Animal Control Renewed for Fifth Season: A Comedy Success Story Starring Joel McHale
Fox has officially renewed the workplace comedy Animal Control for a fifth season, starring Joel McHale. The show, produced and distributed by Fox, has been a profitable venture for the network, performing well on Fox and Hulu, as well as internationally. It has also been a hit on Netflix, with over 1 billion minutes watched for Seasons 1-3, making it one of the platform's top comedy series. The decision to renew the show was an easy one for Fox, given its creative growth, strong ensemble cast, and the lead performance by Joel McHale. The series has seen success in its fourth season, with the premiere episode setting new records in viewership. Despite the Season 4 premiere receiving an NFL lead-in, subsequent episodes have maintained steady viewership levels. Animal Control follows a group of Animal Control workers navigating the complexities of human relationships while dealing with simple animals.