8.1/10529 votes#1 - Set Yourself on Fire
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/8/2014
Alvey and Lisa are struggling to keep Navy Street afloat. Their best hope is Alvey's son Nate, an up and coming fighter. Jay, Alvey's other son, is on the outs with his father. When Lisa's ex and former MMA champ, Ryan, shows up, complications arise.there is no overview
Director: Adam Davidson
Writer: Byron Balasco
7.8/10396 votes#2 - Glass Eye
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/15/2014
Lisa lays out the reality of their finances while Alvey tries to convince her his plan for Ryan is the solution. Ryan adjusts to life in a halfway house.Jay professes his desire to fight again, but Alvey refuses to help until he sees more dedication.
Director: Adam Davidson
Writer: Byron Balasco
8.1/10378 votes#3 - Piece of Plastic
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/23/2014
Ryan settles into a new job with fellow ex-cons while Alvey meets with Ryan's parole officer. Nate begins physical therapy. Keith is taunted by Michael. Ryan learns of Keith's past. Jay offers Christina a way out.
Director: Michael Morris
Writer: Alex Metcalf
8.3/10400 votes#4 - Flowers
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/30/2014
Christina wants a fresh start. Jay has other ideas on how to save her. Alvey is on edge after potential investors send unwelcome gifts to the gym. Lisa reveals she's going to help Jay. Nate finally speaks with Detective Gaines about his case.
Director: Michael Morris
Writer: Fernanda Coppel
8.2/10355 votes#5 - Eat Your Own Cooking
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/6/2014
Alvey fantasizes about revenge and questions his self control; Lisa's father comes to town; Nate's love life heats up; Keith and Ryan struggle with loneliness during Family Day at the halfway house; Alvey advises Lisa to forgive Ryan.
Director: Gary Fleder
Writer: Vladimir Cvetko
8.4/10348 votes#6 - Please Refrain from Crying
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/13/2014
Ryan pleads with his father for forgiveness. Michael bullies Keith. Christina spends time with Nate, and opens up to him about her youth.
Director: Gary Fleder
Writer: Alex Metcalf
8.5/10371 votes#7 - Animator/Annihilator
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/2014
Tensions run high between Lisa and Alvey after Christina shows up at Navy St. Garo tries to find out how Ryan's training is coming along. Jay, building off the recent win, asks Garo to give him a chance. Christina wrestles with her emotions.
Director: Dennie Gordon
Writer: Alex Metcalf
8.1/10327 votes#8 - The Gentle Slope
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/27/2014
Ryan and Alvey are in the spotlight at the King Beast promotional event. Alvey counsels Christina on getting professional help for her addiction. Lisa sees a lawyer looking for advice. Jay searches for Hector & Carlos.
Director: Dennie Gordon
Writer: Tom Garrigus
8.4/10370 votes#9 - Cut Day
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2014
It's cut day for Ryan and Jay. With the weigh-in only hours away, the two struggle through the agony of cutting weight while Lisa tries to reach Alvey. Nate, determined to get back into the ring quickly, asks Mac for help.
Director: Tim Iacofano
Writer: Tom Garrigus
8.8/10384 votes#10 - King Beast
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/11/2014
On fight night, everyone is focused on Jay and Ryan, leaving the rift between Alvey and Lisa for later. Lisa questions her role in their life. Christina's demons show signs of surfacing.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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A raw family drama set against the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in Venice, California. Alvey Kulina owns Navy St. MMA with the help...
Genre:Drama
Network:Audience
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Set Yourself on Fire" is the best rated episode of "Kingdom" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 529 votes. Directed by Adam Davidson and written by Byron Balasco, it aired on 10/8/2014. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Glass Eye".