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Animal Control

2023 – nowShow5 seasons47 episodesTV-14

Comedy
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic687.3Rotten Tomatoes–79%
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic687.3Rotten Tomatoes–79%

Summary

A group of local animal control workers' lives are complicated by the fact that animals are simple, but humans are not.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Animal Control episodes

5 seasons · 47 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Weasels and Ostriches, 6.6
  2. S1 E2 Rabbits and Pythons, 7.0
  3. S1 E3 Cougars and Kangaroos, 7.1
  4. S1 E4 Dogs and Bears and Minks, 7.0
  5. S1 E5 Cows and Raccoons, 7.0
  6. S1 E6 Skunks and Llamas, 7.2
  7. S1 E7 Peacocks and Pumas, 7.4
  8. S1 E8 Hellhounds and Sturgeons, 7.4
  9. S1 E9 Dogs and Geese, 7.5
  10. S1 E10 Pigs and Minks, 7.3
  11. S1 E11 Birds and Foxes, 7.2
  12. S1 E12 Unicorns and Mountain Lions, 7.5
  1. S2 E1 Raccoons and Mutts, 7.5
  2. S2 E2 Cats and Monkeys, 7.4
  3. S2 E3 Tortoises and Labradors, 7.5
  4. S2 E4 Big Dogs and Mini Horses, 7.7
  5. S2 E5 Dogs and Chickens, 7.7
  6. S2 E6 Bunnies and Veggies, 7.5
  7. S2 E7 Skunks and Swans, 7.8
  8. S2 E8 Bulls and Potbellies, 7.7
  9. S2 E9 Beagles and Lemurs, 7.9
  1. S3 E1 Giraffes, Gorillas and Penguins, 7.3
  2. S3 E2 Rattlers and Gators, 7.4
  3. S3 E3 Goats, Snakes and Dogs, 7.5
  4. S3 E4 Baby Kangaroos and Chickens, 7.2
  5. S3 E5 Hot Dogs and Lobsters, 7.6
  6. S3 E6 Buffalo and Beavers, 7.2
  7. S3 E7 Ducks and Penguins, 7.2
  8. S3 E8 Party Animals, 7.4
  9. S3 E9 Retrievers and Fruit Bats, 7.3
  10. S3 E10 Strays and Lovebirds, 7.6
  1. S4 E1 Bear Cubs and Broncos, 6.9
  2. S4 E2 Bagged Birds and Alley Dogs, 7.1
  3. S4 E3 Dragons and Dognappers, 7.2
  4. S4 E4 Lost Dogs and Bar Flies, 7.3
  5. S4 E5 French Bulldogs and White Broncos, 7.3
  6. S4 E6 Roosters and Moles, 7.5
  7. S4 E7 Donkeys and Weasels, 7.3
  8. S4 E8 Squirrels and Fat Cats, 7.4
  9. S4 E9 Bats and Camels, 7.4
  10. S4 E10 Scaredy Cats and Card Sharks, 7.3
  11. S4 E11 Coyotes and Eagles, 7.3
  12. S4 E12 Golden Moose and Wiener Dogs, 7.2
  1. S5 E1 Seahawks and Piglets, 7.3
  2. S5 E2 Crows and Lizard Legs, 7.4
  3. S5 E3 Bugs and Rabid Dogs, 7.2
  4. S5 E4 Tortoises and Billy Goats, 7.7
  5. S5 E5 , 7.0

Cast

24 of 149 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jay Chandrasekhar
Written by
Tad Quill, Dan Sterling, Natasha Williams
Produced by
Clark Mathis, Matthew Chipera, Jen Jackson
Music by
Nick Urata

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Facts

February 16, 2023 · April 23, 2026 · Still running

First aired
February 16, 2023
Latest episode
April 23, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
5 seasons · 47 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Foreign Queasine, The Extremist Was Right, Why Did It Have to Be Snakes? +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Animal Control?"

Questions about Animal Control

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Animal Control?

NetflixHulufuboTVYouTube TVSpectrum On DemandFOX One

In the United States, Animal Control streams on Netflix, Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and FOX One, and it is free with ads on Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Animal Control worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.9 and Metacritic 68).

Does Animal Control get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.1, and season 2 peaks at 7.6. The highest-rated episode is Beagles and Lemurs (season 2, episode 9) at 7.9, and the lowest is Weasels and Ostriches (season 1, episode 1) at 6.6.

Is Animal Control okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageViolenceSexual content

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language, violence, and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Animal Control?

17 h

About 17 hours: 47 episodes in 5 seasons of about 22 minutes each since 2023, and it's still in production.

Will Animal Control make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Animal Control?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.