'Animal Control' Moves, 'Baywatch' Held For Midseason

Key Points:

• Fox's 2026-27 fall broadcast schedule emphasizes stability, with 90% of shows returning from the previous year, including three new high-profile series: dramas Baywatch and The Interrogator, and the dating reality show Marriage Market.
• The Sunday lineup sees a shift as live-action comedy Animal Control joins the Animation Domination block for the first time in the fall, while Bob’s Burgers is moved to the reserve list for the first time in 14 years.
• Fox continues to focus on strong sophomore shows like Best Medicine and Doc on Tuesday nights, with plans to introduce a second night of drama programming midseason, featuring new series such as Baywatch and The Interrogator.
• The Baywatch reboot premieres in January 2027, starring Stephen Amell and featuring a mix of legacy characters and new cast members, while The Interrogator is an espionage thriller led by Stephen Fry.
• Looking ahead to 2027-28, Fox has ordered a Highway to Heaven reboot and a Family Guy spinoff titled Stewie, continuing its strategy of blending aspirational, crime, and cozy crime dramas.