The BEST episodes of Strays

Every episode of Strays ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Strays!

The series follows Shannon Ross from “Kim’s Convenience” as the new executive director of the Hamilton East Animal Shelter, where she is boss to an eclectic staff. Now in her 30s, Shannon is ready for a change and new challenges. She’s putting Toronto in the rearview to focus on her new job, new relationships, reuniting with family and learning more about herself. Shannon’s trademark positivity is put to the test as she manages an oddball team, including her apathetic cousin Nikki, her over-eager animal care manager Kristian, her overly sheltered office manager Joy, and the building’s maintenance guy Paul, whose straight-faced prison humour keeps everyone on their toes.

Last Updated: 12/7/2024Network: CBC (CA)Status: Ended
star
7.71
7 votes

#1 - Work Is Its Own Award

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/15/2022

Shannon wants a community service award. A business battle gets personal. Lara surprises Kristian with a gift.

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star
7.67
6 votes

#2 - Promising Young Ladies

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/4/2022

Shannon makes an appointment with a therapist. Lara tells Joy to keep her emotions in check. Nikki lets Peggy assist with dog grooming.

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star
7.43
7 votes

#3 - House Sitting

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/1/2022

Shannon surprises Doris when Travis is away; Liam helps Paul with a land deal. Lara and Kristian try to impress Lara's dad.

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star
7.33
6 votes

#4 - Attractor

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/25/2022

A text mishap derails Shannon's Gran-Paws shelter visit. Kristian is forced to un-book a special day off.

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New Neighbours
star
7.29
14 votes

#5 - New Neighbours

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2021

Shannon enlists her new neighbor, a reporter, to do a story on the shelter as Paul reluctantly agrees to give Kristian a tattoo.

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Hot for Pappa
star
7.08
13 votes

#6 - Hot for Pappa

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/2021

Shannon goes on a date with Max’s dad but discovers he may be too fatherly. Kristian’s efforts backfire when he micromanages Nikki.

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star
7.00
6 votes

#7 - Testimonials

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/18/2022

Shannon finds the unexpected during a video for the Gran-Paws program, Paul is convinced to chase his dream, and Joy keeps a secret.

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star
7.00
6 votes

#8 - Shannon's Reign

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/11/2022

A reality TV finale party. Nikki hates Paul's new partner. Kristian and Liam help Lara with thoughts of dating Ravi.

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star
7.00
6 votes

#9 - Mama Madness

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/27/2022

Shannon considers reconnecting with her birth mother. She brings Joy along for a meeting with a potential donor. Kristian helps Paul connect with a childhood hero.

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Empty Nesters
star
7.00
11 votes

#10 - Empty Nesters

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/26/2021

Shannon attempts to keep Nikki out of trouble with Uncle Russ and Aunt Peggy. Joy encourages Paul to pursue the arts.

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The Snowball Effect
star
7.00
20 votes

#11 - The Snowball Effect

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2021

Shannon makes a tough decision when a young girl falls in love with her cat. Nikki uses Kristian’s eavesdropping against him and Paul’s involvement in a crime hits close to come for Hugh and Liam.

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star
6.89
9 votes

#12 - Promoting from Within

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/8/2022

Shannon gets caught between Travis and his past. Kristian seeks a promotion.

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Girls Night
star
6.86
14 votes

#13 - Girls Night

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/2021

Shannon’s friendship with Lara seems unrequited. Paul learns a lesson when Nikki borrows his van and Kristian inadvertently helps Ravi get over a deep-seated fear.

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Trivial Pursuits
star
6.83
12 votes

#14 - Trivial Pursuits

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/5/2021

Shannon invites a much-too-critical Aunt Peggy to Nikki's trivia night. Kristian worries that Joy is too naïve to navigate the world of online dating.

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Animal Passion
star
6.82
11 votes

#15 - Animal Passion

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/9/2021

Max misunderstands Shannon's dating advice. Paul's loose lips land Kristian an unexpected date.

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Eggs Anyone?
star
6.80
10 votes

#16 - Eggs Anyone?

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/16/2021

Shannon makes Hugh and Liam an offer that calls her relationship with Jeffrey into question. Nikki is closely connected to her new friend, and Joy helps Paul send a care package to his daughter.

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Friends & Neighbours
star
6.75
8 votes

#17 - Friends & Neighbours

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/13/2022

Shannon contends with an unwanted guest in the HEAS parking lot, then struggles to balance her commitment to community with her desire to impress a new board member, Tonya.

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star
6.75
4 votes

#18 - Puppy Love

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/20/2022

Shannon struggles to set boundaries with Tonya as they collaborate on the newly-minted Gran-Paws program.

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Speak Your Truth
star
6.64
11 votes

#19 - Speak Your Truth

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/2/2021

Shannon tries to build a more inclusive culture at work; Lara interferes in a radio contest.

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Cat Condo
star
6.55
29 votes

#20 - Cat Condo

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2021

Shannon throws a birthday party for Hamilton East Animal Shelter’s oldest cat. Nikki swoops in to save the day when Joy ruins her brand-new work computer.

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