With murderous cult leader Joe Carroll (James Purefoy) now presumably back in FBI custody, The Following’s tortured hero Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon) now finds himself in need of a new nemesis. That’s where Ealy will come in. The former sympathetic android has been cast as a brilliant, chameleon-like serial killer, one that soon attracts the attention of Ryan. This represents a noted departure for Ealy, who usually plays characters operating on the good side of the law.

What exactly this development means for Joe Carroll’s future as a character on The Following is anyone’s guess, as producers have yet to offer any comment on just how involved James Purefoy will be with the horror/drama’s third season, which marks the end of series creator Kevin Williamson’s tenure as showrunner. Purefoy is indeed signed up to return, but he could very well find himself playing the imprisoned Hannibal Lecter to Ryan’s Will Graham, instead of The Following’s main antagonist.

The focus being taken off of Joe Carroll and his cult may actually end up being a blessing in disguise for The Following, as many fans felt that season two was too similar to season one, and often pushed the limits of credulity when it came to Joe’s seemingly worldwide influence.

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Beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11th, Constantine will be making its first appearance at New York Comic-Con with a panel that features the likes of Matt Ryan, Angelica Celeya, and series creator David S. Goyer. The first episode of the series, based on DC Comics character Hellblazer, will be screened on Thursday, October 9th at 8:30 and aired on NBC Friday, October 24th at 10:00.

Sunday, October 12th will see The Following paneled at 11:00 a.m. on the Empire Stage; slated to represent the series, which underwent a second showrunner change of the summer recently, are executive producer Marcos Siega, Kevin Bacon, and Shawn Ashmore. The third season of The Following is set to premiere next year on FOX. 1:15 p.m. is the start of the Gotham panel on the main stage, as the comic drama from Bruno Heller (Rome) sends the likes of Ben McKenzie, Sean Pertwee, Robin Lord Taylor, and Erin Richards for its first trip to the pop culture gathering. The series premiere of Gotham airs Monday, September 22nd at 8:00 on FOX.

ABC supernatural procedural Forever will make its New York Comic-Con premiere at 3:15 on the Empire Stage, with Ioan Gruffudd, Alana De La Garza, and executive producer Matt Miller all slated to be in attendance at the panel. Forever will have a special preview behind Dancing with the Stars on Monday, September 22nd before moving to its regular time slot on Tuesday, September 23rd at 10:00. Immediately after Forever comes Person of Interest, whose panel begins at 4:30. Jim Caviezel, Michael Emerson, Amy Acker, Kevin Chapman, and executive producer Greg Plageman will be answering questions about the CBS drama’s buzzed about third season and what to expect from the upcoming fourth season, which premieres Tuesday, September 23rd at 10:00.

Also slated for New York Comic-Con is a special screening of the second season premiere of CW drama The 100. The screening will take place Thursday, October 9th at 8:30, while the episode will have its television premiere Wednesday, October 22nd at 9:00.

Will you be going to New York Comic-Con? What other shows would you like to see paneled this year? How do you think broadcast genre shows will do this season?

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FOX will reveal its 2014-2015 schedule Monday, May 12th, nine days before the official end of May sweeps.

SUNDAYS

Sunday, April 27
BOB’S BURGERS (7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) – “The Kids Run Away”
When a dentist-fearing Louise (Kristen Schaal) finds out she needs a cavity filled, she runs away and seeks refuge with Aunt Gayle (guest voice Megan Mullally), where she is quickly joined by Gene (Eugene Mirman) and Tina (Dan Mintz). Ken Jeong guest-voices as Dr. Yap.

AMERICAN DAD (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) – “Rubberneckers”
Stan (Seth MacFarlane) is interviewed by an intimidating insurance inspector (guest voice Terry Crews) when his “rubbernecking” causes a massive traffic accident. Meanwhile, Roger (MacFarlane) and Klaus (Dee Bradley Baker) spill wine on the new couch, and plan to cover it up by sitting on the stained spot for the rest of their lives.

THE SIMPSONS (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) – “What to Expect When Bart’s Expecting”
Bart (Nancy Cartwright) makes a voodoo doll of his art teacher, but when his spell makes her pregnant instead, he becomes a savior to Springfield couples trying to conceive, only to be kidnapped by Fat Tony (guest voice Joe Mantegna) to help conjure up a thoroughbred race horse.

FAMILY GUY (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “Baby Got Black”
Peter (Seth MacFarlane) and Jerome (guest voice Kevin Michael Richardson) express concern when their kids, Chris (Seth Green) and Pam (guest voice Keke Palmer, “Akeelah and the Bee”), start to date. Meanwhile, Peter pretends to be a staff member at Wrestlemania to give himself backstage access.

COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY (9:00-10:00PM ET/PT) – “Sisters Of The Sun”
Discover the remarkable story of Annie Jump Cannon (guest voice Marlee Matlin) and Cecilia Payne (guest voice Kirsten Dunst), two incredible women who challenged conventional wisdom and uncovered the real-life story of the stars.

Sunday, May 4
BOB’S BURGERS (7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) – “Gene It On”
Gene surprisingly makes the cheerleading squad, and he and Linda (John Roberts) get swept up into the cheering world. Meanwhile, Tina falls and bites her tongue, leaving her unable to speak intelligibly, so Louise volunteers to be her translator. Guest-voices include Keegan Michael Key (“Key and Peele”) and Jenny Slate (“Saturday Night Live”).

