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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.

2 Seasons
13 Episodes
Ended
Documentary Crime
Cast & Characters
episode image The Secret
7.9/10 (2307 votes)

#1 The Secret

S1:E3

An 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.

episode image Cult of Personality
7.7/10 (2316 votes)

#2 Cult of Personality

S1:E2

Subjected 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?

episode image Make America Exotic Again
7.7/10 (2081 votes)

#3 Make America Exotic Again

S1:E5

As 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.

episode image Playing with Fire
7.6/10 (2110 votes)

#4 Playing with Fire

S1:E4

Joe ramps up his efforts to become an internet and TV star, but a mysterious fire and lawsuit threaten his plans — until an angel investor appears.

episode image Dethroned
7.5/10 (1966 votes)

#5 Dethroned

S1:E7

Joe 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 to move on.

episode image Not Your Average Joe
7.4/10 (2508 votes)

#6 Not Your Average Joe

S1:E1

Meet 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 Baskin.

episode image The Noble Thing to Do
7.4/10 (1985 votes)

#7 The Noble Thing to Do

S1:E6

James Garretson makes a shocking claim about Joe, leading to FBI involvement. Desperation sets in for Joe, who thinks Jeff and James have set him up.

episode image Stark Raving Mad
7.0/10 (503 votes)

#8 Stark Raving Mad

S2:E5

Tim 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 again.

episode image The Lyin' King
6.7/10 (480 votes)

#9 The Lyin' King

S2:E4

Jeff goes on the defensive when acquaintances and former associates accuse him of misdeeds. Meanwhile, Tim faces legal issues in Indiana.

episode image The Carole Diaries
6.5/10 (540 votes)

#10 The Carole Diaries

S2:E2

Renewed interest in Don's disappearance leads authorities, journalists and his children to investigate how, when -- and even if -- he was killed.

episode image Beg Your Pardon
6.4/10 (631 votes)

#11 Beg Your Pardon

S2:E1

With Joe in prison, others from the series seek to capitalize on their fame. Meanwhile, a team forms to press Donald Trump for a presidential pardon.

episode image Bounty Hunting
6.3/10 (505 votes)

#12 Bounty Hunting

S2:E3

Don's daughters escalate their efforts to learn more about their father's fate. Carole's version of events faces further scrutiny.

episode image The Tiger King and I
5.1/10 (1437 votes)

#13 The Tiger King and I

S1:E8

In this aftershow, Joel McHale talks with Jeff, Saff, Erik and more to get their reactions to the series, their portrayals and their new fame

Cast & Chracters

The highest rated episode of Tiger King is "The Secret" (S1E3) with a rating of 7.90.

This episode received 2,307 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Tiger King and I" (S1E8) with a rating of 5.10.

This episode received 1,437 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Secret" (S1E3) with a rating of 7.90.

This episode received 2,307 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Tiger King and I" (S1E8) with a rating of 5.10.

This episode received 1,437 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Stark Raving Mad" (S2E5) with a rating of 7.00.

This episode received 503 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Bounty Hunting" (S2E3) with a rating of 6.30.

This episode received 505 votes.

Name Department Job
Damien Drake Camera Director of Photography
Daniel Carter Camera Director of Photography
Joe Exotic Crew Additional Music
Camilla Hayman Editing Editor
Katrina Pastore Editing Co-Editor
Nicholas Biagetti Editing Editor
Pedro Álvarez Gales Editing Editor
Susannah Kalb Editing Co-Editor
Cassie Sagness Production Producer
Charlotte Cailliarec Production Associate Producer
Chris Smith Production Executive Producer
Doug Abel Production Co-Producer
Dylan Hansen-Fliedner Production Co-Producer
Eric Goode Production Executive Producer
Fisher Stevens Production Executive Producer
Jeremy McBride Production Executive Producer
Kiana Jackson Production Associate Producer
Marilyn Smith Production Line Producer
Rebecca Chaiklin Production Executive Producer
Stephen Walker Production Co-Producer
Albert Fox Sound Original Music Composer
John Enroth Sound Original Music Composer
Mark Mothersbaugh Sound Original Music Composer
Ryann Fraser Sound Music Supervisor

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