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Netflix's Tires Season 3 Debuts August 13; Family Guy Halloween and Holiday Specials Return Exclusively to Hulu This Year

Welcome back to Valley Forge Auto. Season 3 of Tires, starring Shane Gillis, debuts August 13 only on Netflix. Netflix has released the official trailer and key art.

While settling in as part owners, Will and Shane struggle to keep Valley Forge afloat. Just as their business and friendship hit a breaking point, Will and Shane look to their past to figure out the future.

Tires stars Shane Gillis, Steve Gerben, Chris O'Connor, Kilah Fox, Stavros Halkias, and Thomas Haden Church. As we previously mentioned in April, new Season 3 cast members include Rachel Blanchard, Garret Dillahunt, Anjelica Bette Fellini, and Matt Walsh.

At the Family Guy San Diego Comic-Con panel on July 25, executive producer and showrunner Rich Appel revealed that Family Guy Halloween and Holiday specials are returning exclusively to Hulu this year, along with a first look at guest star Kieran Culkin, who joins the Halloween special as the Devil. Appel was joined by Family Guy stars Alex Borstein, Arif Zahir, Jennifer Tilly and co-executive producer & supervising director Peter Shin.

In the Halloween special, "Happy Hell-o-ween," Brian and Stewie find themselves in Hell - not an annoying day, the actual underworld - paying for 24 seasons' worth of bad behavior. When they manage to annoy even the Devil himself, they end up in charge. Having danced with any number of devils on Succession, Kieran Culkin now gets to play the Devil himself in "Happy Hell-o-ween."

In the Holiday special, "The Peter Clause," it's Christmas in Quahog, and Peter and the guys compete to become the town's official Santa. Peter loses, and he can either process his disappointment in a mature manner, or give fans a memorable episode of Family Guy. Thankfully, he chooses option number two.

The specials will also exclusively stream internationally on Disney+ in most markets. Season 25 of Family Guy returns to Fox in 2027, and will stream on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S.

Fox's Stewie Announces Voice Cast; Clash of the Thundermans Premiere Date and Details, with Ariel Winter Joining the Cast

Fox has announced the voices of the Family Guy spin-off series Stewie, coming in 2027-28. Kenan Thompson (Royal), Vanessa Bayer (Morgan), Mike Henry (BJ), Jessica Lowe (Caroline), Melissa O'Neil (Wanda), and Aaron Lee (Skunk) join Seth MacFarlane (who also voices Bean).

In Stewie, the world's most beloved talking baby steps into the spotlight with the latest Family Guy spinoff from creator Seth MacFarlane. After getting the boot from his old preschool, Stewie is forced to enroll in a new one that's not exactly top-of-the-line. It's attended by a handful of kids he doesn't know, and a 75-year-old class turtle with a half-cocked theory on just about every subject. Stewie's miserable, the other kids are miserable, and even the turtle is miserable... until Stewie begins rolling out his trusty array of devices to take them anywhere in space and time, turning every boring day at school into an insane and surreal adventure. MacFarlane voices Stewie and will executive-produce for Fuzzy Door.

Hold onto your capes! At San Diego for Comic-Con(R) International, Paramount+ revealed the premiere date and key art for Clash of the Thundermans. The new feature-length film from Paramount Television Studios will premiere Thursday, September 3 on Paramount+ and debut on Nickelodeon at 7 p.m. (ET/PT) that same day.

Based on the hit Nickelodeon live-action superhero comedy series The Thundermans, Clash of the Thundermans follows youngest sibling Chloe as she develops a new and unpredictable superpower, causing the Hero League to demand they send her away to a superhero boarding school to learn to control it. Faced with the prospect of sending Chloe away for years, the Thunderman family is split down the middle, with Max, Hank and Nora wanting to hand her over for her own safety, and Phoebe, Barb and Billy willing to ignore orders to keep her with her family.

Modern Family's Ariel Winter (Cognita) joins returning cast members Kira Kosarin (Phoebe), Jack Griffo (Max), Maya Le Clark (Chloe), Diego Velazquez (Billy), Addison Riecke (Nora), Chris Tallman (Hank) and Rosa Blasi (Barb). Dana Snyder (Dr. Colosso), Daniele Gaither, (President Kickbutt) and Robyn Bradley (Mee-Maw) also star.

Fox Fall 2026 Premiere Dates; FX's The Shards Trailer

Fox kicks off the 2026-27 season, announcing premiere dates for a standout fall lineup of returning scripted, unscripted and animated series. The fall season kicks off with the fan-favorite musical guessing game Celebrity Name That Tune, hosted by Tony Award winner and Emmy Award nominee Jane Krakowski with new bandleader Grammy Award nominee Robin Thicke (The Masked Singer) returning for another season starting Monday, Sept. 21 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) followed by the season two premiere of cutthroat game show Celebrity Weakest Link, (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) hosted by Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch.

The second season of the charming and heartfelt series Best Medicine, starring Emmy Award nominee Josh Charles, premieres Tuesday, Sept. 22 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), followed by the third season of the gripping medical drama Doc (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), led by Emmy Award nominee Molly Parker with Blair Underwood joining the cast as a new series regular.

Game show The Floor, hosted by Rob Lowe, begins its sixth season on Wednesday, Sept. 23 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) with a special "Champions" theme, followed by the Season Two premiere of million dollar competition series 99 to Beat (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), hosted by Ken Jeong and Erin Andrews.

On Thursday, Sept. 24, Hell's Kitchen (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) makes its historic Season 25 premiere featuring all chefs Under 25 years old competing for the grand prize, followed by the Season Five premiere of Special Forces: World's Toughest Test (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), featuring 15 new celebrity recruits testing their mental and physical resolve in the Malaysian jungle.

The iconic "Fox Animation Domination" Sunday comedies get a dose of live-action laughs when Animal Control joins the end of the week line-up. Beginning Sunday, Sept. 27, all-new seasons of The Simpsons (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT), Animal Control (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT), Universal Basic Guys (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) and Grimsburg (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) premiere.

Additional series to premiere in the 2026-2027 season include Dramas: Baywatch, Memory of A Killer, Murder in a Small Town, The Interrogator; Half-Hour Animated Comedies: American Dad!, Bob's Burgers, Family Guy, and Krapopolis; Unscripted: 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 and The Masked Singer.

Hot. Rich. Dangerous. FX's The Shards premieres August 5 on FX | Hulu. The trailer has been released.

FX's The Shards is a seductive drama series from executive producer Ryan Murphy, based on the acclaimed bestselling novel by Bret Easton Ellis. Set against the vivid backdrop of 1980s Los Angeles, the series follows a group of privileged high school seniors at an elite prep school as they navigate identity, sex, jealousy, obsession and the dangers lurking beneath the surface of American adolescence. Starring Igby Rigney, Kaia Gerber, Hayes Warner, Homer Gere and Graham Campbell.

