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A group of local animal control workers' lives are complicated by the fact that animals are simple, but humans are not. Leading the crew is Frank, an opinionated, eccentric animal control officer who may not

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Animal Control Season 1 Episode 1 - Weasels and Ostriches
    6.5/10(499 votes)

    #1 - Weasels and Ostriches

    S1:E1

    Shred encounters a wild weasel in an attic. Frank slips his Slim Jim in Shred's back pocket as they approach a dozen ostriches.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Animal Control Season 4 Episode 1 - Bear Cubs and Broncos
    6.7/10(113 votes)

    #2 - Bear Cubs and Broncos

    S4:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Animal Control Season 4 Episode 2 - Bagged Birds and Alley Dogs
    6.9/10(61 votes)

    #3 - Bagged Birds and Alley Dogs

    S4:E2

    Frank spends the day with influencer and park benefactor Roman Park (Ken Jeong) ahead of the grand opening of their annex kennel. Friction arises within the newly combined precincts when Emily assigns Templeton, Shred and Patel to work together, while pairing Victoria with Daisy. Meanwhile, Emily and Shred find themselves in peculiar situations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Animal Control Season 1 Episode 2 - Rabbits and Pythons
    7.0/10(395 votes)

    #4 - Rabbits and Pythons

    S1:E2

    A tech geek tells Frank his rabbits got into his special chocolate bars. Frank and Shred find a python wrapped around a man's neck.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Animal Control Season 1 Episode 4 - Dogs and Bears and Minks
    7.0/10(312 votes)

    #5 - Dogs and Bears and Minks

    S1:E4

    Animal Control receives a 9-1-1 call on a bear in a hot tub. Frank questions his night with Dolores.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Animal Control Season 1 Episode 3 - Cougars and Kangaroos
    7.1/10(341 votes)

    #6 - Cougars and Kangaroos

    S1:E3

    Animal Control dispatch radios with a cougar sighting. Amit squares off with a kangaroo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Animal Control Season 1 Episode 5 - Cows and Raccoons
    7.1/10(279 votes)

    #7 - Cows and Raccoons

    S1:E5

    Frank and Shred respond to a call of a distressed cow at a fraternity house. Patel learns a wholesome detail about Victoria's personal life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Animal Control Season 4 Episode 3 - Dragons and Dognappers
    7.1/10(35 votes)

    #8 - Dragons and Dognappers

    S4:E3

    Rob Gronkowski returns and asks the team for help rehoming a Zebra. Emily and Shred's first date goes awry when they unexpectedly run into Daisy and Patel on their night out. Meanwhile, Frank must defend Templeton when Templeton is accused of dognapping.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Animal Control Season 1 Episode 6 - Skunks and Llamas
    7.2/10(282 votes)

    #9 - Skunks and Llamas

    S1:E6

    Emily and Victoria assist Dr. Summers with an alpaca birth. Frank and Patel visit Frank's dad Jimmy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Animal Control Season 3 Episode 4 - Baby Kangaroos and Chickens
    7.2/10(179 votes)

    #10 - Baby Kangaroos and Chickens

    S3:E4

    Frank and Victoria compete to win Fiona's affections at the new kennels' fundraiser; Emily gets some very bad advice from Bettany on her speech; Patel and Shred find themselves facing the world's most charming squatter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Animal Control Season 3 Episode 6 - Buffalo and Beavers
    7.2/10(163 votes)

    #11 - Buffalo and Beavers

    S3:E6

    Frank's ongoing prank war with Templeton reaches new heights; Victoria intervenes when Emily tries to get closer on her relationship with Rick; Patel's job as interim supervisor goes sideways.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Animal Control Season 3 Episode 7 - Ducks and Penguins
    7.2/10(155 votes)

    #12 - Ducks and Penguins

    S3:E7

    When Emily faces mounting pressure from the head of Animal Control, Frank and Shred must finally wrangle the elusive escaped penguin Oreo; Victoria and Patel must deliver a dog across the border into Canada.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Animal Control Season 1 Episode 11 - Birds and Foxes
    7.3/10(239 votes)

    #13 - Birds and Foxes

    S1:E11

    Frank battles with the idea of getting older when Templeton benches him on the basketball team. Rick asks Emily out on a date, just as Shred realizes he might have a thing for her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Animal Control Season 3 Episode 1 - Giraffes, Gorillas and Penguins
    7.3/10(205 votes)

