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 - 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.
#2 - 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.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#20 - 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.
#21 - 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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - 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.
#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.
#25 - 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.