Overview
Plot
A team of local animal control officers discovers that dealing with animals is often much easier than handling the complicated people around them. Leading the crew is Frank, an outspoken and eccentric officer who never attended college but possesses an impressive knowledge of countless subjects. Formerly a police officer, Frank lost his job after attempting to expose corruption within his department, an experience that left him deeply cynical and frequently irritable. Despite his grumpy personality and difficult attitude, he possesses an extraordinary, almost supernatural talent for understanding animal behavior, making him exceptionally skilled at his unusual profession.
- Directors
- Bob Fisher, Rob Greenberg, Dan Sterling
- Cast
- Joel McHale, Vella Lovell, Michael Rowland, Ravi Patel, Grace Palmer
- Country
- United States of America
- Genre
- Comedy
- First aired
- 2023-02-16
- Studios
- Roughhouse Productions, Middletown News, Wow a Fox, FOX Entertainment Studios
Episodes
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Episode 1 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.
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Episode 2 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.
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Episode 3 Cougars and Kangaroos Animal Control dispatch radios with a cougar sighting. Amit squares off with a kangaroo.
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Episode 4 Dogs and Bears and Minks Animal Control receives a 9-1-1 call on a bear in a hot tub. Frank questions his night with Dolores.
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Episode 5 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.
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Episode 6 Skunks and Llamas Emily and Victoria assist Dr. Summers with an alpaca birth. Frank and Patel visit Frank's dad Jimmy.
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Episode 7 Peacocks and Pumas Frank and Victoria stakeout a squawking peacock. Emily and Patel attend to Shred.
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Episode 8 Hellhounds and Sturgeons 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.
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Episode 9 Dogs and Geese Animal Control dispatch radios with a goose on the loose. The precinct hosts an adoption day.
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Episode 10 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.
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Episode 11 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.
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Episode 12 Unicorns and Mountain Lions 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.
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Episode 1 Raccoons and Mutts 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.
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Episode 2 Cats and Monkeys 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.
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Episode 3 Tortoises and Labradors 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.
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Episode 4 Big Dogs and Mini Horses 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.
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Episode 5 Dogs and Chickens 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.
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Episode 6 Bunnies and Veggies 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.
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Episode 7 Skunks and Swans 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.
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Episode 8 Bulls and Potbellies 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.
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Episode 9 Beagles and Lemurs 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.
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Episode 1 Giraffes, Gorillas, and Penguins The crew must contain a freak zoo break; Frank realizes that he needs to break up with Yasmin; Emily finds an unexpected benefactor in a celebrity businesswoman.
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Episode 2 Rattlers and Gators Afraid he won't play nice with her rich new benefactor, Emily tries to keep Frank away from her; Patel's newfound celebrity pushes Victoria's patience to the limit when he's chosen to throw out the first pitch at a minor league game.
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Episode 3 Goats, Snakes, and Dogs Frank is tasked with taking a dog to "the farm," but instead jailbreaks the pup to find it a new forever home; Victoria tries to teach Shred how to break the rules; Patel has a life-changing encounter with a therapy goat.
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Episode 4 Baby Kangaroos and Chickens Frank and Victoria compete to win Fiona's affections at the new kennels' fundraiser; Emily gets some very bad advice from Bettany on her speech; Patel and Shred find themselves facing the world's most charming squatter.
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Episode 5 Hot Dogs and Lobsters Trivia night turns wild for Animal Control when Frank and Emily team up; Victoria's sister visits from New Zealand; Patel finally garners attention when he subs in as bartender.
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Episode 6 Buffalo and Beavers Frank's ongoing prank war with Templeton reaches new heights; Victoria intervenes when Emily tries to get closer on her relationship with Rick; Patel's job as interim supervisor goes sideways.
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Episode 7 Ducks and Penguins When Emily faces mounting pressure from the head of Animal Control, Frank and Shred must finally wrangle the elusive escaped penguin Oreo; Victoria and Patel must deliver a dog across the border into Canada.
