FOX Unveils Fall 2024 Schedule, Including Eight New and Returning Scripted Series
Major Changes in Fall Schedule
After a three-year hiatus, FOX is returning to the decades-old tradition of unveiling a fall schedule at its upfront. This fall lineup consists of 8 new and returning scripted series, with 8 other shows, including Seth MacFarlane’s animated hit Family Guy, being held for midseason. The network is expected to launch its midseason lineup with a major promotion during the Super Bowl. Additionally, FOX has replaced WWE SmackDown on Fridays with coverage of college football, basketball, and UFL.
FOX Fall 2024 Schedule
Monday
- 8-9 PM: 9-1-1: Lone Star
- 9-10 PM: Rescue: HI-Surf (new series)
Tuesday
- 8-9 PM: Accused
- 9-10 PM: Murder in a Small Town (new series)
Wednesday
- 8-9 PM: The Masked Singer
- 9-10 PM: The Floor
Thursday
- 8-9 PM: Hell’s Kitchen
- 9-10 PM: Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test
Friday
- 8 PM: Fox College Football Friday/Fox College Hoops/Fox UFL
- 5:00 PM: Fox College Football Friday/Fox College Hoops/Fox UFL
Saturday
- 7-10:30 PM: Fox Sports Saturday
Sunday
- 7-7:30 PM: NFL On Fox
- 7:30-8 PM: The OT / FOX Animation Encores
- 8-8:30 PM: The Simpsons
- 8:30-9 PM: Universal Basic Guys
- 9-9:30 PM: Bob’s Burgers
- 9:30-10 PM: Krapopolis
Reason for Changes
The changes in FOX’s fall schedule are due to the delayed premiere of 9-1-1: Lone Star‘s fifth season, which will now air on Monday nights. The network is using this opportunity to launch its new drama series, Rescue: HI-Surf, immediately following 9-1-1: Lone Star and has high hopes for its success. The network is also moving The Floor to Wednesday nights after The Masked Singer to create a family-friendly game night. Additionally, FOX has relocated Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test to Thursday nights, following Hell’s Kitchen, to create a night of intense competition. The decision to remove Family Guy from the Sunday lineup was made to make room for new animated series Universal Basic Guys, which will be launched with a specific impact out of respect for the show’s dedicated fanbase.
New Drama Series
Rescue: HI-Surf
From the producers of Shameless and The West Wing, this new drama follows the personal and professional lives of the courageous heavy-water lifeguards who patrol the dangerous North Shore of O’ahu in Hawaii. Each episode presents these dedicated first-responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle. The series stars Robbie Magasiva, Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Kekoa Kekumano, Alex Aiono, and Zoe Cipres.
Doc
Based on the globally acclaimed Italian series of the same name, Doc follows the story of Dr. Amy Elias, Chief of Internal and Family Medicine at Westside Hospital. After a brain injury erases the last eight years of her life, Amy must navigate an unfamiliar world where she has no recollection of patients, colleagues, and even her own daughter. The series stars Molly Parker, Omar Metwally, Amirah Vann, Jon Ecker, and Anya Banerjee.
Murder in a Small Town
Inspired by the award-winning novel series by L.R. Wright, Murder in a Small Town tells the story of Karl Alberg, a retired world-class detective who moves to a quiet coastal town to find solace. However, this paradise is not as peaceful as it seems, as Karl is forced to solve the murders that continue to occur in this seemingly idyllic setting. The series stars Rossif Sutherland, Kristin Kreuk, Mya Lowe, Savonna Spracklin, Aaron Douglas, and Fritzy-Klevans Destine.
New Comedy Series
Going Dutch
Going Dutch centers around an arrogant U.S. Army Colonel who, after an epically unfiltered rant, is reassigned to a base in the Netherlands that lacks importance and tactical purpose. Alongside a diverse group of underdogs, the Colonel tries to
