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The Best Episodes of Tiger King Season 1

Every episode of Tiger King Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Tiger King Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Tiger King Season 1 Episode 3 - The Secret
    7.9/10(2391 votes)

    S1:E3

    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:Rebecca Chaiklin, Eric Goode
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Tiger King Season 1 Episode 2 - Cult of Personality
    7.7/10(2403 votes)

    S1:E2

    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:Rebecca Chaiklin, Eric Goode
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Tiger King Season 1 Episode 5 - Make America Exotic Again
    7.7/10(2162 votes)

    S1:E5

    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:Rebecca Chaiklin, Eric Goode
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Tiger King Season 1 Episode 4 - Playing with Fire
    7.6/10(2191 votes)

    S1:E4

    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:Rebecca Chaiklin, Eric Goode
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Tiger King Season 1 Episode 7 - Dethroned
    7.5/10(2045 votes)

    S1:E7

    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:Rebecca Chaiklin, Eric Goode
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Tiger King Season 1 Episode 1 - Not Your Average Joe
    7.4/10(2607 votes)

    S1:E1

    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:Rebecca Chaiklin, Eric Goode
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Tiger King Season 1 Episode 6 - The Noble Thing to Do
    7.4/10(2065 votes)

    S1:E6

    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:Rebecca Chaiklin, Eric Goode
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Tiger King Season 1 Episode 8 - The Tiger King and I
    5.2/10(24 votes)

    S1:E8

    In this aftershow, Joel McHale talks with Jeff, Saff, Erik and more to get their reactions to the series, their portrayals and their new fame

    Directors:Rebecca Chaiklin, Eric Goode
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Secret" is the best rated episode of Tiger King season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 2,391 votes. Directed by Rebecca Chaiklin, Eric Goode and written by Unknown, it aired on March 20, 2020. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Cult of Personality".