Animal Control Season 4 Episode 7 Preview: Donkeys and Weasels

Frank has an unexpected family reunion on Animal Control Season 4 Episode 7, “Donkeys and Weasels.”

Apparently, Frank’s dad had a heart attack, so Jimmy’s moving into Frank’s house for a bit. The photos suggest that Frank finds out about his dad while at work. 

However, it’s up to “Donkeys and Weasels” to explain why Shred and the donkey have to go into the hospital to see Jimmy. Know Frank, there’s probably a multi-layered punchline somewhere in there.

Jimmy’s not the only Shaw appearing on the episode!

As the photos tease, Thomas Lennon will reprise his role as Frank’s brother, Patrick. Again, it’s unclear how the brothers end up racing over a patient on a gurney, but it feels right for Animal Control. 

Both Lennon and John Procaccino last appeared on Animal Control Season 3 Episode 10, “Strays and Lovebirds,” when, ironically, the brothers assumed there was something medically wrong with their father. 

Back at the precinct, Victoria and Patel team up to solve a pet-food-related problem after a fire. There are a lot of missing details there that “Donkeys and Weasels” needs to fill in. One question that doesn’t need to be answered is whether Animal Control is coming back for another season. It is! 

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

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Animal Control Season 4 Episode 7 Details

• Title: “Donkeys and Weasels”
• Air Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
• Time: 9/8c
• Network: FOX

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How to Watch Animal Control Season 4 Episode 7

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

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Animal Control Season 4 Episode 7 Description

Frank’s dad temporarily moves into Frank’s house following a heart attack. Meanwhile, Victoria and Patel try to find ways to replace pet food that was destroyed in a fire.

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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
• Guest Stars: Gerry Dee as Templeton Dudge and Kyla Pratt as Daisy
• Notable Returns: Thomas Lennon as Patrick Shaw and John Procaccino as Jimmy Shaw

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Promo & Photos

Check out the photos from Animal Control Season 4 Episode 7:

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 6, “Roosters and Moles,” right here.

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

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