Animal Control Season 4 Episode 6, "Roosters and Moles" -- Joel McHale and Vella Lovell Animal Control Season 4 Episode 6 Preview: Roosters and Moles

Animal Control Season 4 Episode 6 Preview: Roosters and Moles

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The race is on between Frank and Templeton for Officer of the Year on Animal Control Season 4 Episode 6, “Roosters and Moles.” 

Presumably, Templeton’s nomination comes from the work he did before Frank had Templeton exiled to the probation room on Animal Control Season 4 Episode 3, “Dragons and Dognappers.” 

Either way, it makes total sense that Frank goes out of his way to try to win the accolade. So, Frank plans to rescue 24 animals in 24 hours on “Roosters and Moles.”

Animal Control Season 4 Episode 6, "Roosters and Moles" -- Joel McHale
ANIMAL CONTROL: Joel McHale in the “Roosters and Moles” episode of ANIMAL CONTROL airing Thursday, Feb. 26 (9:01-9:31 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2026 Fox Media LLC. CR: Bettina Strauss/FOX.

Per the episode’s photos, it looks like that includes a rooster, hedgehog, goat, turkey, turtle, and a few raccoons. Frank and the pack have quite a history with most of those animals. It’ll be interesting to see what “Roosters and Moles” adds to the Animal Control lore. 

It seems like Victoria may wind up accompanying Frank on this quest. After all, she’s going to step in for Shred after he’s bitten by a kitten. Kittens are small but fierce!

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To complicate matters, beyond trying to rescue 24 animals in 24 hours, Templeton is out to sabotage Frank’s mission.

Animal Control doesn’t reveal much more beyond that, but the photos tease that Templeton crosses paths with Patel, and Daisy makes a tiny, feathered friend. 

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 6 Details

  • Title: “Roosters and Moles”
  • Air Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
  • Time: 9/8c
  • Network: FOX
Animal Control Season 4 Episode 6, "Roosters and Moles" -- Kyla Pratt
ANIMAL CONTROL: Kyla Pratt in the “Roosters and Moles” episode of ANIMAL CONTROL airing Thursday, Feb. 26 (9:01-9:31 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2026 Fox Media LLC. CR: Bettina Strauss/FOX.

How to Watch Animal Control Season 4 Episode 6

  • Live: FOX at 9/8c
  • Streaming: Available next day on Hulu
  • The first three seasons are streaming now on Netflix

Animal Control Season 4 Episode 6 Description

When Templeton is nominated for Animal Control officer of the year, Frank sets out to rescue 24 animals in 24 hours. Victoria steps in for Shred after he’s bitten by a kitten. Meanwhile, Templeton tries to sabotage Frank’s mission.


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
  • Guest Stars: Gerry Dee as Templeton Dudge, and Kyla Pratt as Daisy
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Promo & Photos

Check out the photos from Animal Control Season 4 Episode 6:

Animal Control Season 4 Episode 6, "Roosters and Moles" -- Kyla Pratt
ANIMAL CONTROL: Kyla Pratt in the “Roosters and Moles” episode of ANIMAL CONTROL airing Thursday, Feb. 26 (9:01-9:31 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2026 Fox Media LLC. CR: Bettina Strauss/FOX.
Animal Control Season 4 Episode 6, "Roosters and Moles" -- Kyla Pratt
ANIMAL CONTROL: Kyla Pratt in the “Roosters and Moles” episode of ANIMAL CONTROL airing Thursday, Feb. 26 (9:01-9:31 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2026 Fox Media LLC. CR: Bettina Strauss/FOX.
Animal Control Season 4 Episode 6, "Roosters and Moles" -- Vella Lovell
ANIMAL CONTROL: Vella Lovell in the “Roosters and Moles” episode of ANIMAL CONTROL airing Thursday, Feb. 26 (9:01-9:31 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2026 Fox Media LLC. CR: Bettina Strauss/FOX.
Animal Control Season 4 Episode 6, "Roosters and Moles" -- Joel McHale and Vella Lovell
ANIMAL CONTROL: L-R: Joel McHale and Vella Lovell in the “Roosters and Moles” episode of ANIMAL CONTROL airing Thursday, Feb. 26 (9:01-9:31 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2026 Fox Media LLC. CR: Bettina Strauss/FOX.
Animal Control Season 4 Episode 6, "Roosters and Moles" -- Joel McHale and Vella Lovell
ANIMAL CONTROL: L-R: Joel McHale and Vella Lovell in the “Roosters and Moles” episode of ANIMAL CONTROL airing Thursday, Feb. 26 (9:01-9:31 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2026 Fox Media LLC. CR: Bettina Strauss/FOX.
Animal Control Season 4 Episode 6, "Roosters and Moles" -- Gerry Dee and Ravi V. Patel
ANIMAL CONTROL: L-R: Gerry Dee and Ravi V. Patel in the “Roosters and Moles” episode of ANIMAL CONTROL airing Thursday, Feb. 26 (9:01-9:31 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2026 Fox Media LLC. CR: Bettina Strauss/FOX.
Animal Control Season 4 Episode 6, "Roosters and Moles" -- Joel McHale, Grace Palmer
ANIMAL CONTROL: L-R: Joel McHale and Grace Palmer in the “Roosters and Moles” episode of ANIMAL CONTROL airing Thursday, Feb. 26 (9:01-9:31 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2026 Fox Media LLC. CR: Bettina Strauss/FOX.
Animal Control Season 4 Episode 6, "Roosters and Moles" -- Joel McHale
ANIMAL CONTROL: Joel McHale in the “Roosters and Moles” episode of ANIMAL CONTROL airing Thursday, Feb. 26 (9:01-9:31 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2026 Fox Media LLC. CR: Bettina Strauss/FOX.
Animal Control Season 4 Episode 6, "Roosters and Moles" -- Joel McHale
ANIMAL CONTROL: Joel McHale in the “Roosters and Moles” episode of ANIMAL CONTROL airing Thursday, Feb. 26 (9:01-9:31 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2026 Fox Media LLC. CR: Bettina Strauss/FOX.

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 5, “French Bulldogs and White Broncos,” right here.

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

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