Animal Control returns to FOX with “Hot Dogs and Lobsters,” an episode that sees a friendly trivia night descend into utter chaos. Frank and Emily join forces to take on Shred and his girlfriend in a battle of wits, but as the competition heats up, so do the tempers. Meanwhile, back at Animal Control HQ, Victoria’s sister arrives from New Zealand, throwing a wrench in the works. And in a surprising turn of events, Patel finds himself behind the bar, serving drinks instead of wrangling stray animals.
It’s a classic sitcom setup: a workplace competition, an unexpected visitor, and a character stepping outside their usual role. Expect the usual mix of animal-related antics, awkward interactions, and Joel McHale’s signature deadpan delivery.
While Animal Control hasn’t exactly set the world on fire in its first two seasons, it offers a consistently amusing and undemanding escape from the relentless grimness of the real world. “Hot Dogs and Lobsters” airs Thursday at 9:01 PM on FOX.