{"id":109626,"date":"2025-12-23T16:54:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T21:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/?p=109626"},"modified":"2025-12-23T16:54:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T21:54:10","slug":"season-4-premiere-of-animal-control-set-for-december-28-2025-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/23\/season-4-premiere-of-animal-control-set-for-december-28-2025-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Season 4 Premiere of &#8220;Animal Control&#8221; Set for December 28, 2025 [VIDEO]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"569\">The hit FOX workplace comedy <strong data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"256\"><em data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"254\">Animal Control<\/em><\/strong> is kicking off its <strong data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"293\">fourth season<\/strong> with a special early premiere on **Sunday, <strong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"358\">December 28, 2025<\/strong>, airing @ <strong data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"401\">8:00PM ET \/ 7:00PM CT<\/strong> on <strong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"412\">FOX<\/strong>. This return comes just after the network\u2019s NFL doubleheader, giving fans a prime-time lead-in for the beloved series.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RkGM8iy8JuM?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"617\"><strong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"617\">What to Expect in the Premiere Episode<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"786\">The Season 4 premiere \u2014 titled <strong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"676\">\u201cBear Cubs and Broncos\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 drops viewers back into the chaotic, hilarious world of Seattle\u2019s animal control officers. In this episode:<\/p><div id=\"morty-789605688\" class=\"morty-content\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ul data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"1216\">\n<li data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"882\">\n<p data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"882\"><strong data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"818\">A forced precinct merger<\/strong> due to budget cuts sets up the central conflict of the night.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1013\">\n<p data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1013\"><strong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"913\">Frank Shaw (Joel McHale)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"949\">Templeton Dudge (Gerry Dee)<\/strong> clash over leadership during a bear cub rescue gone sideways.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1216\">\n<p data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1216\">Meanwhile, <strong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1057\">Emily Price (Vella Lovell)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1103\">Fred \u201cShred\u201d Taylor (Michael Rowland)<\/strong> attempt to keep their budding romance a secret from the rest of the squad.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1374\">The episode blends classic <em data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1261\">Animal Control<\/em> physical comedy and character conflict as the team scrambles to handle both literal and figurative wild moments.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1401\"><strong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1401\">Cast &amp; Characters<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1457\">Season 4 brings back the returning ensemble, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1710\">\n<li data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1492\">\n<p data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1492\"><strong data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1476\">Joel McHale<\/strong> as Frank Shaw<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1539\">\n<p data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1539\"><strong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1514\">Michael Rowland<\/strong> as Fred \u201cShred\u201d Taylor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1575\">\n<p data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1575\"><strong data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1558\">Vella Lovell<\/strong> as Emily Price<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1608\">\n<p data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1608\"><strong data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1592\">Ravi Patel<\/strong> as Amit Patel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1647\">\n<p data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1647\"><strong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1627\">Grace Palmer<\/strong> as Victoria Sands<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1684\">\n<p data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1684\"><strong data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1663\">Gerry Dee<\/strong> as Templeton Dudge<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1710\">\n<p data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1710\"><strong data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1701\">Kyla Pratt<\/strong> as Daisy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1912\">Fans can expect the core group\u2019s signature mix of workplace antics, interpersonal sniping, and affectionate care for animals that somehow always ends in disaster.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2484\">After the special Sunday premiere, the series will shift to its usual <strong data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2363\">Thursday night slot<\/strong> beginning <strong data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2394\">January 15, 2026<\/strong> \u2014 continuing the season\u2019s regular broadcast rhythm.<\/p><div id=\"morty-1355607581\" class=\"morty-content_2\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2514\"><strong data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2514\">New Streaming Access<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2902\">In another boost for fans, <em data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2558\">Animal Control<\/em> is also expanding its streaming reach. Multiple seasons \u2014 including at least the first two \u2014 will debut on <strong data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2680\">Netflix US<\/strong> on <strong data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2713\">Friday, December 26, 2025<\/strong>. This gives prospective viewers a chance to catch up before the new season begins. Hulu will continue to offer episodes the day after they air on FOX.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2929\"><strong data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2929\">Series Background<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"3297\">Created by Bob Fisher, Rob Greenberg, and Dan Sterling, <em data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3002\">Animal Control<\/em> debuted on FOX in February 2023 and has steadily built a following for its blend of animal-centric humor and workplace sitcom charm. The show centers on the Seattle animal control team \u2014 where, as FOX describes it, \u201canimals are simple, but humans are not.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"3297\">\r\n      <table id=\"tmdb-pro\">\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr>\r\n            <td class=\"tmdb-pro-poster\" width=\"20%\" rowspan=\"3\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w300_and_h450_bestv2\/\/h2dXm0CXMkycA9LrZbXMUD8SuTL.jpg\"><\/td>\r\n            <td>\r\n              <h3><b>Animal Control<\/b><\/h3>\r\n            <\/td>\r\n          <\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td><span><b>Network:<\/b> FOX<\/span><span><b>Genre:<\/b> Comedy<\/span><span><b>Seasons:<\/b> 4<\/span><span><b>Episodes:<\/b> 43<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><h5><b>Overview<\/b><\/h5><p>A group of local animal control workers&#039; lives are complicated by the fact that animals are simple, but humans are not. 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