The Best Episodes of Tiger King

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
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   REVEAL THE WINNER
   

   7.9/10(2358 votes)

   #1 - The Secret

   S1:E33/20/2020

   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.

   Directors:Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

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   7.7/10(2372 votes)

   #2 - Cult of Personality

   S1:E23/20/2020

   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?

   Directors:Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

   Writer:Unknown

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   7.7/10(2130 votes)

   #3 - Make America Exotic Again

   S1:E53/20/2020

   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.

   Directors:Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

   Writer:Unknown

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   7.6/10(2159 votes)

   #4 - Playing with Fire

   S1:E43/20/2020

   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.

   Directors:Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

   Writer:Unknown

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   7.5/10(2013 votes)

   #5 - Dethroned

   S1:E73/20/2020

   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.

   Directors:Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

   Writer:Unknown

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   7.4/10(2572 votes)

   #6 - Not Your Average Joe

   S1:E13/20/2020

   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.

   Directors:Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

   Writer:Unknown

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   7.4/10(2034 votes)

   #7 - The Noble Thing to Do

   S1:E63/20/2020

   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.

   Directors:Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

   Writer:Unknown

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   6.9/10(527 votes)

   #8 - Stark Raving Mad

   S2:E511/17/2021

   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.

   Directors:Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

   Writer:Unknown

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   6.7/10(502 votes)

   #9 - The Lyin' King

   S2:E411/17/2021

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

   Directors:Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

   Writer:Unknown

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    6.5/10(562 votes)

    #10 - The Carole Diaries

    S2:E211/17/2021

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

    Directors:Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

    Writer:Unknown

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    6.4/10(656 votes)

    #11 - Beg Your Pardon

    S2:E111/17/2021

    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.

    Directors:Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

    Writer:Unknown

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    6.2/10(527 votes)

    #12 - Bounty Hunting

    S2:E311/17/2021

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

    Directors:Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

    Writer:Unknown

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    4.9/10(18 votes)

    #13 - The Tiger King and I

    S1:E84/12/2020

    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

    Directors:Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

    Writer:Unknown

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    Directors:Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

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