Check back on Monday morning for the full schedule and any leaked schedules. This thread will open on Sunday evening.

EDIT: 5/17/2010 - FOX 2010-11 SCHEDULE: http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2010/05/fox-upfront-2010-11-fall-2010-schedule.html

New Series Pick-Ups:

Dramas: Lone Star and Ride-Along
Comedies: Traffic Light, Keep Hope Alive, and Running Wilde

Here is a rough schedule. This is NOT official. Please stay tuned tomorrow morning at around 8am ET for the official schedule.

Rough Fox Fall 2010

Mondays
8:00PM House
9:00PM Lone Star (NEW!)

Tuesdays
8:00PM Glee
9:00PM Keep Hope Alive (NEW!)
9:30PM Running Wilde (NEW!)

Wednesdays
8:00PM Human Target
9:00PM Ride Along (NEW!)

Thursdays
8:00PM Bones
9:00PM Fringe

Fridays
8:00PM Lie to Me
9:00PM Kitchen Nightmares

Saturdays
8:00PM Cops
8:30PM Cops (R)
9:00PM AMW

Sundays
7:00PM Animated encores/NFL overrun
8:00PM The Simpsons
8:30PM The Cleveland Show
9:00PM Family Guy
9:30PM American Dad!

Here is the official schedule and press release:

http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2010/05/fox-upfront-2010-11-fall-2010-schedule.html

FOX ANNOUNCES PRIMETIME SLATE

FOR 2010-2011 SEASON

FOUR NEW COMEDIES, THREE NEW DRAMAS JOIN SCHEDULE

FALL TUESDAY COMEDY BLOCK TO FEATURE

NEW FAMILY COMEDY “RAISING HOPE”

AND NEW ROMANTIC COMEDY “RUNNING WILDE”

STARRING WILL ARNETT AND KERI RUSSELL

COMPELLING NEW DRAMA “LONESTAR” TO DEBUT IN FALL

NEW ACTION-ADVENTURE FAMILY DRAMA “TERRA NOVA”

SLATED FOR MIDSEASON

NEW ANIMATED COMEDY “BOB’S BURGERS”

AND NEW FAST-PACED DRAMA “RIDE-ALONG” TO PREMIERE MIDSEASON

NEW ENSEMBLE COMEDY “MIXED SIGNALS”

TO DEBUT IN SPRING

Special Episode of GLEE to Air Following SUPER BOWL XLV

Sunday, February 6, 2011


New York (Monday, May 17, 2010) – Peter Rice, Chairman, Entertainment, Fox Networks Group; and Kevin Reilly, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company, today unveiled the FOX primetime schedule for the 2010-2011 television season to the national advertising community during its annual Programming Presentation at The New Beacon Theatre.

“FOX has been the No. 1 network for six consecutive seasons not only because our programs are hits, but also because they’re the most engaging shows on television,” said Rice. “We’re very excited to add a full slate of creative, original new series next season that will help us continue to capture imaginations and draw people back to FOX week after week.”

“Last season, we did what FOX does best: we took some risks that paid off. Now we’re going to up the ante with an even more diverse and creative roster of programs for next year,” said Reilly. “With three daring new dramas, a fresh new animated series and three new live-action comedies, we’re positioned to rebuild the FOX comedy brand, introduce the next generation of unique characters and deliver an even more compelling experience for our viewers next season.”

GLEE, the No. 1 new series of this season among Adults 18-49 and key demos, returns for its sophomore season to anchor a new Tuesday comedy block. Premiering this fall is RAISING HOPE, the new family comedy from Emmy Award winner Greg Garcia (“My Name Is Earl”), starring Lucas Neff (“The Beast”), Martha Plimpton (“How To Make It In America”), Garret Dillahunt (“Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles”) and Academy and Emmy Award winner Cloris Leachman (“Malcolm In The Middle”). The sweet, offbeat comedy follows Jimmy Chance (Neff), a well-meaning screw-up trying his best to raise his infant daughter with the help of the eccentric family who did a less-than-stellar job of raising him.

Also debuting this fall is RUNNING WILDE, the new romantic comedy from “Arrested Development’s” Jim Vallely, Mitch Hurwitz and Will Arnett. Starring Arnett (“30 Rock”) and Keri Russell (“Waitress,” “Felicity”), the comedy centers on a lovable, but immature playboy (Arnett) trying desperately to win (or buy) the heart of his childhood sweetheart (Russell), the über-liberal humanitarian who got away.

LONESTAR, a sophisticated and provocative drama set against the sprawling backdrop of big Texas oil, will premiere this fall. From Chris Keyser and Amy Lippman (“Party of Five”), writer Kyle Killen and directed by Marc Webb (“(500) Days of Summer”), the compelling series stars newcomer James Wolk as a charismatic and brilliant schemer who has entangled himself in a deep, complex web from which he can’t break free. He’s caught between two very different lives and two very different women.

TERRA NOVA, an epic family adventure 85 million years in the making, is the new event drama slated for midseason from executive producers Steven Spielberg (“Jurassic Park,” “The Pacific”), Peter Chernin, Brannon Braga (24, “Star Trek: Enterprise”) and David Fury (24, “Lost”). The action-adventure series follows an ordinary family on an extraordinary journey back in time to prehistoric Earth as a part of a massive expedition to save the human race.

Joining the Sunday ANIMATION DOMINATION lineup in midseason is BOB’S BURGERS, a new animated comedy series from creator Loren Bouchard (“Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist”) about a man, his family and their floundering burger joint. Despite the greasy counters, lousy location and occasionally spotty service, Bob and his lovable and quirky family are convinced their burgers are their ticket to success.

The new drama scheduled for a midseason debut is RIDE-ALONG. From creator Shawn Ryan (“The Shield,” “The Unit”), the fast-paced series, shot on location in Chicago and starring Jason Clarke (“Public Enemies”), Jennifer Beals (LIE TO ME) and Delroy Lindo (“Kidnapped”), will take audiences on an unflinching and unpredictable ride through the streets of Chicago to navigate crime and corruption with the most respected – and notorious – cops in the city.

MIXED SIGNALS, scheduled for a spring premiere, is a new relationship comedy created by Bob Fisher (“Wedding Crashers”) about three longtime friends and their attempts to balance their committed relationships with their desire for freedom. The ensemble comedy stars Nelson Franklin (“I Love You, Man”), David Denman (“The Office”), Kris Marshall (HUMAN TARGET), Liza Lapira (“Dexter”) and Alexandra Breckenridge (FAMILY GUY) and reveals how friendships and romances enhance – and further complicate – the lives of men and the women who love them.

It was also announced that a very special GLEE will air following SUPER BOWL XLV on Sunday, February 6. GLEE, the most award-winning series of the year, will then make its spring premiere Wednesdays following AMERICAN IDOL.

Other FOX series returning in 2010-2011 include: AMERICAN DAD (Season 6), AMERICAN IDOL (Season 10) AMERICA’S MOST WANTED (Season 24), BONES (Season 6), THE CLEVELAND SHOW (Season 2), COPS (Season 23), FAMILY GUY (Season 8), FRINGE (Season 3), THE GOOD GUYS (Season 1), HELL’S KITCHEN (Seasons 7 and 8), HOUSE (Season 7), HUMAN TARGET (Season 2), KITCHEN NIGHTMARES (Season 3), LIE TO ME (Season 3), THE SIMPSONS (Season 22) and SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (Season 7). Specials returning to the FOX schedule include NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE and TEEN CHOICE 2010.

[EDITOR’S NOTE: Gallery and episodic photos from the new and returning series are available at www.foxflash.com/2010-2011slate. Additionally, promotional video from the new series will be posted to www.foxflash.com at the conclusion of the FOX 2010 Programming Presentation at approximately 5:00 PM ET today.]

Following are the FOX 2010-2011 primetime schedule and synopses of the new series:

FOX FALL 2010 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE

(All Times ET/PT)

MONDAY
8:00-9:00 PM HOUSE
9:00-10:00 PM LONESTAR (new)

TUESDAY
8:00-9:00 PM GLEE
9:00-9:30 PM RAISING HOPE (new)
9:30-10:00 PM RUNNING WILDE (new)

WEDNESDAY
8:00-9:00 PM LIE TO ME
9:00-10:00 PM HELL’S KITCHEN

THURSDAY
8:00-9:00 PM BONES
9:00-10:00 PM FRINGE

FRIDAY
8:00-9:00 PM HUMAN TARGET
9:00-10:00 PM THE GOOD GUYS

SATURDAY
8:00-8:30 PM COPS
8:30-9:00 PM COPS
9:00-10:00 PM AMERICA’S MOST WANTED

SUNDAY
7:00-8:00 PM THE OT (NFL post-game)
8:00-8:30 PM THE SIMPSONS
8:30-9:00 PM THE CLEVELAND SHOW
9:00-9:30 PM FAMILY GUY
9:30-10:00 PM AMERICAN DAD

FOX MIDSEASON 2011 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE

(All Times ET/PT)

MONDAY
8:00-9:00 PM HOUSE
9:00-10:00 PM LONESTAR (new) / RIDE-ALONG (new)

TUESDAY
8:00-9:30 PM AMERICAN IDOL Performance Show
9:30-10:00 PM RUNNING WILDE (new) / MIXED SIGNALS (new; spring)

WEDNESDAY
8:00-8:30 PM RAISING HOPE (new)
8:30-9:00 PM AMERICAN IDOL Results Show
9:00-10:00 PM GLEE

THURSDAY
8:00-9:00 PM BONES
9:00-10:00 PM FRINGE

FRIDAY
8:00-9:00 PM HUMAN TARGET
9:00-10:00 PM KITCHEN NIGHTMARES

SATURDAY
8:00-8:30 PM COPS
8:30-9:00 PM COPS
9:00-10:00 PM AMERICA’S MOST WANTED

SUNDAY
7:00-7:30 PM THE SIMPSONS (encores)
7:30-8:00 PM AMERICAN DAD
8:00-8:30 PM THE SIMPSONS
8:30-9:00 PM BOB’S BURGERS (new)
9:00-9:30 PM FAMILY GUY
9:30-10:00 PM THE CLEVELAND SHOW

