Animal Kingdom — Season 5
Family ’til the end.
About this season
Pope, Craig, Deran and J still are dealing with the fallout from the events surrounding Smurf’s death, including family members out for revenge. With their kingdom without a leader, the Codys struggle to maintain their fragile alliance, and to see which of them will come out on top. Meanwhile, they search for more information on Pamela Johnson, whom Smurf made the beneficiary of her estate. And back in 1984, an increasingly volatile 29-year-old Smurf is forging her own path raising Pope and Julia and leading the charge on dangerous jobs with new and old friends.
Episodes (13)
1. Red Handed
8.5Aired 11 July 2021 • 45 min
Dealing with the blowback from Season 4, the Codys are forced to tie up some loose ends with the cousins and figure out what the family looks like without Smurf.
2. What Remains
8.0Aired 18 July 2021 • 44 min
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.
3. Freeride
5.7Aired 25 July 2021 • 45 min
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.
4. Power
7.3Aired 1 August 2021 • 44 min
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.
5. Family Business
7.3Aired 8 August 2021 • 45 min
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.
6. Home Sweet Home
7.3Aired 15 August 2021 • 45 min
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.
7. Splinter
7.0Aired 22 August 2021 • 45 min
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.
8. Gladiators
7.3Aired 29 August 2021 • 44 min
Pope helps a new friend. Deran, J, and Craig deal with the fallout from past mistakes as they make new friends and enemies.
9. Let It Ride
4.8Aired 5 September 2021 • 45 min
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.
10. Relentless
7.3Aired 12 September 2021 • 43 min
Desperate for cash, and with pressure mounting, the Codys discover what they thought was a solution to their problems may be the biggest threat of them all.
11. Trust the Process
5.7Aired 19 September 2021 • 44 min
J and Pope take a road trip to clean up the aftermath of some family business that went sideways. Deran and Craig scout a new mark with the help of Frankie.
12. Loose Ends
7.3Aired 26 September 2021 • 44 min
The Codys resolve unfinished business and plan their biggest heist ever without Smurf.
13. Launch
7.7Aired 3 October 2021 • 45 min
It's all hands on deck as the Cody family uses all their tools, tricks, and vehicles to pull off the job of their lives and settle all scores. A deadly secret from the past is also revealed. Season finale.