Tiger King — Season 1
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About this season
A zoo owner spirals out of control amid a cast of eccentric characters in this true murder-for-hire story from the underworld of big cat breeding.
Episodes (8)
1. Not Your Average Joe
7.0Aired 20 March 2020 • 48 min
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.
2. Cult of Personality
7.3Aired 20 March 2020 • 47 min
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?
3. The Secret
7.1Aired 20 March 2020 • 46 min
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.
4. Playing with Fire
7.1Aired 20 March 2020 • 45 min
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.
5. Make America Exotic Again
7.2Aired 20 March 2020 • 43 min
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.
6. The Noble Thing to Do
6.8Aired 20 March 2020 • 44 min
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.
7. Dethroned
6.9Aired 20 March 2020 • 41 min
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.
8. The Tiger King and I
4.7Aired 12 April 2020 • 44 min
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