Animal Control Season 4 Episode 4 Preview: Lost Dogs and Bar Flies
Frank and Shred team up to rescue Frank’s dog from Roman Park on Animal Control Season 4 Episode 4, “Lost Dogs and Bar Flies.”
It’s not really clear from any of the promotional materials how Roman takes the dog from Frank.
The photos seem to reveal that said dog is Hopper, the former police dog that Frank rescued on Animal Control Season 3 Episode 3, “Goats, Snakes, and Dogs.” If not, the dogs are nearly twins. Given the connection that Frank and Hopper quickly form, it’s no wonder that Frank enlists Shred to help him get Hopper back.
It’s up to “Lost Dogs and Bar Flies” to explain how that mission escalates to Frank taping Roman to a chair. The “bar flies” part of the episode’s title presumably ties to Patel’s storyline, where his house sale spirals.
Presumably, this is the same house that Patel and Shred took on flipping on Animal Control Season 2 Episode 6, “Bunnies and Veggies.” Since then, the project has hit many snags, like damage from black mold on Animal Control Season 2 Episode 9, “Beagles and Lemurs.”
Then, Josh Segarra’s Parker joined the cast when Patel and Shred found Parker in the attic on Animal Control Season 3 Episode 4, “Baby Kangaroos and Chickens.” Most recently, Animal Control Season 3 Episode 9, “Retreivers and Fruit Bats,” staged a chaotic open house with the help of Bettany.
Needless to say, any sale of this house has been a long time in the making. So, hopefully, Patel can stop the spiral and sell it. There’s no hint in the promotional materials for “Lost Dogs and Bar Flies” that hints at how this storyline will resolve.
Here’s everything you need to know about this episode, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.
Animal Control Season 4 Episode 4 Details
- Title: “Lost Dogs and Bar Flies”
- Air Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Time: 9/8c
- Network: FOX
How to Watch Animal Control Season 4 Episode 4
- Live: FOX at 9/8c
- Streaming: Available next day on Hulu
Animal Control Season 4 Episode 4 Description
Roman Park takes Frank’s newly rescued and beloved dog away from him. In an effort to get his dog back, Frank and Shred find themselves on a late-night rescue mission. Meanwhile, Patel’s house sale spirals.
Guest Stars & Returning Characters
- 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 and Kayla Deorksen
Promo & Photos
Check out the photos from Animal Control Season 4 Episode 4:
Promo Video:
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 3, “Dragons and Dognappers,” right here.
Animal Control Season 4 airs Thursdays at 9/8c on FOX.
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