SitcomsOnline Digest: Fox Agrees to Purchase Roku; Mickey Mouse Set to Star in Home Alone Remake

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing of another media merger, (unfortunately) more deaths of classic TV icons we all love, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• The media mergers just never end, and now Fox says it is buying Roku. (NPR)
• Disney is bringing us some more "synergy" from their acquisition of 20th Century Fox, as they're preparing for a Home Alone redo of sorts starring Mickey Mouse. (Deadline)
• Iconic director James Burrows, who worked on TV series from The Mary Tyler Moore Show all the way up through the recent Netflix series Mid-Century Modern, has died at 85. (Variety)
• Anne Schedeen, known for her role of playing Kate Tanner on ALF, has died at 77. (People)
• We've got details on Jimmy Kimmel's summer guest hosts. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (JUNE 20 - JUNE 26)

SitcomsOnline Digest: Hulu Orders Cable Guy Comedy Pilot; Netflix Orders Big Box Store Adult Animated Comedy

  Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning about a new Hulu comedy based upon a classic 90s film, a new Netflix animated series, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• It may be a little dated for the cord cutters, but a new Hulu comedy pilot based upon the movie The Cable Guy is in the works, with Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. starring. (Deadline)
• Netflix has ordered Dealies, a new big box store adult animated comedy. (Variety)
• We're learning more about the upcoming Little House on the Prairie reboot on Netflix. (Yahoo)
• It's been a crazy week at 60 Minutes, with Scott Pelley being fired after questioning the motives of the new executive producer, but the last three remaining correspondents are saying they'll be back next season (but only because they fear that the show will be destroyed if they leave). (Deadline)
• We're learning premiere dates for some of Fox's summer offerings. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (JUNE 6 - JUNE 13)

Additional Fox Summer 2026 Dates; BET's Lot Patrol Premiere Date

Fox announced additional Summer 2026 premiere dates, including the season premieres of Kitchen Nightmares with Gordon Ramsay and Beat Shazam hosted by Jamie Foxx. Gordon Ramsay's iconic series Kitchen Nightmares returns with a two-hour premiere, Tuesday, July 21 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), with new episodes airing in its regular time period Tuesdays (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) beginning July 28. The hit musical game show Beat Shazam returns Tuesday, July 28 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on Fox.

As previously announced, the series debut of Nation's Dumbest, a new celebrity competition series that flips the traditional format on its head - because this is the only show where winning is the last thing anyone wants, premieres Wednesday, July 15 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). Enrolled in this season's all-star class are television personality Hilaria Baldwin, actress and model Carmen Electra, actor Anthony Michael Hall, actor Jon Heder, musician and actor Chase Hudson, rapper and actor Ice-T, singer-songwriter Elle King, former NFL quarterback Matt Leinart, television personality and physician Dr. Drew Pinsky, stunt performer and comedian Steve-O, singer and performer JoJo Siwa, and entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang.

Iconic culinary series MasterChef continues Season 16 with all-new episodes beginning Wednesday, July 15 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), celebrating international cuisine with award-winning chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay as host and judge, alongside renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich and acclaimed chef and entrepreneur Tiffany Derry.

Additionally, all new episodes of fan favorite games shows The 1% Club (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), hosted by Joel McHale and The Quiz with Balls (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) hosted by Jay Pharoah resume beginning Monday, July 13. Season finale dates for the following spring series are as follows: Farmer Wants a Wife (6/9); Bear Grylls Is Running Wild (6/9); The Floor (6/10).

BET announced the premiere date and debuted the official trailer for the new original single-camera comedy series Lot Patrol, from creators Manny Halley (True to the Game, Dutch) and Ernest L. Dancy. The series will premiere on BET on June 30, 2026 at 10 pm ET / 9 pm CT.

Lot Patrol follows a mismatched squad of eccentric security guards as they patrol the chaotic backlot of a major Hollywood studio, wrangling unhinged actors, rogue crew members, and their own wildly dysfunctional personal lives. Shot in a sharp-witted mockumentary style, the series blends absurd encounters, razor-sharp humor, and unexpectedly heartfelt moments, as it pulls back the curtain on the entertainment industry through the eyes of the people barely holding it together.

The ensemble comedy cast features DeRay Davis (21 Jump Street, Semi-Pro), Carl Payne (Martin, House Party), Tamera Kissen (White Men Can't Jump, House Party), Darius McCrary (Family Matters, Transformers), and comedians Skeet Carter, TK Kirkland, Alex Thomas, and Tanjareen Thomas.

MeTV's The Golden Girls of Summer Event; Fox and JB Smoove Partnership

Picture it: MeTV, Summer of 2026... Enjoy the Miami heat with Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia this summer with MeTV's The Golden Girls of Summer! Each week MeTV is celebrating one of the iconic ladies on the lanai with specially selected episodes every weekday back-to-back at 10P | 9C. Grab your cheesecake and kick back with these themed weeks:

June 8-12: Best of Dorothy week, featuring episodes celebrating the no-nonsense teacher.
June 15-19: Best of Rose week, featuring favorite episodes about the bubbly St. Olaf native.
June 22-26: Best of Blanche week, featuring episodes all about the socialite southern belle.
June 29-July 3: Best of Sophia week, featuring memorable episodes about the Sicilian matriarch.

View the full schedule and more details. Watch The Golden Girls regularly on MeTV! BACK-TO-BACK EPISODES - Weeknights at 10 PM and Sundays at 6 PM & 8 PM on MeTV!

Emmy(R) Award-winning comedian, actor, writer and producer JB Smoove, along with his production company Alternate Side Productions (ASP), has entered into a multi-year unscripted first-look deal with Fox Entertainment Studios (FES).

Under the partnership, Smoove will serve as executive producer and creative collaborator on an unscripted slate spanning a range of formats and genres. Alternate Side Productions will executive produce all projects generated under the deal, with Smoove, Rick Dorfman and Miles Grose serving as executive producers. Fox Entertainment Studios will produce all projects arising from the partnership. The agreement marks a new collaboration between Smoove and FES, further expanding the studio's commitment to creator-driven, talent-led unscripted programming.

JB Smoove is an Emmy(R) Award-winning comedian, actor, writer and producer best known for his breakout role as Leon Black on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm. A veteran stand-up comedian and former writer and performer on Saturday Night Live, Smoove has built a wide-ranging career across television, film, and live performance. His credits include Real Husbands of Hollywood, Mapleworth Murders and films such as Spider-Man: No Way Home and Barbershop: The Next Cut. Known for his quick wit, improvisational style and larger-than-life presence, Smoove has also hosted and appeared in numerous unscripted and reality-based projects, further showcasing his versatility as both a performer and creative force.

