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.
#1 - 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.
#2 - 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.
#3 - Promoting from Within
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/8/2022
Shannon gets caught between Travis and his past. Kristian seeks a promotion.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#20 - 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.