The BEST episodes of Animals (2016) season 2

Every episode of Animals (2016) season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Animals (2016) season 2!

Animals. is an animated comedy series about the downtrodden creatures that thrive within New York City's uniquely unpleasant ecosystem. Whether Pigeons, Rats, Roaches or Horses, each episode chronicles the day-to-day lives of a species and proves how their thoughts & problems aren't too far from our own.

Last Updated: 9/17/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended

7.62

98 votes

#1 - Episode Thirteen: Roaches.

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/31/2017

When an exterminator puts a roach town in crisis, the survivors band together to travel to the world outside their wall and guarantee the survival of their species. Stuck together by a piece of litter, a group of seagulls struggles to live as one.

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7.54

80 votes

#2 - Episode Twenty: Dog.

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/19/2017

An elderly dog looks back on her life and dispenses wise advice; rat teens Phil and Mike wonder what the future holds.

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7.52

82 votes

#3 - Episode Eighteen: Cats. (2)

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/5/2017

The power struggle among New York's feline gangs continues; Phil takes charge while Mike looks for a way out.

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7.50

124 votes

#4 - Episode Eleven: Rats.

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/17/2017

Laboratory rats Mike and Phil enter a love triangle with an imaginary friend; two fleas ponder life while stuck on a monkey's back; an algae questions its existence.

Directors: Mike Luciano, Phil Matarese

Writer: Mike Luciano, Phil Matarese

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7.48

75 votes

#5 - Episode Nineteen: Worms Birds Possums.

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/12/2017

Two ends of a worm seek love and independence; newly hatched bluebirds fight to survive; an opossum and his father clash over the reality of being predators.

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7.45

83 votes

#6 - Episode Seventeen: Cats. (1)

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/28/2017

As rival alley-cat crews face off for control of the streets of Little Italy, a young feline rises to the top of the pack; three owls gather for Christmas celebrations.

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7.37

81 votes

#7 - Episode Sixteen: Rats.

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/21/2017

Rat teens Mike and Phil plot to exploit a human baby for profit, but things take a dark turn as the stakes increase; two bees fight over the love of a tulip.

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7.31

87 votes

#8 - Episode Fourteen: Squirrels.

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/7/2017

With New York quarantined and in disarray, Mike and Phil prepare for their mother's remarriage; Mike tries to impress a female wedding guest; Phil plots to stop his mother's wedding.

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7.23

95 votes

#9 - Episode Twelve: Pigeons.

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/24/2017

A teenage pigeon's jealousy over his angelic little brother leads him on a wacky spirit quest that teaches him about courage and responsibility; two foxes rap about their tough life on the city streets.

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6.72

95 votes

#10 - Episode Fifteen: Humans.

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/14/2017

Inside the headquarters of an evil conglomerate, the unscrupulous Dr. Labcoat prepares to roll out a mysterious cure for the virus plaguing New York.

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