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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!

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.
Genres:DocumentaryCrime
Network:Netflix
Episodes
8
Avg. Rating
7.2
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
7.4
7.7
7.9

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  • The Secret
    7.9/10(2,325)
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    #1 - The Secret

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 3/20/2020

    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.

    Director: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

    Writer: N/A

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  • Cult of Personality
    7.7/10(2,339)
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    #2 - Cult of Personality

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 3/20/2020

    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?

    Director: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

    Writer: N/A

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  • Make America Exotic Again
    7.7/10(2,098)
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    #3 - Make America Exotic Again

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 3/20/2020

    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.

    Director: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

    Writer: N/A

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  • Playing with Fire
    7.6/10(2,127)
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    #4 - Playing with Fire

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 3/20/2020

    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.

    Director: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

    Writer: N/A

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  • Dethroned
    7.5/10(1,980)
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    #5 - Dethroned

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 3/20/2020

    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.

    Director: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

    Writer: N/A

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  • Not Your Average Joe
    7.4/10(2,534)
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    #6 - Not Your Average Joe

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 3/20/2020

    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.

    Director: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Noble Thing to Do
    7.4/10(2,000)
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    #7 - The Noble Thing to Do

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 3/20/2020

    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.

    Director: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Tiger King and I
    4.8/10(17)
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    #8 - The Tiger King and I

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 4/12/2020

    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

    Director: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

    Writer: N/A

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Secret" is the best rated episode of "Tiger King" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 2325 votes. Directed by Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin and written by N/A, it aired on 3/20/2020. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Cult of Personality".