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Tiger King

TV·2020–2021·2 seasons, 13 episodes·Netflix·Documentary, Crime·6.9·Created by Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

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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.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Tiger King S01E02Cult of PersonalityS01E02 · 7.3Subjected 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?
  2. 02Tiger King S01E05Make America Exotic AgainS01E05 · 7.2As 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.
  3. 03Tiger King S01E03The SecretS01E03 · 7.1An 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.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode8Episodes2020Aired 6.8Season avg
  1. S01E01Tiger King S01E01Not Your Average JoeMarch 20, 2020 7.0Meet 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
  2. S01E02Tiger King S01E02Season's bestCult of PersonalityMarch 20, 2020 7.3Subjected 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
  3. S01E03Tiger King S01E03The SecretMarch 20, 2020 7.1An 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 finge
  4. S01E04Tiger King S01E04Playing with FireMarch 20, 2020 7.1Joe ramps up his efforts to become an internet and TV star, but a mysterious fire and lawsuit threaten his plans — until an angel investor a
  5. S01E05Tiger King S01E05Make America Exotic AgainMarch 20, 2020 7.2As Joe dives into politics, he deals with turmoil and tragedy in his personal life. Meanwhile, the dynamics at the park change with the new
  6. S01E06Tiger King S01E06The Noble Thing to DoMarch 20, 2020 6.8James Garretson makes a shocking claim about Joe, leading to FBI involvement. Desperation sets in for Joe, who thinks Jeff and James have se
  7. S01E07Tiger King S01E07DethronedMarch 20, 2020 6.9Joe 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
  8. S01E08Tiger King S01E08The Tiger King and IApril 12, 2020 4.7In this aftershow, Joel McHale talks with Jeff, Saff, Erik and more to get their reactions to the series, their portrayals and their new fa

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode5Episodes2021Aired 6.8Season avg
  1. S02E01Tiger King S02E01Beg Your PardonNovember 17, 2021 6.9With Joe in prison, others from the series seek to capitalize on their fame. Meanwhile, a team forms to press Donald Trump for a presidenti
  2. S02E02Tiger King S02E02The Carole DiariesNovember 17, 2021 6.6Renewed interest in Don's disappearance leads authorities, journalists and his children to investigate how, when -- and even if -- he was ki
  3. S02E03Tiger King S02E03Season's bestBounty HuntingNovember 17, 2021 7.1Don's daughters escalate their efforts to learn more about their father's fate. Carole's version of events faces further scrutiny.
  4. S02E04Tiger King S02E04The Lyin' KingNovember 17, 2021 6.8Jeff goes on the defensive when acquaintances and former associates accuse him of misdeeds. Meanwhile, Tim faces legal issues in Indiana.
  5. S02E05Tiger King S02E05Stark Raving MadNovember 17, 2021 6.5Tim vows to stand his ground. Jeff goes to bat for Joe, but one last stunning claim from a familiar face turns the story on its head yet ag

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

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