FOX 2010-2011 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE

NEW SERIES SYNOPSES

The following new comedies will premiere this fall on FOX:

RAISING HOPE

RAISING HOPE is a new single-camera family comedy from Emmy Award winner Greg Garcia (“My Name Is Earl”) that follows the Chance family as they find themselves adding an unexpected new member into their already terribly flawed household. At 23 years old, JIMMY CHANCE (Lucas Neff, “The Beast”) is going nowhere in life. He skims pools for a living, parties every night and still lives at home with his family, including his MAW MAW (guest star Academy Award and Emmy Award winner Cloris Leachman); his mother, VIRGINIA (Martha Plimpton, “How to Make It in America”); his father, BURT (Garret Dillahunt, “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles,” “Damages”); and his cousin, MIKE (Skyler Stone, “The Mentalist,” “Dollhouse”). Jimmy’s life takes a drastic turn when a chance romantic encounter with LUCY (guest star Bijou Phillips, “Choke,” “Almost Famous”) goes awry once he discovers she is a wanted felon. Months later, when Jimmy pays a visit to the local prison, he discovers Lucy gave birth to their baby, who he is now charged with raising. At home with his new daughter, Jimmy’s family is less than enthusiastic about a new addition to the household. His parents, who had him when they were 15, never knew anything about raising a child and have no interest in trying again. If Jimmy can work up the nerve to ask her out on a date, he might get some help from SABRINA (Shannon Woodward, “The Riches,” “ER”), a sardonic checkout clerk he met at the supermarket. Cousin Mike is only concerned about how the baby is going to affect their social life, and out-of-touch Maw Maw is no help either. But Jimmy is determined to take care of his baby – whom Virginia thinks they should name HOPE. With very few useful skills but their hearts in the right place, will the Chance family be successful when they step into the unpredictable and immensely challenging world of parenting?

PRODUCTION COMPANIES: Amigos de Garcia Productions, 20th Century Fox Television

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/WRITER: Greg Garcia

DIRECTOR: Michael Fresco

CAST: Garret Dillahunt as Burt, Lucas Neff as Jimmy, Martha Plimpton as Virginia, Skyler Stone as Mike, Shannon Woodward as Sabrina

GUEST CAST: Cloris Leachman as Maw Maw, Bijou Phillips as Lucy

RUNNING WILDE

From the Emmy Award-winning creator and the star of the critically acclaimed FOX series “Arrested Development” comes RUNNING WILDE, a romantic comedy starring Will Arnett (“Arrested Development,” “30 Rock”) as STEVE WILDE, a filthy-rich, immature playboy trying desperately to win (or buy) the heart of his childhood sweetheart, EMMY KADUBIC (Keri Russell, “Waitress,” “Felicity”), the über-liberal humanitarian who got away – all told through the perspective of a 12-year-old girl. Steve Wilde has never performed a selfless act. But why should he – he’s rich! The son of an oil tycoon, Steve hasn’t had to work a day in his life and has always gotten everything he’s wanted – with one exception: the love of Emmy. The daughter of a former Wilde housekeeper, Emmy is an earnest do-gooder who has spent her adult life trying to save the world. And though Emmy is content living with an indigenous tribe in the Amazon rainforest, her 12-year-old daughter, PUDDLE (Stefania Owen, “The Lovely Bones”), just wants to be a normal kid experiencing her adolescence in a normal place. And she would speak up except for the fact that she hasn’t spoken in years. When Wilde Oil’s expansion in the rainforest threatens her adopted tribe, Emmy decides to attend Steve’s self-thrown “Humanitarian of the Year” award ceremony in hopes of convincing him to help her cause…and also maybe because she still has a thing for Steve. But same-old Steve is unwilling to help because fighting Wilde Oil (a/k/a Dad) means putting his meal ticket in jeopardy. Rather than run the risk of letting Emmy slip away again, Steve pulls out all the stops to win her heart. To do so, he enlists the only other people in his life who can help: MIGO SALAZAR (Joe Nuñez, “Superbad,” “Prison Break”), Steve’s employee/sidekick/errand-boy, and GERTIE STELLVERTRETTER (Jayne Houdyshell, “Law & Order”), Steve’s nanny-turned-head-of-security as well as the biggest protector of Steve…and her own job. Despite having everything he ever wanted, Steve knows he can’t buy love and happiness, which falls in sharp contrast to Emmy, who has nothing but love and happiness. So with Emmy committed to doing good for nothing, and Steve being a good for nothing, will this hopelessly mismatched pair ever be able to reconcile their differences?

PRODUCTION COMPANIES: Tantamount Studios, Five Hole Pictures, Principato-Young Management, Lionsgate Television
CREATORS/WRITERS: Mitch Hurwitz, Jim Vallely, Will Arnett
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Mitch Hurwitz, Jim Vallely, Will Arnett, Eric Tannenbaum, Kim Tannenbaum, Peter Principato, Paul Young, Anthony Russo, Joe Russo

DIRECTORS: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
CAST: Will Arnett as Steve Wilde, Keri Russell as Emmy Kadubic, Stefania Owen as Puddle Kadubic, Joe Nuñez as Migo Salazar, Jayne Houdyshell as Gertie Stellvertretter

The following new drama will debut this fall on FOX:

LONESTAR

From Chris Keyser and Amy Lippman, the creators of “Party of Five”; Marc Webb, the director of “(500) Days of Summer”; and creator Kyle Killen, comes LONESTAR, a provocative soap set against the backdrop of big Texas oil. ROBERT/BOB ALLEN (newcomer James Wolk) is a charismatic and brilliant schemer who has meticulously constructed two lives in two different parts of Texas. He’s juggling two identities and two women in two very different worlds – all under one mountain of lies. As “Bob,” he lives in Houston and is married to CAT (Adrianne Palicki, “Friday Night Lights”), the beautiful daughter of CLINT (Jon Voight, 24, “Midnight Cowboy”), the patriarch of an ultra-wealthy Texas oil family. More than 400 miles away in the suburban west Texas town of Midland, he’s “Robert,” living a second life with his sweet, naïve girlfriend, LINDSAY (Eloise Mumford, “Mercy,” “Law & Order: SVU”). In Midland, he plays the perfect boyfriend while secretly bilking local investors of their savings. In Houston, he’s a devoted husband, charming Cat and her family to cement his position in the rich family business he aims to clean out. Bob has lived both lives successfully for years without arousing any suspicions…so far. While one brother-in-law, DREW (Bryce Johnson, “Popular,” “The Mentalist”), admires Bob, his other brother-in-law, TRAMMELL (Mark Deklin, “Nip/Tuck,” “Desperate Housewives”), is suspicious of his motives. Bob begins to fear his secret lives may unravel. With the cons closing in on him, Bob is divided by his love for two women; his loyalty to his father and mentor, JOHN (David Keith, “An Officer and a Gentleman,” “The Class”); and his respect for his father-in-law, Clint. Now as he tries to hold his two lives together, while fending off angry investors and the suspicions of those around him, Bob puts it all on the line hoping he can beat the odds, leave the schemes behind and keep two separate relationships afloat.

PRODUCTION COMPANIES: 20th Century Fox Television, Depth of Field Productions, Keyser/Lippman Productions
CREATOR/WRITER: Kyle Killen
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Kyle Killen, Kerry Kohansky, Paul Weitz, Chris Keyser, Amy Lippman
DIRECTOR: Marc Webb
CAST: James Wolk as Robert/Bob Allen, Eloise Mumford as Lindsay, David Keith as John Allen, Adrianne Palicki as Cat Thatcher, Mark Deklin as Trammell Thatcher, Bryce Johnson as Drew Thatcher, Jon Voight as Clint Thatcher

The new animated comedy joining the FOX schedule in mideason is:

BOB’S BURGERS

BOB’S BURGERS is a new animated series about a man, his family and a burger joint. A third-generation restaurateur, BOB BELCHER (H. Jon Benjamin, FAMILY GUY, “Archer”) runs Bob’s Burgers with the help of his wife and their three kids. Bob has big ideas about burgers, condiments and sides, but only a few thoughts on customer service and business management. Despite his greasy counters, lousy location and occasionally spotty service, Bob is convinced his burgers speak for themselves. Even though business is slow, Bob gets to work with his family. His wife, LINDA BELCHER (John Roberts, “The Christmas Tree,” “Jackie & Debra”), supports Bob’s dream through thick and thin (but truth be told, she’s getting a little sick of the thin). Their eldest daughter, TINA (Dan Mintz, “Important Things with Demetri Martin,” “The Andy Milonakis Show”), is a 13-year-old hopeless romantic with minimal social skills. Middle child GENE (Eugene Mirman, “Flight of the Conchords,” “Aqua Teen Hunger Force”) is an aspiring musician and a prankster who serves up more jokes than burgers. Their youngest, LOUISE (Kristen Schaal, “Flight of the Conchords,” “Modern Family”), is the most enthusiastic about her dad’s business, but an off-balance sense of humor and her elevated energy level make her somewhat of a liability in the kitchen. Beyond the restaurant is a city rich with character. Next door to Bob’s is It’s Your Funeral Home and Crematorium; down the street is Wonder Wharf, the oceanside amusement pier; and a few blocks away is Wagstaff Middle School, where Bob and Linda’s kids go to school. And across the street is Jimmy Pesto’s Pizzeria, Bob’s Burgers’ main competition and the thorn in Bob’s side.