NBC Upfront 2026-27: Fall 2026 Schedule; Fox Upfront 2026-27: Fall 2026 Schedule

NBC 2026-27

Fall 2026

Mondays (September/October)
8:00PM The Voice
10:00PM Line of Fire (NEW!)

Mondays (November)
8:00PM St. Denis Medical
8:30PM The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins
9:00PM The Voice
10:00PM Line of Fire (NEW!)

Tuesdays
8:00PM NBA

Wednesdays
8:00PM Chicago Med
9:00PM Chicago Fire
10:00PM Chicago P.D.

Thursdays
8:00PM The Traitors (NEW!)
9:00PM Law & Order: SVU
10:00PM Law & Order

Fridays
8:00PM Happy's Place
8:30PM Newlyweds
9:00PM Dateline NBC

Saturdays
7:00PM Big Ten Pregame / Notre Dame Pregame (also live on Peacock)
7:30PM Big Ten Saturday Night / Notre Dame Football (also live on Peacock)

Sundays
7:00PM Football Night in America (also live on Peacock)
8:20PM NBC Sunday Night Football (also live on Peacock)


Unscheduled Mid-Season/Summer 2027:
New Comedy: Sunset P.I.
New Drama: The Rockford Files
New Reality/Unscripted:: Wordle
Returning Comedy:
Returning Drama:
Returning Reality/Unscripted: America's Got Talent, American Ninja Warrior, Password, Destination X

NOTES: NBC unvunveils its 2026-27 schedule highlighted by the addition of four new series - Line of Fire, an intense and compelling family drama starring award winners Peter Krause and Hope Davis; The Rockford Files, a modern-day retelling of the iconic IP starring David Boreanaz; Newlyweds, played by real-life couple Téa Leoni and Tim Daly, who find love after a whirlwind courtship; and Sunset P.I., a comedy from the executive producers of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

NBC's primetime lineup will continue to offer viewers unparalleled fare with its fan-favorite franchise dramas, huge unscripted hits as well as a new civilian version of the hit show The Traitors on Thursdays this fall and a three-hour special celebrating the 100th anniversary of the network. With its unprecedented mix of entertainment, sports, news and specials, NBC comes off the 2025-26 season as the #1 network in both total viewers and the 18-49 demo.

NBC's first-of-its-kind, year-round Sunday night sports franchise continues this fall with the return of Sunday Night Football, primetime television's #1 program for 15 consecutive TV seasons, followed by multiple nights of NBA regular-season games beginning in October, and Sunday Night Basketball starting mid-winter. In the spring, the NBA Playoffs tip off and Sunday Night Baseball begins. NBC Sports is also home to the best in college football, featuring the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Big Ten Conference, home of the past three national champions. In addition, NBC Sports presents the WNBA regular-season and playoffs and is the exclusive home of the Wild Card playoffs in the MLB Postseason. In what is certain to be one of the biggest television events of the year, NBC will celebrate its monumental 100th anniversary on Dec. 10 with a live three-hour variety special from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The network will commemorate its once-in-a-lifetime anniversary with a telecast that will honor a century of must-see television, groundbreaking moments and iconic stars.

No decision has yet been made for The Hunting Party.

On the unscripted side, NBC has greenlit a new game show series based on Wordle the globally beloved word game from The New York Times Games. An avid Wordle player, Today co-host Savannah Guthrie will serve as host of the primetime gameshow executive produced by Jimmy Fallon. The new format challenges players to solve five-letter word puzzles in a supersized battle of smarts, speed and fun. It builds on the way the puzzle community engages with Wordle every day - solving together, sharing wins, debating strategies and cheering one another on. Now, that style of play comes to life as the most-obsessed and competitive players will team up in squads and go head-to-head in the Wordle arena, playing for an incredible cash prize.

Other unscripted series returning to NBC this summer are America's Got Talent, American Ninja Warrior and Password. As previously announced, Destination X will return in 2027.

To celebrate the nation's milestone birthday, NBC is expanding on its Emmy-nominated event series with The Americas: A Wild 250th showcasing iconic American species whose deep connection to the land and the nation's history have left an indelible mark on the country. From the majestic bald eagle to fearless bison and clever sea lions, each animal reflects a brave American spirit worth honoring.

NBC will also air The Americas: Mother's Day in 2027. In this special, the most resilient moms on Earth prove that love and a little ingenuity can conquer just about anything. Set against the nation's sweeping landscapes, the special reveals how animal motherhood is shaped by the environments they inhabit and the legacy of the land itself. Both heartfelt and illuminating, it offers a fresh perspective on familiar stories, reminding us that raising the next generation is the greatest adventure of all.

Across the entire television landscape, NBC is the uncontested leader in delivering family favorite holiday specials and live events and this season will be bigger than ever. The 100th edition of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® returns to the streets of New York on Nov. 26, coming off its 2025 edition where it delivered its biggest audience ever.

To start the new television season, NBC will air the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 14 from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Also back are many annual favorites, including the The National Dog Show Presented by Purina, Christmas in Rockefeller Center and animated classics such as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman and The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.

Discuss NBC's 2026-27 lineup and view the full press release.


Fox 2026-27

Fall 2026

Mondays
8:00PM Celebrity Name That Tune
9:00PM Celebrity Weakest Link

Tuesdays
8:00PM Best Medicine
9:00PM Doc

Wednesdays
8:00PM The Floor
9:00PM 99 to Beat

Thursdays
8:00PM Hell's Kitchen
9:00PM Special Forces: World's Toughest Test

Fridays
8:00PM FOX College Football Friday

Saturdays
7:00PM Fox Sports Saturday

Sundays
7:00PM NFL On Fox
7:30PM The OT / FOX Animation Encores
8:00PM The Simpsons
8:30PM Animal Control
9:00PM Universal Basic Guys
9:30PM Grimsburg

Unscheduled Mid-Season/Summer 2027:
New Comedy:
New Drama: Baywatch, The Interrogator
New Reality/Unscripted:: Marriage Market
Returning Comedy:: American Dad!, Bob's Burgers, Family Guy, Krapopolis
Returning Drama: Memory of a Killer, Murder in a Small Town
Returing Reality/Unscripted: Crime Scene Kitchen, Don't Forget the Lyrics, Extracted, Fear Factor: House of Fear, Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service, LEGO Masters, The Masked Singer, MasterChef, Next Level Chef

NOTES: FOX today unveils its 2026-2027 programming slate to the national advertising community during its Upfront Presentation at the New York City Center. Followed by a powerful breakout season, FOX delivers a full lineup of hit shows this fall and expands its winning slate with the return of a global sensation, fresh creative voices and compelling new series. The lineup is anchored in accessible, high-energy programming designed for co-viewing audiences across scripted, unscripted and animation. FOX Entertainment Studios continues to play a strategic role in growing a portfolio of owned and produced content.

