Fox Midseason Schedule 2026: ‘Doc’ and ‘Best Medicine’ Finales, ‘The Floor’ Premiere, ‘Masked Singer’ Wrap and More
- Je-Ree
- 20 hours ago
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Fox has officially mapped out its 2026 midseason schedule and the message is clear: stick with what works, wrap what’s wobbling and double down on reality TV dominance. From the season finales of Doc and Best Medicine to the Season 5 launch of The Floor and the inevitable unmasking on The Masked Singer, the network’s spring slate is stacked with franchise heavy-hitters and strategic send-offs.
The Fox midseason schedule matters because this is where renewal fates start to crystallize. Finales become auditions for survival. Premieres test franchise stamina. And viewers decide what earns a permanent spot on next fall’s lineup.
Here’s the full breakdown of Fox’s Spring 2026 schedule:
Fox Midseason Schedule 2026
Date | Time | Program | Status |
Sunday, March 22 | 8 pm | The Faithful: Women of the Bible | Series Premiere |
Wednesday, March 25 | 9 pm | Fear Factor: House of Fear | Season Finale |
Thursday, March 26 | 8 pm | 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards | Special Event |
Wednesday, April 1 | 8 pm | The Masked Singer | Season Finale |
Monday, April 6 | 8 pm | Extracted | Season Finale |
Monday, April 6 | 9 pm | Memory of a Killer | Season Finale |
Tuesday, April 7 | 8 pm | Best Medicine | Season Finale |
Wednesday, April 8 | 8 pm | The Floor (Season 5) | Season Premiere |
Sunday, April 12 | 8:30 pm | Universal Basic Guys | Season Finale |
Monday, April 13 | 8 pm | The 1% Club (Season 2) | Season Premiere |
Monday, April 13 | 9 pm | The Quiz with Balls (Season 3) | Season Premiere |
Tuesday, April 14 | 9 pm | Doc | Season Finale |
Wednesday, April 15 | 8 pm | MasterChef (Season 16) | Season Premiere |
Wednesday, April 15 | 9 pm | The Floor | Regular Time Slot Premiere |
Sunday, April 19 | 9 pm | Krapopolis | Season Finale |
Tuesday, April 21 | 8 pm | Farmer Wants a Wife (Season 4) | Season Premiere |
Tuesday, April 21 | 9 pm | Running Wild with Bear Grylls | Network Premiere |
Thursday, April 23 | 9 pm | Animal Control | Season Finale |
Thursday, April 23 | 9:30 pm | Going Dutch | Season Finale |
Sunday, May 17 | 8 pm | Family Guy | Season Finale |
Sunday, May 17 | 8:30 pm | Bob’s Burgers | Season Finale |
Thursday, May 21 | 8 pm | Next Level Chef | Season Finale |
Drama Decisions: ‘Doc’ and ‘Best Medicine’ Face the Music
The biggest question marks on the Fox midseason schedule hover over Doc (April 14 finale) and Best Medicine (April 7 finale). Both dramas close out their seasons in early April, landing squarely in renewal limbo territory. Finales here aren’t just endings, they’re pitches for survival.
Fox has leaned heavily into unscripted programming in recent years, so scripted dramas must justify their real estate. Ratings, streaming lift, and buzz will determine whether either series makes the jump to next season.
Reality Reigns Supreme
If there’s one undeniable theme in the Fox spring schedule, it’s reality dominance.
The Masked Singer bows out April 1, while The Floor returns April 8 before shifting into its regular 9 p.m. slot the following week. Add The 1% Club, The Quiz with Balls, MasterChef, Farmer Wants a Wife, and Next Level Chef, and Fox’s identity becomes crystal clear.
The network isn’t chasing prestige drama headlines. It’s building reliable, repeatable franchises that draw broad audiences and play well in delayed viewing. And honestly? It’s working.
Animation Anchors and Comedy Wraps
Sunday animation remains a cornerstone. Krapopolis wraps April 19, followed by Family Guy and Bob’s Burgers closing out May 17. That trio continues to be one of Fox’s most dependable brand pillars.
Meanwhile, Animal Control and Going Dutch finish their seasons April 23, keeping Fox’s comedy footprint intact, though neither feels entirely safe until renewal announcements hit.
A Strategic Spring Reset
The Fox midseason schedule for 2026 isn’t flashy, but it’s calculated. Event programming like the iHeartRadio Music Awards adds live-viewing urgency. Reality franchises keep the lights on. Scripted series fight for their future. Animation remains untouchable.
Spring on Fox is less about reinvention and more about reinforcement. The network knows what audience it serves and it’s programming accordingly.
As finales air and premiere ratings roll in, the real story will unfold: who stays, who goes, and which franchises continue steering the Fox ship into next season.
Stay tuned. The TV Cave will be watching every twist, unmasking and renewal decision.