FOX Presents 2015-16 Schedule with Revamped Tuesday Lineup

NEW YORK: The comedy-horror series Scream Queens is anchoring an all-new Tuesday night lineup on FOX's 2015-16 prime-time schedule, which sees Gotham paired with the futuristic drama Minority Report on Mondays.

Gotham holds on to its Monday 8 p.m. slot, giving a lead-in to the freshman drama Minority Report, based on Steven Spielberg’s international blockbuster film (the first of his movies to be adapted for television).

Tuesdays are all new on FOX, starting off the night with two comedies: Grandfathered, starring John Stamos (Full House), and The Grinder, led by Rob Lowe (Parks and Recreation, The West Wing) and Fred Savage (The Wonder Years). They will hold the 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. slots, respectively, ahead of Scream Queens—from executive producers Ryan Murphy (Glee, American Horror Story), Brad Falchuk (Glee, American Horror Story) and Ian Brennan (Glee)—at 9 p.m.

Leading off Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. is the brand-new, Miami-set drama Rosewood. From executive producer Todd Harthan (Psych, Dominion), the series is paired with the returning hit Empire.

Thursdays will see new seasons of Bones and Sleepy Hollow (which moves from Mondays). FOX's Friday nights will feature a new season of MasterChef Junior, along with World's Funniest.

Saturdays in the fall are dedicated to college football. The Sunday night lineup continues with Bob's Burgers, The Simpsons, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Family Guy. Paired with this powerhouse comedy lineup is The Last Man on Earth, which FOX ran as a midseason show and recently wrapped up its first run.

The highly anticipated new chapter of The X-Files will debut with a special two-night event on January 24, continuing in a Monday 8 p.m. slot as of January 25.

In 2016, additional series joining the schedule include Lucifer, based on characters from DC Entertainment's Vertigo imprint; the action series The Frankenstein Code, from executive producer/writer Rand Ravich (Life, Crisis) and executive producer Howard Gordon (Homeland, 24); the comedy The Guide to Surviving Life; and the new Seth MacFarlane animated series Bordertown.

American Idol is being prepped for its 15th and final season. The network will also air the previously announced Grease: Live three-hour musical event.

“Building on the phenomenal momentum created by Gotham, The Last Man on Earth and, of course, Empire, we’re infusing next season’s schedule with new ambitious dramas, smart comedies, aspirational unscripted series and big live events and specials—all from the best creators in the business,” said Dana Walden and Gary Newman, chairmen and CEOs of Fox Television Group. “And our strategy with these bold creative swings is simple: schedule them strategically, market them relentlessly and create events that break through and captivate viewers across every platform.”