The BEST episodes of Animal Kingdom (2016) season 2

Every episode of Animal Kingdom (2016) season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Animal Kingdom (2016) season 2!

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
Betrayal
star
8.12
1263 votes

#1 - 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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The Leopard
star
7.90
1267 votes

#2 - 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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You Will Be Gutted
star
7.86
1236 votes

#3 - 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

#4 - 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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Forgive Us Our Trespasses
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7.83
1438 votes

#5 - 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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Dig
star
7.81
1396 votes

#6 - 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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Grace
star
7.79
1361 votes

#7 - 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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Treasure
star
7.77
1222 votes

#8 - Treasure

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/8/2017

As Craig leads the boys – and Nicky – in pirating the yacht, Smurf tries to find out who robbed her. Meanwhile, Baz considers what life would be like without Smurf calling all the shots.

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Custody
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7.76
1269 votes

#9 - Custody

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/1/2017

When Baz bows out of the yacht heist, Craig and Deran consider their options. Meanwhile, Baz recruits J for a more personal job.

Directors: Gary Goldman
Writer: Etan Frankel
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Broken Boards
star
7.66
1334 votes

#10 - Broken Boards

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/20/2017

With the bar set to open, Deran frets about telling Smurf about it. Pope and Amy go on a date, while Nicky must choose between Craig and J.

Directors: Emmy Rossum
Writer: Etan Frankel
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Eat What You Kill
star
7.66
1669 votes

#11 - Eat What You Kill

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/30/2017

After a risky heist misfires, the boys blame Smurf, sending shock waves through the family. Baz copes with being a single parent, while Deran makes plans for the future.

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Karma
star
7.64
1472 votes

#12 - Karma

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

As Smurf adjusts to being sidelined, the boys scope out their next job. Deran needs quick cash, and Pope and Craig lend him a hand while Baz investigates Catherine’s disappearance.

Directors: Thomas Carter
Writer: Eliza Clark
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Bleed for It
star
7.61
1415 votes

#13 - Bleed for It

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/13/2017

Smurf takes J to the desert for an old friend’s wake. Baz visits Lucy in Mexico and Pope bonds with Amy from the megachurch while babysitting Lena. Deran considers what he’ll risk to get a liquor license for the bar.

Directors: Jimmy Muro
Writer: Megan Martin
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