The Worst Episodes of Animal Kingdom

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   7.2/10(547 votes)

   #1 - Splinter

   S5:E78/22/2021

   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.

   Director:Nick Copus

   Writer:Carla Frankenbach

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   Director:Nick Copus

   Writer:Carla Frankenbach
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   7.4/10(499 votes)

   #2 - Covet

   S6:E57/3/2022

   The Codys prep for the next job in present day. A reluctant Andrew, Baz, and Julia do a job for Smurf in 92.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown
3. 

   7.5/10(607 votes)

   #3 - What Remains

   S5:E27/18/2021

   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.

   Director:Mark Strand

   Writer:Bill Balas

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   Director:Mark Strand

   Writer:Bill Balas
4. 

   7.5/10(567 votes)

   #4 - Power

   S5:E48/1/2021

   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.

   Director:Batan Silva

   Writer:Shukree Hassan Tilghman

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   Director:Batan Silva

   Writer:Shukree Hassan Tilghman
5. 

   7.5/10(509 votes)

   #5 - Inside Man

   S6:E46/26/2022

   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.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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   Writer:Unknown
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   7.6/10(570 votes)

   #6 - Family Business

   S5:E58/8/2021

   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.

   Director:Janice Cooke

   Writer:Vanessa Baden Kelly

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   Director:Janice Cooke

   Writer:Vanessa Baden Kelly
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   7.6/10(540 votes)

   #7 - Let It Ride

   S5:E99/5/2021

   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.

   Director:Loren Yaconelli

   Writer:Bill Balas

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   Director:Loren Yaconelli

   Writer:Bill Balas
8. 

   7.6/10(506 votes)

   #8 - Rise

   S6:E26/19/2022

   J holds a family meeting, on the hunt for a new attorney. Pope refuses to sell his vacant lot. Deran embraces his clout. Craig’s sobriety is challenged. In 1992, Smurf & Andrew meet with a lawyer. Julia struggles to be heard in the family.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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   Writer:Unknown
9. 

   7.6/10(512 votes)

   #9 - Pressure and Time

   S6:E36/26/2022

   Deran and Pope search for Craig. J tries to sell Gia’s diamonds. Much to Smurf’s displeasure, Julia gets a job at the mall and Andrew embraces Church.

   Director:Shawn Hatosy

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Shawn Hatosy

   Writer:Unknown
10. 

    7.6/10(483 votes)

    #10 - Clink

    S6:E108/7/2022

    Pope is self-destructive. J, Craig, and Deran must figure out what they’re going to do about him. Julia and Andrew work together on a job.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown
11. 

    7.7/10(608 votes)

    #11 - Freeride

    S5:E37/25/2021

    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.

    Director:John Wells

    Writer:Bradley Paul

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    Director:John Wells

    Writer:Bradley Paul
12. 

    7.7/10(561 votes)

    #12 - Home Sweet Home

    S5:E68/15/2021

    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.

    Director:Nick Copus

    Writer:Matt Kester

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    Director:Nick Copus

    Writer:Matt Kester
13. 

    7.8/10(777 votes)

    #13 - Bleed For It

    S2:E36/13/2017

    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.

    Director:J. Michael Muro

    Writer:Megan Martin

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    Director:J. Michael Muro

    Writer:Megan Martin
14. 

    7.8/10(667 votes)

    #14 - Angela

    S4:E26/4/2019

    J reconsiders his relationship with Smurf after he gets bad news about Morgan's death. Frankie lures Craig with the promise of another big score. The arrival of an old family friend surprises Pope.

    Director:John Wells

    Writer:Daniele Nathanson

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    Director:John Wells

    Writer:Daniele Nathanson
15. 

    7.8/10(498 votes)

    #15 - Revelation

    S6:E87/24/2022

    Deran and J consider a small job. Craig, Renn, and Nick spend the day together as a family. Pope senses something is off. Andrew finds out about Julia.

    Director:Ryan Zaragoza

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Ryan Zaragoza

    Writer:Unknown
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    7.9/10(1780 votes)

    #16 - Pilot

    S1:E16/14/2016

    A teen plunges into danger when he moves in with his wild relatives in a surf community.

    Director:John Wells

    Writer:Jonathan Lisco

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    Director:John Wells

    Writer:Jonathan Lisco
17. 

    7.9/10(1245 votes)

    #17 - We Don't Hurt People

    S1:E26/14/2016

    The Codys must deal with the aftermath of the heist, as they discover all did not go as planned. Smurf dispatches her boys to tie up loose ends, but her efforts are complicated by Baz and Pope’s growing rivalry. As Pope gets increasingly volatile, J finds himself in the middle.

    Director:John Wells

    Writer:Jonathan Lisco

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    Director:John Wells

    Writer:Jonathan Lisco
18. 

    7.9/10(1146 votes)

    #18 - Stay Close, Stick Together

    S1:E36/21/2016

    While Craig recovers from his wound, Baz and Craig deal with some old associates down in Mexico. Meanwhile, strapped for cash, Pope takes charge and ropes Deran and J into a job without Smurf's knowledge. Threatened by J's participation, Deran sends J a terrifying message.

    Director:Christopher Chulack

    Writer:Eliza Clark

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    Director:Christopher Chulack

    Writer:Eliza Clark
19. 

    7.9/10(1065 votes)

    #19 - Dead to Me

    S1:E46/28/2016

    As the boys gear up for Pope's birthday, Smurf wants to know if they're playing by her rules. J learns more about his mother's estrangement from the family.

    Director:Karen Gaviola

    Writer:Etan Frankel

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    Director:Karen Gaviola

    Writer:Etan Frankel
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    7.9/10(797 votes)

    #20 - Karma

    S2:E26/6/2017

    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.

    Director:Thomas Carter

    Writer:Eliza Clark

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    Director:Thomas Carter

    Writer:Eliza Clark
21. 

    7.9/10(712 votes)

    #21 - Prey

    S3:E56/26/2018

    Deran gets to know his father Billy and helps J with a dilemma as Pearce closes in on Smurf's laundering operation. Craig uncovers a secret that sends him to Smurf and Nicky must decide whether she belongs in the Cody family or not.

    Director:Megan Griffiths

    Writer:Addison McQuigg

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    Director:Megan Griffiths

    Writer:Addison McQuigg
22. 

    7.9/10(659 votes)

    #22 - Libertad

    S3:E97/24/2018

    A decision from Deran's past comes back to haunt him. J works to get back into Smurf's good graces as she tries to take away his control over the family business. Billy uses his past with Smurf to his advantage.

    Director:Nick Copus

    Writer:Bradley Paul

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    Director:Nick Copus

    Writer:Bradley Paul
23. 

    7.9/10(661 votes)

    #23 - Man vs. Rock

    S4:E36/11/2019

    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.

    Director:Solvan Naim

    Writer:Bradley Paul

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    Director:Solvan Naim

    Writer:Bradley Paul
24. 

    7.9/10(555 votes)

    #24 - Gladiators

    S5:E88/29/2021

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

    Director:Nick Copus

    Writer:Heath Corson

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    Director:Nick Copus

    Writer:Heath Corson
25. 

    7.9/10(514 votes)

    #25 - Loose Ends

    S5:E129/26/2021

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

    Director:Nick Copus

    Writer:Matt Kester

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    Director:Nick Copus

    Writer:Matt Kester