Episode 1
Not Your Average Joe
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.
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Tiger King
2020TV-MA2 seasons6.9 / 10
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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.
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Synopsis
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.
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Episode 2
Cult of Personality
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?
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Episode 3
The Secret
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.
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Episode 4
Playing with Fire
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.
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Episode 5
Make America Exotic Again
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.
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Episode 6
The Noble Thing to Do
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.
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Episode 7
Dethroned
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.
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Episode 8
The Tiger King and I
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
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More about Tiger King
Cast
Jerry MitchellSelf - Investigative Reporter
Doc AntleSelf - Myrtle Beach Safari
Saff SafferySelf - Animal Keeper, G.W. Zoo
Howard BaskinSelf
Brittany PeetSelf - Captive Animal Law Enforcement, PETA
Carole BaskinSelfJohn ReinkeSelf - Manager, G.W. Zoo
Joe ExoticSelf
Credits
- Created by
- Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 13
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Netflix- Goode FilmsUnited States
Themes
animal rightsbig catsculteccentricfraudgay themeinvestigativeoklahoma
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