Fox has revealed its comprehensive fall 2026 schedule, detailing premiere dates for its array of drama, comedy, toon, reality, and game shows. The network’s autumn slate is set to commence with the September 21-27 premiere week.
Sunday Night Changes for Animation Domination
Sunday evenings on Fox are largely set to remain a night dominated by animated programmes. However, the live-action comedy, Animal Control, is slated to join the lineup for its fifth season, following its announcement at the network’s upfront in May.
The Sunday block will begin with NFL on Fox from 7-7:30 PM, followed by The OT/Fox Animation Encores until 8 PM. The Animation Domination section officially kicks off with The Simpsons returning for its 38th season at 8 PM. Animal Control will then air its Season 5 premiere at 8:30 PM, preceding the third season premiere of Universal Basic Guys at 9 PM and Grimsburg at 9:30 PM.
Weekday Premieres Across Genres
Beyond the Sunday line-up, Fox has also confirmed premiere dates for its weekday programming. Monday, September 21, will see the return of star-studded game shows, with Celebrity Name That Tune premiering its sixth season at 8 PM, followed by the second season of Celebrity Weakest Link at 9 PM.
Tuesday, September 22, is scheduled for drama premieres, with Best Medicine starting its second season at 8 PM and Doc returning for its third season at 9 PM. Game shows will also feature on Wednesdays, starting September 23, with The Floor premiering its sixth season at 8 PM and 99 to Beat launching its second season at 9 PM.
Unscripted staples will take over Thursday, September 24. Hell’s Kitchen will debut its 25th season at 8 PM, notably featuring all chefs under 25 years old, followed by the fifth season premiere of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test at 9 PM. The schedule also includes Fox College Football Friday kicking off on September 4, and Fox Sports Saturday continuing on that weekend night.
Upcoming Series for the 2026-27 Season
While the fall schedule focuses on returning series, Fox has several new series slated for the broader 2026-27 season. These include the new Baywatch reboot, the drama The Interrogator, and the dating show Marriage Market. Returning dramas such as Memory of a Killer and Murder in a Small Town are also planned.
Further animated comedies like Family Guy, American Dad!, and Krapopolis are set to premiere later in the season. Notably, Bob’s Burgers will not debut in the fall for the first time since 2013. The extended schedule also lists numerous unscripted shows, including The Masked Singer, Crime Scene Kitchen, Don’t Forget the Lyrics, Extracted, Fear Factor: House of Fear, Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service, Lego Masters, Next Level Baker, and Next Level Chef.
This comprehensive slate ensures a packed viewing schedule for Fox audiences throughout the upcoming 2026-27 season across various genres and formats.