All-new series include new dramas Baywatch and The Interrogator and unscripted series Marriage Market.

FOX has renewed the following unscripted series for additional seasons: Beat Shazam (Season Eight), Celebrity Name That Tune (Season Six), Celebrity Weakest Link (Season Two), Crime Scene Kitchen (Season Four), Don't Forget the Lyrics (Season Four), Extracted (Season Three), Fear Factor: House of Fear (Season Two), The Floor (Seasons Six and Seven), Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service (Season Two), Hell's Kitchen (Seasons 25 and 26), Kitchen Nightmares (Season Three), LEGO Masters (Season Six), The Masked Singer (Season 15), Next Level Baker (Seasons Two and Three), Next Level Chef (Season Six), 99 to Beat (Season Two), and Special Forces: World's Toughest Test (Season Five). Additional series renewals to be announced. Returning FOX series include dramas Doc (Season Three), Memory of a Killer (Season Two) and Murder in a Small Town (Season Three); comedies Animal Control (Season Five) and Best Medicine (Season Two); and animated series American Dad! (Season 21); Bob's Burgers (Season 17), Family Guy (Season 25), Grimsburg (Season Three), Krapopolis (Season Four), Universal Basic Guys (Season Three) and The Simpsons (Season 38).

FOX's midseason slate will include: Dramas: Baywatch, The Interrogator, Memory of a Killer and Murder in a Small Town; Comedies: American Dad!, Bob's Burgers, Family Guy and Krapopolis; Unscripted: Crime Scene Kitchen, Don't Forget the Lyrics, Extracted, Fear Factor: House of Fear, Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service, LEGO Masters, The Masked Singer, MasterChef, Next Level Chef. Additional programming to be announced.

FOX's current Spring slate includes Bear Grylls is Running Wild, Farmer Wants a Wife, Fear Factor: 48 Hours of Fear, The Floor, MasterChef, Next Level Chef, The 1% Club and The Quiz With Balls. As previously announced all-new celebrity competition series Nation's Dumbest, debuting Wednesday, July 15 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). Additional summer programming to be announced.

Coming in 2027-28:

Highway to Heaven, the globally celebrated drama that captured the hearts of audiences around the world over the course of its five-season run, is coming to FOX. Acclaimed writer-producer Jason Katims (Friday Night Lights, Parenthood, Roswell), helms this new take on the beloved television classic originally created by the legendary Michael Landon. Slated to debut during the 2027-28 season, the series will introduce longtime fans and a new generation to the franchise’s timeless themes of compassion, humanity, and second chances.

Also coming in 2027-28: brand-new Family Guy spinoff Stewie, from creator Seth MacFarlane. In Stewie, the world’s most beloved talking baby steps into the spotlight with the latest Family Guy spinoff from creator Seth MacFarlane. After getting the boot from his old preschool, Stewie is forced to enroll in a new one that’s not exactly top-of-the-line. It’s attended by a handful of kids he doesn’t know, and a 75-year-old class turtle with a half-cocked theory on just about every subject. Stewie’s miserable, the other kids are miserable, and even the turtle is miserable…until Stewie begins rolling out his trusty array of devices to take them anywhere in space and time, turning every boring day at school into an insane and surreal adventure. MacFarlane voices Stewie and will executive-produce for Fuzzy Door. The series was created by MacFarlane and Kirker Butler, who executive-produces with Kara Vallow. Butler serves as showrunner. The series is produced by 20th Television Animation.

Discuss Fox's 2026-27 lineup and view the full press release.

Highway to Heaven Reboot Coming to Fox in 2027-28; Hulu's Deli Boys Trailer

Highway to Heaven, the globally celebrated drama that captured the hearts of audiences around the world over the course of its five-season run, is coming to FOX. Acclaimed writer-producer Jason Katims (Friday Night Lights, Parenthood, Roswell), helms this new take on the beloved television classic originally created by the legendary Michael Landon. Slated to debut during the 2027-28 season, the series will introduce longtime fans and a new generation to the franchise's timeless themes of compassion, humanity, and second chances.

Produced and owned by FOX Entertainment Studios, the reimagined Highway to Heaven is executive produced by showrunner Jason Katims, Amblin Television's Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey, and Todd Cohen, alongside Mark Itkin and Michael Landon Productions' Cindy Landon - steward of the original series and widow of creator Michael Landon - and Wayne Lepoff. Highway to Heaven will air on the FOX Television Network with worldwide distribution by FOX Entertainment Global.

Debuting in 1984, Highway to Heaven became a cultural touchstone, resonating with audiences through its uplifting storytelling, memorable characters, and emotional, feel-good spirit. The new series will introduce an original spin to the unforgettable journey of a "probationary angel," who is sent to Earth to earn his wings by helping people in need.

Hulu has released the trailer for Deli Boys season two ahead of May 28 launch. Turns out inheriting a criminal empire was the easy part… and more money really does mean more problems. This season on Deli Boys, the Dars are drowning in dirty cash and Philly’s sketchiest crooks are circling. Enter Max Sugar: casino king, money launderer, and Lucky’s new crush who turns laundering into a chaotic situationship. Raj plots revenge on Ahmad, Mir tries to expand DarCo without blowing it up, and Philly D.A. Andrew Chadwater hopes one big bust will make him mayor.

The series stars Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, and Poorna Jagannathan, with SNL comedy legend Fred Armisen joining this season. Also featured are Andrew Rannells and Kumail Nanjiani as recurring guest stars, alongside new guest stars Lilly Singh and Robin Thede, and returning guest star Tan France.

Season 9 of Rick and Morty This May; Fox Entertainment Studios Lines Up Frankie Quiñones for Comedy Series

Get ready to portal-jump back into the multiverse - Adult Swim's #1 series returns with a season that's bigger, bolder, and more ambitious than ever. The galaxy's favorite duo returns when Season Nine of Rick and Morty premieres Sunday, May 24 at 11:00pm ET/PT.

Rick and Morty is back, baby! Season Nine is all certified bangers. No AI slop! Just Grade A organic slop, made by real humans with real human traits like back hair and cysts. Please watch, or we'll have neglected our families for nothing.

Rick and Morty was the #1 comedy across all of cable during seasons three, four, five and six, and has garnered two Emmys for "Outstanding Animated Program." It stars Ian Cardoni, Harry Belden, Sarah Chalke, Chris Parnell, and Spencer Grammer and is Executive Produced by Dan Harmon and Scott Marder, who also serves as showrunner.

Fox Entertainment Studios (FES) has entered into a development commitment with comedian, writer, and actor Frankie Quiñones for a new untitled comedy project. Under the agreement, Quiñones will co-write and star in a scripted comedy developed with FES, further expanding the studio's investment in bold, creator-driven voices across platforms.

