Mostly Sports, Reality; New Shows in Midseason
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Fox's fall schedule features only two nights of scripted series, with the majority of programming devoted to sports and reality TV, and no new scripted shows debuting until midseason.
- Three new series are planned for midseason: the "Baywatch" revival, crime thriller "The Interrogator" starring Stephen Fry and Jenna Elfman, and the dating show "Marriage Market" hosted by Whitney Cummings.
- Fox is heavily relying on returning shows, with 90% of its slate consisting of returning series, and has paused comedy development to reassess its business model for live-action comedy.
- The network’s fall lineup includes returning animated comedies on Sunday nights and various unscripted competition shows throughout the week, while midseason will introduce additional dramas, comedies, and reality series.
- Fox is also preparing for the 2027-2028 season with new projects like a "Highway to Heaven" reboot and a "Family Guy" spinoff titled "Stewie," signaling a long-term strategy focused on established franchises.