The BEST episodes of Animal Kingdom (2016)

Every episode of Animal Kingdom (2016) ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Animal Kingdom (2016)!

When a teenager moves in with his freewheeling relatives in their Southern California beach town after his mother dies of an overdose, he's quickly pulled into the family's life of excess and soon discovers that it's all being funded by criminal activities.

Last Updated: 11/27/2024Network: TNT (US)Status: Ended
Fubar
star
8.21
520 votes

#1 - Fubar

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/28/2022

The Cody boys embark on their most dangerous job yet. Andrew commits the original sin that destroyed the family.

Directors: John Wells
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Ghosts
star
8.13
761 votes

#2 - Ghosts

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/13/2019

The Cody family sets off on Smurf’s mysterious heist, unaware of the surprises that await them when they arrive, which will change the family forever.

Directors: John Wells
Writer: John Wells
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Betrayal
star
8.12
1263 votes

#3 - Betrayal

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/29/2017

As the second season concludes, Smurf realizes she may be in jail a lot longer than expected, so she pits her sons against one another, the consequences be damned.

Directors: John Wells
Writer: John Wells
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Smurf
star
8.07
736 votes

#4 - Smurf

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/20/2019

In the aftermath of Smurf’s heist, the Codys have to protect their reputation, while friends and enemies from the past close in. Deran realizes there is only one way to keep Adrian safe. Craig struggles to adapt to a new pace of life as Pope and J’s growing tension reaches a boiling point.

Directors: David Rodriquez
Writer: Eliza Clark
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What Have You Done
star
8.06
1464 votes

#5 - What Have You Done

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/9/2016

Puzzled by Catherine's disappearance, Baz hunts down all leads. With J caught in the middle, the cops close in on the Codys and threaten to take them all down.

Directors: John Wells
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Launch
star
8.05
497 votes

#6 - Launch

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/3/2021

It’s all hands on deck as the Cody family uses all their tools, tricks, and vehicles to pull off the job of their lives and settle all scores. Also, a deadly secret from the past is revealed.

Directors: Nick Copus
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Jackpot
star
7.98
777 votes

#7 - Jackpot

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/7/2018

Smurf enlists the boys in a surprise job that results in devastating consequences; Pope is forced to confront the truth about Baz's murder as J steps up for the family in an unexpected way.

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The Hyenas
star
7.95
820 votes

#8 - The Hyenas

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/21/2018

J realizes the danger of balancing his role in the family with his personal ambitions; Frankie opens new doors for Craig; Smurf offers to give the boys the independence they've been asking for, but it doesn't come for free.

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Ambo
star
7.94
753 votes

#9 - Ambo

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/16/2019

The Codys head out for a big job, even though Smurf is nowhere to be found. All eyes are on J as he assumes a leadership position in a risky heist.

Directors: David Rodriguez
Writer: Bradley Paul
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Loose Ends
star
7.93
519 votes

#10 - Loose Ends

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/26/2021

The Codys resolve unfinished business and plan their biggest heist ever without Smurf.

Directors: Nick Copus
Writer: Matt Kester
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The Leopard
star
7.90
1267 votes

#11 - The Leopard

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/15/2017

Baz puts his plan to take down Smurf in motion as Marco cashes in a favor with Craig and Deran. Meanwhile, Pope seeks the truth behind the reasons for Catherine’s death.

Directors: Michael Morris
Writer: Eliza Clark
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Relentless
star
7.87
504 votes

#12 - Relentless

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/12/2021

Desperate for cash, and with pressure mounting, the Codys discover what they thought was a solution to their problems may be the biggest threat of them all.

Directors: Loren Yaconelli
Writer: Bradley Paul
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Judas Kiss
star
7.87
1483 votes

#13 - Judas Kiss

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/2/2016

While the Codys go after the biggest score of their lives, the cops put J in an impossible position. Catherine triggers Smurf's suspicions when she comes over to make amends. Smurf sends Pope to investigate.

Writer: John Wells
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Man In
star
7.86
1576 votes

#14 - Man In

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/26/2016

Tensions run high as the Codys prepare for their big heist. Catherine gets a shock and must decide what's best for her family. J faces pressure from the cops.

Directors: Tim Southam
Writer: Eliza Clark
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Exodus
star
7.86
496 votes

#15 - Exodus

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/21/2022

Pope offers information on a cold case in exchange for a prison transfer. Deran says goodbye to the bar, J makes plans with Penny, and Craig chooses Renn and Nick. Smurf learns Julia has been dishonest.

Directors: Nick Copus
Writer: Bradley Paul
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You Will Be Gutted
star
7.86
1236 votes

#16 - You Will Be Gutted

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/22/2017

With Smurf in jail, Baz makes his move to run the family, but his brothers have other plans.

Directors: Larry Teng
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Cry Havoc
star
7.86
1321 votes

#17 - Cry Havoc

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/11/2017

As Javi ratchets up the pressure on Smurf, she enlists J to help her. Baz is confronted by a secret Catherine kept from him. Pope and Baz clash in the wake of the megachurch job.

Directors: Larry Teng
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Low Man
star
7.84
831 votes

#18 - Low Man

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/10/2018

Deran leads the charge in planning the weed heist; Lucy calls Pope down to Mexico for some intel on Baz's murder; J reaches a breaking point with Smurf; Craig learns more about Billy's girlfriend, Frankie.

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Forgive Us Our Trespasses
star
7.83
1438 votes

#19 - Forgive Us Our Trespasses

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/27/2017

As the boys put the megachurch heist in motion, Craig has second thoughts. Javi surprises Smurf with a visit.

Directors: Laura Innes
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Broke From the Box
star
7.82
831 votes

#20 - Broke From the Box

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/3/2018

J tries to make his relationship with Nicky work as he faces pressure from Smurf to clean up loose ends; Craig gathers the boys to defend the Cody's reputation in town when outsiders move in on their territory; Billy gives Deran an idea for a job.

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Dig
star
7.81
1396 votes

#21 - Dig

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/18/2017

The boys consider how far they’ll go to help Smurf eliminate Javi. Shaken by what’s happened, Nicky and J get closer. Baz shares new information with Pope about Catherine’s disappearance.

Directors: David Rodriguez
Writer: Eliza Clark
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Incoming
star
7.80
796 votes

#22 - Incoming

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/17/2018

The weed heist goes awry and leaves J and Deran stranded; Pope and Billy butt heads as Craig tries to keep the peace between them; Smurf learns about what J has been hiding from her since she's been away.

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Julia
star
7.80
714 votes

#23 - Julia

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/6/2019

Pope grows suspicious of J when Angela reveals the circumstances of her disappearance. As the threats against Adrian loom larger, Deran scrambles to find a way out. Craig navigates new complications in his relationship with Renn. Janine takes on a different role in the crew’s latest heist as she plans for her future with Colin.

Directors: Shawn Hatosy
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Homecoming
star
7.80
800 votes

#24 - Homecoming

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/14/2018

The Cody family picks up the pieces from their showdown with Lucy; Smurf becomes determined to reel Pope back into the fold at any cost; J goes to extreme lengths to protect a secret.

Directors: David Rodriguez
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Grace
star
7.79
1361 votes

#25 - Grace

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/25/2017

As cops press Amy about the church robbery, Pope diverts their suspicions. Craig plans an unusual heist of his own. Baz tails Smurf to find out what she’s really hiding.

Directors: Cherie Nowlan
Writer: Megan Martin
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