The BEST episodes of Animal Kingdom (2016) season 5

Every episode of Animal Kingdom (2016) season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Animal Kingdom (2016) season 5!

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
Launch
star
8.05
497 votes

#1 - 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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Loose Ends
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7.93
519 votes

#2 - 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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Relentless
star
7.87
504 votes

#3 - 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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Trust the Process
star
7.78
503 votes

#4 - Trust the Process

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/19/2021

J and Pope take a road trip to clean up the aftermath of some family business that went sideways. Deran and Craig scout a new mark with the help of Frankie.

Directors: Shawn Hatosy
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Red Handed
star
7.75
587 votes

#5 - Red Handed

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/11/2021

Dealing with the blowback from Season 4, the Codys are forced to tie up some loose ends with the cousins and figure out what the family looks like without Smurf.

Directors: Nick Copus
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Gladiators
star
7.75
510 votes

#6 - Gladiators

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/29/2021

Pope helps a new friend. Deran, J, and Craig deal with the fallout from past mistakes as they make new friends and enemies.

Directors: Nick Copus
Writer: Heath Corson
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Let It Ride
star
7.61
509 votes

#7 - Let It Ride

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

Local law enforcement turn up the heat on the Codys, as further secrets threaten to destabilize the family. Deran gets some news about Adrian. Craig discovers Renn has been keeping a secret.

Directors: Loren Yaconelli
Writer: Bill Balas
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Power
star
7.60
525 votes

#8 - Power

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/1/2021

Deran follows up on Smurf’s will and grows frustrated with J calling the shots. Pope’s mental state is fragile and Craig must deal with being a solo dad as Renn goes back to work.

Directors: Batan Silva
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What Remains
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7.60
558 votes

#9 - What Remains

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/18/2021

As Pope deals with Smurf’s remains, Craig and Renn balance their old lives with being new parents. J finds a new job through an old contact, and Deran can’t outrun his past with Adrian.

Directors: Mark Strand
Writer: Bill Balas
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Splinter
star
7.57
519 votes

#10 - Splinter

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/22/2021

Pope confronts his demons with the help of a desert guru. Deran marks his territory as J handles business. Craig struggles with the demands of fatherhood and the temptations of his old life.

Directors: Nick Copus
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Freeride
star
7.56
522 votes

#11 - Freeride

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/25/2021

J’s business secrets come to light as Pope mourns the loss of Smurf. Deran distracts himself from his own loneliness. Craig and Renn struggle to find work-life balance.

Directors: John Wells
Writer: Bradley Paul
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Family Business
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7.55
519 votes

#12 - Family Business

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/8/2021

As Deran and J compete for control of the family, Pamela presents the Codys with a risky proposition. Pope processes an additional loss by exploding in violence and Craig does business with Frankie.

Directors: Janice Cooke
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Home Sweet Home
star
7.55
521 votes

#13 - Home Sweet Home

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/15/2021

Tensions rise as Deran, J, and Craig do a job that risks everything the family has. Pope goes to the desert trying to outrun his grief.

Directors: Nick Copus
Writer: Matt Kester
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