PRODUCTION COMPANY: 20th Century Fox Television
CREATOR: Loren Bouchard
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS/WRITERS: Loren Bouchard, Jim Dauterive
DIRECTOR: Anthony Chun
VOICE CAST: H. Jon Benjamin as Bob Belcher, John Roberts as Linda Belcher, Kristen Schaal as Louise Belcher, Eugene Mirman as Gene Belcher, Dan Mintz as Tina Belcher

The two new dramas slated for midseason debuts are:

TERRA NOVA

From executive producers Steven Spielberg, Peter Chernin, Brannon Braga (24, “Star Trek: Enterprise”) and David Fury (“Lost,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”) comes an epic family adventure 85 million years in the making. TERRA NOVA follows an ordinary family embarking on an incredible journey back in time to prehistoric Earth as a small part of a massive experiment to save the human race. In the year 2149 the world is dying. The planet is overdeveloped, overcrowded and overpolluted. With the majority of plant and animal life extinct, devotion to science has brought mankind to the brink of destruction, but has also provided its only hope for salvation. Knowing there is no way to reverse the damage to the planet, a coalition of scientists has managed to open up a fracture in the space-time continuum, creating a portal to prehistoric Earth. This doorway leads to an amazing world, one that allows for a last-ditch effort to save the human race…possibly changing the future by correcting the mistakes of the past. The series centers on the Shannon family as they join the tenth pilgrimage of settlers to TERRA NOVA, the first colony of humans in this second chance for civilization. JIM SHANNON, a devoted father with a checkered past, guides his family through this new land of limitless beauty, mystery and terror. Jim’s wife, ELISABETH SHANNON, is a trauma surgeon chosen through a global lottery as a new addition to Terra Nova’s medical team. JOSH SHANNON is their son, mourning the girl he left behind, as he’s torn between two role models – his father and the charismatic COMMANDER FRANK TAYLOR, the leader of the settlement, and the heroic first pioneer through the time portal. MADDY SHANNON, Jim and Elizabeth’s teen daughter, is as independent and adventurous as her parents, but her distrust of authority soon leads her on a dangerous path. In addition to blue skies, rolling rivers and lush vegetation, TERRA NOVA offers new opportunities and fresh beginnings to its recent arrivals, but the Shannons have brought with them a familial secret that may threaten their citizenship in this utopia. Additionally these adventurers soon discover that this healthy, vibrant world is not as idyllic as it initially appears. The areas surrounding Terra Nova are filled with dangerous dinosaurs, and other prehistoric threats, as well as external forces that may be intent on destroying this new world before it begins. But perhaps even more threatening than what lies outside the protective walls is the Shannons’ realization that something sinister may be happening inside TERRA NOVA as not everyone on this mission has the same intentions of how best to save mankind.

PRODUCTION COMPANIES: 20th Century Fox Television, DreamWorks Television, Kapital Entertainment, Chernin Entertainment

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Steven Spielberg, Peter Chernin, Craig Silverstein, Kelly Marcel, Brannon Braga, David Fury, Aaron Kaplan, Katherine Pope, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank

RIDE-ALONG

The city of Chicago is a paradox that serves as the setting for RIDE-ALONG, a new drama from Shawn Ryan (“The Shield,” “The Unit”). During a ride-along, a civilian spends a shift in the passenger seat of a squad car, observing the work day of a police officer. But in this series, the audience is the passenger, taking an unpredictable ride through the streets of Chicago and navigating crime and corruption with the most respected – and notorious – cops in the city. JAREK WYSOCKI (Jason Clarke, “Public Enemies,” “Brotherhood”) is a local legend and larger-than-life veteran of the Chicago Police Department. Like the city of Chicago, Jarek is razor blades and brass knuckles wrapped in politeness and egoless charm – a man who throws away partners the way others throw away tissues. TERESA COLVIN (Jennifer Beals, LIE TO ME, “The L Word”) arrived at the pinnacle of the Chicago Police Department in a short period of time. She’s determined to implement changes before the mud that is Chicago politics clogs her office. As a result of Teresa’s difficult choices, she has made some powerful enemies along the way, including two street gangs, the police officers’ union and a city alderman who proves to be a dangerous adversary. Jarek’s new partner, CALEB EVERS (Matt Lauria, “Friday Night Lights”), is a smart and observant young detective who desperately wants to prove himself. He is savvier and more observant than most people give him credit for, and just might make the perfect yin to Jarek’s yang. Also in Jarek’s charge is his niece, VONDA WYSOCKI (Devin Kelley, “Tease”), a rookie beat cop whose father, Jarek’s brother, was killed in the line of duty when she was young. Jarek keeps close tabs on her and is less than thrilled to discover she’s falling for her partner, ISAAC JOINER (Todd Williams, “In Plain Sight,” “CSI”), a charismatic cop who takes unnecessary risks on the job that land him and Vonda in some dangerous situations. ALDERMAN RONIN GIBBONS (Delroy Lindo, “Kidnapped”) is a building-magnate-turned-politician who has ruled his ward with a velvet glove for three decades. Jarek and Teresa are convinced Gibbons and his cohorts, including LIAM HENNESSEY (Billy Lush, “The Black Donnellys”), an Irish tough guy in Gibbons’ construction empire, are dirty to the core, but they’ve never had the evidence to prove it. When a murder investigation leads them to Gibbons, they are determined to bring him to justice and clean up Chicago – if that’s even possible.

PRODUCTION COMPANIES: 20th Century Fox Television, MiddKid Productions
CREATOR/WRITER: Shawn Ryan
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Shawn Ryan, Charles McDougall
DIRECTOR: Charles McDougall
CAST: Jason Clarke as Jarek Wysocki, Jennifer Beals as Teresa Colvin, Matt Lauria as Caleb Evers, Devin Kelley as Vonda Wysocki, Todd Williams as Isaac Joiner, Billy Lush as Liam Hennessey, Delroy Lindo as Alderman Ronin Gibbons

The following new comedy will premiere in the spring:

MIXED SIGNALS

MIXED SIGNALS is a new comedy series about three longtime friends and their attempts to reconcile the irreconcilable: to balance their relationships with their need for freedom. The series reveals how friendships and romances enhance – and further complicate – the lives of men and the women who love them. ETHAN (Kris Marshall, HUMAN TARGET, “My Family”) is the perpetual bachelor. He loves women, and when he’s in, he’s all in – at least for three weeks. Charming, genuine and hopelessly independent, Ethan is finding out that as he gets older, the pool of women who are willing to take things day by day is rapidly evaporating. ADAM (Nelson Franklin, “The Office,” “I Love You Man”) recently moved in with his girlfriend, CALLIE (Alexandra Breckenridge, FAMILY GUY), and is learning how vastly different “she comes over a lot” and “she lives with me” really are. Adam is discovering there isn’t much “me” time any more, there’s only “us” time. MIKE (David Denman, “The Office”) is a married lawyer still trying to figure out the male-female dynamic. He wants nothing more than to be a good family man to his wife, LISA (Liza Lapira, “Dexter,” “Dollhouse”), and his infant son, but he’s also trying to carve out a little space for himself. Currently that space is in his car, where he watches action movies in 15-minute chunks while telling his wife he’s stuck in traffic.

PRODUCTION COMPANIES: 20th Century Fox Television, Keshet Broadcasting Ltd.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Bob Fisher, David Hemingson, Avi Nir, Ran Sarig, Adir Miller, Elad Kuperman

DIRECTOR: Chris Koch

WRITER: Bob Fisher

CAST: Alexandra Breckenridge as Callie, David Denman as Mike, Nelson Franklin as Adam, Liza Lapira as Lisa, Kris Marshall as Ethan

So-So schedule for FOX. Glee at 8pm is a bad idea - I can understand wanting to give the comedies a strong lead-in, but no demo-powerhouse like Glee should be shipped to 8pm. Just look what happened to House. Cloris Leachman in a new comedy? I'm already excited. Human Target on Fridays is strange, but with summer entry The Good Guys, FOX could have a VERY strong lineup. Wow, FOX, NBC, and CBS airing scripted on Fridays. Will ABC follow the trend? That is very cool to see, but in a way, will probably spell more danger for the weak CBS dramas, which may no longer helm the throne next season.

And FOX midseason - no comment. It's so jampacked they can't even fit all their shows on it. Chances are, it'll look completely different by then - I'd be shocked if Idol results weren't an hour, even if they do need to schedule a comedy.

MONDAY

No Surprise On What Is On Monday Nights


TUESDAY

I tough that they would keep glee on at 9, and have comedies on at 8 and 8:30, but know i think the comedies have a better chance of surviving since their the lead out show for glee. i just wished running wild was on at 9, but we'll see how it does. So Far that looks like the best comedy on for the fall.

WEDNESDAY

Hells Kitchen On here is a surprise for me... i tough that they would just do summer seasons, aparently fox wanted a fall debute. Lie To Me No Surprise.

THURSDAY

No Surprise!!

FRIDAY

Surprised that FOX is having scrpted shows on Friday. I would tough that FOX would have Unscrpted Shows Their, Kitchen Nightmares and one of their sketch comedies, but whatevar floats their boat.

SATURDAY

No Surprise

LATE NIGHT

Still Looking for a show that will replace the wanda skyes show and something to go on at midnight, looks like FOX may have abanded LATE NIGHT for Saturday... But if they havn't, i'm looking at Spike Frestern/Dana Carvey Show For Here, Looks Interesting.

SUNDAY

No Surpirse




For The Most Part, FOX's Scheudle was very predictible and there isn't rely any surpise on here for me except friday and hells kitchn, but everything else is predictible.

My thoughts

MONDAY
8:00-9:00 PM HOUSE
9:00-10:00 PM LONESTAR (new)
--- To be expected although "Lonestar" doesn't sound like a FOX show. That's not to say it won't work though, it just might need some time. "Ride Along" makes sense here midseason

TUESDAY
8:00-9:00 PM GLEE
9:00-9:30 PM RAISING HOPE (new)
9:30-10:00 PM RUNNING WILDE (new)
--- Not surprised at all to see "Glee" at 8pm but it will definitely take a hit. The comedies sound ok, "Running Wilde" sounds better than "Raising Hope" but both might have a small and loyal audience, aka Fox's problem with "Arrested Development" - I'm not sure they're mainstream enough to jumpstart new comedy on Fox

WEDNESDAY
8:00-9:00 PM LIE TO ME
9:00-10:00 PM HELL’S KITCHEN
--- Not a big fan of this scheduling. I thought "Lie to Me" would go to Fri at 8 and "Human Target" would stay put but I'm quite surprised by "Hell's Kitchen" going at 9pm, I would have thought they might be bolder there. Oh well. Love the idea of the AI Results show only being half an hour but I have a feeling it might move back to an hour when some shows inevitably fail. If "Glee" struggles at 8pm Tues in the fall, it should do much better following the Superbowl and a move back to 9pm

THURSDAY
8:00-9:00 PM BONES
9:00-10:00 PM FRINGE
--- Some stability, but "Fringe" will be on a shorter leash

FRIDAY
8:00-9:00 PM HUMAN TARGET
9:00-10:00 PM THE GOOD GUYS
--- I like that Fox is not giving up on Friday but I don't feel great about the chances here for success. They'll probably go the way of the original Friday lineup this past year and die a quick death with "Human Target" the more likely of the two to relocate (Weds at 9?)

