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Animal Kingdom: Season 4

13 episodes Premiered May 28, 2019 Updated Sep 23, 2026

Animal Kingdom Season 4 continues the overarching saga across 13 episodes.

Previously on Animal Kingdom

Season 4 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Animal Kingdom Season 3.
  • Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
  • Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
  • Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.

Season overview

Animal Kingdom Season 4 continues the overarching saga across 13 episodes.

Season 4 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 4: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S4·E1 Mytharc

Janine

May 28, 2019

Season 4 starts as the Codys pull off a risky robbery. Smurf and Pope remain at odds even as Pope finds a new outlet for his anger. Deran involves Adrian in the family business, an

S4·E2 Core

Angela

Jun 4, 2019

J reconsiders his relationship with Smurf after he gets bad news about Morgan's death. Frankie lures Craig with the promise of another big score. The arrival of an old family frien

S4·E3 Core

Man vs. Rock

Jun 11, 2019

As Craig feels the pressure of pulling off Frankie’s increasingly complicated job, J grows frustrated with Mia. Deran tries to get Pope out of the house, and Smurf decides she need

S4·E4 Core

Tank

Jun 18, 2019

Smurf's increasingly unnerving behavior shows up in unexpected places. J realizes he needs to set his own plans in motion if he wants to lead the family. Deran gets disturbing news

S4·E5 Core

Reap

Jun 25, 2019

Pope learns disturbing details about where Smurf has been, and the revelation puts Angela's spot in the house in jeopardy. Adrian's return to Oceanside leads to a confrontation wit

S4·E6 Mytharc

Into the Black

Jul 2, 2019

Suspicion grows when Smurf learns of a new threat to the family. Craig tracks down Frankie in the wake of her betrayal, and Deran makes a dangerous decision to try and protect his

S4·E7 Core

Know Thy Enemy

Jul 9, 2019

J gains favor with Smurf as he puts together the plan for a new job, while Angela learns more about what Smurf’s been hiding. Craig explores his new relationship with Renn and Pope

S4·E8 Core

Ambo

Jul 16, 2019

The Codys head out for a big job, even though Smurf is nowhere to be found. All eyes are on J as he assumes a leadership position in a risky heist.

S4·E9 Core

SHTF

Jul 23, 2019

J faces the consequences of his missteps with Mia. Pope worries about Smurf's disappearance, while Smurf visits someone from her past. Craig grows frustrated with Deran's secrecy a

S4·E10 Core

Exit Strategy

Jul 30, 2019

Smurf orders the Cody boys to plan a dangerous job while she orchestrates an elaborate party at the house. J tries to ally himself with Pope, but learns he’s in way over his head.

S4·E11 Mytharc

Julia

Aug 6, 2019

Pope grows suspicious of J when Angela reveals the circumstances of her disappearance. As the threats against Adrian loom larger, Deran scrambles to find a way out. Craig navigates

S4·E12 Mytharc

Ghosts

Aug 13, 2019

The Cody family sets off on Smurf’s mysterious heist, unaware of the surprises that await them when they arrive, which will change the family forever.

S4·E13 Mytharc

Smurf

Aug 20, 2019

In the aftermath of Smurf’s heist, the Codys have to protect their reputation, while friends and enemies from the past close in. Deran realizes there is only one way to keep Adrian