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Episode 8 Party Animals When Fiona breaks up with both Frank and Victoria, they throw a rager at her mansion in retaliation while Emily tries to figure out her employees’ secret relationships. Also, Patel’s vision for a quiet night in with Shred and Parker goes sideways.
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Episode 9 Retrievers and Fruit Bats Desperate to find a new benefactor for Emily's outdoor kennel initiative, Frank and Victoria appeal to an unlikely acquaintance; Shred and Isabelle pose as a married couple at the open house for Shred and Patel's flipped home.
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Episode 10 Strays and Lovebirds On the day of the new kennel’s groundbreaking ceremony, Animal Control discover that they don’t have any dogs left for adoption and must scour the city to fill the kennel in time. Also, Frank is concerned when he realizes that he hasn’t heard from his dad in a while.
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Episode 1 Bear Cubs and Broncos Tensions erupt when the two rival animal control precincts are forced to merge due to budget cuts; Frank and Templeton clash during a bear cub rescue as they fight for control; Emily and Shred try to hide their romance from the team.
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Episode 2 Bagged Birds and Alley Dogs Frank spends the day with influencer and park benefactor Roman Park (Ken Jeong) ahead of the grand opening of their annex kennel. Friction arises within the newly combined precincts when Emily assigns Templeton, Shred and Patel to work together, while pairing Victoria with Daisy. Meanwhile, Emily and Shred find themselves in peculiar situations.
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Episode 3 Dragons and Dognappers Rob Gronkowski returns and asks the team for help rehoming a Zebra. Emily and Shred's first date goes awry when they unexpectedly run into Daisy and Patel on their night out. Meanwhile, Frank must defend Templeton when Templeton is accused of dognapping.
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Episode 4 Lost Dogs and Bar Flies 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.
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Episode 5 French Bulldogs and White Broncos 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.
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Episode 6 Roosters and Moles 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.
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Episode 7 Donkeys and Weasels 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.
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Episode 8 Squirrels and Fat Cats 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.
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Episode 9 Bats and Camels 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.
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Episode 10 Scaredy Cats and Card Sharks 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.
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Episode 11 Coyotes and Eagles A movie star (Oliver Hudson) 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.
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Episode 12 Golden Moose and Wiener Dogs 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.
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Episode 1 Seahawks and Piglets Frank leads the team in a work stoppage, but abandons his cause for the ultimate call - recovering the Seahawks' missing mascot.
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Episode 2 Crows and Lizard Legs Shred spirals when he discovers a negative online review about him that could reflect poorly on the precinct. Meanwhile, Patel, Victoria and Emily try to break up Addy's new relationship.
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Episode 3 Bugs and Rabid Dogs Frank goes undercover at Roman's new privatized animal control company, Pax Romana.
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Episode 4 Tortoises and Billy Goats When Emily's HR review threatens her reinstatement, Frank appoints himself her investigator.
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Episode 5 Sled Dogs and Kitty Litter Victoria balances pig parenting with a hot date.
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Episode 6 Baked Chickens and Rat Dogs Emily and Shred host their first party as a couple.
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Episode 7 Stuffed Cats and Goslings The precinct hosts the annual Animal Control games and competes against the other precincts.
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Episode 8 Boas and Spiders Frank takes over as interim boss while Emily heads into the field to assist an elderly woman; a boa constrictor gets loose during a group of schoolchildren's visit to the precinct.
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Episode 9 Scarecrows and Creepy Crawlers
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Episode 10 Baby Goats and Cat Naps
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Episode 11 Runaway Dogs and Bullwhips
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Episode 12 Coyotes and Chicken Bones
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Episode 13 Episode 13
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Animal Control Plot and Cast
A team of local animal control officers discovers that dealing with animals is often much easier than handling the complicated people around them. Leading the crew is Frank, an outspoken and eccentric officer who never attended college but possesses an impressive knowledge of countless subjects. Formerly a police officer, Frank lost his job after attempting to expose corruption within his department, an experience that left him deeply cynical and frequently irritable. Despite his grumpy personality and difficult attitude, he possesses an extraordinary, almost supernatural talent for understanding animal behavior, making him exceptionally skilled at his unusual profession.
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