Quiñones is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian and actor known for his viral character, "Creeper" and for starring in the Hulu comedy series This Fool. His one-hour special, Damn That's Crazy, was released on Hulu earlier this year. The special was directed by Ali Wong and recognized by the Los Angeles Times as one of the year's best standup specials.

Frankie filmed the NBC pilot, Untitled NBC Native American Community Center Comedy, last year and currently recurs on St. Denis Medical for the network. He also had a recurring role on FX's What We Do in the Shadows. Next up, Frankie will appear in Tom Segura's indie feature, El Tigre, alongside Luke Wilson and Segura, as well as the Netflix feature, The Fifth Wheel, with Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser, and Kristen Wiig.

Prime Video's Kevin Premieres April 20; Fox Renews Best Medicine

Prime Video announced the premiere date and revealed the title sequence for the upcoming adult animated comedy series, Kevin. All eight episodes will debut exclusively on Prime Video on Monday, April 20, 2026, in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. The title sequence features an original song, "I'm Coming Home," performed by series lead Jason Schwartzman and co-written by Schwartzman and series composer, Dan Romer.

After his human "owners" unexpectedly break up, Kevin decides to break up with them too. He leaves home and moves into a local pet rescue in Astoria, Queens, where a band of misfit animals helps him discover what he truly wants out of life.

The series stars Jason Schwartzman (Isle of Dogs, The French Dispatch) as KEVIN, a housecat who decides to try life without people, and Aubrey Plaza as DANA (The White Lotus, Emily the Criminal), one half of the human couple he leaves behind. Additional series regulars include Whoopi Goldberg (The Lion King, Sister Act) as CUPCAKE, John Waters (Hairspray, Liar Mouth) as ARMANDO, and Aparna Nancherla (The Great North, Bob's Burgers) as JUDY - Kevin's new cat roommates at a local pet rescue run by human SETH, played by Gil Ozeri (Big Mouth, Monsters) and his dog BRANDI, played by Amy Sedaris (BoJack Horseman, At Home with Amy Sedaris).

The cat’s out of the bag! Kevin, a new animated comedy featuring an original song written and performed by Jason Schwartzman and Dan Romer, is coming to Prime Video on April 20. pic.twitter.com/o5a9y1iCYr

— Prime Video (@PrimeVideo) March 2, 2026

Fox is pleased to confirm that our breakout hit series Best Medicine has been renewed for a 12-episode Season Two to debut in the 2026-2027 Season. Best Medicine stars Emmy Award nominee Josh Charles, Abigail Spencer, Josh Segarra, Annie Potts and Cree.

The series centers on Dr. Martin Best (Josh Charles), a brilliant surgeon who abruptly leaves his illustrious career in Boston to become the general practitioner in a quaint East Coast fishing village where he spent summers as a child with his Aunt Sarah (Annie Potts). There, he encounters an eclectic group of townspeople, including schoolteacher Louisa Gavin (Abigail Spencer), Sheriff Mark Mylow (Josh Segarra) and his assistant Elaine Denton (Cree).

Martin's blunt, no-nonsense bedside manner quickly alienates the quirky locals, even though he is the only doctor they have. While he can expertly diagnose any medical mystery, he struggles with a debilitating new phobia and childhood trauma that make intimacy difficult. In a town defined by tenacity and heart, the very people Martin pushes away may ultimately be exactly what he needs. Best Medicine airs Tuesdays (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on Fox, next day on Hulu.

The Comeback Returns for Final Season on March 22; Animal Control Renewed for Season 5; Remembering Lauren Chapin of Father Knows Best and Robert Carradine of Lizzie McGuire

The third and final season of the HBO Original comedy series The Comeback, from Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow, debuts Sunday, March 22 at 10:30 p.m. ET on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. New episodes of the eight-episode season will debut weekly leading up to the series finale on Sunday, May 10. 20 years after its debut, the HBO Original comedy series returns with Lisa Kudrow reprising her Emmy®-nominated role as actress Valerie Cherish.

Season 3 cast has Lisa Kudrow, Dan Bucatinsky, Laura Silverman, Damian Young and Tim Bagley, Matt Cook, Jack O’Brien, Ella Stiller, John Early, Barry Shabaka Henley, Abbi Jacobson, Tony Macht, Brittany O’Grady, Zane Phillips, Julian Stern and Andrew Scott.

Fox Entertainment has renewed its hit workplace comedy Animal Control, starring Joel McHale, for a fifth season. Airing on Fox and its streaming partner Disney+/Hulu, Animal Control is distributed worldwide by Fox Entertainment Global. In addition, the first three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix, and the show has been sold in territories around the world.

Now in its fourth season, Animal Control is delivering its strongest performance to date. The Season Four premiere marked a historic series high, becoming the first broadcast comedy in more than 15 years to see a fourth season launch outperform all three prior season premieres. The episode delivered series highs across Adults 18-49, total viewers, and 7-day multiplatform viewing. In addition, through its first eight weeks on Netflix, Animal Control Seasons 1-3 have already delivered over 1 billion minutes watched, making it the platform's #1 acquired comedy series in total viewers and #3 in minutes watched, behind only Young Sheldon and Seinfeld.

Animal Control is a single-camera comedy from showrunner Tad Quill (Scrubs, The Moodys) and Joel McHale, and stars Joel McHale, Michael Rowland, Vella Lovell, Ravi V. Patel, and Grace Palmer. Animal Control follows a group of local Animal Control workers whose lives are complicated by the fact that animals are simple, but humans are not. McHale stars as Frank, an opinionated, eccentric Animal Control officer who may not have gone to college but is still the most well-read person in the room. A former cop, Frank tried to expose corruption in his department, but his efforts got him fired, which may explain why he's so cynical and curmudgeonly. He has an almost superhuman ability to understand animals. Humans...not so much.

Actress Lauren Chapin, who starred as Kathy "Kitten" Anderson in Father Knows Best, has died. She died on February 24 in Miami, Florida, from cancer. Ms. Chapin was 80.

Chapin starred as Kathy "Kitten" Anderson in the 1954-1960 CBS/NBC sitcom Father Knows Best. Created by Ed James, Father Knows Best follows the lives of the Andersons, a middle-class family living in the town of Springfield. Kathy Anderson is the youngest child. The series also starred Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, and Billy Gray. The cast reunited for a pair of TV films on NBC: Father Knows Best Reunion on May 15, 1977, and Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas on December 18, 1977.

Some of her other television credits included Lux Video Theatre (3 episodes), The Bob Hope Show, Fireside Theatre, The Ed Sullivan Show, and General Electric Theater. She played Mama Bev in the 2016-2017 web series School Bus Diaries.

She appeared uncredited in A Star Is Born (1954). She played Ace's Mom in the 1980 NBC TV movie Scout's Honor, which starred Gary Coleman.

