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Family ’til the end.
17-year-old Joshua "J" Cody moves in with his freewheeling relatives in their Southern California beach town after his mother dies of a heroin overdose. Headed by boot-tough matriarch Janine "Smurf" Cody and her right-hand Baz, who runs the business and calls the shots, the clan also consists of Pope, the oldest and most dangerous of the Cody boys; Craig, the tough and fearless middle son; and Deran, the troubled, suspicious "baby" of the family.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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17-year-old Joshua "J" Cody moves in with his freewheeling relatives in their Southern California beach town after his mother dies of a heroin overdose. Headed by boot-tough matriarch Janine "Smurf" Cody and her right-hand Baz, who runs the business and calls the shots, the clan also consists of Pope, the oldest and most dangerous of the Cody boys; Craig, the tough and fearless middle son; and Deran, the troubled, suspicious "baby" of the family.
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Episode 1
After a risky heist misfires, the boys blame Smurf, sending shock waves through the family. Baz copes with being a single parent, while Deran makes plans for the future.
Directed by Christopher ChulackWritten by Jonathan LiscoGuest stars Aamya Deva Keroles, Chelsea Blechman, J. J. Soria
Episode 2
As Smurf adjusts to being sidelined, the boys scope out their next job. Deran needs quick cash, and Pope and Craig lend him a hand while Baz investigates Catherine’s disappearance.
Directed by Thomas CarterWritten by Eliza ClarkGuest stars Aamya Deva Keroles, Jennifer Landon
Episode 3
Smurf takes J to the desert for an old friend’s wake. Baz visits Lucy in Mexico and Pope bonds with Amy from the megachurch while babysitting Lena. Deran considers what he’ll risk to get a liquor license for the bar.
Directed by J. Michael MuroWritten by Megan MartinGuest stars Vedette Lim, Aamya Deva Keroles, Jennifer Landon, J. J. Soria
Episode 4
With the bar set to open, Deran frets about telling Smurf about it. Pope and Amy go on a date, while Nicky must choose between Craig and J.
Directed by Emmy RossumWritten by Etan FrankelGuest stars Vedette Lim, Aamya Deva Keroles, Jennifer Landon, Spencer Treat Clark
Episode 5
As the boys put the megachurch heist in motion, Craig has second thoughts. Javi surprises Smurf with a visit.
Directed by Laura InnesWritten by T.J. BradyGuest stars Jennifer Landon
Episode 6
As Javi ratchets up the pressure on Smurf, she enlists J to help her. Baz is confronted by a secret Catherine kept from him. Pope and Baz clash in the wake of the megachurch job.
Directed by Larry TengWritten by Jonathan LiscoGuest stars Vedette Lim, Aamya Deva Keroles, Jennifer Landon
Episode 7
The boys consider how far they’ll go to help Smurf eliminate Javi. Shaken by what’s happened, Nicky and J get closer. Baz shares new information with Pope about Catherine’s disappearance.
Directed by David RodriguezWritten by Eliza ClarkGuest stars Aamya Deva Keroles
Episode 8
As cops press Amy about the church robbery, Pope diverts their suspicions. Craig plans an unusual heist of his own. Baz tails Smurf to find out what she’s really hiding.
Directed by Cherie NowlanWritten by Megan MartinGuest stars Heather Hopkins, Aamya Deva Keroles, Jennifer Landon, Spencer Treat Clark
Episode 9
When Baz bows out of the yacht heist, Craig and Deran consider their options. Meanwhile, Baz recruits J for a more personal job.
Directed by Gary B. ColemanWritten by Etan FrankelGuest stars Scotty Tovar, Aamya Deva Keroles, Jennifer Landon, J. J. Soria
Episode 10
As Craig leads the boys and Nicky in pirating the yacht, Smurf tries to find out who robbed her. Meanwhile, Baz considers what life would be like without Smurf calling all the shots.
Directed by Josef Kubota WladykaWritten by T.J. BradyGuest stars Aamya Deva Keroles, Jennifer Landon, J. J. Soria
Episode 11
Baz puts his plan to take down Smurf in motion as Marco cashes in a favor with Craig and Deran. Pope seeks the truth behind the reasons for Catherine's death.
Directed by Michael MorrisWritten by Eliza ClarkGuest stars Aamya Deva Keroles, Jennifer Landon, Spencer Treat Clark, J. J. Soria
Episode 12
With Smurf in jail, Baz makes his move to run the family, but his brothers have other plans.
Directed by Larry TengWritten by Jonathan LiscoGuest stars Shannon Dee, Aamya Deva Keroles, Jennifer Landon
Episode 13
When Smurf realizes she may be in jail a lot longer than expected, she pits her sons against one another, the consequences be damned.
Directed by John WellsWritten by John WellsGuest stars Aamya Deva Keroles, Gil Birmingham, J. J. Soria
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Finn ColeJoshua "J" Cody
Ellen BarkinJanine "Smurf" Cody
Shawn HatosyAndrew "Pope" Cody
Ben RobsonCraig Cody
Jake WearyDeran Cody
Sohvi RodriguezMia Trujillo
Christina OchoaRenn Randall
Molly GordonNicky
TNTUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
Royal Ties ProductionsUnited States
Warner Horizon TelevisionUnited States
