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Animal Control (2023)
Popularity 27.6
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A group of local animal control workers' lives are complicated by the fact that animals are simple, but humans are not. Leading the crew is Frank, an opinionated, eccentric animal control officer who may not have gone to college but is still the most well-read person in the room. In his past life as a cop, Frank tried to expose corruption in his department, but his efforts got him fired, leaving him cynical and curmudgeonly. Despite his rough exterior, he is blessed with an almost superhuman ability to understand animals.
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Joel McHaleFrank Shaw
Vella LovellEmily Price
Michael RowlandFred 'Shred' Taylor
Ravi PatelAmit Patel
Grace PalmerVictoria Sands
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Season 1
12 episodes · First aired 2023-02-16 · ★ 7.5
E01
Weasels and Ostriches
2023-02-16 · 22 min
Shred encounters a wild weasel in an attic. Frank slips his Slim Jim in Shred's back pocket as they approach a dozen ostriches.
E02
Rabbits and Pythons
2023-02-23 · 22 min
A tech geek tells Frank his rabbits got into his special chocolate bars. Frank and Shred find a python wrapped around a man's neck.
E03
Cougars and Kangaroos
2023-03-02 · 22 min
Animal Control dispatch radios with a cougar sighting. Amit squares off with a kangaroo.
E04
Dogs and Bears and Minks
2023-03-09 · 22 min
Animal Control receives a 9-1-1 call on a bear in a hot tub. Frank questions his night with Dolores.
E05
Cows and Raccoons
2023-03-16 · 22 min
Frank and Shred respond to a call of a distressed cow at a fraternity house. Patel learns a wholesome detail about Victoria's personal life.
E06
Skunks and Llamas
2023-03-23 · 22 min
Emily and Victoria assist Dr. Summers with an alpaca birth. Frank and Patel visit Frank's dad Jimmy.
E07
Peacocks and Pumas
2023-03-30 · 22 min
Frank and Victoria stakeout a squawking peacock. Emily and Patel attend to Shred.
E08
Hellhounds and Sturgeons
2023-04-06 · 21 min
Victoria and Patel encounter Fish and Game officers while on a call. Animal Control dispatch radios with a report of an aggressive attack dog on the loose.
E09
Dogs and Geese
2023-04-13 · 22 min
Animal Control dispatch radios with a goose on the loose. The precinct hosts an adoption day.
E10
Pigs and Minks
2023-04-20 · 22 min
The team welcomes back Patel even though he is still on suspension. Shred and Victoria are called into the principal's office on a school visit. Rick heads back into the field with Frank.
E11
Birds and Foxes
2023-04-27 · 22 min
Frank battles with the idea of getting older when Templeton benches him on the basketball team. Rick asks Emily out on a date, just as Shred realizes he might have a thing for her.
E12
Unicorns and Mountain Lions
2023-05-04 · 22 min
When the precinct's beloved mountain lion C-38 dies, Frank takes it especially hard. Shred tries to break up with Camilla before he ruins his chances with Emily.
Season 2
9 episodes · First aired 2024-03-06 · ★ 7.8
E01
Raccoons and Mutts
2024-03-06 · 21 min
When Shred wallows over Emily's blossoming relationship with Rick, Frank decides to cheer him up with a special "Shred's Day" adventure. The group is shocked to learn Victoria is in a green card marriage, and her 'husband' wants a divorce. Emily spins out when she discovers that Animal Control Officers are not considered "essential workers," and Patel tries desperately to satisfy his pregnant wife's craving for movie theater popcorn.
E02
Cats and Monkeys
2024-03-13 · 22 min
Shred's on the rebound, but Frank doesn't share his newfound enthusiasm for dating. Emily enlists the team's help beating Templeton's precinct in an animal adoption competition. Patel stumbles on an investment opportunity, and Victoria waits on the world's longest phone hold to set up her citizenship test.
E03
Tortoises and Labradors
2024-03-20 · 22 min
Frank unearths an illegal animal smuggling ring while Shred's first night shift introduces him to the world of Furry parties. Victoria has a secret admirer, and Emily is hellbent on helping her figure out who it is. Patel and Templeton get stuck working together for the day.
E04
Big Dogs and Mini Horses
2024-03-27 · 22 min
Frank is frustrated when Emily, who is a stickler for rules, accompanies him on an official Animal Control ride along but she ends up being an unlikely partner in his exotic animal ring investigation. Victoria and Patel go on a call to a local baseball stadium, where they discover Victoria's unique talent could be just the thing she needs to get her immigration visa. Shred and Patel become owners of their flip house and want to celebrate by throwing a party - unfortunately they pick the worst possible day to do it.
E05
Dogs and Chickens
2024-04-10 · 22 min
When Emily hires expert dog trainer Roman Park to help with the kennel dogs, Roman ends up disrupting the office dynamics. Frank is challenged for his long-held union rep position by Patel. Shred learns Bettany doesn’t like him, so he sets out to figure out why and win her over. Emily must stand up to the neighbor who is complaining about the barking dogs.
E06
Bunnies and Veggies
2024-04-17 · 22 min
When Frank gets frustrated trying to meet women on dating apps, he asks Emily to set him up on an old-fashioned meet-in-person date. When they learn how expensive contractors are, Shred and Patel decide to start renovations on their investment property themselves and immediately run into problems.
E07
Skunks and Swans
2024-04-24 · 22 min
Frank and Shred head to a country club to take on an aggressive swan that Frank has a history with. At the golf course, Shred has a meet-cute with a mysterious woman. Emily makes a mistake that results in Victoria having very little time to prepare for her big citizenship exam. Patel enlists his father to help Victoria cram for the test.
E08
Bulls and Potbellies
2024-05-01 · 22 min
Frank and Emily get a break in their exotic animal ring case. Shred and Rick bond over their romantic woes. Victoria and Patel's father accidentally kiss.
E09
Beagles and Lemurs
2024-05-08 · 22 min
Frank's investigation reaches a thrilling conclusion, only for an unexpected twist to throw his victory into question. Emily finds herself in an awkward position when she realizes she still has feelings for Shred.