In the early 1980s, Chapin taught natural childbirth and worked for a brokerage firm. She later owned two beauty pageant enterprises and helped manage and start the career of Jennifer Love Hewitt. In 1989, she wrote an autobiography, Father Does Know Best: The Lauren Chapin Story. She was a licensed and ordained evangelist and advocate for Israel.

Ms. Chapin did a fantastic job portraying Kathy "Kitten" Anderson for six seasons. She was awarded five Junior Emmys for Best Child Actress for the role. We thank her for the laughs and entertainment. She will be deeply missed.

A GoFundMe was created to help cover memorial expenses and fulfill her wish to have her ashes placed at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, with funds going to her daughter, Summer, to purchase the memorial and cover related costs. Organizers say Chapin did not receive ongoing residual payments from the show and are planning a private Celebration of Life followed by an unveiling at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

Actor Robert Carradine, who starred as Sam McGuire in the Disney Channel comedy series Lizzie McGuire, has died. He had bipolar disorder for two decades before dying by suicide in Los Angeles on February 23. Mr. Carradine was 71.

He starred as Sam McGuire in the 2001-2004 Disney Channel comedy series Lizzie McGuire. The series stars Hilary Duff as the titular character who learns to navigate the personal and social issues of her teenage years. Sam McGuire is Lizzie's father, who sometimes struggles with the pressure of raising a teenager and is a bit slow-minded. The series also starred Lalaine, Adam Lamberg, Jake Thomas, and Hallie Todd. Carradine directed an episode in 2003. He reprised his role as Sam McGuire in The Lizzie McGuire Movie in 2003.

Carradine starred as Slim in the short-lived 1974 ABC western The Cowboys. Some of his television guest appearances included Bonanza, Kung Fu (1972), Run, Joe, Run (1975), Police Story (2 episodes), The Fall Guy, Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985), The Twilight Zone (1986), Faerie Tale Theatre, The Hitchhiker, Sirens (1995), ER, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Kung Fu: The Legend Continues, Dark Skies, The Pretender, NYPD Blue, The Practice, Fast Track (2 episodes), Vengeance Unlimited, Nash Bridges (2 episodes), Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Doubt, and Tales of the Wild West (2 episodes).

He starred as Lewis Skolnick in Revenge of the Nerds (1984) and the three sequels. Some of his other film credits included The Cowboys (1972), Cannonball (1976), Joyride (1977), Coming Home (1978), The Long Riders (1980), The Big Red One (1980), Wavelength (1983), and Max Keeble's Big Move (2001).

In January 2013, he reunited with Revenge of the Nerds co-star Curtis Armstrong to host King of the Nerds on TBS, a reality competition series.

Mr. Carradine was funny and memorable in Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire. He had over 150 television and movie acting credits spanning a career of more than 50 years. We thank him for his work on television and in films. He will be greatly missed.

We also remember actor Eric Dane. He starred as Dr. Mark Sloan in Grey's Anatomy. He died on February 19. His death followed a 10-month battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurological disorder also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Mr. Dane was 53.

Dane's first television appearance was as Tad Pogue in a 1993 episode of Saved by the Bell. In 1995, he played Oliver Cole in the Married... with Children episode titled "Radio Free Trumaine". In this back-door spin-off pilot (which features Bud, Steve Rhoades, and Marcy), two obnoxious college radio DJs, Mark (Andrew Kavovit) and Oliver, are expelled by Steve Rhoades for suggesting that Rhoades got his dean job through blackmail, since he had been a chauffeur only two months before (in the episode "Get the Dodge Outta Hell").

Some of his other sitcom credits included The Wonder Years (1993), Roseanne, and Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane. He voiced himself in a 2018 episode of Family Guy.

He had a recurring role as Dr. Wyatt Cooper in four episodes of the 2000-2001 ABC medical drama Gideon's Crossing. In 2002, he had a recurring role as Rob Goodwin the Fox drama The American Embassy. He had a recurring role as Jason Dean in seasons five and six (2003-2004) of The WB fantasy drama Charmed. He starred as Dr. Mark Sloan in the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy from 2006 to 2012 and in 2021. He played Captain Tom Chandler in the 2014-2018 TNT action drama The Last Ship. He starred as Cal Jacobs in the HBO drama Euphoria. In 2025, he starred as FBI Special Agent Nathan Blythe in the Amazon Prime Video crime series Countdown.

Some of his film credits included X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), Marley & Me (2008), Valentine's Day (2010), Burlesque (2010), and Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024).

Mr. Dane was a solid and dependable actor. He appeared in over 50 television series and films in his career, which spanned three decades. We thank him for his work on television and in films. He will be sorely missed.

Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special Coming to Disney+; Fox Spring 2026 Schedule and Finale Dates

It was announced that the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special is coming to Disney+ on March 24. The special will celebrate the iconic series that defined a generation — exactly two decades after its Disney Channel debut.

The special will be filmed in front of a live studio audience and will feature an exclusive, in-depth interview with Miley Cyrus, hosted by Alex Cooper. The conversation will offer an intimate look at the creation of one of pop culture's most iconic characters and the lasting impact the show and character have had on fans around the world. With heartfelt nostalgia and fresh perspective, Cyrus will revisit the moments, music and memories that defined an era. Viewers will be treated to never-before-seen archival footage, while some of the most memorable sets from Hannah Montana are brought back to life — including the Stewart family living room and the legendary Hannah Montana closet. There will also be some familiar *notes* that find their way back into the spotlight...

With one of Disney's most passionate fandoms, Hannah Montana became a global phenomenon, reshaping kids' television, influencing music and fashion, and launching a generation-defining pop star. The EmmyⓇ-nominated series spawned 14 platinum and 18 gold albums worldwide, as well as two feature films.

The special is produced by HopeTown Entertainment and Unwell Productions. Ashley Edens serves as showrunner, with Miley Cyrus, Tish Cyrus-Purcell, Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan as executive producers. Cooper will also host the special, guiding Hannah Montana fans through the nostalgic and highly anticipated anniversary celebration.

Fans can relive their favorite Miley moments ahead of the anniversary special with the Hannah Montana Collection on Disney+. And starting February 19, they can dive even deeper with a dedicated non-stop Stream featuring all four seasons of Hannah Montana, Hannah Montana: The Movie and Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: The Best of Both Worlds Concert. Demonstrating the franchise's enduring popularity, the Hannah Montana catalog has amassed more than half a billion hours streamed globally on Disney+ to date.

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Fox announced its Spring 2026 premiere dates, unveiling a dynamic slate of bold event programming, high-octane adventure and the return of proven hits. From high-stakes game shows and iconic culinary battles to heartfelt romance, immersive adventure, and epic event series, the spring lineup delivers must-watch programming anchored by familiar favorites and all-new original programming.

This Easter season, the powerful biblical event series The Faithful: Women of the Bible, starring Minnie Driver, Jeffrey Donovan, Natacha Karam and more, will air for three consecutive Sundays (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) beginning Sunday, March 22, continuing on Sunday, March 29 and concluding on Easter Sunday, April 5.

