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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 have gone to college but is still the most well-read person in the room. In his past life as a cop, Frank tried to expose corruption in his department, but his efforts got him fired, leaving him cynical and curmudgeonly. Despite his rough exterior, he is blessed with an almost superhuman ability to understand animals.
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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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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 have gone to college but is still the most well-read person in the room. In his past life as a cop, Frank tried to expose corruption in his department, but his efforts got him fired, leaving him cynical and curmudgeonly. Despite his rough exterior, he is blessed with an almost superhuman ability to understand animals.
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Episode 1
Shred encounters a wild weasel in an attic. Frank slips his Slim Jim in Shred's back pocket as they approach a dozen ostriches.
Guest stars Gerry Dee, Alvina August, Amanda Burke, Amy Goodmurphy, Elisa King, Chris Nowland, Neemish Parekh, Jake Sheardown
Episode 2
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.
Guest stars Gerry Dee, Alvina August, Amy Goodmurphy, Kelli Ogmundson, John Procaccino, Stephen Adekolu, Paul Ferancik, Camila Savia
Episode 3
Animal Control dispatch radios with a cougar sighting. Amit squares off with a kangaroo.
Guest stars Gerry Dee, Alvina August, Amy Goodmurphy, Kelli Ogmundson, Ryan Beil, Sandy Robson
Episode 4
Animal Control receives a 9-1-1 call on a bear in a hot tub. Frank questions his night with Dolores.
Guest stars Gerry Dee, Amy Goodmurphy, Kelli Ogmundson, Dayah Brar, Kevin Bigley
Episode 5
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.
Guest stars Gerry Dee, Amy Goodmurphy, Kelli Ogmundson, Kevin Bigley, Andrew Zachar, Kayler Fagan, Donavon Marshall
Episode 6
Emily and Victoria assist Dr. Summers with an alpaca birth. Frank and Patel visit Frank's dad Jimmy.
Guest stars Gerry Dee, Alvina August, John Procaccino, Dalias Blake, Fiona Gubelmann
Episode 7
Frank and Victoria stakeout a squawking peacock. Emily and Patel attend to Shred.
Directed by Jay ChandrasekharWritten by Dan Sterling, Tad QuillGuest stars Gerry Dee, María Gabriela de Faría, Kristina Capati, Patrick Sparling, Amanda Voll, Jamall Johnson, Jade Pawluk, Jason Griffith
Episode 8
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.
Guest stars María Gabriela de Faría, Amy Goodmurphy, Chris Williams, Ian Butcher, Mark Anthony Curtin
Episode 9
Animal Control dispatch radios with a goose on the loose. The precinct hosts an adoption day.
Guest stars Gerry Dee, Alvina August, Amy Goodmurphy, Kalyn Miles, Kevin Bigley, Shaquan Lewis, Josh Blacker, Ashley Alexander
Episode 10
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.
Guest stars Rachel Dratch, Amy Goodmurphy, Kelli Ogmundson, Kevin Bigley, Tristan D. Lalla, Brandy Le, Chirag Naik, Ruby Hobbs
Episode 11
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.
Guest stars Gerry Dee, Amy Goodmurphy, Kelli Ogmundson, Kevin Bigley, Tristan D. Lalla, Lindsay Collins, Kevin Saxby, Sidika Larbes
Episode 12
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.
Guest stars Gerry Dee, María Gabriela de Faría, Alvina August, Kelli Ogmundson, Kevin Bigley, Tristan D. Lalla, Raf Rogers, Scarlett Tupper
Episode information updated Sep 20, 2026
Joel McHaleFrank Shaw
Vella LovellEmily Price
Michael RowlandFred 'Shred' Taylor
Ravi PatelAmit Patel
Grace PalmerVictoria Sands
Gerry DeeTempleton Dudge
María Gabriela de FaríaCamila
Ken JeongRoman Park
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