Animal Control “Hot Dogs and Lobsters” (FOX, Thursday, January 30, 2025)

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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.

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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.

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Andrew Martins, reviewer, recapper, deep diver, scifi specialist. Thinks Blakes 7 is better than Star Trek. Yes I do go to fan conventions and no I don't dress up. Well okay maybe I do a bit.