SATURDAY
8:00-8:30 PM COPS
8:30-9:00 PM COPS
9:00-10:00 PM AMERICA’S MOST WANTED
--- Same old, same old. Maybe 2011 is when these move to Friday as was widely rumored this year

SUNDAY
7:00-8:00 PM THE OT (NFL post-game)
8:00-8:30 PM THE SIMPSONS
8:30-9:00 PM THE CLEVELAND SHOW
9:00-9:30 PM FAMILY GUY
9:30-10:00 PM AMERICAN DAD
--- Good idea to keep it all animation and "Bob's Burgers" will probably fit right in during midseason

TO SUM UP:
I like what they're doing Monday, bold on Tuesday and the comedies might have a rough go of it, Wednesday was a disappointment although I personally am glad to see "Lie to Me" back but I don't think it was a great scheduling move. Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays to be expected. Fridays - props for effort but I don't like the chances for survival

Best Chance for Success: Lonestar, Bob's Burgers
Most Likely to Fail: Raising Hope
Most Appealing New Drama: Lonestar
Most Appealing New Comedy: Running Wilde

i might chek out running wilde

Fox Upfront 2010 Presentaton Notes (from my Tweets):

4PM ET

- At the start of upfront the stars of Glee, American Idol (Randy & Kara), AMW (Walsh), Fringe, Lonestar, Human Target, Raising Hope, Seth McFarlane, Mixed Signals, Bones, Good Guys, Lie to Me, Ride-Along, Running Wilde, SYTYCD, and House were on hand on the stage!
- Then Hugh Laurie (House) introduced John Neswig (Fox Sales).
- Neswig says Fox will win its 6th straight year in 18-49.
- Then came Peter Rice (chairman of Fox Ent. Group)
Then ... Kevin Reilly (Fox Entertainment President) was interrupted by Jane Lynch, lol
- Reilly says Fox won Fall for the first time ever this past fall.
- Reilly praising Glee (then clip shown), post-Super Bowl airing for the show; summer 2010 details- Fox only net to program year-round he says; clips of The Good Guys, Master Chef shown
- Then off to the Fall 2010 schedule detailing night-by-night
- Clips of Lonestar and comedies (Raising Hope/Running Wilde) were shown next. Not so sold on any of these yet, but nice to see Cloris Leachman and Keri Russell!
- Running Wilde though looks like an hour-long dramedy, but it is a half-hour comedy, hmm.
- People have already said this, but Fox Thursday is the same for the first time ever.
- Reilly says Human Target won its time period each week (Wed at 8) - yeah, Idol pre-tune in helps, though. I dont see it doing big on Fri @ 8
- Turning to Fox Midseason - Super Bowl from Dallas, post-SB airing of Glee, and Ride-Along launches day after SB, Mon. Feb. 7 at 9pm
- Clip of Ride-Along (cop show set in Chicago) then was shown (looks like something that would be on basic cable, will it work on broadcast?)
- Idol is celebrating its 10th anniversary season next season; Simon send-off and he'll be on The X Factor in Fall 2011; Idol is aging a bit
- Idol Performance shows for Idol gains a half-hour (now 90-min) as Idol Results Show will be cut a half-hour (now 30 min) next season due to fan requests.
- Clip of mid-season comedy Mixed Signals was shown next. Looks decent and I think will be geared towards Women 18-34/18-49
- Animated comedy Bob's Burgers will join Sundays and a clip was shown (looks weird I think, Bob's mustache looks fake even in animation).
- And finally, Terra Nova, an adventure series from Steven Spielberg and from 24 producers, joins Fox sometime in midseason. Designs shown.
- Terra Nova looks like it might be big, but Dinotopia didn't work some years back. Nothing has been shot yet, but they ordered 13 eps already.
- Reilly concludes by saying he wants to take every night including Fri. Cast of Glee for the 2nd straight year sings at upfront to conclude.

None of Fox's new fall shows look that interesting to me. Their midseason shows look better.

without futher ado here is my straight after trailer reactions for FOX`s new shows.

Bob`s Burgers - While there are some jokes that made me laugh,THE ANIMATION IS HORRIBLE. The Dad is unfunny but i do like The Health Inspector character and The Children are ok. This is mixed but it may get better.

The Good Guys - Judging by the clips (There was no trailer) the premise is terrible and boring. But i do like the action sequences and the chemistry between the two cops.

Lonestar - I like this pilot. Interesting characters and an interesting story. I am tempted to get into this when this starts.

Mixed Signalss - While its great that our very own KRIS MARSHALL got a US Series, The story,characters and comedy ALL SUCK. Sorry but this is too dull and too bad to suceed. Sorry but its a fail.

Raising Hope - Oooo...Eeee....Its average. Some of it is interesting but mostly its just the usual "How To Take Care Of A Baby/W Jokes" Show.

Ride Along - I like this. Its basically The Wire On Broadcast TV only its in the Cops view. I like the cast,the action and the fact that they have shot it in survival. This could be a winner for FOX

Running Wilde - Again another potential here. Keri Russell looks really charming and Will Arnett is just interesting. I think this may work if FOX give this some good promotion

Overall,FOX have their usual good/bad shows.

Good
The Good Guys
Lonestar
Ride Along
Running Wilde

Average
Bob`s Burgers
Raising Hope

Bad
Mixed Signals

None of Fox's new fall shows look that interesting to me. Their midseason shows look better.Agreed.
I like the Idol results show being 30 minutes. IMO, the show isn't as good as it used to be, and without Simon, it'll probably be worse.

I hope Human Target doesn't die on Friday nights. I wonder if Bob's Burgers will be any good?

My FOX Schedule

Human Target
The Simpsons
Family Guy
American Dad

FOX ANNOUNCES FALL PREMIERE DATES FOR THE 2010-2011 SEASON

NEW DRAMA “LONE STAR” DEBUTS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

NEW COMEDIES “RAISING HOPE” AND “RUNNING WILDE” TO PREMIERE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Award-Winning Drama HOUSE Checks In Monday, September 20;

GLEE Begins Sophomore Season Tuesday, September 21;

Gordon Ramsay Serves Up New Season of HELL’S KITCHEN
Wednesday, September 22;

BONES and FRINGE Return to Thrill Thursday, September 23;

HUMAN TARGET and THE GOOD GUYS Premiere Friday, September 24;

ANIMATION DOMINATION Kicks Off Sunday, September 26


FOX has set the fall premiere dates for its new and returning series. The 2010-2011 season on FOX will kick off with a special premiere week beginning Monday, Sept. 20. HOUSE and the Princeton Plainsboro team return for a seventh season Monday, Sept. 20 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) followed by the series premiere of the sophisticated and provocative drama LONE STAR (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). This fall, Tuesdays feature a night of pitch-perfect comedy beginning Sept. 21 with the highly anticipated return of GLEE (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) and the series premieres of new family comedy RAISING HOPE (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) and new romantic comedy RUNNING WILDE (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) starring Will Arnett and Keri Russell. On Wednesday, Sept. 22, things heat up for Gordon Ramsay in the two-hour premiere of the eighth season of HELL’S KITCHEN (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). The thrill is on Thursdays when BONES (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) and FRINGE (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) return beginning Sept. 23.

Action-packed weekends kick off Fridays with the return of HUMAN TARGET (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) and the time period premiere of THE GOOD GUYS (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on Sept. 24. Saturdays are still the most arresting night of television with the season premieres of COPS (8:00-8:30 and 8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) – celebrating its milestone 800th episode – and AMERICA’S MOST WANTED (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on Sept. 11. Sundays are side-splittingly funny when ANIMATION DOMINATION makes its return Sept. 26 with the season premieres of THE SIMPSONS (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT), THE CLEVELAND SHOW (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) and a one-hour special installment of FAMILY GUY (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). AMERICAN DAD will mark its milestone 100th episode with its season premiere Sunday, Oct. 3 (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT). In addition, LIE TO ME continues to reveal the truth Wednesday, Nov. 10 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT).


Premieres of new and returning series are listed below in chronological order.

Saturday, Sept. 11
8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT COPS (Season Premiere, 800th Episode)
8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT COPS (Encore Episode)
9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT AMERICA’S MOST WANTED (Season Premiere)

Monday, Sept. 20
8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT HOUSE (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT LONE STAR (Series Premiere)

Tuesday, Sept. 21
8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT GLEE (Season Premiere)
9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT RAISING HOPE (Series Premiere)
9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT RUNNING WILDE (Series Premiere)

Wednesday, Sept. 22
8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT HELL’S KITCHEN (2-Hour Season Premiere)

Thursday, Sept. 23
8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT BONES (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT FRINGE (Season Premiere)

Friday, Sept. 24
8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT HUMAN TARGET (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT THE GOOD GUYS (Fall Premiere)

Saturday, Sept. 25
11:00 PM-Midnight ET/PT LONE STAR (Encore Episode, Time Period Premiere)
Midnight-12:30 AM ET/PT RUNNING WILDE (Encore Episode, Time Period Premiere)

Sunday, Sept. 26
8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT THE SIMPSONS (Season Premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT THE CLEVELAND SHOW (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT FAMILY GUY (1-Hour Season Premiere)

Sunday, Oct. 3
9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT FAMILY GUY (All-New Episode)
9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT AMERICAN DAD (Season Premiere, 100th Episode)

Wednesday, Nov. 10
8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT LIE TO ME (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT HELL’S KITCHEN (Time Period Premiere)

First schedule change and cancelation of the season:

Mondays, Effective Monday, October 4, 2010
9:00pm Lie to Me
[Lone Star has been pulled and canceled. Lie to Me previously was scheduled to air Wednesdays at 8PM starting Nov. 10, but that is no longer happening.]

