The schedule includes return dates for 'The Simpsons,' 'Bob's Burgers,' and 'Krapopolis,' as well as the new animated comedy, 'Universal Basic Guys,' which debuts immediately following the FOX NFL doubleheader on September 8.
FOX is set to deliver a 2024-2025 television season filled with all-new original entertainment, announcing premiere dates for its Fall 2024 animation schedule, including new and returning series.
Commenting on the Fall season and beyond, FOX Television Network President Michael Thorn said, “This year, we created a terrific collection of originals that deepens our network’s legacy of delivering unexpected, unforgettable characters and stories. We’re bullish about the future and optimistic about the fun and engaging entertainment in store for our viewers everywhere.”
The Fall season kicks off with the series premiere of the all-new animated comedy Universal Basic Guys on Sunday, Sept. 8, immediately following the FOX NFL doubleheader (8:00-8:30PM ET/5:00-5:30PM PT, live to all time zones). From creators Adam and Craig Malamut (Sports Friends, Game of Zones, The Champions), Universal Basic Guys centers on brothers, Mark and Hank Hoagies, who, after losing their jobs at the hot dog factory to robots, are given $3,000 a month in a new basic income program. Now, they’re using their free time and free money to find purpose in a world where they’re no longer needed. Universal Basic Guys is co-produced by FOX Entertainment through its Emmy Award-winning animation studio, Bento Box Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television. The series is executive produced by Adam and Craig Malamut. Dan Lagana (American Vandal) is executive producer and showrunner for Season One. FOX Entertainment recently gave Universal Basic Guys an early Season 2 renewal. Rob Rosell (Dave, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) will serve as executive producer and showrunner for Season Two.
The full iconic “FOX Animation Domination” block premieres September 29, with all-new seasons of The Simpsons (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT), the time-period premiere of Universal Basic Guys (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT), Bob’s Burgers (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) and Krapopolis (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT).
The longest-running primetime scripted show in television history, The Simpsons exploded into a cultural phenomenon in 1990 and has remained one of the most groundbreaking and innovative entertainment franchises, recognizable throughout the world. The animated comedy recently won its 37th Emmy Award and will begin its 36th season this fall.
In The Simpsons Season 36 premiere, Bart celebrates the most shocking birthday party of his entire life — one that might just change everyone in Springfield forever. Season 36 also brings two terrifying Halloween episodes! In “Treehouse of Horror XXXV,” giant monsters created by political rage threaten to tear the town apart, a Victorian Mr. Burns is jump-scared on Thanksgiving by the ghosts of his abused workers, and Homer bonds with a pair of extra-terrestrial jeans in an unforgettable stop-motion adventure that can only be called…Denim. In the bonus fright-fest, “Treehouse of Horror Presents: Simpsons Wicked This Way Comes,” a tattooed man at a mysterious night circus transports Lisa into three strange stories from the innocent 1950s, the chilling retro-present, and a brutalist future where prestige TV rules the world. The Simpsons Season 36 is exploding with amazing stories! Grampa reveals his secret past as a 1980s-era private detective, the Simpsons encounter death on vacation at a high-end resort in “Yellow Lotus,” and Lisa has a blazing misadventure in the dark world of Capital City’s downtown art scene. The Simpsons is a Gracie Films Production in association with 20th Television. James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Matt Selman, and Al Jean are the executive producers. The Gracie Films Worldwide Brand Division develops and produces the licensed content for the series.
Universal Basic Guys makes its time-period premiere as part of the “Animation Domination” line-up. This season, Mark and Hank try to reconnect with their primal roots by purchasing an automatic heat-seeking crossbow to hunt deer; Mark buys a championship football ring on eBay and leverages it to get special treatment from his hometown team; and Mark wants to get Tammy a fancy exotic animal for their anniversary but can only afford a former laboratory chimpanzee, who promptly rips off his face.
Emmy Award-winning Bob’s Burgers returns for its 15th season. The series centers on the working-class Belcher family -- parents Bob and Linda and their three children, Tina, Gene, and Louise -- who run a seaside New Jersey hamburger restaurant and their adventures interacting with the eccentric members of their community. This season, Bob must face his fears and join Louise in a father-daughter boogie boarding competition; Tina becomes the columnist for the anonymous “Ask an Eighth Grader” advice column; and when the Belchers’ landlord, Mr. Fischoeder, offers them two months free rent in exchange for catering an important reception at his house, the family must do everything they can to ensure the event goes perfectly. Bob’s Burgers is produced by 20th Television Animation. The series was created and is executive produced by Loren Bouchard. Nora Smith, Dan Fybel, Rich Rinaldi, Greg Thompson, Jon Schroeder, Steven Davis, Scott Jacobson, Holly Schlesinger, Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin also serve as executive producers. The series was co-developed by Jim Dauterive.
Krapopolis, the animated comedy from Emmy Award-winner, creator, and executive producer Dan Harmon (Rick and Morty, Community) is set in mythical ancient Greece, and tells the story of a dysfunctional family of humans, gods and monsters trying to run one of the world’s first cities, while also trying their best to not kill each other in the process. In the upcoming season, the city is overrun with debauchery as the annual Ice Week festival comes to Krapopolis; Deliria and Shlub want to prove to Tytannis that they understand the value of human life but keep accidentally killing the servants; and in order to get Krapopolis on the newly-invented map, Tyrannis enlists Hippocampus to open the city’s first restaurant. Krapopolis is owned by FOX Entertainment and produced by FOX’s Bento Box Entertainment. Dan Harmon is creator and executive producer. Steve Levy is executive producer. Alex Rubens is executive producer and showrunner.
FOX fall premieres of new and returning series are listed below in chronological order (all times are ET/PT):
FOX FALL 2024 PREMIERE DATES RECAP
(All Times ET/PT Except as Noted)
Sunday, Sept. 8 (Immediately Following FOX NFL Doubleheader):
8:00-8:30 PM Universal Basic Guys (Series Premiere, Live in all time zones)
8:30-9:00 PM Bob’s Burgers (All-New Episode, Live in all time zones)
9:00-10:00 PM The Great North (All New Episodes)
Sunday, Sept. 15
8:00-8:30 PM Universal Basic Guys (All-New Episode)
8:30-9:00 PM Bob’s Burgers (All-New Episode)
9:00-10:00 PM The Great North (All New Episodes)
Sunday, Sept. 22 (Immediately Following FOX NFL Doubleheader):
9:00-9:30 PM Universal Basic Guys (All-New Episode)
9:30-10:00 PM Bob’s Burgers (All-New Episode)
Sunday, Sept. 29
8:00-8:30 PM The Simpsons (Season 36 Premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM Universal Basic Guys (Time Period Premiere)
9:00-9:30 PM Bob’s Burgers (Season 15 Premiere)
9:30-10:00 PM Krapopolis (Season 2 Premiere)
Source: FOX
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