Animal Kingdom

In the series premiere episode, J moves in with his estranged family in Oceanside, California after his mother dies of a heroin overdose. He finds himself drawn into a dark world funded by criminal activities that he's been shielded from for years, as she and his uncles plan their upcoming heist. For the moment protected by Smurf, J must prove his loyalty to stay alive.

The Codys must deal with the aftermath of a heist; Smurf sends her boys to tie up loose ends; Baz and Pope's rivalry continues to grow and J finds himself in the middle.

Craig recovers from a wound; Baz and Craig deal with some old associates down in Mexico; Pope talks Deran and J into a job without Smurf's knowledge; Deran sends J a terrifying message.

As the boys prepare for Pope's birthday, Smurf wants to know if they are playing by her rules; J learns about his mother's estrangement from the family.

Pope goes to extreme measures when Deran will not come home; Baz gets an idea for the Codys' next job; J goes out with his teacher; Smurf confronts her past.

Smurf tries to keep the family intact when Pope tests positive for drugs; Baz convinces his brothers to rob a house as part of his plan; J faces a moral dilemma.