Animal Kingdom: Season 5

2021 · 13 episodes · ★ 7.0

What Season 5 of Animal Kingdom

Season five opens after Smurf's death, the matriarch of the clan. Pope, Craig, Deran and J try to hold together a fragile alliance while fighting over who will take control of a kingdom without a leader. Grudges from relatives who want revenge complicate every move. Meanwhile, the family searches for information on Pamela Johnson, the woman Smurf left her fortune to. The series also flashes back to 1984, where a volatile Smurf at age 29 raises Pope and Julia and runs dangerous jobs with old and new friends.

13episodes

Jul 11, 2021premiered

Oct 3, 2021final episode

9.6 hrtotal runtime

Season 5 Episodes

5x01 Red Handed
Jul 11, 2021 · 45 min · ★ 8.6
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.
Directing: Nick Copus · Writing: Daniele Nathanson · Starring: Christina Ochoa, Stephen Halasz, Matt Bushell, Houston Towe
5x02 What Remains
Jul 18, 2021 · 44 min · ★ 8.0
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.
Directing: Mark Strand · Writing: Bill Balas · Starring: Christina Ochoa, Dichen Lachman
5x03 Freeride
Jul 25, 2021 · 45 min · ★ 5.7
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.
Directing: John Wells · Writing: Bradley Paul · Starring: Christina Ochoa
5x04 Power
Aug 1, 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.
Directing: Batan Silva · Writing: Shukree Hassan Tilghman · Starring: Dichen Lachman
5x05 Family Business
Aug 8, 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.
Directing: Janice Cooke · Writing: Vanessa Baden Kelly · Starring: Christina Ochoa, Dichen Lachman
5x06 Home Sweet Home
Aug 15, 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.
Directing: Nick Copus · Writing: Matt Kester · Starring: Rocky Marquette
5x07 Splinter
Aug 22, 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.
Directing: Nick Copus · Writing: Carla Frankenbach · Starring: Christina Ochoa, Anthony Konechny
5x08 Gladiators
Aug 29, 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.
Directing: Nick Copus · Writing: Heath Corson · Starring: Christina Ochoa, Jon Beavers, Rigo Sanchez, Shakira Barrera
5x09 Let It Ride
Sep 5, 2021 · 45 min · ★ 4.8
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.
Directing: Loren Yaconelli · Writing: Bill Balas · Starring: Christina Ochoa
5x10 Relentless
Sep 12, 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.
Directing: Loren Yaconelli · Writing: Bradley Paul · Starring: Dichen Lachman
5x11 Trust the Process
Sep 19, 2021 · 44 min · ★ 5.7
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.
Directing: Shawn Hatosy · Writing: Shukree Hassan Tilghman · Starring: Dichen Lachman, Denis Leary, Paul Zies
5x12 Loose Ends
Sep 26, 2021 · 44 min
The Codys resolve unfinished business and plan their biggest heist ever without Smurf.
Directing: Nick Copus · Writing: Matt Kester · Starring: Dichen Lachman
5x13 Launch Season Finale
Oct 3, 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.
Directing: Nick Copus · Writing: Daniele Nathanson · Starring: Dichen Lachman, Paul Zies