Fox reveals 2026/27 schedule : complete breakdown

During Upfront Week in New York City, FOX officially unveiled its programming slate for the 2026-27 season. Rob Wade, CEO of FOX Entertainment, summed it up clearly : "Our 2026-27 slate reflects what FOX does best — putting creative first with distinctive, returnable series and bold, character-driven storytelling." The network is doubling down on a formula that works — broad audiences, co-viewing appeal, and a solid mix of scripted, unscripted, and animation.

One detail worth noting for streaming fans : thanks to a multi-year licensing deal running through 2029, every FOX episode will be available on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ the day after its broadcast premiere. That means tracking down your favorite FOX shows on streaming platforms stays straightforward for the foreseeable future.

Fall 2026 schedule : what's coming back and when

The fall lineup leans heavily on proven performers. Sunday nights remain anchored by NFL on FOX, followed by a packed animation block featuring The Simpsons (Season 38), Animal Control (Season 5), Universal Basic Guys (Season 3), and Grimsburg (Season 3). It's a reliable Sunday formula FOX has refined over decades.

Here's a quick look at the fall 2026 primetime grid (all times ET/PT) :

Doc returns for a third season on Tuesday nights, paired with Best Medicine (Season 2). Wednesday belongs to game shows, with The Floor leading into 99 To Beat. Thursday nights stay intense — Hell's Kitchen reaches its 25th and 26th seasons, a staggering run for any culinary competition series, followed by Special Forces : World's Toughest Test (Season 5).

The unscripted renewals list is genuinely long. FOX locked in returns for :

• Beat Shazam (Season 8)
• Celebrity Name That Tune (Season 6)
• Crime Scene Kitchen (Season 4)
• The Masked Singer (Season 15)
• LEGO Masters (Season 6)
• Next Level Chef (Season 6)
• Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service (Season 2)
• Fear Factor : House of Fear (Season 2)
• Extracted (Season 3)

More renewals are still being finalized. For anyone who tracks what's available across platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, or Disney+, this volume of content confirms FOX remains one of the most active broadcast suppliers feeding the streaming ecosystem.

Midseason newcomers and the Baywatch revival

The midseason slate is where things get interesting. Two new dramas are arriving : Baywatch and The Interrogator. The Baywatch revival will be one of the most-watched premieres of early 2027 — it's a title that carries instant global recognition, and FOX is betting on exactly that. The Interrogator is an all-new character-driven drama that hasn't aired anywhere yet.

On the unscripted side, Marriage Market is a brand-new series joining the midseason roster. It's the kind of social experiment format that tends to perform well for FOX — accessible, conversation-starting, and built for repeat viewers. Meanwhile, returning dramas Memory of a Killer (Season 2) and Murder in a Small Town (Season 3) will also slot into midseason.

The animation block shifts slightly at midseason, with American Dad ! (Season 21), Bob's Burgers (Season 17), Family Guy (Season 25), and Krapopolis (Season 4) all moving back into rotation. These titles — produced by Disney's 20th Television Animation — also release internationally on Disney+, which is why they consistently appear on streaming availability trackers well beyond the U.S.

It's worth mentioning that not every series made it this far. FOX recently cancelled Going Dutch after two seasons, a reminder that even established shows aren't guaranteed a renewal spot in a slate this competitive.

Summer 2026 and what to watch before fall

Before the new fall season kicks off, FOX's summer programming is already active. The current spring/summer slate includes Bear Grylls is Running Wild, Farmer Wants a Wife, Fear Factor : 48 Hours of Fear, MasterChef, Next Level Chef, and The 1% Club. These are solid unscripted titles that translate well to next-day streaming — exactly the kind of content that shows up across multiple platforms within 24 hours of broadcast.

Mark your calendar : the celebrity competition series Nation's Dumbest debuts Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 9 :00-10 :00 PM ET/PT. It's a new unscripted format designed around exactly the kind of shareable, high-energy moments FOX does consistently well.

With the Disney streaming deal locked until 2029, every new FOX title we track — from game shows to animated staples — will remain accessible on Hulu and Disney+ the morning after broadcast. For anyone managing a watchlist across streaming services, that consistency is genuinely useful. The 2026-27 season gives us a lot to follow.