Upfront Week: Fox
Renewed: 24, American Idol, American Dad, Family Guy, Kitchen Nightmares, King of the Hill, Prison Break, The Simpsons, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, ‘Til Death, Bones, Hell’s Kitchen, House, Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?
Canceled: Back to You, New Amsterdam, Nashville, Canterbury’s Law, K-Ville, The Return of Jezebel James,
New Series: Dollhouse (mid season pick-up), Fringe, Cleveland, Do Not Disturb, Class Dismissed.
Other News: 2 hour movie prequel for the next season of 24 will be shot on location in Africa
Fox Fall Schedule
Monday
8 p.m.: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
9 p.m.: Prison Break
Tuesday
8 p.m.: House
9 p.m.: Fringe
Wednesday
8 p.m.: Bones
9 p.m.: ‘Til Death
9:30 p.m.: Do Not Disturb
Thursday
8 p.m.: The Moment of Truth
9 p.m.: Kitchen Nightmares
Friday
8:00 p.m.: Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
9:00 p.m.: Don’t Forget the Lyrics!
Sunday
8 p.m.: The Simpsons
8:30 p.m.: King of the Hill
9 p.m.: Family Guy
9:30 p.m.: American Dad
Fox Spring Schedule
Monday
8 p.m.: Dollhouse
9 p.m.: 24
Tuesday
8 p.m.: American Idol
9 p.m.: Fringe
Wednesday
8 p.m.: House
9 p.m.: American Idol Results
9:30 p.m.: TBA Comedy
Thursday
8 p.m.: Hell’s Kitchen
9 p.m.: Secret Millionaire
Friday
8 p.m.: Bones
9 p.m.: ‘Til Death
9:30 p.m.: Do Not Disturb
Sunday
8 p.m.: The Simpsons
8:30 p.m.: King of the Hill in January and February; Sit Down, Shut Up beginning in March
9 p.m.: Family Guy
9:30 p.m.: American Dad in January and February; The Cleveland Show beginning in March
Quick, someone put the Simpsons out of its misery…
Comment by Clark — May 15, 2008 @ 10:50 am
There’s a total of 1 show on Fox that has any appeal to me, and it’s Terminator. Not exactly stellar, Fox! I guess I’ll give Dollhouse and Fringe a try.
Comment by Supergenius — May 15, 2008 @ 10:56 am
Fox Fall Schedule - Yawn!
Comment by Abby — May 15, 2008 @ 11:00 am
And even Terminator isn’t all that great. I’m a huge fan of the movies, and there are so many problems with the show - mostly due to timeline/story paradoxes. But hey, it’s about the only thing I watch on Fox too.
I’m glad Back to You is out. I tried it. Lame.
Comment by David J — May 15, 2008 @ 11:06 am
I’m not even interested in a series about Cleveland and I live near there. DOH!
Comment by John Scherer — May 15, 2008 @ 11:18 am
Whoo-hoo Terminator is back! I don’t mind the timeline/story paradoxes or the teenage angst.
I watched Back To You, it’s not that good - like a poor man’s Frasier. It won’t be missed.
I might give Dollhouse a chance, but knowing all along that it will be great and then canceled after the first season
So wow, I didn’t realize that Fox’s lineup is that bad, Terminator and American Idol are the only shows I watch?
Comment by Darin H — May 15, 2008 @ 11:19 am
I used to be excited about 24, but it has become quite lame the last few seasons. And I can’t stomach the civil liberties violations (weak stomach, I know).
Comment by David J — May 15, 2008 @ 11:36 am
24 last season was pretty bad and the season before was only so-so. I hear they are really shaking it up and are doing a 2 hour prequel that takes place and is filmed in Africa. So hopefully this season will be a lot better. The first two seasons were great with a few eye rollers here and there. (Most involving Jack’s daughter)
Comment by Clark — May 15, 2008 @ 12:20 pm
BTW - Fox’s House is pretty fantastic. But I agree they have a surprisingly weak lineup with way too many shows that have been pushed past their prime.
Comment by Clark — May 15, 2008 @ 12:21 pm
I gave up on Prison Break a couple of episodes into this last season. Did it get any better?
Comment by jjohnsen — May 15, 2008 @ 12:27 pm
I’m happy to see that Bones was renewed. It’s become a favorite guilty pleasure of mine.
This season of House has been really excellent.
I’m cautious about Dollhouse because Fox hasn’t been too kind to Joss Whedon’s projects in the past. (Firefly, RIP.) Fringe could be good. It’s worth checking out, anyway.
Comment by BTD Greg — May 15, 2008 @ 12:38 pm
I’m sad about New Amsterdam, it was fairly enjoyable. Canterbury’s Law and Back to You; well, we watched them, but are probably not going to cry for them.
I may have to give Bones another shot. Otherwise, it’s just House and 24. =)
Comment by FHL — May 15, 2008 @ 12:42 pm
When you guys say House is good, you mean to laugh at, right?
Comment by Susan M — May 15, 2008 @ 1:41 pm
The problem with Terminator: no T-1000s!
Comment by David J — May 15, 2008 @ 2:08 pm
I’m with you Susan on House! And it’s usually a forced laugh.
Comment by Abby — May 15, 2008 @ 2:27 pm
Well it is pretty funny Susan but it’s also a good detective story. (House is basically based on Sherlock Holmes)
Comment by Clark — May 15, 2008 @ 3:37 pm
this timetable may come in handy.
Comment by Supergenius — May 15, 2008 @ 5:34 pm
looks like THIS may be the plan for the House spin off
Comment by Rebecca — May 16, 2008 @ 8:57 am