The WORST episodes of Animal Kingdom (2016)
Every episode of Animal Kingdom (2016) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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.
#1 - 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.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - Exit Strategy
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/30/2019
Smurf orders the Cody boys to plan a dangerous job while she orchestrates an elaborate party at the house. J tries to ally himself with Pope, but learns he’s in way over his head. Craig responds to a challenge to his newly formed family with Renn.
#13 - SHTF
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/23/2019
J faces the consequences of his missteps with Mia. Pope worries about Smurf's disappearance, while Smurf visits someone from her past. Craig grows frustrated with Deran's secrecy after Deran recruits him for a dangerous assignment.
#14 - 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.
#15 - Know Thy Enemy
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/9/2019
J gains favor with Smurf as he puts together the plan for a new job, while Angela learns more about what Smurf’s been hiding. Craig explores his new relationship with Renn and Pope struggles with his changing role in the family.
#16 - Into the Black
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/2/2019
Suspicion grows when Smurf learns of a new threat to the family. Craig tracks down Frankie in the wake of her betrayal, and Deran makes a dangerous decision to try and protect his relationship with Adrian.
#17 - Reap
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/25/2019
Pope learns disturbing details about where Smurf has been, and the revelation puts Angela’s spot in the house in jeopardy. Adrian’s return to Oceanside leads to a confrontation with Deran, as J lays the groundwork for a new job.
#18 - Tank
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/18/2019
Smurf's increasingly unnerving behavior shows up in unexpected places. J realizes he needs to set his own plans in motion if he wants to lead the family. Deran gets disturbing news from an old friend; and Pope struggles to resist Angela.
#19 - Man vs. Rock
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/11/2019
As Craig feels the pressure of pulling off Frankie’s increasingly complicated job, J grows frustrated with Mia. Deran tries to get Pope out of the house, and Smurf decides she needs answers.
#20 - Inside Man
Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/26/2022
J gets to know the new attorney while Craig scouts a potential new job. Deran hangs out with a guy from out of town. Pope helps a kid at the skate park. In 1992, Baz visits Andrew’s Church.
#21 - 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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - Hit and Run
Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/14/2022
Pope is sent to solitary confinement. Deran gets a visit from an old friend. J, Craig, and Deran decide what to do about Pope. Julia confronts Baz.
#24 - Clink
Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/7/2022
J, Craig, and Deran must figure out what they’re going to do about a self-destructive Pope. Julia and Andrew work together on a job.
#25 - Gethsemane
Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/31/2022
Pope is brought in for questioning. J, Deran, and Craig grapple with the truth. Julia tries to make amends with an upset Andrew.