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!
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.
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The best episode of "Tiger King" is "The Secret", rated 7.9/10 from 2296 user votes. It was directed by Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin and written by N/A. "The Secret" aired on 3/20/2020 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Cult of Personality".
7.9/10 2,296 votes#1 - The Secret
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2020-03-20
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.
Director: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 2,307 votes#2 - Cult of Personality
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2020-03-20
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?
Director: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 2,072 votes#3 - Make America Exotic Again
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2020-03-20
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.
Director: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 2,102 votes#4 - Playing with Fire
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2020-03-20
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.
Director: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 1,952 votes#5 - Dethroned
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2020-03-20
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.
Director: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin
Writer: N/A
7.4/10 2,500 votes#6 - Not Your Average Joe
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2020-03-20
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.
Director: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin
Writer: N/A
7.4/10 1,975 votes#7 - The Noble Thing to Do
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2020-03-20
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.
Director: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin
Writer: N/A
7.0/10 479 votes#8 - Stark Raving Mad
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2021-11-17
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.
Director: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin
Writer: N/A
6.7/10 458 votes#9 - The Lyin' King
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2021-11-17
Jeff goes on the defensive when acquaintances and former associates accuse him of misdeeds. Meanwhile, Tim faces legal issues in Indiana.
Director: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin
Writer: N/A
6.5/10 517 votes#10 - The Carole Diaries
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2021-11-17
Renewed interest in Don's disappearance leads authorities, journalists and his children to investigate how, when -- and even if -- he was killed.
Director: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin
Writer: N/A
6.4/10 606 votes#11 - Beg Your Pardon
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2021-11-17
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.
Director: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin
Writer: N/A
6.3/10 483 votes#12 - Bounty Hunting
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2021-11-17
Don's daughters escalate their efforts to learn more about their father's fate. Carole's version of events faces further scrutiny.
Director: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin
Writer: N/A
5.1/10 1,433 votes#13 - The Tiger King and I
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2020-04-12
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
Director: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin
Writer: N/A