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  • Mar 20, 2020
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Summary Eric Goode and Rebecca Chaiklin's documentary series about Joe Exotic, self-proclaimed Tiger King, who ran a zoo in Oklahoma and plotted to kill animal activist Carole Baskin also reveals the dark underbelly of breeding and selling big exotic cats.

Directed By: Rebecca Chaiklin, Eric Goode

  • TV-MA
  • Netflix
  • Mar 20, 2020
  • 46 m
  • TV-MA
  • Netflix
  • Mar 20, 2020
  • 46 m
Tiger King
S1 • Episode 4
Playing with Fire
Air Date: Mar 20, 2020
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Summary Eric Goode and Rebecca Chaiklin's documentary series about Joe Exotic, self-proclaimed Tiger King, who ran a zoo in Oklahoma and plotted to kill animal activist Carole Baskin also reveals the dark underbelly of breeding and selling big exotic cats.

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Episode 1 • Mar 20, 2020 • 49 m
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 kill his chief rival Carole Baskin.
Episode 2 • Mar 20, 2020 • 47 m
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?
Episode 3 • Mar 20, 2020 • 47 m
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.
Episode 4 • Mar 20, 2020 • 46 m
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.
Episode 5 • Mar 20, 2020 • 44 m
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.
Episode 6 • Mar 20, 2020 • 44 m
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.
Episode 7 • Mar 20, 2020 • 41 m
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.
Episode 8 • Apr 12, 2020 • 40 m
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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Joe Exotic

Self - G.W. Zoo

Carole Baskin

Self - Big Cat Rescue

John Reinke

Self - Manager, G.W. Zoo

Jeff Lowe

Self - Businessman

Erik Cowie

Self - Head Keeper, G.W. Zoo

Kelci Saffery

Self - Animal Keeper, G.W. Zoo

Rick Kirkham

Self - Producer, Joe Exotic T.V., Self - Ex-Producer, Joe Exotic T.V.

John Finlay

Self - Joe's Husband, Self - Joe's Ex-Husband

Howard Baskin

Self - Big Cat Rescue

Tim Stark

Self - Wildlife in Need

Allen Glover

Self - 'Hitman', Self - Handyman, G.W. Zoo

Bhagavan Antle

Self - Myrtle Beach Safari

Eric Goode

Self - Filmmaker

Lauren Lowe

Self - Jeff's Wife

Sylvia Corkill

Self - Reporter, News 9

James Garretson

Self - Businessman

Joshua Dial

Self - Joe's Campaign Manager, Self - Joe's Ex-Campaign Manager

Brittany Peet

Self - Captive Animal Law Enforcement, PETA

John M. Phillips

Self - Lawyer, Self

Gale Rathbone

Self - Don's Daughter

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