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The Best Episodes of Tiger King Season 1

Every episode of Tiger King Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Tiger King Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Tiger King Season 1

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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  1. Background image for Not Your Average Joe
    7.4/10(2.5k votes)

    #1 - 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.

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  2. Background image for Cult of Personality
    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?

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    7.9/10(2.3k votes)

    #3 - 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.

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  4. Background image for Playing with Fire
    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.

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    7.7/10(2.1k votes)

    #5 - 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.

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    7.4/10(2.0k votes)

    #6 - 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.

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  8. Background image for Dethroned
    7.5/10(2.0k votes)

    #7 - 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.

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  9. Background image for The Tiger King and I
    4.9/10(18 votes)

    #8 - 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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Not Your Average Joe" is the best rated episode of "Tiger King" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 2549 votes. Directed by Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/20/2020. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Cult of Personality".