The visual effects team has upped their game, using a mix of trained animals, puppetry, and CGI to create seamless and laugh-out-loud moments. The show remains respectful of the animals (no real creatures are harmed), but the absurdity is dialed up to eleven.
Frank is paired with Fred "Shred" Taylor (Michael Rowland), an overly optimistic former professional snowboarder. Shred is Frank’s polar opposite: enthusiastic, naive, and eager to save the world, one stray cat at a time. Rounding out the precinct are Emily Price (Vella Lovell), their well-meaning but easily stressed boss; Amit Patel (Ravi Patel), a family man overwhelmed by his home life; and Victoria Sands (Grace Palmer), a free-spirited, no-nonsense dispatcher turned field officer.
Reprising his role as the fastidious and antagonistic inspector, Lennon brought his signature eccentric energy, acting as a perfect bureaucratic foil to the animal control team. Critical Reception and Sitcom Legacy
: Reuniting with his Community co-star Joel McHale, Jeong appears as an eccentric expert whose chaotic energy rivals Frank’s. Animal Control - Season 2
For those who missed the live broadcast or want to relive the funniest moments, all episodes of Animal Control Season 2 are available for streaming. In the United States, the show streams on , where you can find every episode on-demand. Episodes are also available for purchase on major digital platforms like Google Play and Apple TV.
Animal Control - Season 2 premiered on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 , at 9:00 PM ET/PT on Fox. The season consisted of 13 episodes , following the same order length as Season 1.
The show is created by Bob Odenkirk and his production company, Odenkirk Provasky Productions, in association with 20th Television. The visual effects team has upped their game,
continued to reign as the show’s cynical, eccentric, and unexpectedly well-read centerpiece, navigating both challenging animal situations and complicated human relationships.
If you dismissed Animal Control after its first few episodes, you are doing yourself a disservice. Season 2 is proof that network sitcoms can still be smart, fast, and genuinely laugh-out-loud funny without a laugh track.
The second season of Animal Control premiered on March 6, 2024, continuing the workplace comedy's focus on the eccentric staff of a Seattle animal control precinct. Led by Joel McHale Shred is Frank’s polar opposite: enthusiastic, naive, and
For cord-cutters, new episodes are available the next day on Hulu (in the U.S.) and Star+ (in Latin America) and Disney+ (in other international territories). Previous seasons are also streaming on Hulu, making it easy to catch up.
The show masterfully utilized a blend of well-trained live animals, clever practical effects, and seamless CGI to ensure the encounters felt dangerous yet thoroughly comedic. Star-Studded Guest Appearances
One of the show’s greatest strengths is its chemistry. Here’s who returns (and who joins):