Fox’s Fall 2026 TV Schedule: A Super Simple Guide

What’s Happening?

It’s midsummer, but the Fox TV network is already thinking about autumn. On Tuesday, Fox shared its fall 2026 schedule. This is the list of shows that will air in September and beyond. The first week of new shows starts September 21–27.

Are There Any Brand-New Shows This Fall?

Nope! Fox is not launching any totally new shows in the fall. But later, in the 2026–27 season, three new shows are planned:

• A new version of Baywatch (an old show being brought back)
• A drama called The Interrogator
• A dating show called Marriage Market

Important Point: Even though fall has no new series, lots of favorite shows are coming back, and new ones arrive later in the season.

Sunday Is Mostly Cartoons (With One Change)

Sunday nights on Fox are mostly cartoon time (they call it Animation Domination). Here’s what’s new for Sunday:

• A real-life comedy called Animal Control (not a cartoon) joins in its Season 5.
• It comes after new The Simpsons and before Universal Basic Guys and Grimsburg.
• Fox said this change back in May.

The Fall Premiere Week, Day by Day

Here’s the easy breakdown of what starts when:

Monday, September 21

• 8–9 PM: Celebrity Name That Tune (Season 6 starts)
• 9–10 PM: Celebrity Weakest Link (Season 2 starts)

Tuesday, September 22

• 8–9 PM: Best Medicine (Season 2 starts) – a drama with famous people
• 9–10 PM: Doc (Season 3 starts) – another drama

Wednesday, September 23

• 8–9 PM: The Floor (Season 6 starts) – a game show
• 9–10 PM: 99 to Beat (Season 2 starts) – another game show

Thursday, September 24

• 8–9 PM: Hell’s Kitchen (Season 25 starts!) – This time, all the cooks are under 25 years old
• 9–10 PM: Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test (Season 5 starts)

Fridays (Starting September 4)

• 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT: Fox College Football Friday – watch college football

Sunday, September 27

• 7–7:30 PM: NFL on Fox (football)
• 7:30–8 PM: The OT / Fox Animation Encores (reruns of cartoons)
• 8–8:30 PM: The Simpsons (Season 38 starts)
• 8:30–9 PM: Animal Control (Season 5 starts)
• 9–9:30 PM: Universal Basic Guys (Season 3 starts)
• 9:30–10 PM: Grimsburg (Season 3 starts)

Important Point: Football is on Friday and Sunday, so sports fans have something too!

What Else Is Coming Later (2026–27 Season)?

Besides the three new shows above, these will premiere later in the year:

• New Baywatch reboot and The Interrogator (new drama)
• Returning dramas: Memory of a Killer and Murder in a Small Town
• Cartoon comedies: Bob’s Burgers (first time since 2013 it’s not in fall), Family Guy, American Dad!, Krapopolis
• Unscripted (real, not acted) shows: The Masked Singer, Crime Scene Kitchen, Don’t Forget the Lyrics, Extracted, Fear Factor: House of Fear, Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service, Lego Masters, Marriage Market, Next Level Baker, Next Level Chef

Also, Fox Sports Saturday keeps going on weekend nights.

Summary

Fox told us its fall 2026 plan. No new shows until later, but old favorites return the week of Sept 21–27. Sundays are cartoons plus one real comedy. Football is on Fridays and Sundays. Later in 2026–27, new shows like Baywatch and The Interrogator will appear.

FAQ

Q: Are there any completely new shows on Fox this fall?
A: No. The fall schedule only has returning shows. Three new ones (Baywatch, The Interrogator, Marriage Market) come later in the 2026–27 season.

Q: Why is Sunday different this year?
A: Animal Control, a real-life comedy, moves to Sunday after The Simpsons, joining the cartoon block for its Season 5.

Q: When does Hell’s Kitchen come back and what’s special?
A: It starts Thursday, Sept 24 with Season 25, and all the chefs are under 25 years old.

Q: Where can I watch football on Fox?
A: Fox College Football Friday begins Sept 4 on Fridays, and NFL football is on Sunday, Sept 27 (and Fox Sports Saturday continues weekends).