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Animal Control 2026 (season 5): U.S. release date and where to watch

FOX comedy series, now in its 5th season.

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No new episode tonight. Next up on Animal Control is episode 7, "Stuffed Cats and Goslings", on Sunday, November 15, 2026 on FOX.

Quick answer · Season 5

Animal Control season 5 premiered on September 27, 2026 on FOX (sundays 8:30/7:30c).

Episode 7, "Stuffed Cats and Goslings", is on Sunday, November 15, 2026 (sundays 8:30/7:30c).

U.S. premiere
September 27, 2026
Where
FOX
Time
Varies by station
Episodes
TBA

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Where to watch Animal Control season 5 in the U.S.

Where to watch Animal Control season 5 in the U.S.
WhereHowWhenNotes
FOX Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable Sundays 8:30/7:30c [1]

Season 5 episode schedule

Animal Control season 5 U.S. episode schedule
Ep. Title U.S. date Time Status
1 Seahawks and Piglets [1] Sundays 8:30/7:30c national slot Listed
2 Crows and Lizard Legs [1] Sundays 8:30/7:30c national slot Listed
3 Bugs and Rabid Dogs [1] Sundays 8:30/7:30c national slot Listed
4 Tortoises and Billy Goats [1] Sundays 8:30/7:30c national slot Listed
5 Sled Dogs and Kitty Litter [1] Sundays 8:30/7:30c national slot Listed
6 Baked Chickens and Rat Dogs [1] Sundays 8:30/7:30c national slot Listed
7 Stuffed Cats and Goslings [1] Sundays 8:30/7:30c national slot Next
8 Boas and Spiders [1] Sundays 8:30/7:30c national slot Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Animal Control

Animal Control is a comedy series on FOX that first aired in 2023. Season 5 began on Sunday, September 27, 2026, airing Sundays 8:30 p.m. ET/PT (7:30 p.m. CT).

Season 5: Season 5 of Animal Control on FOX.

  • Network / service: FOX (first aired February 16, 2023)
  • Official site: fox.com
  • Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Joel McHale (Frank Shaw), Vella Lovell (Emily Price), Ravi V. Patel (Amit Patel), Michael Rowland (Fred "Shred" Taylor), Grace Palmer (Victoria Sands)

All seasons

Season 5

Airing now

Season 5 of Animal Control on FOX.

FOX

Season 4

Streaming

Season 4 aired from 2025-12-28 to 2026-04-23.

FOX

Common questions

When does Animal Control season 5 come out?

The season premiere is listed for Sunday, September 27, 2026 on FOX. Schedules can change; the table above is updated daily.

What time is Animal Control on?

FOX lists it Sundays at 8:30 p.m. Eastern and Pacific (7:30 p.m. Central). Local stations and sports overruns can shift the time.

Where can I watch Animal Control?

Animal Control airs on FOX. Free over the air, or through cable and live-TV streaming services.

When is the next episode of Animal Control?

Episode 7, "Stuffed Cats and Goslings", of season 5 is on Sunday, November 15, 2026 (Sundays 8:30/7:30c).

When was the first episode of Animal Control season 5?

Season 5 episode 1 premiered on Sunday, September 27, 2026 on FOX.

When does Animal Control come out in Canada?

In Canada, Animal Control is on Citytv: Sundays at 8:30 p.m. ET, from September 27, 2026.

When does Animal Control come out in Australia?

In Australia, Animal Control season 5 is on BINGE: weekly episodes from September 28, 2026.

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Sources

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  1. Animal Control schedule and episode data
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Update history

  1. Schedule imported from TVmaze listings.

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