    #14 - Giraffes, Gorillas and Penguins

    S3:E1

    The crew must contain a freak zoo break; Frank realizes that he needs to break up with Yasmin; Emily finds an unexpected benefactor in a celebrity businesswoman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Animal Control Season 3 Episode 9 - Retrievers and Fruit Bats
    7.3/10(148 votes)

    #15 - Retrievers and Fruit Bats

    S3:E9

    Desperate to find a new benefactor for Emily's outdoor kennel initiative, Frank and Victoria appeal to an unlikely acquaintance; Shred and Isabelle pose as a married couple at the open house for Shred and Patel's flipped home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Animal Control Season 1 Episode 8 - Hellhounds and Sturgeons
    7.4/10(281 votes)

    #16 - Hellhounds and Sturgeons

    S1:E8

    Victoria and Patel encounter Fish and Game officers while on a call. Animal Control dispatch radios with a report of an aggressive attack dog on the loose.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Animal Control Season 1 Episode 10 - Pigs and Minks
    7.4/10(260 votes)

    #17 - Pigs and Minks

    S1:E10

    The team welcomes back Patel even though he is still on suspension. Shred and Victoria are called into the principal's office on a school visit. Rick heads back into the field with Frank.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Animal Control Season 2 Episode 2 - Cats and Monkeys
    7.4/10(212 votes)

    #18 - Cats and Monkeys

    S2:E2

    Shred's on the rebound, but Frank doesn't share his newfound enthusiasm for dating. Emily enlists the team's help beating Templeton's precinct in an animal adoption competition. Patel stumbles on an investment opportunity, and Victoria waits on the world's longest phone hold to set up her citizenship test.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Animal Control Season 3 Episode 8 - Party Animals
    7.4/10(152 votes)

    #19 - Party Animals

    S3:E8

    When Fiona breaks up with both Frank and Victoria, they throw a rager at her mansion in retaliation while Emily tries to figure out her employees’ secret relationships. Also, Patel’s vision for a quiet night in with Shred and Parker goes sideways.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Annie C. Wright

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  20. Animal Control Season 1 Episode 7 - Peacocks and Pumas
    7.5/10(277 votes)

    #20 - Peacocks and Pumas

    S1:E7

    Frank and Victoria stakeout a squawking peacock. Emily and Patel attend to Shred.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writers:Dan Sterling, Tad Quill

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  21. Animal Control Season 1 Episode 12 - Unicorns and Mountain Lions
    7.5/10(251 votes)

    #21 - Unicorns and Mountain Lions

    S1:E12

    When the precinct's beloved mountain lion C-38 dies, Frank takes it especially hard. Shred tries to break up with Camilla before he ruins his chances with Emily.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Animal Control Season 2 Episode 1 - Raccoons and Mutts
    7.5/10(245 votes)

    #22 - Raccoons and Mutts

    S2:E1

    When Shred wallows over Emily's blossoming relationship with Rick, Frank decides to cheer him up with a special "Shred's Day" adventure. The group is shocked to learn Victoria is in a green card marriage, and her 'husband' wants a divorce. Emily spins out when she discovers that Animal Control Officers are not considered "essential workers," and Patel tries desperately to satisfy his pregnant wife's craving for movie theater popcorn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Animal Control Season 2 Episode 3 - Tortoises and Labradors
    7.5/10(215 votes)

    #23 - Tortoises and Labradors

    S2:E3

    Frank unearths an illegal animal smuggling ring while Shred's first night shift introduces him to the world of Furry parties. Victoria has a secret admirer, and Emily is hellbent on helping her figure out who it is. Patel and Templeton get stuck working together for the day.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Animal Control Season 2 Episode 6 - Bunnies and Veggies
    7.5/10(197 votes)

    #24 - Bunnies and Veggies

    S2:E6

    When Frank gets frustrated trying to meet women on dating apps, he asks Emily to set him up on an old-fashioned meet-in-person date. When they learn how expensive contractors are, Shred and Patel decide to start renovations on their investment property themselves and immediately run into problems.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Animal Control Season 3 Episode 2 - Rattlers and Gators
    7.5/10(180 votes)

    #25 - Rattlers and Gators

    S3:E2

    Afraid he won't play nice with her rich new benefactor, Emily tries to keep Frank away from her; Patel's newfound celebrity pushes Victoria's patience to the limit when he's chosen to throw out the first pitch at a minor league game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Weasels and Ostriches" is the worst rated episode of "Animal Control". It scored 6.5/10 based on 499 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/16/2023. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Bear Cubs and Broncos".