Animal Control
Animal Control follows a group of Animal Control workers whose lives are complicated by the fact that animals are simple, but humans are not.
- Metascore68
- 2023-2026
- 5 seasons
- Fox Network
- Comedy
- TV-PG
Animal Control follows a group of Animal Control workers whose lives are complicated by the fact that animals are simple, but humans are not.
Season 4 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2025 - 2026
Episode 1
Bear Cubs and Broncos
Sun, Dec 28, 2025 21 mins
Tensions rise when budget cuts force the two Animal Control precincts to merge; Frank and Templeton wrestle for control during a bear rescue; Emily and Shred try to hide their romance.
Episode 2
Bagged Birds and Alley Dogs
Thu, Jan 15, 2026 21 mins
Frank spends the day with Roman Park before the precinct's new annex kennel has its grand opening; friction arises when Emily assigns Templeton, Shred and Patel to work together and pairs Victoria with Daisy.
Episode 3
Dragons and Dognappers
Thu, Jan 22, 2026 22 mins
Rob Gronkowski asks the team for help rezoning a zebra; Emily and Shred's first date goes awry when they run into Daisy and Patel on their night out; Frank must defend Templeton against accusations of dognapping.
Episode 4
Lost Dogs and Bar Flies
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 21 mins
Roman Park takes Frank's beloved dog away from him; in an effort to get his dog back, Frank and Shred find themselves on a late-night rescue mission; Patel's house sale spirals.
Episode 5
French Bulldogs and White Broncos
Thu, Feb 5, 2026 21 mins
Frank scrambles to find a last-minute date for a romantic sunset horse ride. Meanwhile, Patel hosts a "sip 'n snip" fundraising event which takes an unexpected turn when a prize-winning breeder dog is accidentally neutered.
Episode 6
Roosters and Moles
Thu, Feb 26, 2026 21 mins
When Templeton is nominated for Animal Control officer of the year, Frank sets out to rescue 24 animals in 24 hours. Victoria steps in for Shred after he's bitten by a kitten. Meanwhile, Templeton tries to sabotage Frank's mission.
Episode 7
Donkeys and Weasels
Thu, Mar 5, 2026 21 mins
Frank's dad temporarily moves into Frank's house following a heart attack. Meanwhile, Victoria and Patel try to find ways to replace pet food that was destroyed in a fire.
Episode 8
Squirrels and Fat Cats
Thu, Mar 12, 2026 21 mins
Frank uncovers Emily and Shred's secret romance during a break-in at city supply. Meanwhile, Victoria and Patel confront his daughter's school bully.
Episode 9
Bats and Camels
Thu, Apr 2, 2026 21 mins
Templeton and Frank compete for the endorsement of a legendary Animal Control officer in an effort to win Animal Control officer of the year. Meanwhile, Emily spirals when Shred goes on a date with Daisy's friend.
Episode 10
Scaredy Cats and Card Sharks
Thu, Apr 9, 2026 21 mins
When Frank and Daisy lose $5,000 in union funds, they try to win the money back by gambling. Meanwhile, Shred and Patel cover the late-night shift at the precinct.
Episode 11
Coyotes and Eagles
Thu, Apr 16, 2026 21 mins
A movie star shadows Frank for his upcoming role as an Animal Control officer. Meanwhile, Shred and Patel go on a juice cleanse and Emily forgets Templeton's birthday.
Episode 12
Golden Moose and Wiener Dogs
Thu, Apr 23, 2026 21 mins
The team arrives at the Animal Control Officer of the Year (ACOOTY) awards and party ahead of the ceremony. It's Frank vs. Templeton for the big prize, and Shred and Emily's secret romance is finally exposed when they are caught kissing.
