Carole Baskin, a big-cat rescuer, sets out to end roadside zoo operator Joe Exotic's animal shows and cub-breeding business, inciting a bitter 10-year feud that threatens both of their livelihoods.
EPISODE 1
Unwanted Animals
Carole Baskin, a big cat rescuer, learns that roadside zoo owner, Joe Exotic, has hired a hit man to murder her. Their rivalry dates back seven years when she builds a coalition to shut down his animal show and cub-petting operation.
EPISODE 2
Sanctuary
Joe takes John and Reinke on a road trip for a surprise visit to Big Cat Rescue; Carole builds a case to bring down an abusive tiger owner; Joe and John take their relationship a step further.
EPISODE 3
Don
Carole sues Joe for copyright infringement; Joe retaliates by reading Carole's diary on the Internet and claiming she killed her former husband; Howard recommends they enter mediation and tries to broker a deal; Joe offers Travis a job at the zoo.
EPISODE 4
A Gun-Toting, Animal-Loving, Mullet-Wearing Motherf... Star
Hoping to elevate his Internet presence, Joe hires a reality producer named Rick Kirkham; Joe's videos threaten Carole's legislative efforts; Joe, John and Travis begin an unconventional relationship.
EPISODE 5
The Tiger King
Joe flies off the handle when Carole tries to turn those closest to him against him; Rick films a wedding at the zoo; Carole searches for a congressional sponsor for her big cat bill.
EPISODE 6
A Fairy Tale
Joe finds a new partner for the zoo and pursues his political aspirations; John learns some unexpected news; Travis seeks purpose; Carole prepares to testify before Congress.
Kate McKinnon
John Cameron Mitchell
Kyle MacLachlan
Dean Winters
Brian Van Holt
William Fichtner
Nat Wolff
Etan Frankel
Aaron Hart
Alex Katsnelson
Marshall Lewy