Fox Announces Fall 2026 Premiere Schedule

Fox announced its fall 2026 schedule for dramas, comedies, animation, reality, and game shows this week, with premiere week set for September 21-27. The network will debut "Best Medicine" and "Doc" during the fall season. Additionally, "Animal Control" will join the Sunday animation block. While no entirely new series are scheduled for the fall 2026 launch, Fox has three new series slated for the 2026-27 broadcast year, including a "Baywatch" reboot and a drama titled "The." The network also confirmed that "The Floor" will return for a third season, and "MasterChef Junior" will air its 12th season. "Kitchen Nightmares" will also return for its eighth season. The schedule aims to build on the success of existing programming while introducing new elements for the upcoming broadcast year. Specific premiere dates for individual shows within the September 21-27 week were not detailed in the announcement, but the overall framework for the fall season has been established. This programming slate reflects Fox's strategy for the upcoming television year, focusing on a mix of returning favorites and planned new content for the subsequent year.