The BEST episodes of Strays season 1

Every episode of Strays season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Strays season 1!

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: 9/9/2024Network: CBC (CA)Status: Ended

7.29

14 votes

#1 - 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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7.08

13 votes

#2 - 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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7.00

20 votes

#3 - 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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7.00

11 votes

#4 - 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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6.86

14 votes

#5 - 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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6.83

12 votes

#6 - 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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6.82

11 votes

#7 - 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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6.80

10 votes

#8 - 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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6.64

11 votes

#9 - 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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6.54

28 votes

#10 - 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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