Episode
Tiger King: Playing with Fire
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- Tiger King
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 2020-03-20
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Playing with Fire is Episode 4 in Season 1 of Tiger King. It aired on 2020-03-20. The runtime is 45 min.
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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.
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
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Episode 1: Not Your Average Joe
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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.
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