Fox Announces 2011-2012 Schedule
In advance of this afternoons Upfront presentation in New York, Fox announced its fall 2011 TV schedule this morning. There aren't any big surprises, aside from the 'Bones' spinoff 'Finder' getting its debut at midseason instead of this fall as a contingency plan for Emily Deschanel's pregnancy like many predicted.The long-delayed 'Terra Nova' finally gets its official debut this fall, with the Steven Spielberg-produced dinosaur show airing Monday nights at 8PM before 'House.' 'The X Factor' takes over 'American Idol''s time slot, and will help launch a new comedy on Wednesday nights.
Another interesting tidbit to note: 'America's Most Wanted' has been discontinued as a regular TV series; after 23 years Fox has decided to bring back the show in the form of occasional specials.
Check out the full lineup after the jump.
MONDAYS
8-9PM: 'Terra Nova' *new
9-10PM: 'House'
TUESDAYS
8-9PM: 'Glee'
9-9:30PM: 'New Girl' *new
9:30-10PM: 'Raising Hope'
WEDNESDAYS
8-9:30PM: 'The X Factor' (performance show) *new
9:30-10PM: 'I Hate My Teenage Daughter' *new
THURSDAYS
8-9PM: 'The X Factor' (results show) *new
9-10PM: 'Bones'
FRIDAYS
8-9PM: 'Kitchen Nightmares'
9-10PM: 'Fringe'
SATURDAYS
8-8:30PM: 'Cops'
8:30-9PM: 'Cops'
9-10PM: Encores/'America's Most Wanted' Specials
SUNDAYS
7-7:30PM: 'The OT' (NFL post-game)
7:30-8PM: 'The Cleveland Show'
8-8:30PM: 'The Simpsons'
8:30-9PM: 'Allen Gregory' *new
9-9:30PM: 'Family Guy'
9:30-10PM: 'American Dad'
Debuting at mid-season will be 'Alcatraz' from J.J. Abrams, the 'Bones' spinoff 'Finder' and the animated 'Napoleon Dynamite.' The 11th season of 'American Idol' will premiere Sun., Jan. 22 before occupying its same Wednesday and Thursday slots on the schedule.
If you're wondering why your favorite show isn't on here, double-check that it isn't one of the bubble shows Fox pulled the plug on last week.
Tell us: Are you happy with Fox's schedule?
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