Then, Rob Lowe returns as host of The Floor with a special two-hour season five premiere Wednesday, April 8 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), where contestants compete in dynamic head-to-head battles of trivia and strategy. Brains and the big yellow balls are back starting Monday, April 13 with host Joel McHale testing the nation's wits on The 1% Club (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), followed by the high-stakes, sink-or-swim quiz show The Quiz with Balls (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) hosted by Jay Pharoah.

The iconic culinary series MasterChef takes the competition worldwide as it returns for Season 16 Wednesday, April 15 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), celebrating international cuisine with award-winning chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay as host and judge, alongside renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich and acclaimed chef and entrepreneur Tiffany Derry. Then, The Floor will make its time period premiere that evening (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). An all-new season of celebrity action-adventure series Running Wild with Bear Grylls will make its Fox debut Tuesday, April 21 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), following the season four premiere of Farmer Wants a Wife (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), hosted by Kimberly Williams-Paisley, three new salt-of-the-earth farmers search for their match in the countryside.

Season finale dates for the following programs are as follows: Fear Factor: House of Fear (3/25); The Masked Singer (two-hour season finale 4/1); Extracted (4/6); Memory of a Killer (4/6); Best Medicine (4/7); Doc (4/14), Universal Basic Guys (4/12); Krapopolis (4/19); Animal Control and Going Dutch (4/23); Family Guy and Bob's Burgers (5/17); Next Level Chef (5/21).

Saturday Night Live Returns Following the Olympics on February 28; Fox Pays Tribute to James Van Der Beek on Wednesday

Saturday Night Live will return February 28 with Connor Storrie making his hosting debut. Storrie stars in the breakout hit series Heated Rivalry, with the first season currently streaming on HBO Max. Mumford & Sons will make their fourth appearance as musical guest. The Grammy Award-winning band's new album, "Prizefighter," is set for release February 20.

Ryan Gosling will host Saturday Night Live for the fourth time on March 7. The Academy Award-nominated actor produces and stars in the new film Project Hail Mary, in theaters March 20. Gorillaz will perform as musical guest for the first time. "The Mountain," the new album from the Grammy-winning band, will be released February 27. Saturday Night Live will also air an original episode on March 14, with host and musical guest to be announced.

In addition to the broadcast on NBC (11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT), Saturday Night Live streams live on Peacock. Stream every season of Saturday Night Live now on Peacock.

Fox will re-air its powerful two-hour special The Real Full Monty in tribute to James Van Der Beek, who was courageously battling colorectal cancer at the time of the special and joined in the hope of inspiring others to get tested early. The encore celebrates his participation in the unforgettable event that brought together a group of male celebrities to raise awareness for cancer testing and research. It honors Van Der Beek's strength, humor and heart, reaffirming the importance of early detection, and through a QR code that will be visible throughout the broadcast, encourages viewers to support the battle against colorectal cancer by donating to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. The Real Full Monty encore will air Wednesday, February 18 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on Fox.

Inspired by the beloved, award-winning 1997 film, The Real Full Monty features Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actor, comedian and producer Anthony Anderson, who also executive produced, rallying a cast of fellow celebrities to step far outside their comfort zones for a meaningful cause. The special also stars Anderson alongside Taye Diggs, NFL's Chris Jones, Tyler Posey, Bruno Tonioli and James Van Der Beek.

Baywatch Casting Call for Reboot on Fox; Mike Epps Netflix Special Trailer

FOX Entertainment and Fremantle are holding an Open Casting Call for the new Fox action series Baywatch, marking the return of the world's most iconic lifeguards to television. The reboot will bring new faces, new adventures and daring rescues to the sun-drenched SoCal coast. This is your chance to join the team! The Baywatch Open Casting Call is searching for actors to fill a wide range of roles, offering aspiring talent a rare opportunity to audition for the series' casting directors.

WHEN: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
WHERE: Marina Del Rey Marriott
4100 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
HOW: Visit www.baywatchcastingcall.com for details and to register by Tuesday, February 17.

Baywatch is scheduled to begin shooting this March on L.A.'s famed Venice Beach and on the historic FOX Studio Lot in Century City. Set to premiere during FOX's 2026-27 season, the series is produced by Fremantle and FOX Entertainment, and executive produced by Michael Berk, Greg Bonann, Dante Di Loreto, Doug Schwartz, Mike Horowitz and Matt Nix, who also serves as showrunner. 12 episodes have been ordered.

Comedy superstar Mike Epps returns to the stage for his fifth Netflix stand-up special, Delusional. With his signature charm and sharp humor, Epps delivers a fresh set packed with big laughs and memorable moments, sharing hilarious and unfiltered stories of how a little delusion and a lot of hustle made him a star. The special drops January 27 only on Netflix.

Saturday Night Live Bobbleheads from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum; Fox Entertainment Signs Tracee Ellis Ross to Deal

This morning, to celebrate National Bobblehead Day, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first officially licensed, limited-edition Saturday Night Live Bobblehead Series. The bobblehead series features 10 different characters from NBC's Emmy-winning late-night comedy show which is currently in its 51st season. The special edition bobbleheads are being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, an official licensee of NBCUniversal.

The Saturday Night Live Bobblehead Collection includes the following bobbleheads:

Roseanne Roseannadanna
Matt Foley
More Cowbell
Drunk Uncle
The Ladies' Man Bobblehead
The Ambiguously Gay Duo
Bass-O-Matic
D*ck in a Box
Mango
Nick the Lounge Singer

The bobbleheads, which will each be individually numbered to 2,026, are only available through the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum's Online Store. The bobbleheads, which are expected to ship in May, are $35 each for the individual bobbleheads and $40-$50 for the dual bobbleheads plus a flat-rate shipping charge of $8 per order. Visit their website and on Facebook, X and Instagram.

Golden Globe-winning and Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and director Tracee Ellis Ross, along with her production company Joy Mill Entertainment, has entered into a multiyear first-look scripted and overall unscripted deal with FOX Entertainment Studios (FES). Under the partnership, Ross will serve as executive producer and creative originator on a cross-genre scripted slate spanning comedy, drama and animation, as well as unscripted and reality television programming formats. The agreement marks Ross's first term deal with FOX Entertainment Studios, reinforcing FES's ongoing commitment to collaboration with visionary talent who push creative boundaries across mediums. In addition, Adriana Ambriz will return to Joy Mill to continue her role as Head of Development, a position she has held since 2020.

A celebrated actor, producer, director and entrepreneur, Tracee Ellis Ross is best known for her Emmy-nominated and Golden Globe-winning portrayal of Rainbow Johnson on ABC's groundbreaking comedy black-ish, which ran for eight seasons. She also starred in and executive produced mixed-ish and appeared in the feature film The High Note, earning a Critics' Choice Award nomination. Earlier in her career, Ross gained acclaim for her performance in Girlfriends, one of television's most beloved series, centering Black women's friendships and experiences.

