Exciting news for TV fans: Fox has announced its fall premiere dates, and there are plenty of returning favorites and new series to look forward to. Notably, “9-1-1: Lone Star” is set to make a comeback after a 15-month hiatus caused by the Hollywood strikes.
The Rob Lowe-led drama will return on Monday, September 23, at 8 p.m. This marks the first new episode since May 2023, kicking off a premiere week packed with fresh content.
Fox also made a slight adjustment to its fall lineup. The Joel McHale-hosted show “Crime Scene Kitchen” will now return for its third season in the fall, airing Thursdays at 9 p.m. after Gordon Ramsay’s “Hell’s Kitchen,” which is back for its 23rd season. Originally, “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test” was scheduled for that slot but will now debut midseason.
Fox’s fall schedule starts early in September, leveraging NFL games to launch new shows like the animated “Universal Basic Guys,” which premieres on September 8 alongside new episodes of “Bob’s Burgers” and “The Great North.”
Additionally, Fox will use an NFL doubleheader on September 22 to preview the first episode of John Wells’ “Rescue HI-Surf,” before it moves to its regular Monday night slot on September 23. Fox is banking on the success of “Rescue HI-Surf,” even scheduling an episode to air after Super Bowl LIX on February 9.
Other notable premieres include “Murder in a Small Town,” which debuts with a 90-minute episode on Tuesday, September 24. This series will be joined by the second season of “Accused” starting October 1. Reality hits like “The Masked Singer” and “The Floor” will return on Wednesday, September 25.
Midseason will see the arrival of several dramas, including “Alert: Missing Persons Unit,” “The Cleaning Lady,” and “Doc,” as well as comedies like “Animal Control,” “Family Guy,” “Going Dutch,” “The Great North,” and “Grimsburg.”
Unscripted series making a return include “Extracted,” “Lego Masters,” “MasterChef,” “Name That Tune,” and “Next Level Chef.” Special broadcasts like “Lego Masters: Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular” and “The Real Full Monty” are also slated for Fox.
Michael Thorn, president of Fox TV network, expressed his excitement for the upcoming season. “This year, we created a terrific collection of originals that deepens our network’s legacy of delivering unexpected, unforgettable characters and stories,” he said.
“We’re bullish about the future and optimistic about the fun and engaging entertainment in store for our viewers everywhere.”
Here’s a detailed look at Fox’s fall roll-out schedule:
Sunday, September 8 (following NFL doubleheader):
- 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT: “Universal Basic Guys” (series premiere, live in all time zones)
- 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT: “Bob’s Burgers” (new episode, live in all time zones)
- 9 p.m.: “The Great North” (one-hour; two new episodes)
Sunday, September 15:
- 8 p.m.: “Universal Basic Guys” (new episode)
- 8:30 p.m.: “Bob’s Burgers” (new episode)
- 9 p.m.: “The Great North” (one-hour; two new episodes)
Sunday, September 22 (following NFL doubleheader):
- 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT: “Rescue: HI-Surf” (series premiere, live in all time zones)
- 9 p.m.: “Universal Basic Guys” (new episode)
- 9:30 p.m.: “Bob’s Burgers” (new episode)
Monday, September 23:
- 8 p.m.: “9-1-1: Lone Star” (Season 5 premiere)
- 9 p.m.: “Rescue: HI-Surf” (time period premiere)
Tuesday, September 24:
- 8 p.m.: “Murder in a Small Town” (90-minute series premiere)
Wednesday, September 25:
- 8 p.m.: “The Masked Singer” (Season 12 premiere)
- 9 p.m.: “The Floor” (Season 2 premiere)
Thursday, September 26:
- 8 p.m.: “Hell’s Kitchen” (Season 23 premiere)
- 9 p.m.: “Crime Scene Kitchen” (Season 3 premiere)
Fridays, beginning September 13:
- 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT: Fox College Football Friday/Fox College Hoops/Fox UFL
Saturdays (ongoing):
- 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT: Fox Sports Saturday
Sunday, September 29:
- 8 p.m.: “The Simpsons” (Season 36 premiere)
- 8:30 p.m.: “Universal Basic Guys” (time period premiere)
- 9 p.m.: “Bob’s Burgers” (Season 15 premiere)
- 9:30 p.m.: “Krapopolis” (Season 2 premiere)
Tuesday, October 1:
- 8 p.m.: “Accused” (Season 2 premiere)
- 9 p.m.: “Murder in a Small Town” (time period premiere)
