Animal Control Season 4 Episode 3 Preview: Dragons and Dognappers

Rob Gronkowski calls in the pack for help with a Zebra on Animal Control Season 4 Episode 3, “Dragons and Dognappers.” 

The four-time Super Bowl champion last appeared on Animal Control Season 3 Episode 6, “Buffalo Beavers.” He seems to be back in a similar situation — a misunderstanding with animals.

Last season, it was about having an animal for every NFL team. This season, it’s about having a Zebra that presumably isn’t what he imagined. In the season’s trailer, he tells the team, “Tommy told me this was a teacup bread, which is awesome because I love tiny stuff.”

The episode description shares that Gronk intends to rehome the animal, which suggests that this Zebra will grow to be much larger than anticipated. 

It also seems like “Dragons and Dognapping” wants to strike a balance. On the one hand, it reunites Frank with one of his favorite athletes. On the other hand, Frank must defend Templeton when he’s accused of dognapping. 

That defense appears to be where the dragon comes into Animal Control. Will Frank and Templeton use the stuffed animal to reenact the scene and clear Templeton’s name? They do appear to be celebrating in one of the photos. 

Elsewhere, Emily and Shred’s first date takes a turn when they run into Daisy and Patel. Does this mean the couple will hope Daisy and Patel will keep Shred and Emily’s relationship a secret, or will they have to tell the rest of the pack?

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 3 Details

• Title: “Dragons and Dognappers”
• Air Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
• Time: 9/8c
• Network: FOX

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How to Watch Animal Control Season 4 Episode 3

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

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Animal Control Season 4 Episode 3 Description

Rob Gronkowski returns and asks the team for help rehoming a Zebra. Emily and Shred’s first date goes awry when they unexpectedly run into Daisy and Patel on their night out. Meanwhile, Frank must defend Templeton when Templeton is accused of dognapping.

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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: Rob Gronkowski

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Promo & Photos

Check out the photos from Animal Control Season 4 Episode 3:

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 2, “Bagged Birds and Alley Dogs, right here.”

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

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