We’re eagerly awaiting the crisp feel of Fall, the cozy vibes of a murderous small town, and the heartfelt drama of our favorite hospital.
Fortunately, we won’t have to wait long for it, as FOX has officially released its lightly scripted but impactful Fall schedule for its many series.
We know most of you are locked in on that scripted content, so we’re happy to say that Murder in a Small Town and Doc come together for a killer good night of TV! Are Tuesdays the new Thursdays? It feels like it.
Sadly, there isn’t much scripted television programming floating around outside of CBS. Many of the other broadcast networks have leaned heavily into reality programming, competition shows, and sports.
Even FOX has a heavy slate of competition, including reality-type shows and animated programming.
But fortunately, we don’t have to wait too long for some of the most coveted programming of the previous season.
Murder in a Small Town was an instant hit for FOX, and the network expects it to perform well as it returns this fall. And Doc was a bona fide blockbuster hit and streaming darling.
It scored a full-season renewal, which means we’ll get 22 episodes of the series as it kicks off this September.
While 9-1-1: Lone Star signed off with its final season last year, for those Rob Lowe fans, we can still expect to see him hosting The Floor this fall.
And for those who love Gordon Ramsay’s universe and celebrity versions of fun game shows, we will also have that to look forward to as well.
The Fall slate will kick off on September 15, so we don’t have long to wait for everything to hit the airwaves. And, of course, we’d love to hear about what you intend to tune in for, so we can tailor our coverage to meet your needs.
So, please don’t hesitate to share your thoughts in the comments below!
Monday, Sept. 15
8- 9 ET — Celebrity Name That Tune (Season Premiere)
9-10 ET — Celebrity Weakest Link (Series Premiere)
Tuesday, Sept. 23
8-9 EST — Murder in a Small Town (Season 2 Premiere)
Murder in a Small Town returns after that incredible first season, and we’ll get the follow-up to an exciting season finale.
You can check out our Murder in a Small Town Season 1 coverage for more information about that exciting season finale, the coveted romance that set the internet ablaze, cozy mysteries and crimefighting, and an impressive slate of guest stars.
9-10 EST — Doc (Season Two Premiere)
We are absolutely on pins and needles waiting for the return of the best medical drama to hit the airwaves since The Resident signed off. The series left us with an exciting cliffhanger that had our jaws on the floor and some of our hearts broken.
Hopefully, the series will pick back up from there, and we’ll get heartfelt storytelling that delves deep into some of the network’s most compelling characters, as well as introductions to new ones, with Felicity Huffman joining the series in a unique role.
Wednesday, Sept. 24
8-9 EST — The Floor (Season Four Premiere) Row Lowe returns to host FOX’s popular game show, and we can expect more fun, games, and great puns.
9-10 EST — 99 to Beat (Series Premiere) This new reality competition game show will have not one but TWO stellar hosts. Ken Jeong and Erin Andrews, and hopefully win our hearts with their chemistry.
Thursday, Sept. 25
8-9 EST — Hell’s Kitchen (Season 24 Premiere) – There is no slowing Gordon Ramsay down; he practically dominates the network. And if it’s not broke, you don’t fix it.
We have another season of this popular reality cooking competition, and we’re excited to see what’s in store.
9-10 EST — Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test (Season Four Premiere) –
We don’t know which celebrities will make their appearance on this tough-as-nails reality show, but they’re bound to be controversial and to be crying by the end of the premiere. Do you watch this series? We’d love to know!
Sunday, Sept. 28
7-7:30 EST — NFL On Fox
7:30-8 EST — The OT / Fox Animation Encores
8-8:30 EST — The Simpsons (Season 37 Premiere)
8:30-9 EST — Universal Basic Guys (Season Two Premiere)
9-9:30 EST — Krapopolis (Season Three Premiere)
9:30-10 EST — Bob’s Burgers (Season 16 Premiere)
Fridays, beginning on August 29, are devoted to College Football. Meanwhile, Saturdays are devoted to FOX Sports.
FOX’s new and returning hits, including Memory of a Killer, The Faithful, Best Medicine, American Dad, Animal Control, Family Guy, Going Dutch, and Grimsburg, will all return sometime in the 2025-2026 season.
We’ll also see the return of unscripted series: Beat Shazam, Don’t Forget The Lyrics, Extracted, Fear Factor: The Next Chapter, LEGO Masters, Next Level Baker, Next Level Chef, and The Masked Singer.
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