Animal Control is an American television sitcom that premiered on Fox on February 16, 2023. The show was created by Bob Fisher, Rob Greenberg, and Dan Sterling and is produced by Roughhouse Productions, Middletown News, Wow a Fox, and Fox Entertainment Studios
Premise
The series follows a group of animal control workers in Seattle whose lives are complicated more by humans than by animals. The show focuses on their work and personal interactions, blending comedy with workplace dynamics
Main Cast
- Joel McHale as Frank Shaw, a cynical Senior Animal Control Officer and former cop.
- Vella Lovell as Emily Price, the good-natured director of the precinct.
- Michael Rowland as Fred "Shred" Taylor, Frank's idealistic partner.
- Ravi V. Patel as Amit Patel, an overwhelmed officer with a large family.
- Grace Palmer as Victoria Sands, a street-smart officer from New Zealand
Production and Reception
- The show uses a single-camera setup and episodes run about 22 minutes.
- It has been renewed through a fourth season as of May 2025.
- The series has received moderate critical reception, with Rotten Tomatoes giving the first season a 6/10 and Metacritic a score of 68/100
Viewing
Animal Control is available on Fox and streaming platforms such as Prime Video
. In summary, Animal Control is a comedic TV series about animal control officers dealing with quirky human and animal situations in Seattle, featuring a notable ensemble cast and ongoing production success.
