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Animal Control

6.220235 seasons14+TV SeriesComedy

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…

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

Next episode
S5 E2 · Crows and Lizard Legs
Airs Sunday, October 4, 2026
E1
Seahawks and Piglets
Sep 27, 2026 8.0
E2
Crows and Lizard Legs
Oct 4, 2026
E3
Bugs and Rabid Dogs
Oct 18, 2026
E4
Episode 4
Oct 25, 2026

Cast

JMJoel McHale
Joel McHale
Frank Shaw
VLVella Lovell
Vella Lovell
Emily Price
MRMichael Rowland
Michael Rowland
Fred 'Shred' Taylor
RPRavi Patel
Ravi Patel
Amit Patel
GPGrace Palmer
Grace Palmer
Victoria Sands

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Animal Control — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Animal Control?

Animal Control is streaming on CBC Gem in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Animal Control on Netflix?

No, Animal Control is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on CBC Gem.

Is Animal Control on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Animal Control isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on CBC Gem instead.

Where can I watch Animal Control for free?

Animal Control is available to stream free (with ads) on CBC Gem in Canada.

How many seasons does Animal Control have?

Animal Control has 5 seasons so far. Season 5 is currently airing.

When is the next episode of Animal Control?

The next episode of Animal Control — "Crows and Lizard Legs" (Season 5, Episode 2) — airs on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Are all episodes of Animal Control out yet?

Not yet — Season 5 of Animal Control is still airing. The next episode (E2) releases on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Are all episodes of Season 5 of Animal Control out yet?

Not yet — 1 of 4 episodes of Season 5 have been released so far. New episodes air weekly; episode 2 arrives Sunday, October 4, 2026, and the season finale is set for Sunday, October 25, 2026. If you're waiting to binge, the full season won't be complete until then.

Is there a Season 6 of Animal Control?

A Season 6 of Animal Control hasn't been officially confirmed yet.