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The Worst Episodes of Animal Kingdom

Every episode of Animal Kingdom ranked from worst to best. Explore 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...
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:TNT

Worst Episodes Summary

"Splinter" is the worst rated episode of "Animal Kingdom". It scored 7.3/10 based on 379 votes. Directed by Nick Copus and written by Carla Frankenbach, it aired on 8/22/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Covet".

  • Splinter
    7.3/10379 votes
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    #1 - 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

  • Covet
    7.4/10330 votes
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    #2 - Covet

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 7/3/2022

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Inside Man
    7.5/10338 votes
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    #3 - Inside Man

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 6/26/2022

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • What Remains
    7.6/10434 votes
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    #4 - 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

  • Power
    7.6/10398 votes
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    #5 - 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
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    #6 - 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

  • Let It Ride
    7.6/10373 votes
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    #7 - 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

  • Rise
    7.6/10333 votes
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    #8 - Rise

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 6/19/2022

    J holds a family meeting, on the hunt for a new attorney. Pope refuses to sell his vacant lot. Deran embraces his clout. Craig’s sobriety is challenged. In 1992, Smurf & Andrew meet with a lawyer. Julia struggles to be heard in the family.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pressure and Time
    7.7/10343 votes
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    #9 - Pressure and Time

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 6/26/2022

    Deran and Pope search for Craig. J tries to sell Gia’s diamonds. Much to Smurf’s displeasure, Julia gets a job at the mall and Andrew embraces Church.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Clink
    7.7/10312 votes
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    #10 - Clink

    Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 8/7/2022

    Pope is self-destructive. J, Craig, and Deran must figure out what they’re going to do about him. Julia and Andrew work together on a job.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Freeride
    7.8/10433 votes
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    #11 - 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

  • Home Sweet Home
    7.8/10393 votes
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    #12 - 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

  • Revelation
    7.8/10329 votes
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    #13 - Revelation

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 7/24/2022

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dead to Me
    7.9/10794 votes
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    #14 - Dead to Me

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/28/2016

    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.

    Director: Karen Gaviola

    Writer: Etan Frankel

  • Karma
    7.9/10589 votes
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    #15 - Karma

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/6/2017

    As Smurf adjusts to being sidelined, the boys scope out their next job. Deran needs quick cash, and Pope and Craig lend him a hand while Baz investigates Catherine’s disappearance.

    Director: Thomas Carter

    Writer: Eliza Clark

  • Bleed For It
    7.9/10571 votes
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    #16 - Bleed For It

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/13/2017

    Smurf takes J to the desert for an old friend’s wake. Baz visits Lucy in Mexico and Pope bonds with Amy from the megachurch while babysitting Lena. Deran considers what he’ll risk to get a liquor license for the bar.

    Director: J. Michael Muro

    Writer: Megan Martin

  • Angela
    7.9/10487 votes
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    #17 - Angela

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 6/4/2019

    J reconsiders his relationship with Smurf after he gets bad news about Morgan's death. Frankie lures Craig with the promise of another big score. The arrival of an old family friend surprises Pope.

    Director: John Wells

    Writer: Daniele Nathanson

  • Loose Ends
    7.9/10358 votes
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    #18 - 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

  • Pilot
    8.0/101,307 votes
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    #19 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/14/2016

    A teen plunges into danger when he moves in with his wild relatives in a surf community.

    Director: John Wells

    Writer: Jonathan Lisco

  • We Don't Hurt People
    8.0/10933 votes
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    #20 - We Don't Hurt People

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/14/2016

    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.

    Director: John Wells

    Writer: Jonathan Lisco

  • Stay Close, Stick Together
    8.0/10861 votes
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    #21 - Stay Close, Stick Together

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/21/2016

    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.

    Director: Christopher Chulack

    Writer: Eliza Clark

  • Flesh Is Weak
    8.0/10769 votes
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    #22 - Flesh Is Weak

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/5/2016

    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.

    Director: Christopher Chulack

    Writer: Megan Martin

  • Eat What You Kill
    8.0/10648 votes
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    #23 - Eat What You Kill

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 5/30/2017

    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.

    Director: Christopher Chulack

    Writer: Jonathan Lisco

  • Prey
    8.0/10530 votes
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    #24 - Prey

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 6/26/2018

    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.

    Director: Megan Griffiths

    Writer: Addison McQuigg

  • Libertad
    8.0/10485 votes
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    #25 - Libertad

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 7/24/2018

    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.

    Director: Nick Copus

    Writer: Bradley Paul