The WORST episodes of Animal Control
Every episode of Animal Control ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Animal Control!
Some local animal control workers’ lives are complicated by the fact that animals are simple, but humans are not.
#1 - Bagged Birds and Alley Dogs
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/15/2026
Frank spends the day with influencer and park benefactor Roman Park 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.
#2 - Rattlers and Gators
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/9/2025
Emily keeps her distance from Frank when her rich new benefactor visits, suspecting he won’t play nice; Victoria tailspins when Patel’s newfound celebrity status lands him the role of first pitcher at a minor league game.
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#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.
#11 - Bear Cubs and Broncos
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/28/2025
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. Meanwhile, Emily and Shred try to hide their romance from the team.
#12 - 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.
#13 - Dragons and Dognappers
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/2026
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 he is accused of dognapping.
#15 - French Bulldogs and White Broncos
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2026
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.
#16 - Roosters and Moles
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/26/2026
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.
#17 - Donkeys and Weasels
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/5/2026
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.
#18 - Squirrels and Fat Cats
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/12/2026
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.
#19 - Bats and Camels
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/2/2026
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.
#20 - Scaredy Cats and Card Sharks
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/9/2026
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.
#21 - Coyotes and Eagles
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/16/2026
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.
#22 - Golden Moose and Wiener Dogs
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/23/2026
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 face a setback.
