Animal Control Season 5 Episode 3 photos preview “Bugs and Rabid Dogs,” airing tonight, Sunday, October 18, from 8:31–9:02 p.m. ET/PT on FOX. Joel McHale stars as Frank Shaw, with Michael Rowland, Vella Lovell, Ravi V. Patel and Grace Palmer in the workplace comedy’s ensemble.
Ken Jeong returns as Roman Park as Frank goes undercover at Roman’s new privatized animal control company, Pax Romana. The official episode photos bring Jeong and McHale together for the new installment.
Animal Control Season 5 Episode 3 Details
Episode
Season 5 Episode 3, “Bugs and Rabid Dogs”
Air Date
Tonight, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Time
8:31–9:02 p.m. ET/PT
Network
FOX
Featured Guest
Ken Jeong as Roman Park
Production Code
ANC-502
What Is “Bugs and Rabid Dogs” About?
Frank takes an undercover approach to learning about Pax Romana, Roman’s new privatized animal control company. The assignment puts him inside another operation rather than following his usual work with the precinct.
The official synopsis keeps the setup brief, leaving Frank’s cover story and what he discovers at the company undisclosed. Tonight’s episode brings Roman’s business into focus without revealing whether Frank’s attempt to go unnoticed succeeds.
Ken Jeong Returns as Roman
Ken Jeong reprises Roman Park, the dog trainer whose new venture is at the center of Frank’s assignment. FOX’s “Bugs and Rabid Dogs” gallery includes Jeong with Joel McHale, along with images of members of Frank’s animal control team.
Who Stars in Animal Control?
Joel McHale plays Frank Shaw, Michael Rowland plays Fred “Shred” Taylor, and Vella Lovell plays Emily Price. Ravi V. Patel plays Amit Patel, while Grace Palmer plays Victoria Sands.
The series ensemble also includes Gerry Dee as Templeton Dudge and Kyla Pratt as Daisy. Ken Jeong appears as Roman in tonight’s episode.
Animal Control Season 5 Episode 3 Photos — “Bugs and Rabid Dogs”
Animal Control Season 5 Episode 3, “Bugs and Rabid Dogs,” airs tonight, Sunday, October 18, from 8:31–9:02 p.m. ET/PT on FOX. Visit the official FOX Animal Control page for more information about the series.
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