The BEST episodes of Animal Control
Every episode of Animal Control ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Animal Control!
Local animal control workers find humans to be the most complicated part of their lives.
#1 - Beagles and Lemurs
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/8/2024
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.
#2 - Skunks and Swans
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/24/2024
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.
#4 - Hot Dogs and Lobsters
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/30/2025
Trivia night turns wild for Animal Control when Frank and Emily team up to beat Shred and his girlfriend. Also, Victoria's sister visits from New Zealand and Patel finally garners attention when he subs in as bartender.
#5 - Bunnies and Veggies
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/17/2024
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.
#6 - Giraffes, Gorillas and Penguins
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/2025
After animal control contains a freak zoo break, Frank tries to break up with Yasmin, while Patel’s gorilla rescue on the news goes viral.
#7 - Big Dogs and Mini Horses
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/27/2024
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.
#8 - Cats and Monkeys
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/13/2024
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.
#9 - Bulls and Potbellies
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/1/2024
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.
#10 - Strays and Lovebirds
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/13/2025
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.
#12 - Baby Kangaroos and Chickens
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/23/2025
Frank and Victoria compete to win Fiona's affections at the new kennels' fundraiser, and Emily gets some very bad advice from Bettany on her speech. Also, just as Patel and Shred are ready to put their flipped house on the market, they find themselves facing the world's most charming squatter.
#14 - Party Animals
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/27/2025
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.
#15 - Raccoons and Mutts
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/6/2024
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.
#16 - Buffalo and Beavers
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/13/2025
The Animal Control team is tasked with helping NFL legend Ron Gronkowski with a precarious situation.
#18 - Ducks and Penguins
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/20/2025
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.
#19 - Tortoises and Labradors
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/20/2024
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.
#21 - Dogs and Chickens
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/10/2024
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.
#23 - Retrievers and Fruit Bats
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/6/2025
Desperate to find a new benefactor for Emily's outdoor kennel initiative, Frank and Victoria make a last ditch appeal to an unlikely acquaintance. Also, at the open house for Shred and Patel's flipped home, Shred and Isabelle's relationship is tested when they pose as a married couple.
#24 - Goats, Snakes, and Dogs
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/16/2025
When Frank is tasked with taking a dog to ‘the farm’, he instead jailbreaks the pup to find it a new forever home. Meanwhile, Victoria teaches Shred how to bend the rules, and Patel has a life-changing encounter with a therapy goat.
