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Season 1 – Animal Control

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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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Critics Consensus

This modern sitcom may not fully satisfy, but with a quirky cast including Joel McHale, Animal Control has enough familiarity to suitably entertain.

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Lauren Sarner New York Post Feb 16, 2023
Joel McHale takes a walk on the wild side in the “Animal Control” — which doesn’t reinvent the wheel but is entertaining nonetheless. Go to Full Review Daniel D'Addario Variety Feb 15, 2023
While the jokes are indeed silly, there’s an edge... that feels unpleasant, like the show is guilting us for wanting to have fun with it. Go to Full Review Angie Han The Hollywood Reporter Feb 14, 2023
Sitcoms often thrive on the reliability of a well-worn formula, and in that regard, Animal Control knows how to deliver exactly what’s expected of it. Go to Full Review Joly Herman Common Sense Media Feb 24, 2023
2/5
Young teens will want to watch this one, but parents might be keen to suggest something else. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider Feb 17, 2023
Animal Control seems to get what makes shows like B99 successful, even if its format isn’t exactly new. Go to Full Review Tim Stevens The Spool Feb 16, 2023
Nothing on-screen makes you groan, but each episode only earns a few chuckles at best. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jim B @RT52973177 Jan 20, 2026 Disappointingly lacking in humor, and a waste of acting and cgi talent. Their use of cgi for nearly every animal does not pay off in humor, which brings to question why they thought this was a good idea for a show. If you're gonna clone Brooklyn 99, pick something easier to pull off, not harder. And if you're gonna cheap out on writers, don't include someone like Joel McHale who was already the star of the funniest and most well-written sitcom of all time - this show was a mediocre idea from the conception. I don't hate it, it's not cringe like Blockbuster, but it's just not that funny and none of the characters are are likeable. See more Kim B @RT86564524 Nov 20, 2025 American Auto, Home Economics and Grand Crew get iced, but they keep this one? Network executives are the bane of my existence. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 24, 2025 12 funny Fox episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated TV-14 for Strong Coarse Language (L) and Intense Violence (V)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Ed R @JustcallmeER Jan 19, 2025 Such a waste of a show that tries to capture the nostalgia by copying other successful series. See more Fred H @RT71645841 Jan 17, 2025 This crap should be rated - 5 stars and get flushed as fast as possible. I cant believe anyone would waste time and money on a show like this. It doesn't look good for humanity when this is what qualifies as entertainment. See more Callum M @RT04185852 Jan 11, 2025 I can't believe they made 3 seasons of this crap. Poor writing, awful acting and zero laughs make it utterly unwatchable. So many great shows get cancelled, how on earth this gets picked up is baffling. See more Read all reviews
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Dan Sterling

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Rob Greenberg

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Bob Fisher

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Joel McHale

Frank Shaw

Michael Rowland

Fred "Shred" Taylor

Vella Lovell

Emily Price

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 16, 2023 Weasels and Ostriches Shred encounters a wild weasel in an attic; Frank slips his Slim Jim in Shred's back pocket as they approach a dozen ostriches. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 23, 2023 Rabbits and Pythons 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 2, 2023 Cougars and Kangaroos Dispatch radios the team with a cougar sighting; Amit squares off with a kangaroo. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 9, 2023 Dogs and Bears and Minks The team receives a 911 call on a bear in a hot tub; Frank questions his night with Dolores. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 16, 2023 Cows and Raccoons 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 23, 2023 Skunks and Llamas Emily and Victoria assist Dr. Summers with an alpaca birth; Frank and Patel visit Frank's dad. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 30, 2023 Peacocks and Pumas Frank and Victoria stake out a squawking peacock; Emily and Patel attend to Shred. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 6, 2023 Hellhounds and Sturgeons Victoria and Patel encounter fish and game officers while on a call; dispatch radios with a report of an aggressive attack dog on the loose. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 13, 2023 Dogs and Geese Dispatch radios a report of a goose on the loose; the precinct hosts an adoption day. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 20, 2023 Pigs and Minks 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. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 27, 2023 Birds and Foxes 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. Details Episode 12 Aired May 4, 2023 Unicorns and Mountain Lions When the precinct's beloved mountain lion dies, Frank takes it especially hard; Shred tries to break up with Camilla before he ruins his chances with Emily. Details

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Season Info

Director
Jay Chandrasekhar, Robert Cohen, Chris Koch
Creator
Dan Sterling, Rob Greenberg, Bob Fisher
Executive Producer
Joel McHale, Bob Fisher, Rob Greenberg, Dan Sterling, Tad Quill
Screenwriter
Tad Quill, Emily Towers, Jen Jackson, Jim Brandon, Samantha Shanker, Dan Sterling, Brian Singleton
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (V|L|D)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 16, 2023
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