Animal Control Season 4 Episode 2 Preview: Bagged Birds and Alley Dogs

Much to Frank’s dismay, Ken Jeong returns as Roman Park on Animal Control Season 4 Episode 2, “Bagged Birds and Alley Dogs.” 

Jeong made his debut on the comedy series on Animal Control Season 2 Episode 5, “Dogs and Chickens.” Roman makes such a chaotic impression that it’s a delight to see him again on Animal Control Season 3 Episode 9, “Retreivers and Fruit Bats.” It’s then that he becomes the benefactor for the precinct’s kennel. 

The annex kennel is about to have its grand opening on “Bagged Birds and Alley Dogs.” Ahead of the occasion, Frank must spend the day with Roman.

The photos (and the season’s behind-the-scenes video) tease what that day may be like and how Roman’s job as an influencer may impact everything. Roman appears to start the ride-along with ease, but something — or an alley dog, perhaps — causes Roman to end up on top of the truck.

Could it be that the dog isn’t receptive to Roman’s clicker? Either way, it looks like Frank will make sure that Roman’s followers don’t miss a second, as he seems to be recording Roman’s crash out. 

Meanwhile, Emily shakes things up back at the precinct by assigning Templeton, Shred, and Patel to work together. Templeton isn’t in the episode’s photos, which can mean anything on Animal Control. On the other hand, Patel appears to be napping under his desk while a donkey roams the office.

Elsewhere, Shred gets wrapped up in some snakes. Or, some snakes wrap themselves around Shred? Those repitles may be the least of his problems, though. Shred and Emily find themselves in peculiar situations during “Bagged Birds and Alley Dogs,” which may be awkward after pausing their relationship. 

Here’s everything you need to know about this Animal Control episode, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.

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Animal Control Season 4 Episode 2 Details

• Title: “Bagged Birds and Alley Dogs”
• Air Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
• Time: 9/8c
• Network: FOX

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How to Watch Animal Control Season 4 Episode 2

• Live: FOX at 9:02/8:02c
• Streaming: Available next day on Hulu

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Animal Control Season 4 Episode 2 Description

Frank spends the day with influencer and park benefactor Roman Park ahead of the grand opening of their annex kennel. Friction arises within the newly combined precincts when Emily assigns Templeton, Shred and Patel to work together, while pairing Victoria with Daisy. Meanwhile, Emily and Shred find themselves in peculiar situations.

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Guest Stars & Returning Characters

• Main Cast: Joel McHale as Frank Shaw, Michael Rowland as Fred “Shred” Taylor, Vella Lovell as Emily Price, Ravi Patel as Amit Patel, and Grace Palmer as Victoria Sands, Gerry Dee as Templeton Dudge, and Kyla Pratt as Daisy.
• Guest Stars: Ken Jeong as Roman Park

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Promo & Photos

Check out the photos from Animal Control Season 4 Episode 2:

Promo Video:

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What are your hopes for this episode of Animal Control? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below, and be sure to catch up with our review of Animal Control Season 4 Episode 1, “Bear Cubs and Broncos,” right here.

Animal Control airs Thursdays at 9/8c on FOX.

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