• Frank (Joel McHale) launches a late-night mission after Ken Jeong’s Roman takes his newly rescued dog.
  • Episode 4, “Lost Dogs and Bar Flies,” pairs a rescue caper with workplace chaos as Patel’s house sale spirals.
  • Shred joins Frank on the rescue; Kayla Deorksen guest-stars and Ken Jeong returns as Roman Park.
  • Season 4 continues to mix sharp workplace comedy with animal-driven stakes on FOX.

Episode overview: What to expect

Tonight’s Animal Control (Season 4, Episode 4) — titled “Lost Dogs and Bar Flies” — centers on Frank Shaw (Joel McHale) after a surprise theft: Roman Park (Ken Jeong) takes Frank’s newly rescued dog. Frank and his partner Shred (Michael Rowland) mount a late-night rescue mission that promises the show’s signature blend of chaos and heart.

Plot in brief

The episode pushes Frank out of his usual routine. Roman’s interference turns a quiet night into a full-on recovery operation, while Amit Patel (Ravi Patel) faces his own turmoil when a routine house sale spins out of control. The mix of animal-focused stakes and human complications fuels both laughs and tension.

Cast, guest stars and creative team

Joel McHale leads the ensemble as the opinionated, animal-savvy Frank. The series regulars include Vella Lovell, Grace Palmer, Gerry Dee, Kyla Pratt and Michael Rowland. Season Four welcomes back Ken Jeong as Roman Park and features a guest turn from Kayla Deorksen. Rob Gronkowski is also listed among Season 4’s guest appearances.

Animal Control was created by Bob Fisher, Rob Greenberg and Dan Sterling, with Tad Quill serving as showrunner. The series is produced by FOX Entertainment Studios and executive-produced by the creators alongside Joel McHale and JAX Media’s Jake Fuller.

Where to watch and official clips

Animal Control airs on FOX. For official clips and promos, visit FOX’s YouTube channel: FOX on YouTube.

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Why this episode matters

Beyond the immediate rescue plot, “Lost Dogs and Bar Flies” underscores the show’s core idea: animals are simple, but humans complicate everything. Frank’s attachment to the dog reveals a softer side to his curmudgeonly persona, and the episode deepens workplace relationships while keeping the action brisk and comedic.

Short paragraphs, quick beats and strong guest turns make S4E04 a must-watch for fans of Joel McHale’s blunt charm and the series’ animal-driven storytelling. Tune in to see if Frank and Shred can get the dog back — and what collateral chaos follows.

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