Collider’s review praises Season 5 of Fox’s Animal Control as one of the sitcom’s strongest seasons yet and an underrated gem on network television. Led by Joel McHale, the series continues to combine workplace chaos, ensemble chemistry and absurd animal-related situations with surprisingly sincere character development.

The season begins with Emily suspended after her relationship with Officer Shred reaches HR, leaving the Northwest Seattle Division under the unpopular Templeton. Frank leads a work stoppage while dealing with a missing Seattle Seahawks mascot, a rival private agency run by Roman Park, and the team’s personal troubles; the review particularly highlights McHale’s comic timing, Frank’s growing selflessness and Gerry Dee’s confident performance.