Get ready for an exciting midseason lineup on Fox, because it's time to shake things up! Fox is bringing back some fan favorites and introducing new shows to keep us entertained.
Let's dive into the details. Fox's midseason schedule will feature a mix of returning shows and fresh content, with approximately half of its primetime hours showcasing new programming. One highly anticipated return is that of 'American Dad!', which will make its way back to Fox after a decade-long stint on TBS. Created by the brilliant mind of Seth MacFarlane, this animated series will premiere on February 22nd, joining the hilarious 'Family Guy' and the ongoing 'Universal Basic Guys'.
But here's where it gets controversial... The iconic 'The Simpsons' will conclude its 37th season on February 15th, marking a significant milestone with its 800th episode. However, there's a twist! Fox has decided to shorten future seasons to 15 episodes, a departure from the traditional 20+ episode format that fans have come to expect. Family Guy will take over the 8 p.m. slot on February 22nd, with double episodes for four weeks before the biblical miniseries 'The Faithful' takes its place on March 22nd.
And this is the part most people miss... Fox is also bringing us a two-hour premiere of the beloved 'The Masked Singer' on January 7th, followed by the intriguing 'Fear Factor: House of Fear' hosted by Johnny Knoxville. If you thought that was all, think again! The network has some scripted gems up its sleeve too.
'Best Medicine', an adaptation of the British series 'Doc Martin', will premiere on January 6th, starring the talented Josh Charles. It will air alongside 'Doc' on Tuesdays. Additionally, 'Memory of a Killer', starring Patrick Dempsey, will debut on January 26th, preceded by the survival competition 'Extracted'. Live-action comedies 'Animal Control' and 'Going Dutch' are set to air on January 15th, following the final episodes of 'Hell's Kitchen' and the new cooking show 'Next Level Chef' on Thursday nights.
So, mark your calendars and get ready for an action-packed midseason on Fox! Here's a breakdown of the dates and times (ET/PT):
Tuesday, January 6th:
- 8 p.m.: 'Best Medicine'
Wednesday, January 7th:
- 8 p.m.: 'The Masked Singer'
Wednesday, January 14th:
- 9 p.m.: 'Fear Factor: House of Fear'
Thursday, January 15th:
- 9 p.m.: 'Animal Control'
- 9:30 p.m.: 'Going Dutch'
Monday, January 26th:
- 8 p.m.: 'Extracted'
- 9 p.m.: 'Memory of a Killer'
Thursday, January 29th:
- 8 p.m.: 'Next Level Chef'
Sunday, February 15th:
- 8 p.m.: 'The Simpsons' (800th episode)
- 8:30 p.m.: 'The Simpsons' (season finale)
- 9 p.m.: 'Universal Basic Guys'
- 9:30 p.m.: 'Family Guy'
Sunday, February 22nd:
- 8 p.m.: 'Family Guy'
- 8:30 p.m.: 'Universal Basic Guys'
- 9 p.m.: 'American Dad!'
- 9:30 p.m.: 'Family Guy'
Sunday, March 22nd:
- 8 p.m.: 'The Faithful'
Get ready for some exciting TV moments and don't forget to share your thoughts in the comments! Are you excited for these midseason premieres? Which show are you most looking forward to?