HBO's Rooster Premieres in March; Fox's Updated Winter 2026 Schedule

The HBO Original comedy series Rooster will debut March 2026 on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. The 10-episode season, from Warner Bros. Television, hails from co-showrunners and executive producers Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses and stars Steve Carell, who also serves as executive producer. A comedy set on a college campus centering on an author’s (Carell) complicated relationship with his daughter (Charly Clive).

The series stars Steve Carell, Charly Clive, Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley, and Lauren Tsai. Rooster, from co-showrunners Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses, is executive produced by Bill Lawrence, Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer for Doozer, Matt Tarses, Jonathan Krisel, Barbie Adler, Annie Mebane, David Stassen, Anthony King, and Steve Carell.

FOX announced updates to its Winter 2026 premiere dates, including special advance premieres of new series Best Medicine and returning comedy Animal Control, following respective FOX NFL doubleheaders, as well as a two-night premiere event for new drama series Memory of a Killer, starring Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperiloi, beginning immediately after the NFC Championship Game.

Animal Control, starring Joel McHale, will have a special advance Season Four premiere on Sunday, December 28 (8:00-8:30 PM ET / Live to All Time Zones) immediately following the FOX NFL doubleheader. An all-new episode of The Simpsons will air at a special time (8:30-9:00 PM ET / Live to All Time Zones), followed by all-new episodes of Krapopolis (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) and Bob's Burgers (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT). Following a new episode of Hell's Kitchen (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), live-action comedies return starting Thursday, January 15 with an all-new time period premiere episode of Animal Control (9:00-9:30PM ET/PT) and the Season Two premiere of Going Dutch, starring Denis Leary (9:30-10:00PM ET/PT).

New series Best Medicine, starring Josh Charles, Abigail Spencer, Josh Segarra and Annie Potts will have a special advance series premiere on Sunday, January 4 (8:00-9:00 PM ET / Live to All Time Zones) immediately following the FOX NFL doubleheader. An all-new episode of Krapopolis will air following (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) with an all-new episode of The Simpsons airing at a special time (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT). Best Medicine will have its time period premiere beginning Tuesday, January 6 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) with the series premiere episode, followed by the winter premiere of hit medical drama Doc (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), starring Molly Parker and Felicity Huffman and featuring the return of fan favorite Scott Wolf.

New psychological thriller Memory of a Killer, featuring Patrick Dempsey's return to broadcast television alongside Emmy Award-winner Michael Imperioli and Gina Torres (9-1-1: Lone Star) will launch with a special two-night premiere event beginning Sunday, January 25 (10:00-11:10 PM ET / Live to All Time Zones) immediately following the NFC Championship Game (6:00-10:00 PM ET / Live to All Time Zones). The two-night event continues the next evening, Monday, January 26, when Memory of a Killer will have its time-period premiere (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) with an all-new episode, preceded by the Season Two premiere of extreme survival series Extracted (8:00-9:00PM ET/PT). Additional schedule details to be announced.

Fox Midseason 2026 Schedule; Hulu's Tell Me Lies Season 3 Premiere Date

Fox announced its Winter 2026 premiere dates, unleashing an ambitious lineup that blends powerfully gripping new dramas, extreme unscripted adventures, and comedies bursting with high-stakes hilarity. From heart and humor to heart-pounding storytelling in all-new series Best Medicine and Memory of a Killer, to the daring, reimagined Fear Factor: House of Fear, Fox delivers a bold mix of tension, comicality, and humanity. Returning favorites Doc, Animal Control, Going Dutch, The Masked Singer, Extracted, Next Level Chef, Family Guy and American Dad! round out a schedule packed with energy, emotion and attitude across every genre.

The Winter schedule begins Tuesday, January 6 with the series premiere of Fox's new wholly owned series Best Medicine (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), starring Josh Charles, Abigail Spencer, Josh Segarra and Annie Potts followed by all new episodes of hit medical drama Doc (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) starring Molly Parker and Felicity Huffman and featuring the return of fan favorite Scott Wolf. The following night, Wednesday, January 7 marks the much-anticipated return of The Masked Singer in a special two-hour Season 14 premiere featuring a double unmasking (8:00-10:00PM ET/PT). One week later on Wednesday, January 14, The Masked Singer will move to its regular time-period (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) ahead of the series premiere of Fear Factor: House of Fear (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) hosted by Johnny Knoxville.

Following a new episode of Hell's Kitchen (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), live-action comedies return starting Thursday, January 15 with the Season 4 premiere of Animal Control, starring Joel McHale (9:00-9:30PM ET/PT) and the Season 2 premiere of Going Dutch, starring Denis Leary (9:30-10:00PM ET/PT). Hell's Kitchen will have its season 24 finale on Thursday, January 22 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). Beginning Thursday, January 29, Next Level Chef will have its season 5 premiere (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). Extreme survival series Extracted launches Monday, January 26, (8:00-9:00PM ET/PT) leading into the series premiere of powerful new dramatic thriller Memory of a Killer (9:00-10:00PM ET/PT), featuring Patrick Dempsey's return to broadcast television alongside Michael Imperioli and Gina Torres.

The Simpsons will celebrate its landmark 800th episode on Sunday, February 15 (8:00-8:30PM ET/PT), followed by its season finale episode (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) and Family Guy will have its Season 24 premiere and 450th episode airing later that evening (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT). Beginning Sunday, February 22, Family Guy will air new episodes (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT and 9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Seth MacFarlane's American Dad! returns to Fox and the iconic "Animation Domination" lineup with its Season 20 premiere (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT). Biblical Event Series The Faithful starring Minnie Driver will air for three consecutive Sundays (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) beginning Sunday, March 22, continuing on Sunday, March 29 and concluding on Easter Sunday, Apr. 5. Additional schedule details to be announced.

Hulu has debuted first look photos from the highly anticipated third season of Tell Me Lies. The eight-episode third season of Tell Me Lies premieres January 13, 2026, with the first two episodes, then weekly thereafter.

Tell Me Lies Season 3 follows Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White) as they've rekindled their tumultuous romance in time for spring semester at Baird College. While they promise things will be different this time, past indiscretions hinder their best intentions, and Lucy finds herself embroiled in a controversy she wants nothing to do with. Meanwhile, the disastrous repercussions from the previous year also force Lucy and Stephen's friends to face their own destructive behaviors. As scandalous secrets fester around campus, vicious consequences threaten Lucy and everyone in her circle.

Starring Grace Van Patten, Jackson White, Cat Missal, Spencer House, Sonia Mena, Branden Cook, Alicia Crowder, and Costa D'Angelo.