Tuesday, October 26, 2010
9:30pm Raising Hope (all-new, special time)

Wednesday, October 27, 2010
7:30pm WORLD SERIES GAME #1

Thursday, October 28, 2010
7:30pm WORLD SERIES GAME #2

Saturday, October 30, 2010
6:30pm WORLD SERIES GAME #3

Sunday, October 31, 2010
8:00pm WORLD SERIES GAME 4

Monday, November 1, 2010
7:30pm WORLD SERIES GAME #5 (IF NECESSARY)

Wednesday, November 3, 2010
7:30pm WORLD SERIES GAME #6 (IF NECESSARY)

Thursday, November 4, 2010
WORLD SERIES GAME #7 (IF NECESSARY)

Tuesday, Nov. 16 and 23, 2010
9:30pm RAISING HOPE (R)

Thursday, November 25, 2010
8:00-10:00pm FOX THANKSGIVING MOVIE: THE SIMPSONS MOVIE (network premiere)

Friday, November 26, 2010
8:00-10:00pm TV'S GREATEST HOLIDAY MOMENTS: A PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA SPECIAL (all-new special)

Saturday, November 27, 2010
8:00-10:00pm FOX SATURDAY MOVIE: CLICK (R)

Sunday, December 5, 2010
8:30-9:30pm CLEVELAND SHOW (all-new one-hour holiday special)

Monday, December 6, 2010
8:00-10:00pm AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS (all-new)

Sunday, December 12, 2010
8:30-9:30pm FAMILY GUY (all-new one-hour holiday special)

Wednesday, December 15, 2010
9:00pm HELL'S KITCHEN (SEASON FINALE)

Thursday, December 16, 2010
8:00-10:00pm Bones (R)

Friday, December 17, 2010
8:00-10:00pm The Good Guys (R)

Monday, December 20, 2010
8:00-10:00pm MILLION DOLLAR MONEY DROP (all-new, 2 episodes)

Tuesday, December 21, 2010
9:00pm MILLION DOLLAR MONEY DROP (all-new)

Wednesday, December 22, 2010
9:00pm MILLION DOLLAR MONEY DROP (all-new)

Thursday, December 23, 2010
8:00-10:00pm MILLION DOLLAR MONEY DROP (all-new, 2 episodes)

Friday, December 24, 2010
8:00-10:00pm FOX MOVIE: ARE WE DONE YET? (network premiere)

Saturday, December 25, 2010
8:00-10:00pm TV'S GREATEST HOLIDAY MOMENTS: A PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA SPECIAL (R)

Friday, December 31, 2010
8:00-10:00pm FOX MOVIE: ROCKY BALBOA (network premiere)

Monday, January 3, 2011
TBD

Tuesdays, Effective Monday, January 4, 2011
9:00 PM MILLION DOLLAR MONEY DROP (All-New for 5 Tuesdays)

Wednesdays, Effective Wednesday, January 5 and January 12, 2011
8:00-10:00 PM HUMAN TARGET (All-New, two episodes)

Thursdays, Effective Thursday, January 6, 2011
8:00 PM MILLION DOLLAR MONEY DROP (All-New for 2 weeks)
9:00 PM BONES (R, new timeslot)

Friday, January 7, 2011
8:00pm 75TH ANNUAL AT&T COTTON BOWL CLASSIC (TO 11:30PM ET)

Sundays, Effective Sunday, January 9, 2011
8:30 PM BOB'S BURGERS (Series Premiere)
9:30 PM THE CLEVELAND SHOW (Time Period, All-New Episodes)

Monday, January 10, 2011
8:00-10:00 PM LIE TO ME (all-new, two episodes)

Friday, January 14, 2011
TBD

Saturday, January 15, 2011
8:00 PM ET NFL NFC DIVISION PLAYOFFS (Live)

Sundays, Effective Sunday, January 16, 2011
7:00 PM THE SIMPSONS (R)
7:30 PM AMERICAN DAD (all-new, new time)

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
8:00-10:00 PM AMERICAN IDOL (Two-Hour Season Premiere, Part One)

Thursdays, Effective Thursday, January 20, 2011
8:00 PM AMERICAN IDOL (all-new)
9:00 PM BONES (all-new, new timeslot)

Friday, January 21, 2011
8:00 PM KITCHEN NIGHTMARES (Season Premiere)
9:00 PM KITCHEN NIGHTMARES (R)

Wednesdays, Effective Wednesday, January 26, 2011
8:00 PM AMERICAN IDOL
9:00 PM HUMAN TARGET (new timeslot for 3 weeks)

Fridays, Effective Friday, January 28, 2011
8:00 PM KITCHEN NIGHTMARES (All-New Episodes)
9:00 PM FRINGE (all-new, new night and time)

Sunday, January 30, 2011
7:00pm THE PRO BOWL (ALOHA STADIUM, HONOLULU)

Sunday, February 6, 2011
6:00 PM ET SUPER BOWL XLV (Live)
10:30 PM ET/7:30 PT GLEE (All-New Special Episode; Approximate Start Time)

Mondays, Effective Monday, February 7, 2011
9:00-10:00 PM THE CHICAGO CODE (Series Premiere)

Tuesdays, Effective Monday, February 8, 2011:
9:30PM MIXED SIGNALS (Series Premiere)

Wednesdays, Effective Wednesday, February 16, 2011
8:00-10:00 PM AMERICAN IDOL (Two-Hour Episodes)

Wednesdays, Effective Wednesday, April 6, 2011
8:00-9:30 PM AMERICAN IDOL (90-Minute Episodes)
9:30-10:00 PM BREAKING IN (Series Premiere)

New mid-season drama The Chicago Code starts Monday, Feb. 7, 2011 at 9:

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sitcomsonline/Bnuy/~3/_mbLQ_B0Mf8/227-joins-gmc-as-regular-abc-and-fox.html

Tuesday, November 16 and 23, 2010
9:30pm Raising Hope (R, special time)
[Running Wilde will not on these dates and is slated to return Nov. 30.]

Tuesday, November 16 and 23, 2010
9:30pm Raising Hope (R, special time)
[Running Wilde will not on these dates and is slated to return Nov. 30.]
Good move!

When are they gonna announce the midseason schedule again? I know they did it in May already but I heard FOX usually changes the originally announced version. I wonder if they are staying with the 90-30 minutes long American Idol so Mixed Signals can premiere, and if Glee really goes to Wed 9 pm, so the top two scripted shows can go head to head.

I wish they'd just put Running Wilde out of its misery. I'm a huge Arrested Development fan, but this show just doesn't work.

No idea when Fox is announcing this year, but my guess would be next Monday or Tuesday. Last year they announced on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, so I expect next week. Stay tuned.

Anyway, I am hearing Idol will air Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8.

If they go with a 90 min performance show and half-hour results show as planned back in May, maybe something like this?

MY THOUGHTS:

JANUARY

MONDAY
8:00-9:00 PM HOUSE
9:00-10:00 PM LIE TO ME (JAN) / THE CHICAGO CODE (FEB, new)

TUESDAY
8:00-9:00 PM GLEE
9:00-10:00 PM BONES (new night/time)

WEDNESDAY
8:00-9:30 PM AMERICAN IDOL Performance Show (new night)
9:30-10:00 PM MIXED SIGNALS (new)

THURSDAY
8:00-8:30 PM AMERICAN IDOL Results Show (new night)
8:30-9:00 PM RAISING HOPE (new night/time)
9:00-10:00 PM FRINGE

FRIDAY
8:00-9:00 PM HUMAN TARGET (new night)
9:00-10:00 PM KITCHEN NIGHTMARES (season premiere)

SATURDAY
8:00-8:30 PM COPS
8:30-9:00 PM COPS
9:00-10:00 PM AMERICA’S MOST WANTED

SUNDAY
7:00-7:30 PM THE SIMPSONS (encores)
7:30-8:00 PM AMERICAN DAD (new time)
8:00-8:30 PM THE SIMPSONS
8:30-9:00 PM BOB’S BURGERS (new)
9:00-9:30 PM FAMILY GUY
9:30-10:00 PM THE CLEVELAND SHOW (new time)

No idea when Fox is announcing this year, but my guess would be next Monday or Tuesday. Last year they announced on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, so I expect next week. Stay tuned.

Anyway, I am hearing Idol will air Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8.

If they go with a 90 min performance show and half-hour results show as planned back in May, maybe something like this?

MY THOUGHTS:

JANUARY

MONDAY
8:00-9:00 PM HOUSE
9:00-10:00 PM LIE TO ME (JAN) / THE CHICAGO CODE (FEB, new)

TUESDAY
8:00-9:00 PM GLEE
9:00-10:00 PM BONES (new night/time)

WEDNESDAY
8:00-9:30 PM AMERICAN IDOL Performance Show (new night)
9:30-10:00 PM MIXED SIGNALS (new)

THURSDAY
8:00-8:30 PM AMERICAN IDOL Results Show (new night)
8:30-9:00 PM RAISING HOPE (new night/time)
9:00-10:00 PM FRINGE

FRIDAY
8:00-9:00 PM HUMAN TARGET (new night)
9:00-10:00 PM KITCHEN NIGHTMARES (season premiere)

SATURDAY
8:00-8:30 PM COPS
8:30-9:00 PM COPS
9:00-10:00 PM AMERICA’S MOST WANTED

SUNDAY
7:00-7:30 PM THE SIMPSONS (encores)
7:30-8:00 PM AMERICAN DAD (new time)
8:00-8:30 PM THE SIMPSONS
8:30-9:00 PM BOB’S BURGERS (new)
9:00-9:30 PM FAMILY GUY
9:30-10:00 PM THE CLEVELAND SHOW (new time)

I think It would not be a smart move to move Bones. The show is doing great on thursday, where FOX has always been in trouble. I think Fringe needs to move.

