When Animal Control first aired on Fox in February 2023, it arrived with a modest bark but quickly proved it had a serious bite. As a single-camera workplace comedy set in the underappreciated world of animal control officers in Seattle, the show carved out a unique niche. Led by the deadpan genius of Joel McHale, the series became a sleeper hit, praised for its clever writing, slapstick animal antics, and surprising heart.
: Amit Patel (Ravi Patel) deals with the news of his wife’s unexpected pregnancy after an unsuccessful vasectomy. Rotten Tomatoes Episode Guide “Animal Control” -Season 2 - IMDb Animal Control - Season 2
Season 1 had a bad habit of resetting the status quo every episode. Season 2 doesn't. There is a season-long arc about the department facing budget cuts and the threat of privatization (a surprisingly relevant villain). This forces the crew to actually work together, leading to a heist episode involving a sedated alligator that rivals Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s best capers. Animal Control - Season 2: Bigger Laughs, Wilder
Led by the ever-charismatic Joel McHale as Frank Shaw, the show follows a group of Animal Control officers who are arguably more "animal" than the creatures they catch. Season 2 doubles down on what made the first season work: the cynicism of Frank, the boundless optimism of his partner Shred (Michael Rowland), and the chaotic energy of Victoria (Grace Palmer). Renewed for Season 3 (expected 2025)
: Joel McHale’s Frank Shaw begins to peel back his misanthropic layers. The return of