Thursday, February 26, 2026

FOX Renews 'Animal Control' for Season 5

FOX has today renewed its original comedy series Animal Control for a fifth season. The comedy will return as part of the broadcast network's upcoming 2026-27 schedule.






The comedy stars Joel McHale, Vella Lovell, Michael Rowland, Ravi V. Patel and Grace Palmer.

Bob Fisher, Rob Greenberg and Dan Sterling created the comedy. They executive produce with McHale and showrunner Tad Quill. Fox Entertainment Studios and Roughhouse Productions produce.

"With the writing, ensemble, and audience response all landing at new levels, renewing Animal Control was an easy decision," said Michael Thorn, President, Fox Television Network. "The series launched to new highs in its fourth season, which is a direct reflection of the show's continued creative growth, outstanding producing team, and the incredible Joel McHale as our lead."

The sixth episode of the comedy's fourth season airs tonight at 9/8c.