Episode guide
Animal Kingdom: Season 1
10 episodes · premiered Jun 14, 2016
After his mother dies of a heroin overdose, Joshua 'J' Cody moves in with his estranged grandmother, Janine ‘Smurf' Cody in Oceanside, California. He finds himself drawn into a dark world funded by criminal activities that he's been shielded from for years, as she and his uncles plan their upcoming heist. J must prove his loyalty to stay alive, all the while learning that Smurf is the intense, beguiling, and complicated matriarch, who rules over "her boys" with a borderline incestuous love.
- Episode 1: Pilot Jun 14, 2016 · 54m A teen plunges into danger when he moves in with his wild relatives in a surf community.
- Episode 2: We Don't Hurt People Jun 14, 2016 · 46m 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…
- Episode 3: Stay Close, Stick Together Jun 21, 2016 · 49m 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…
- Episode 4: Dead to Me Jun 28, 2016 · 49m 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.
- Episode 5: Flesh Is Weak Jul 5, 2016 · 49m When Deran won't come home, Pope goes to extreme measures. Baz gets an idea for the Codys' next job. J goes out with his teacher, while Smurf confronts her past.
- Episode 6: Child Care Jul 12, 2016 · 46m When Pope tests positive for drugs, Smurf does what it takes to keep the family intact. Baz gets his brothers to rob a house as part of his larger plan.
- Episode 7: Goddamn Animals Jul 19, 2016 · 49m While Smurf takes care of unfinished business, Craig and Deran throw a party at the house. Forced to accelerate his timetable, Baz takes the final step in his long con. J makes a dangerous…
- Episode 8: Man In Jul 26, 2016 · 49m Tensions run high as the Codys prepare for their big heist. Catherine gets a shock and must decide what's best for her family. J faces pressure from the cops.
- Episode 9: Judas Kiss Aug 2, 2016 · 49m While the Codys go after the biggest score of their lives, the cops put J in an impossible position. Catherine triggers Smurf's suspicions when she comes over to make amends. Smurf sends…
- Episode 10: What Have You Done Aug 9, 2016 · 48m Puzzled by Catherine's disappearance, Baz hunts down all leads. With J caught in the middle, the cops close in on the Codys and threaten to take them all down.