Maybe, but Bones would have to move to a new time at the very least if the rumor of Idol Wed/Thurs at 8 is true.

Maybe, but Bones would have to move to a new time at the very least if the rumor of Idol Wed/Thurs at 8 is true.

The rumor of Idol on thursday is not new, last year there was one too. I hope it isn't true because Thursdays are tough enough.

What I think they will do (if Idol moves to thursdays 9pm) :


MONDAY
8:00-9:00 PM HOUSE
9:00-10:00 PM LIE TO ME (JAN) / THE CHICAGO CODE (FEB, new)

TUESDAY
8:00-9:00 PM GLEE
9:00-10:00 PM FRINGE (new night/time)

WEDNESDAY
8:00-8:30 RAISING HOPE (new night/time)
8:30-9:30 PM AMERICAN IDOL Performance Show (new night)
9:30-10:00 PM MIXED SIGNALS (new)

THURSDAY
8:00-9:00 PM BONES
9:00-9:30 PM AMERICAN IDOL Results (new night)
9:30-10:00 PM BREAKING IN (new)

FRIDAY
8:00-9:00 PM HUMAN TARGET (new night)
9:00-10:00 PM KITCHEN NIGHTMARES

Maybe, but Bones would have to move to a new time at the very least if the rumor of Idol Wed/Thurs at 8 is true.

I guess so but that really strikes me as odd. Bones is one of the most consistent performers on FOX, they really shouldn't move it. If they want to do Weds/Thurs (presumably I'm guessing it's in order to leave Glee where it is and not compete with DWTS), then they should put the results show at 9 on Thurs. And send Fringe to Tues at 9.

Are they airing Million Dollar Money Drop in the spring?

EDIT: Just read that the Christian Slater comedy "Breaking In" has been ordered for midseason (7 episodes). In that case, I see FOX doing something like this:

Monday
8:00 House
9:00 Lie to Me/The Chicago Code

Tuesday
8:00 Glee
9:00 Raising Hope
9:30 MIXED SIGNALS

Wednesday
8:00 American Idol
(I think they go with 2 hours)

Thursday
8:00 Bones
9:00 American Idol
9:30 BREAKING IN

Friday
8:00 Human Target
9:00 Fringe

Saturdays
the usual

Sundays
Animation in the order Pavan predicted

Breaking In, might be for March/spring. As of now, Million Dollar Money Drop is just Dec. 20-23, depending on how it does.

The rumor of Idol on thursday is not new, last year there was one too. I hope it isn't true because Thursdays are tough enough.

I have heard from good sources about the Wed/Thurs at 8 thing. Times could change, but I think Wed/Thurs is happening now.

Breaking In, might be for March/spring. As of now, Million Dollar Money Drop is just Dec. 20-23, depending on how it does.


Yeah although I could see them running 1 hr results shows in Jan/Feb before Breaking In launches

Looks like Thursday AI is happening indeed, TheFutonCritic just tweeted:

http://twitter.com/thefutoncritic/status/5772696654716928

Edit: He revealed the rest of the schedule as well, Fringe goes to Fridays while Mixed Signals replaces Running Wilde.

You were right Pavan !

They announced it tonight (wow, surprised they did)...as my sources said, Idol Wed/Thurs at 8:

FOX ANNOUNCES 2010-2011 MIDSEASON SCHEDULE
"AMERICAN IDOL" MOVES TO WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS WITH TWO-NIGHT SEASON PREMIERE WEDNESDAY, JAN. 19 AND THURSDAY, JAN. 20

FOX TUESDAYS CONTINUE TO SING WITH DEBUT OF NEW ENSEMBLE COMEDY "MIXED SIGNALS" FOLLOWING ALL-NEW EPISODES OF "GLEE" AND "RAISING HOPE" TUESDAY, FEB. 8

NEW ANIMATED SERIES "BOB'S BURGERS" OPENS SUNDAY, JAN. 9

NEW POLICE DRAMA "THE CHICAGO CODE" BOOKS PREMIERE MONDAY, FEB. 7

NEW COMEDY "BREAKING IN" SECURES DEBUT WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6

MILLION DOLLAR MONEY DROP Returns Tuesday, Jan. 4; BONES Moves to 9:00 PM Starting Thursday, Jan. 20; Gordon Ramsay's KITCHEN NIGHTMARES Turns up the Heat Friday, Jan. 21; FRINGE Travels to Fridays Beginning Jan. 28


FOX is announcing premiere dates of new and returning series, as well as revisions to its 2010-2011 midseason schedule, including AMERICAN IDOL moving to Wednesdays and Thursdays and GLEE continuing to lead off FOX's Tuesday night of comedies featuring RAISING HOPE and the debut of MIXED SIGNALS.

Television's No. 1 series, AMERICAN IDOL, moves to Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning with a two-night premiere event Wednesday, Jan. 19 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Thursday, Jan. 20 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). AMERICAN IDOL welcomes new judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler, who join judge Randy Jackson and host Ryan Seacrest, and an all-new crop of hopefuls from auditions held in Austin, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Nashville, New Orleans, San Francisco and East Rutherford, NJ.

BOB'S BURGERS, the new animated comedy about a man, his family and their burger joint, opens Sunday, Jan. 9 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT). In the newest addition to the Sunday "Animation Domination" lineup, BOB (H. Jon Benjamin, "Archer") and his quirky family have big ideas about burgers, but fall short on service and sophistication. Despite the greasy counters, lousy location and a dearth of customers, Bob and his family are determined to make Bob's "grand re-re-re-opening" a success.

As previously announced, THE CHICAGO CODE (formerly titled "Ride-Along"), the new police drama from creator Shawn Ryan ("The Shield"), will make its anticipated debut the night after SUPER BOWL XLV, Monday, Feb. 7 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), following all-new episodes of HOUSE (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). The new fast-paced series starring Jason Clarke ("Public Enemies," "Brotherhood"), Jennifer Beals (LIE TO ME, "The L Word"), Delroy Lindo ("Kidnapped") and Matt Lauria ("Friday Night Lights") follows the Windy City's most powerful and respected cops as they navigate the city's underbelly to fight crime and expose corruption.

MIXED SIGNALS, the new relationship comedy created by Bob Fisher ("Wedding Crashers") that reveals how friendships and romances both enhance and complicate the lives of the men and women in them, will have its series premiere Tuesday, Feb. 8 (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) following all-new episodes of GLEE (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) and RAISING HOPE (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT). The new ensemble comedy stars David Denman ("The Office"), Nelson Franklin ("I Love You, Man"), Kris Marshall (HUMAN TARGET), Liza Lapira ("Dexter") and Aya Cash ("Law & Order: Special Victims Unit").

Additionally, FOX has picked up BREAKING IN (working title), an offbeat half-hour workplace comedy about a high-tech security firm that takes extreme - and often questionable - measures to sell their protection services. Created by Adam F. Goldberg ("Fanboys") and Seth Gordon ("Four Christmases" and the upcoming "Horrible Bosses"), the series centers on a team of uniquely skilled oddball geniuses hand-picked to work for a manipulative mastermind. Starring Christian Slater ("The Forgotten"), Bret Harrison ("Reaper") and Odette Yustman ("You Again"), the new comedy premieres Wednesday, April 6 (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) following 90-minute AMERICAN IDOL episodes (8:00-9:30 PM ET/PT).

KITCHEN NIGHTMARES serves up a new season Friday, Jan. 21 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). Each week, Chef Gordon Ramsay will try to help turn around some of the country's most unsanitary and unsuccessful restaurants on the verge of closing their doors forever.

FOX midseason sees other changes as well. LIE TO ME reveals a special two-hour episode Monday, Jan. 10 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) with Dr. Cal Lightman (Tim Roth) continuing his search for the truth in its regular time period Mondays (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) until Jan. 31.

GLEE continues with encores until all-new episodes begin in February with a special installment airing immediately following SUPER BOWL XLV Sunday, Feb. 6 (approximately 10:30-11:30 PM ET/7:30-8:30 PM PT). Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) GLEE leads a night of all-new episodes of FOX comedies, including RAISING HOPE (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) and MIXED SIGNALS (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT).

MILLION DOLLAR MONEY DROP will challenge more duos to keep their $1 million with all-new episodes airing for four weeks on Tuesdays (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) starting Jan. 4, plus two bonus Thursday (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) episodes on Jan. 6 and 13.

After a run of six all-new episodes in a row this fall, HUMAN TARGET springs into action with special two-hour episodes airing Wednesday, Jan. 5 and 12 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). The action-packed drama charges into its time period premiere Wednesday, Jan. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) following AMERICAN IDOL (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) for three weeks.

The thrill continues when BONES moves to a new time period Thursdays (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) after AMERICAN IDOL (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) starting Jan. 20. Fan-favorite FRINGE will travel to a new night and time with all-new episodes beginning Friday, Jan. 28 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).

THE CLEVELAND SHOW makes its time period premiere Sunday, Jan. 9 (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT), with AMERICAN DAD moving to a new time a week later Sunday, Jan. 16 (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT).


