rated episode of "Animal Kingdom". It scored 5.3/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Regina King and written by Etan Frankel, it aired on 7/12/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Freeride".