Fox Fall 2026 Schedule Features Two Nights of Scripted Shows, New Series Launch Midseason
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Fox has revealed its Fall 2026 schedule, which includes only two nights of scripted series and no new shows premiering in the autumn. Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade stated that 90% of the network's slate consists of returning shows. New series, including a 'Baywatch' revival and the crime thriller 'The Interrogator', are scheduled for a midseason launch.
Facts First
- Fall 2026 schedule includes only two nights of scripted series on Sunday and Tuesday.
- 90% of Fox's programming slate consists of returning shows according to Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade.
- Three new series will premiere next season, including 'Baywatch', 'The Interrogator', and 'Marriage Market', all launching midseason.
- Fox has picked up new projects for 2027-2028, including a 'Highway to Heaven' revival and a 'Stewie' spinoff from 'Family Guy'.
- Several returning shows have been renewed, including 'Next Level Baker', 'Beat Shazam', 'Kitchen Nightmares', and 'MasterChef'.
What Happened
Fox has released its Fall 2026 television schedule, which contains no new shows premiering in the autumn and includes only two nights of scripted series that are not sports or reality TV. Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade stated that 90% of the network's programming slate consists of returning shows. The Fall 2026 Monday schedule includes 'Celebrity Name That Tune' and 'Celebrity Weakest Link'. Tuesday features Season 2 of 'Best Medicine' and the Season 3 return of 'Doc'. Wednesday includes 'The Floor' and '99 To Beat'. Thursday includes 'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test'. Friday features 'Fox College Football Friday'. Saturday includes 'Fox Sports Saturday'. Sunday includes NFL programming, 'The Simpsons', Season 5 of 'Animal Control', 'Universal Basic Guys', and 'Grimsburg'.
New series, including 'Baywatch', 'The Interrogator', and the dating format 'Marriage Market' hosted by Whitney Cummings, are scheduled for a midseason launch. The midseason drama lineup also includes Season 2 of 'Memory of a Killer' and Season 3 of 'Murder in a Small Town'. The midseason comedy lineup includes 'American Dad!', 'Bob's Burgers', 'Family Guy', and 'Krapopolis'. The midseason unscripted lineup includes nine returning shows such as 'The Masked Singer' and 'MasterChef'.
Fox has also picked up a new version of 'Highway to Heaven' and a 'Family Guy' spinoff titled 'Stewie' for the 2027-2028 TV season. 'Next Level Baker' received a two-season pickup and will return during the holiday season. Other renewed shows include 'Beat Shazam', 'Kitchen Nightmares', and 'MasterChef'.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a Fox viewer, your autumn viewing options may be largely familiar, with most nights filled by returning reality competitions, sports, and established scripted comedies. The network's strategy appears to be focusing on stability before introducing new shows later in the season, which may allow you to sample new series like 'Baywatch' or 'The Interrogator' without them competing for attention in the crowded fall premiere period.
What's Next
The three new series—'Baywatch', 'The Interrogator', and 'Marriage Market'—will launch midseason. Fox's development pipeline is active for future seasons, with the 'Highway to Heaven' revival and the 'Stewie' spinoff slated for the 2027-2028 TV season. The renewed shows, including 'Next Level Baker', are likely to return on schedule.