FOX 2010-2011 MIDSEASON SCHEDULE

(All times ET/PT except as noted)

MONDAY

Monday, Jan. 10:
8:00-10:00 PM LIE TO ME (Two-Hour Episode)

Mondays, beginning Jan. 17:
8:00-9:00 PM HOUSE (All-New Episodes)
9:00-10:00 PM LIE TO ME (All-New Episodes)

Mondays, beginning Feb. 7
8:00-9:00 PM HOUSE (All-New Episodes)
9:00-10:00 PM THE CHICAGO CODE (Series Premiere)


TUESDAY

Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 4:
8:00-9:00 PM GLEE (Encore Episodes)
9:00-10:00 PM MILLION DOLLAR MONEY DROP (All-New Episodes)

Tuesdays, beginning Feb. 8:
8:00-9:00 PM GLEE (All-New Episodes)
9:00-9:30 PM RAISING HOPE (All-New Episodes)
9:30-10:00 PM MIXED SIGNALS (Series Premiere)


WEDNESDAY

Wednesday, Jan. 5 and 12:
8:00-10:00 PM HUMAN TARGET (All-New, Two-Hour Episodes)

Wednesday, Jan. 19:
8:00-10:00 PM AMERICAN IDOL (Two-Hour Season Premiere, Part One)

Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 26:
8:00-9:00 PM AMERICAN IDOL
9:00-10:00 PM HUMAN TARGET (All-New Episodes)

Wednesdays, beginning Feb. 16:
8:00-10:00 PM AMERICAN IDOL (Two-Hour Episodes)

Wednesdays, beginning April 6:
8:00-9:30 PM AMERICAN IDOL (90-Minute Episodes)
9:30-10:00 PM BREAKING IN (Series Premiere)


THURSDAY

Thursdays, beginning Jan. 6:
8:00-9:00 PM MILLION DOLLAR MONEY DROP (All-New Episodes)
9:00-10:00 PM BONES (Encore Episodes)

Thursdays, beginning Jan. 20:
8:00-9:00 PM AMERICAN IDOL (Season Premiere, Part Two)
9:00-10:00 PM BONES (Time Period Premiere)


FRIDAY

Friday, Jan. 7:
8:00 PM-CC ET AT&T COTTON BOWL (Live)

Friday, Jan. 21:
8:00-9:00 PM KITCHEN NIGHTMARES (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM KITCHEN NIGHTMARES (Encore)

Fridays, beginning Jan. 28:
8:00-9:00 PM KITCHEN NIGHTMARES (All-New Episodes)
9:00-10:00 PM FRINGE (Time Period Premiere)


SATURDAY

Saturday, Jan. 15:
8:00 PM-CC ET NFC DIVISION PLAYOFFS (Live)

Saturdays, beginning Jan. 22 (no change to lineup):
8:00-8:30 PM COPS (All-New Episodes)
8:30-9:00 PM COPS (Encore Episodes)
9:00-10:00 PM AMERICA'S MOST WANTED (All-New Episodes)


SUNDAY

Sunday, Jan. 9:
8:00-8:30 PM THE SIMPSONS (All-New Episode)
8:30-9:00 PM BOB'S BURGERS (Series Premiere)
9:00-9:30 PM FAMILY GUY (All-New Episode)
9:30-10:00 PM THE CLEVELAND SHOW (Time Period Premiere/All-New Episode)

Sunday, Jan. 16 and 23:
7:00-7:30 PM THE SIMPSONS (Encore Episodes)
7:30-8:00 PM AMERICAN DAD (Time Period Premiere)
8:00-8:30 PM THE SIMPSONS (All-New Episodes)
8:30-9:00 PM BOB'S BURGERS (All-New Episodes)
9:00-9:30 PM FAMILY GUY (All-New Episodes)
9:30-10:00 PM THE CLEVELAND SHOW (All-New Episodes)

Sunday, Jan. 30:
7:00 PM-CC ET NFC PRO BOWL (Live)

Sunday, Feb. 6:
6:00 PM-CC ET SUPER BOWL XLV (Live)
10:30 PM ET/7:30 PT GLEE (All-New Special Episode; Approximate Start Time)

Sundays, beginning Feb. 13 (no change to lineup):
7:00-7:30 PM THE SIMPSONS
7:30-8:00 PM AMERICAN DAD
8:00-8:30 PM THE SIMPSONS
8:30-9:00 PM BOB'S BURGERS
9:00-9:30 PM FAMILY GUY
9:30-10:00 PM THE CLEVELAND SHOW

Day by day schedule is updated:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=4483935&postcount=16

Notes:
* Lie to Me completes its 13 episode order on Jan. 31, while Human Target completes its 13 episode order on Feb. 9.
* Million Dollar Money Drop has 13 episodes, 6 will air in December (Dec. 20-23), 5 more on Tuesdays at 9 in January (Jan. 4-Feb. 1), and 2 on Thursdays at 8 in January (Jan. 6 and 13).

EDIT: My two cents - I think with Idol moving to Wed/Thurs and no Simon this year. It will premiere well (6s?) BUT will go down to 4s fast, which is good but will be way down from even last year. Plus Idol has been Tues/Wed for years, so that will cause a bit of a drop, too. Nets won't fear Idol anymore, unless you're Community.
WED: Wed at 8, it will be a battle between Paula's Live to Dance and Idol for a few weeks. Should be interesting. Then Idol vs. Survivor in February. Either way, both will be down as a result. Minute to Win It and America's Next Top Model (when it begins) will also be in the slot, which is now all reality, except the ABC comedies. So ABC comedies could be a down a bit, but it will be the only scripted in the hour now, so I think it will be fine (at least The Middle, not sure about Better With You). When Idol expands to two-hours come Feb. 16, it will go up against Modern Family at 9. It'll be interesting. Modern Family could beat it, I think. CBS will hold up well with Criminal Minds (should it stay in the slot). NBC will get crushed with Chase and then later America's Greatest Restaurant. Reilly obviously scheduled Idol two-hours here to go and kill the new NBC reality show.
THURS: Community will be low-mid 1s now with this. Vampire Diaries will likely take a hit, too, with maybe low 1s. Big Bang/Wipeout should hold up well, as they skew more male. Guesses for Thursday at 8pm for Jan-Feb: Idol 4.2-4.5, Big Bang 3.8-4.1/Bleep 2.4-2.7, Wipeout Winter 2.5-2.8. Idol Results will be Thursday's leader, but Grey's/Big Bang will be right there close by. Grey's will likely do better than Bang though because Idol is not up against it directly.

Bleep My Dad Says is definitely going to the low 2s (it already dipped below 3.0 a couple of times), but will Mad Love going to be wasted there? CSI is going to be 4th in the slot because of Bones, unless CBS moves The Mentalist against it?

Community might not have an overlap with AI so it probably stays mid 1s, but Perfect Couples is DOA.

Wipeout is only 8 episodes, right? Would ABC schedule a scripted show there after that? There might be some audience overlap between Bones and GA so The Office might be the winning show here?

Chase and the restaurant show were thrown under the Idol bus anyway, I don't think FOX really cared about NBC Wednesday here, but more likely aiming to be #1 on Thursdays instead of being 4th most of the time...

Schedule updates:

Sundays, December 12 and 19, 2010
7:00pm Running Wilde (all-new, special night/time)

Tuesday, December 14, 2010
9:00pm Glee (R, special time)
[A repeat will also air in its regular 8pm slot)

Sunday, December 26, 2010
9:30pm Running Wilde (all-new, special night)

Tueaday, December 28, 2010
9:00pm Running Wilde (all-new, special time)
[The finale will air in its regular 9:30pm slot.]

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/12/13/exclusive-fox-to-drop-running-wilde-from-lineup-690105/9022/

LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- The news is about to get worse for FOX's "Running Wilde."

In addition to last night's installment being dropped in favor of a repeat, FOX has also pulled upcoming originals on December 19, December 26 and December 28.

Repeats of "The Simpsons" and "The Cleveland Show" will sub in for the series on December 19 and December 26, respectively, while an extra hour of "Glee" will fill the Tuesday, 9:00/8:00c hour on December 28.

In addition, encores of the series will wrap in the Saturday, midnight/11:00c slot on January 1. The network had previously planned to keep repeats of the series in the time period (a la "Brothers" last season).

It's not clear what will fill said half-hour come January 8. (Repeats of "The Good Guys" are still a go on Saturdays at 11:00/10:00c, as previously reported.)

As for the five remaining original episodes of "Running Wilde," network sources insist they'll turn up at a later date.

I wonder if FOX might be re-thinking this last minute programming strategy.

Sunday's 7 pm encore got a 1.2 A18-49 and 3,540,000 P2+, a rather decent rating for ‘Running Wilde’. Let's look at how that compares to the two other Animation Domination encore series in the 7 pm Sunday timeslot:

1. Running Wilde (1 encore airing, 7-7:30 pm SUN) 1.20 A18-49, 3,540,000 P2+ viewers
2. The Simpsons (3 encore airings, 7-7:30 pm SUN) 1.17 A18-49, 2,802,000 P2+ viewers
3. The Cleveland Show (3 encore airings, 7-7:30 pm SUN) 0.97 A18-49, 2,287,000 P2+ viewers

By my calculations, the 'Running Wilde' encore out-performed both series in A18-49s and P2+, with the differential over 'The Cleveland Show' a double-digit +24% in demo and a whopping 55% in viewers.

Based on this surprisingly healthy Nielsen by 'Running Wilde' on Sunday, I think FOX has decided to hold the remaining six originals for the New Year where they will use them on Sundays at 7 pm as a lead-in to original ‘American Dad’ episodes. FOX's ever astute research department must have churned the metered markets data and found out that the ‘Running Wilde’ viewer profile is a rather good live action lead-in to their Sunday Animation Domination line-up.

