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The Worst Episodes of Tiger King

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The Worst 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. 4.8/10(17 votes)

    #1 - The Tiger King and I

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    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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  2. 6.3/10(510 votes)

    #2 - Bounty Hunting

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    S2:E3

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

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  3. 6.4/10(638 votes)

    #3 - Beg Your Pardon

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    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.

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  4. 6.5/10(546 votes)

    #4 - The Carole Diaries

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

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  5. 6.7/10(485 votes)

    #5 - The Lyin' King

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    S2:E4

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

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  6. 7.0/10(508 votes)

    #6 - Stark Raving Mad

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    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.

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  8. 7.4/10(2.5k votes)

    #7 - Not Your Average Joe

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    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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  9. 7.4/10(2.0k votes)

    #8 - The Noble Thing to Do

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    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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  10. 7.5/10(2.0k votes)

    #9 - Dethroned

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    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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  11. 7.6/10(2.1k votes)

    #10 - Playing with Fire

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    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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  12. 7.7/10(2.3k votes)

    #11 - Cult of Personality

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    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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  13. 7.7/10(2.1k votes)

    #12 - Make America Exotic Again

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    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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  14. 7.9/10(2.3k votes)

    #13 - The Secret

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    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Tiger King and I" is the worst rated episode of "Tiger King". It scored 4.8/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin and written by N/A, it aired on 4/12/2020. This episode scored 1.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Bounty Hunting".