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 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.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Animal Kingdom" is "Splinter", rated 7.3/10 from 372 user votes. It was directed by Nick Copus and written by Carla Frankenbach. "Splinter" aired on 8/22/2021 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Covet".
7.3/10 372 votes#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
7.4/10 317 votes#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
7.5/10 324 votes#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
7.6/10 427 votes#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
7.6/10 391 votes#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
7.6/10 398 votes#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
7.6/10 365 votes#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
7.6/10 322 votes#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
7.6/10 299 votes#9 - 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
7.7/10 425 votes#10 - 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
7.7/10 330 votes#11 - 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
7.8/10 386 votes#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
7.8/10 316 votes#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
7.9/10 561 votes#14 - 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
7.9/10 480 votes#15 - 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
7.9/10 349 votes#16 - 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
8.0/10 1,289 votes#17 - 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
8.0/10 920 votes#18 - 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
8.0/10 847 votes#19 - 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
8.0/10 781 votes#20 - 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
8.0/10 758 votes#21 - 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
8.0/10 577 votes#22 - 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
8.0/10 523 votes#23 - 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
8.0/10 479 votes#24 - 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
8.0/10 472 votes#25 - Man vs. Rock
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 6/11/2019
As Craig feels the pressure of pulling off Frankie’s increasingly complicated job, J grows frustrated with Mia. Deran tries to get Pope out of the house, and Smurf decides she needs answers.
Director: Slick Naim
Writer: Bradley Paul