Why are they bothering to run American Dad at all? Just run Bob's Burgers, let it fail and then bring ADad back in March. It worked during the Sons of Tuscon foolery in early 2010.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
8:00pm American Idol (special night, 90 min)
9:30pm Raising Hope (all-new, special time)

Wednesday, March 2, 2011
8:00-9:30pm American Idol
9:30pm Traffic Light (all-new, special night)

Thursday, March 3, 2011
8:00-10:00pm American Idol (expanded)

Sunday, March 27, 2011
9:30pm American Dad (all-new, special time)

Thursday, March 31, 2011
9:00pm Mobbed (all-new special)

Sundays, April 3, 10, and 17 2011
7:00pm Cleveland Show (R, special time)

Saturday, April 9, 2011
7:00-11:00pm NASCAR ON FOX: TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Sunday, April 17, 2011
8:30pm American Dad (all-new, special time)

Sunday, April 24, 2011
7:00pm The Simpsons (R)
7:30pm The Simpsons (R, special time)
8:00-10:00pm FOX MOVIE: THE SIMPSONS MOVIE (R)

Saturday, April 30,2011
7:00-11:00pm NASCAR SPRINT CUP RACING: RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY

Sunday, May 1, 2011
7:00pm Family Guy (R, special time)

Saturday, May 7, 2011
7:00-11:30pm NASCAR SPRINT CUP RACING: DARLINGTON RACEWAY

Saturday, May 14, 2011
7:00-10:00pm Fox MLB BASEBALL PRIMETIME SPECIAL LOCAL ACTION: RED SOX at YANKEES OR GIANTS at CUBS OR DIAMONDBACKS at DODGERS

Additional updates with most finale dates:

Saturday, April 16, 2011
8:00-10:00pm MOVIE: TRUTH BE TOLD (all-new)

Sunday, May 1, 2011
7:30pm FAMILY GUY (R)

Friday, May 6, 2011
9:00pm FRINGE (SEASON FINALE)

Fridays, May 13 and 20, 2011
9:00pm KITCHEN NIGHTMARES (R)

Sunday, May 15, 2011
9:30pm CLEVELAND SHOW (SEASON FINALE)

Tuesday, May 17, 2011
9:00pm RAISING HOPE (SEASON FINALE)
9:30pm TRAFFIC LIGHT (SEASON FINALE)

Wednesday, May 18, 2011
9:30pm BREAKING IN (SEASON FINALE)

Thursday, May 19, 2011
9:00pm BONES (SEASON FINALE)

Sunday, May 22, 2011
7:30pm AMERICAN DAD (SEASON FINALE)
8:00pm THE SIMPSONS (SEASON FINALE)
8:30pm BOB'S BURGERS (SEASON FINALE)
9:00pm FAMILY GUY (ONE-HOUR SEASON FINALE)

Monday, May 23, 2011
8:00pm HOUSE (SEASON FINALE)
9:00pm THE CHICAGO CODE (SEASON FINALE)

Tuesday, May 24, 2011
8:00pm AMERICAN IDOL (SEASON FINALE, PT 1)
9:00pm GLEE (SEASON FINALE, special time)

Wednesday, May 25, 2011
8:00pm AMERICAN IDOL (SEASON FINALE, PT 2, 8:00-10:07PM ET)

UPDATES:

Monday, May 23, 2011
9:00pm THE CHICAGO CODE (SEASON FINALE)
[New finale date, as Terra Nova preview is no longer airing]

Tuesday, May 24, 2011
9:00pm GLEE (SEASON FINALE, special time)
[New finale date, as Terra Nova preview is no longer airing]

SIZZLING SUMMER BEGINS THIS MAY ON FOX

"SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE" LAUNCHES NEXT SEARCH FOR AMERICA'S FAVORITE DANCER THURSDAY, MAY 26

AMERICA'S AMATEUR COOKS COMPETE TO BE THE NEXT "MASTERCHEF" BEGINNING MONDAY, JUNE 6

GORDON RAMSAY SERVES UP NINTH COURSE OF "HELL'S KITCHEN" STARTING TUESDAY, JULY 19

FOX sizzles this summer with the return of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, HELL'S KITCHEN and MASTERCHEF.


Back for an eighth season this summer, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE kicks off with a two-hour premiere Thursday, May 26 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). Hosted by Cat Deeley, the hit dance competition series will inspire and amaze viewers as dancers skilled in styles ranging from hip-hop to ballroom compete to be named America's Favorite Dancer. This season's auditions feature resident judges Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy, as well as guest judges Robin Antin, Lil C, Tyce Diorio, Toni Redpath and Jason Gilkison. Once the auditions conclude, weekly two-hour performance shows will air Wednesdays (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), and weekly results shows will air Thursdays (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), followed by encore episodes of GLEE (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).

World-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay, restaurateur Joe Bastianich and chef Graham Elliot return to challenge a new batch of hopefuls on the second season of hit culinary competition series MASTERCHEF beginning Monday, June 6 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). America's best amateur cooks from all walks of life will compete two nights a week for the coveted white apron Mondays (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) and Tuesdays (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT).

Chef Ramsay takes over Tuesdays when HELL'S KITCHEN starts cooking July 19 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) following all-new episodes of MASTERCHEF. HELL'S KITCHEN puts aspiring restaurateurs through an intense culinary academy as Ramsay seeks out the one chef who possesses the right combination of ingredients to win the life-changing grand prize.

Starting June 3, FOX Fridays lead with encores of BONES (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) featuring the investigative work of fearless forensic duo Temperance Brennan (Emily Deschanel) and Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz), followed by encores of LIE TO ME (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) starring Tim Roth as deception expert Cal Lightman.

The most arresting night of television airs Saturdays with a mixture of all-new and encore episodes of COPS (8:00-8:30 and 8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) followed by all-new episodes of AMERICA'S MOST WANTED (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) until its season finale on June 18. Encores of compelling new police drama THE CHICAGO CODE begin Saturday, June 25 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).

Sundays feature everyone's favorite animated families with encores all summer long of THE SIMPSONS, THE CLEVELAND SHOW, FAMILY GUY, AMERICAN DAD and newcomer BOB'S BURGERS (7:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).


RECAP - FOX 2011 SUMMER SCHEDULE

(All times ET/PT except as noted)

MONDAY

Mondays, beginning June 6:
8:00-9:00 PM MASTERCHEF (Season Premiere, Part 1)
9:00-10:00 PM HOUSE (Encores)

TUESDAY

Tuesdays, beginning June 7:
8:00-9:00 PM MASTERCHEF (Season Premiere, Part 2)
9:00-9:30 PM RAISING HOPE (Encores)
9:30-10:00 PM TRAFFIC LIGHT (Encores)

Tuesday, July 12:
8:00-11:00 PM ET MLB ALL-STAR GAME 2011 (FOX Sports Special)

Tuesdays, beginning July 19:
8:00-9:00 PM MASTERCHEF
9:00-10:00 PM HELL'S KITCHEN (Season Premiere)

WEDNESDAY

Wednesdays, beginning June 1:
8:00-10:00 PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (Season Premiere, Part 2 and Time Period Premiere)

THURSDAY

Thursday, May 26:
8:00-10:00 PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (Season Premiere, Part 1)

Thursdays, beginning June 2:
8:00-9:00 PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (Time Period Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM GLEE (Encores)

FRIDAY

Fridays, beginning June 3:
8:00-9:00 PM BONES (Encores)
9:00-10:00 PM LIE TO ME (Encores)

SATURDAY

Saturday, June 18:
8:00-8:30 PM COPS (Season Finale)
8:30-9:00 PM COPS
9:00-10:00 PM AMERICA'S MOST WANTED (Season Finale)

Saturdays, beginning June 25:
8:00-8:30 PM COPS (Encores)
8:30-9:00 PM COPS (Encores)
9:00-10:00 PM THE CHICAGO CODE (Time Period Premiere) (Encores)

SUNDAY

Sundays, beginning June 5:
7:00-10:00 PM ANIMATION DOMINATION (Encores)

[NOTE: The UNTITLED JAMIE FOXX/AFFION CROCKETT PROJECT, previously scheduled to premiere Thursday, June 9, will now air at a later date.]

Have to say that I was very surprised to see that, even though its season ends on June 18, AMW won't be airing repeats throughout the summer.

Interesting decision to promote Chicago Code at that time. Maybe I shouldn't make this assumption but I'd say AMW is more of an old skewing show that it is a younger skewing show. When the people that always watch AMW turn on the TV at 9pm on Saturdays and see this show, let's say they like it and tune in next season, the show will maybe be too old skewing and then could get cancelled for not having a high enough 18-49 rating. Fox's attempt at promoting one of their new shows, if it works well with the older audiences, could actually lead to its cancellation next season.

Pav (and everyone else), what do you think of this decision by FOX? Is my reasoning/thinking totally off or does this seem like maybe unnecessary move?

On SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, from 9:00-10:00pm (ET/PT), FOX presents a special 1-hr SERIES PREMIERE of IN THE FLOW WITH AFFION CROCKETT!

This fast-paced new half-hour sketch-comedy series stars rising comedian Affion Crockett (“Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out”) and executive-produced by Academy Award and Grammy Award winner Jamie Foxx!

In the vein of FOX’s groundbreaking and network-defining “In Living Color,” IN THE FLOW WITH AFFION CROCKETT presents a fresh take on pop culture with spoofs of movie trailers, commercials, TV shows, music videos and celebrities. The series will feature guest appearances by rapper/actor Snoop Dogg, music and fashion mogul Russell Simmons, singer Chris Brown, sports analyst Michael Strahan, actor Harry Shum Jr. (GLEE), choreographer Lil’ C, actor/comedian JB Smoove (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”), actor David Koechner (“The Office”) and dance crew X-Mob.

(NOTE: FAMILY GUY will air at 8:30pm this one night only.)


Beginning SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, from 9:30-10:00pm (ET/PT), FOX presents original episodes of IN THE FLOW WITH AFFION CROCKETT where it will air for four weeks.

Here is the Sunday schedule for 8/21, 8/28, 9/4 and 9/11:

7:00pm AMERICAN DAD (R)
7:30pm BOB’S BURGERS (R)
8:00pm THE SIMPSONS (R)
*8:30pm AMERICAN DAD (R)
9:00pm FAMILY GUY (R)
*9:30pm IN THE FLOW WITH AFFION CROCKETT (O)

Beginning SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, from 12:00mid-12:30am (ET/PT), FOX will air encore episodes of IN THE FLOW WITH AFFION CROCKETT!

30 SECONDS TO FAME will be preempted for six weeks, from 8/20 through 9/24.


Saturdays beginning 8/20:
8:00pm COPS (R)
8:30pm COPS (R)
9:00pm THE CHICAGO CODE (R)
11:00pm FRINGE (R)
*12:00mid IN THE FLOW WITH AFFION CROCKETT (R)

FOX cancels Breaking In, Traffic Light, The Chicago Code, and Human Target.

http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2011/05/the-chicago-code-human-target-others-canceled-fox-makes-room-for-the-new.html