The writers' strike dealt a major blow to the television industry, and while the other networks were able to get most if their shows back into production, Fox wasn't quite as lucky.
Fans of 24 were devastated when they learned that season seven would be placed on hold until 2009. Two years would pass without a Jack Bauer fix! On November 23, Fox will give viewers relief from that fix with a two-hour special that serves as a prequel to season seven of 24. Fox describes the prequel as such: "Shot on location in South Africa, Jack Bauer battles an international crisis, while here at home the nation prepares for a new president on inauguration day."
This fall on Fox, two of the most brilliant and innovative minds in television are bringing viewers two absolutely thrilling series that are sure to keep us glued to the tube every single week. Fasten those seatbelts folks, the 2008-09 television season on Fox promises to be one of the most exciting yet!
Canceled: Canterbury's Law, K-Ville and New Amsterdam.
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Dollhouse - Midseason
Cast: Eliza Dushku as Echo, Olivia Williams as Adelle, Tahmoh Penikett as Paul, Fran Kranz as Topher, Dichen Lachman as Sierra, Enver Gjokaj as Victor and Harry Lennix as Boyd.
Premise: Joss Whedon, best known for being the mastermind behind Buffy, Angel and Firefly, takes viewers into an underground world of real life, human dolls. The "Dollhouse" is a facility run by a secret (and illegal) group who have had their memories and personalities completely removed. When each doll is assigned a new mission (called engagements), they receive a new personality that is programmed to the specifications set by the "engagement." As one of the dolls begins to piece together her past, she embarks on an extremely dangerous journey of self-discovery.
Fringe
Cast: Anna Torv as Olivia Dunham, Joshua Jackson as Peter Bishop, John Noble as Walter Bishop, Lance Reddick as Phillip Broyles, Kirk Acevedo as Charlie Francis, Mark Valley as John Scott, Blair Brown as Nina Sharp and Jasika Nicole as Astrid Farnsworth.
Premise: J.J. Abrams, best known for being the creative genius behind Lost, Alias and Felicity, takes viewers on a journey that will "thrill, terrify and explore the blurring line between science fiction and reality." After landing at Logan Airport, the passengers and crew of Flight 627 are found brutally murdered. As the FBI begin their investigation, they realize the one man who can lead them down the right path has been institutionalized for the last 20 years. When the team delves further into the investigation, they come to the shocking realization that the events that took place on Flight 627 are only a small piece of a much bigger problem.
Fox Primetime Schedule: Fall 2008
*New shows are in bold*
MONDAY
8:00 Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
9:00 Prison Break
TUESDAY
8:00 House
9:00 Fringe
WEDNESDAY
8:00 Bones
9:00 'Til Death
9:30 Do Not Disturb
THURSDAY
8:00 The Moment of Truth
9:00 Kitchen Nightmares
FRIDAY
8:00 Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader
9:00 Don't Forget the Lyrics
SATURDAY
8:00 Cops
8:30 Cops
9:00 America's Most Wanted
11:00 MADtv
SUNDAY
8:00 The Simpsons
8:30 King of the Hill
9:00 Family Guy
9:30 American Dad
Fox Primetime Schedule: January 2009
*New shows are in bold*
MONDAY
8:00 Dollhouse
9:00 24
TUESDAY
8:00 American Idol
9:00 Fringe
WEDNESDAY
8:00 House
9:00 American Idol Results Show
9:30 New Comedy TBA
THURSDAY
8:00 Hell's Kitchen
9:00 Secret Millionaire
FRIDAY
8:00 Bones
9:00 'Til Death
9:30 Do Not Disturb
SATURDAY
8:00 Cops
8:30 Cops
9:00 America's Most Wanted
11:00 MADtv
SUNDAY
8:00 The Simpsons
8:30 King of the Hill (January)/Sit Down, Shut Up (Spring)
9:00 Family Guy
9:30 American Dad (January)/The Cleveland Show
The Entire 2008-09 Primetime Schedule
Fox Announces 2008-09 Primetime Schedule
By Rachel Thomas, About.com Guide
©2008 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Kurt Iswarienko
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