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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 5 Episode 4 - Tortoises and Billy Goats
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S5:E4

    When Emily's HR review threatens her reinstatement, Frank appoints himself her investigator.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Animal Control Season 1 Episode 1 - Weasels and Ostriches
    6.6/10(578 votes)

    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
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  3. Animal Control Season 4 Episode 1 - Bear Cubs and Broncos
    6.9/10(217 votes)

    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
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  4. Animal Control Season 1 Episode 2 - Rabbits and Pythons
    7.0/10(458 votes)

    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
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  5. Animal Control Season 1 Episode 4 - Dogs and Bears and Minks
    7.0/10(364 votes)

    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
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  6. Animal Control Season 1 Episode 5 - Cows and Raccoons
    7.0/10(328 votes)

    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
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  7. Animal Control Season 1 Episode 3 - Cougars and Kangaroos
    7.1/10(398 votes)

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Animal Control Season 4 Episode 2 - Bagged Birds and Alley Dogs
    7.1/10(177 votes)

    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
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  9. Animal Control Season 1 Episode 6 - Skunks and Llamas
    7.2/10(328 votes)

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Animal Control Season 1 Episode 11 - Birds and Foxes
    7.2/10(284 votes)

    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.

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  11. Animal Control Season 3 Episode 4 - Baby Kangaroos and Chickens
    7.2/10(226 votes)

    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.

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  12. Animal Control Season 3 Episode 6 - Buffalo and Beavers
    7.2/10(210 votes)

    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.

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  13. Animal Control Season 3 Episode 7 - Ducks and Penguins
    7.2/10(202 votes)

    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
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  14. Animal Control Season 4 Episode 3 - Dragons and Dognappers
    7.2/10(170 votes)

    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.

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  15. Animal Control Season 4 Episode 4 - Lost Dogs and Bar Flies
    7.2/10(158 votes)

    S4:E4

    Roman Park takes Frank's beloved dog away from him; in an effort to get his dog back, Frank and Shred find themselves on a late-night rescue mission; Patel's house sale spirals.

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  16. Animal Control Season 4 Episode 11 - Coyotes and Eagles
    7.2/10(142 votes)

    S4:E11

    A movie star (Oliver Hudson) shadows Frank for his upcoming role as an Animal Control officer. Meanwhile, Shred and Patel go on a juice cleanse and Emily forgets Templeton's birthday.

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  17. Animal Control Season 4 Episode 12 - Golden Moose and Wiener Dogs
    7.2/10(152 votes)

    S4:E12

    The team arrives at the Animal Control Officer of the Year (ACOOTY) awards and party ahead of the ceremony. It's Frank vs. Templeton for the big prize, and Shred and Emily's secret romance is finally exposed when they are caught kissing.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Animal Control Season 5 Episode 3 - Bugs and Rabid Dogs
    7.2/10(54 votes)

    S5:E3

    Frank goes undercover at Roman's new privatized animal control company, Pax Romana.

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  19. Animal Control Season 1 Episode 10 - Pigs and Minks
    7.3/10(307 votes)

    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.

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  20. Animal Control Season 3 Episode 1 - Giraffes, Gorillas, and Penguins
    7.3/10(255 votes)

    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
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  21. Animal Control Season 3 Episode 9 - Retrievers and Fruit Bats
    7.3/10(195 votes)

    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.

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  22. Animal Control Season 4 Episode 5 - French Bulldogs and White Broncos
    7.3/10(163 votes)

    S4:E5

    Frank scrambles to find a last-minute date for a romantic sunset horse ride. Meanwhile, Patel hosts a "sip 'n snip" fundraising event which takes an unexpected turn when a prize-winning breeder dog is accidentally neutered.

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  23. Animal Control Season 4 Episode 7 - Donkeys and Weasels
    7.3/10(152 votes)

    S4:E7

    Frank's dad temporarily moves into Frank's house following a heart attack. Meanwhile, Victoria and Patel try to find ways to replace pet food that was destroyed in a fire.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Animal Control Season 4 Episode 10 - Scaredy Cats and Card Sharks
    7.3/10(145 votes)

    S4:E10

    When Frank and Daisy lose $5,000 in union funds, they try to win the money back by gambling. Meanwhile, Shred and Patel cover the late-night shift at the precinct.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Animal Control Season 5 Episode 2 - Crows and Lizard Legs
    7.3/10(92 votes)

    S5:E2

    Shred spirals when he discovers a negative online review about him that could reflect poorly on the precinct. Meanwhile, Patel, Victoria and Emily try to break up Addy's new relationship.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Tortoises and Billy Goats" is the worst rated episode of "Animal Control". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/25/2026. This episode scored 6.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Weasels and Ostriches".