The BEST episodes of Animal Control season 1

Every episode of Animal Control season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Animal Control season 1!

Some local animal control workers’ lives are complicated by the fact that animals are simple, but humans are not.

Last Updated: 2/18/2026Network: FOXStatus: Continuing
Unicorns and Mountain Lions
star
7.58
209 votes

#1 - Unicorns and Mountain Lions

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/4/2023

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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Hellhounds and Sturgeons
star
7.48
219 votes

#2 - Hellhounds and Sturgeons

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/6/2023

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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Peacocks and Pumas
star
7.45
219 votes

#3 - Peacocks and Pumas

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/30/2023

Frank and Victoria stakeout a squawking peacock. Emily and Patel attend to Shred.

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Skunks and Llamas
star
7.41
228 votes

#4 - Skunks and Llamas

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/23/2023

Emily and Victoria assist Dr. Summers with an alpaca birth. Frank and Patel visit Frank’s dad Jimmy.

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Pigs and Minks
star
7.40
212 votes

#5 - Pigs and Minks

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/20/2023

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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Dogs and Geese
star
7.36
220 votes

#6 - Dogs and Geese

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/13/2023

Animal Control dispatch radios with a goose on the loose. The precinct hosts an adoption day.

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Birds and Foxes
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7.36
215 votes

#7 - Birds and Foxes

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/27/2023

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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Cougars and Kangaroos
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7.35
271 votes

#8 - Cougars and Kangaroos

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/2/2023

Animal Control dispatch radios with a cougar sighting. Amit squares off with a kangaroo.

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Dogs and Bears and Minks
star
7.26
251 votes

#9 - Dogs and Bears and Minks

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/9/2023

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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Rabbits and Pythons
star
7.17
324 votes

#10 - Rabbits and Pythons

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/23/2023

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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Cows and Raccoons
star
7.15
232 votes

#11 - Cows and Raccoons

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/16/2023

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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Weasels and Ostriches
star
6.99
384 votes

#12 - Weasels and Ostriches

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/16/2023

Shred encounters a wild weasel in an attic. Frank slips his Slim Jim in Shred’s back pocket as they approach a dozen ostriches.

Directors: Bob Fisher, Rob Greenberg
Writer: Bob Fisher, Dan Sterling, Rob Greenberg
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