The WORST episodes of Tiger King

Every episode of Tiger King ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Tiger King!

The story of the murder-for-hire plot that led to the arrest of Joe Exotic, a gun-toting polygamist who presided over an Oklahoma animal park.

Last Updated: 10/4/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

6.21

583 votes

#1 - The Tiger King and I

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/12/2020

Joel McHale host a special “after-show” event where he interviews key members of the show including John Reinke, Joshua Dial, John Finlay, Saff, Erik Cowie, Rick Kirkman, and Jeff and Lauren Lowe.

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6.64

321 votes

#2 - Beg Your Pardon

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/17/2021

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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6.69

251 votes

#3 - Bounty Hunting

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/17/2021

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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6.80

229 votes

#4 - The Lyin' King

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/17/2021

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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6.82

264 votes

#5 - The Carole Diaries

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/17/2021

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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6.86

231 votes

#6 - Stark Raving Mad

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/17/2021

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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7.18

1249 votes

#7 - Not Your Average Joe

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/20/2020

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.

Directors: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

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7.30

937 votes

#8 - The Noble Thing to Do

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/20/2020

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.

Directors: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

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7.36

1090 votes

#9 - Cult of Personality

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/20/2020

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?

Directors: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

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7.41

962 votes

#10 - Make America Exotic Again

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/20/2020

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.

Directors: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

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7.42

984 votes

#11 - Playing with Fire

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/20/2020

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.

Directors: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

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7.44

1034 votes

#12 - The Secret

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/20/2020

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.

Directors: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

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7.47

923 votes

#13 - Dethroned

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/20/2020

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.

Directors: Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

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