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Animal Control S4E1 — Bear Cubs and Broncos
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Animal Control•Season 4•Episode 1

Bear Cubs and Broncos

6.9/10 · 217 votesDec 28, 202522 min

Ranked #12 of 12 in Season 4•−0.3 vs season avg

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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; Emily and Shred try to hide their romance from the team.

Seasons5

Season 4 Episodes12

Cast5

Joel McHale

Joel McHale

Frank Shaw

Vella Lovell

Vella Lovell

Emily Price

Michael Rowland

Michael Rowland

Fred 'Shred' Taylor

Ravi Patel

Ravi Patel

Amit Patel

Grace Palmer

Grace Palmer

Victoria Sands

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Episode Summary

"Bear Cubs and Broncos" is episode 1 of Animal Control season 4. It scored 6.9/10 from 217 votes, ranking #12 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on December 28, 2025.