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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 Jul 25, 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
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.
Guest stars Gerry Dee, Amy Goodmurphy, Krystal Smith, Rochelle Greenwood, Kyla Pratt, Al Madrigal, Elizabeth Weinstein, Lyndsey Wong
Episode 2
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.
Guest stars Gerry Dee, Ken Jeong, Amy Goodmurphy, Kyla Pratt
Episode 3
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.
Guest stars Gerry Dee, Amy Goodmurphy, Josh Segarra, Rob Gronkowski, Kyla Pratt, Maria Herrera, Hailey Lambert, Bianca Crudo
Episode 4
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.
Guest stars Ken Jeong, Amy Goodmurphy, Krystal Smith, Lydia Campbell, Spencer Festeryga, Kayla Deorksen
Episode 5
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.
Guest stars Krystal Smith, Josh Segarra, Kyla Pratt, Darien Martin, Patti Kim, Adam Beauchesne, Paula Burrows, Alessandro Juliani
Episode 6
When Templeton is nominated for Animal Control officer of the year, Frank sets out to rescue 24 animals in 24 hours. Victoria steps in for Shred after he's bitten by a kitten. Meanwhile, Templeton tries to sabotage Frank's mission.
Guest stars Gerry Dee, Krystal Smith, Kyla Pratt, Geoff Gustafson
Episode 7
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.
Guest stars Amy Goodmurphy, John Procaccino, Thomas Lennon, Robyn Bradley, Kassidee Campbell, Paolo Maiolo, Kristina Matisic
Episode 8
Frank uncovers Emily and Shred's secret romance during a break-in at city supply. Meanwhile, Victoria and Patel confront his daughter's school bully.
Guest stars Dayah Brar, Jim Rash, Victor Turpin, Sasha Rojen, Alison Araya, Brent Lopez
Episode 9
Templeton and Frank compete for the endorsement of a legendary Animal Control officer in an effort to win Animal Control officer of the year. Meanwhile, Emily spirals when Shred goes on a date with Daisy's friend.
Guest stars Gerry Dee, Josh Segarra, Kyla Pratt, Dan Bakkedahl, Punam Patel, Sara Silva, Isaac McHale, Tanner Bornowsky
Episode 10
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.
Guest stars Krystal Smith, Josh Segarra, Kyla Pratt, Danny Wattley, Karin Konoval, Christiaan Westerveld
Episode 11
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.
Guest stars Gerry Dee, Oliver Hudson, Allan Harmon, Donovan Wolf, Brenda Matthews
Episode 12
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.
Guest stars Gerry Dee, Dayah Brar, Kyla Pratt, Dan Bakkedahl, Ella Cannon, Ajuni Brar, Areen Yadav, Danny Mac
Episode information updated Jul 26, 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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