Tiger King backdrop
Tiger King poster
Documentary
Crime

The Best Episodes of Tiger King

Every episode of Tiger King ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Tiger King!

The Best Episodes of Tiger King

A zoo owner spirals out of control amid a cast of eccentric characters in this true murder-for-hire story from the underworld of big cat breeding.
  1. 7.9/10(2.3k votes)

    #1 - The Secret

    S1:E3

    An incident in Carole's past casts her in a suspicious light, and while she maintains her innocence, Joe is all too happy to point the finger at her.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:N/A
  2. 7.7/10(2.4k votes)

    #2 - Cult of Personality

    S1:E2

    Subjected to long hours, little (or no) pay and the whims of eccentric bosses: are big cat park employees just cogs in a web of personality cults?

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:N/A
  3. 7.7/10(2.1k votes)

    #3 - Make America Exotic Again

    S1:E5

    As Joe dives into politics, he deals with turmoil and tragedy in his personal life. Meanwhile, the dynamics at the park change with the new owners.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:N/A
  4. 7.6/10(2.1k votes)

    #4 - Playing with Fire

    S1:E4

    Joe ramps up his efforts to become an internet and TV star, but a mysterious fire and lawsuit threaten his plans — until an angel investor appears.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:N/A
  5. 7.5/10(2.0k votes)

    #5 - Dethroned

    S1:E7

    Joe faces the music in the courtroom but insists the story is far from over. Jeff’s business prospects crumble. Former G.W. Zoo workers try to move on.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:N/A
  6. 7.4/10(2.5k votes)

    #6 - Not Your Average Joe

    S1:E1

    Meet Joe Exotic, the gun-toting operator of an Oklahoma big cat park. He’s been accused of hiring someone to murder his chief rival, Carole Baskin.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:N/A
  7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 WORST Episodes of Tiger King

    READ
  8. 7.4/10(2.0k votes)

    #7 - The Noble Thing to Do

    S1:E6

    James Garretson makes a shocking claim about Joe, leading to FBI involvement. Desperation sets in for Joe, who thinks Jeff and James have set him up.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:N/A
  9. 7.0/10(510 votes)

    #8 - Stark Raving Mad

    S2:E5

    Tim vows to stand his ground. Jeff goes to bat for Joe, but one last stunning claim from a familiar face turns the story on its head yet again.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:N/A
  10. 6.7/10(487 votes)

    #9 - The Lyin' King

    S2:E4

    Jeff goes on the defensive when acquaintances and former associates accuse him of misdeeds. Meanwhile, Tim faces legal issues in Indiana.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:N/A
  11. 6.5/10(547 votes)

    #10 - The Carole Diaries

    S2:E2

    Renewed interest in Don's disappearance leads authorities, journalists and his children to investigate how, when -- and even if -- he was killed.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:N/A
  12. 6.4/10(639 votes)

    #11 - Beg Your Pardon

    S2:E1

    With Joe in prison, others from the series seek to capitalize on their fame. Meanwhile, a team forms to press Donald Trump for a presidential pardon.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:N/A
  13. 6.3/10(512 votes)

    #12 - Bounty Hunting

    S2:E3

    Don's daughters escalate their efforts to learn more about their father's fate. Carole's version of events faces further scrutiny.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:N/A
  14. 4.8/10(17 votes)

    #13 - The Tiger King and I

    S1:E8

    In this aftershow, Joel McHale talks with Jeff, Saff, Erik and more to get their reactions to the series, their portrayals and their new fame

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:N/A

Best Episodes Summary

"The Secret" is the best rated episode of "Tiger King". It scored 7.9/10 based on 2336 votes. Directed by Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin and written by N/A, it aired on 3/20/2020. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Cult of Personality".