AMERICAN DAD (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) – “Permanent Record Wrecker”
When Stan is fired from the CIA in a round of budget cuts, the only job he’s able to land is at the local grocery store, where Steve (Scott Grimes) is the manager. Meanwhile, Roger bets an annoying coffee shop musician (guest voice Robin Thicke) that he can out-play him and enters into a Faustian bargain with a guitar-instructing infomercial host (guest voice Stanley Tucci). Alan Thicke also guest-voices as himself.

THE SIMPSONS (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) – “Brick Like Me” – Milestone 550th Episode
In the milestone 550th episode, Homer (Dan Castellaneta) finds himself in a world where Marge (Julie Kavner), Bart, Lisa (Yeardley Smith), Maggie and the rest of Springfield’s residents are made of LEGO bricks, and he must figure out a way home before he’s stuck in the world of bricks forever.

FAMILY GUY (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “Meg Stinks!”
Meg (Mila Kunis) has fun partying with Peter when he takes her to a college for an interview. Meanwhile, Brian (Seth MacFarlane) must learn how to live in the wild when he gets sprayed by a skunk and is prohibited from entering the house.

COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY (9:00-10:00PM ET/PT) – “The Lost Worlds of Planet Earth”
The Ship of the Imagination embarks on a journey through space and time to grasp how the autobiography of the earth is written in its atoms, its oceans, its continents and all living things. Later, American geologist Marie Tharp (guest voice Amanda Seyfried) creates the first true map of Earth’s ocean floor, and discovers microscopic life that exists deep beneath the ocean.

Sunday, May 11
BOB’S BURGERS (7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) – “Wharf Horse” (or How Bob Saves/Destroys the Town – Part I)
Motivated by the promise of a new beachside burger joint, Bob (H. Jon Benjamin) conspires with Felix (guest voice Zach Galifianakis) to convince Mr. Fischoeder (guest voice Kevin Kline) to sell Wonder Wharf. Meanwhile, Tina protests the destruction of the wharf’s carousel by chaining herself to it.

AMERICAN DAD (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) – “News Glances With Genevieve Vavance”
Hayley (Rachael MacFarlane) starts an internship at a local news station working for a Nancy Grace-type reporter, who happens to be Roger in disguise. T.J. Miller, Nat Faxon and Josh Groban guest-voice.

THE SIMPSONS (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) – “Pay Pal”
Marge swears off befriending any more couples when Homer offends their charming new British neighbors. But when Lisa declares that she, too, doesn’t need friends, Marge reconsiders. Guest voices include National Public Radio’s Peter Sagal and Carl Kasell as themselves, and comedian John Oliver.

FAMILY GUY (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “He’s Bla-ack!”
Cleveland (guest voice Mike Henry) returns to town, but is instantly banned from spending time with Peter when Lois (Alex Borstein) and Donna (guest voice Sanaa Lathan) get into a big fight over parenting.

COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY (9:00-10:00PM ET/PT) – “The Electric Boy”
Travel to 19th century England and meet Michael Faraday, a child of poverty who grew up to invent the motor and the generator. His ideas about electricity and discovery of magnetic fields changed the world and paved the way for future scientists to make giant strides in the world of high technology and instantaneous communication.

Sunday, May 18
BOB’S BURGERS (7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) – “World Wharf II: The Wharfening” (or How Bob Saves/Destroys the Town – Part II) – Season Finale
It’s Linda and the kids to the rescue when Felix (guest voice Galifianakis) takes desperate measures, and puts Bob and Mr. Fischoeder in danger. Gary Cole (“Veep”), Jordan Peele (“Key and Peele”), Paul F. Tompkins (“Comedy Bang! Bang!”) and Jenny Slate guest-voice.

AMERICAN DAD (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) – “The Longest Distance Relationship” – Season Finale
Hayley, still heartbroken over Jeff’s (guest star Jeff Fischer) abduction, meets millionaire Matt Davis (Dee Bradley Baker), who begins to help her move forward, until Steve and Snot (guest voice Curtis Armstrong) discover that Jeff’s alive and trying to make it back to her. Comedian Sinbad guest-voices as himself.

THE SIMPSONS (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) – “The Yellow Badge of Cowardge” – Season Finale
Bart is plagued with guilt when he wins the annual “last day of school” race around Springfield Elementary, with an assist from Nelson (Nancy Cartwright), who beats up frontrunner Milhouse (guest voice Pamela Hayden). Meanwhile, Homer tries to bring back the annual 4th of July fireworks display after it’s canceled for budget reasons. Glenn Close returns as Mona Simpson and Olympian Edwin Moses guest-voices as himself.

FAMILY GUY (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “Chap Stewie” – Season Finale
When Peter and Chris interrupt Stewie’s (Seth MacFarlane) TV time, the angry baby goes back in time to break up Peter and Lois so he’s never conceived, but is shocked when he is reborn into a “Downton Abbey”-esque British household.

COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY (9:00-10:00PM ET/PT) – “The Immortals”
The Ship of the Imagination travels across the cosmos to discover the possibility of some beings that live forever and explain why other civilizations perish. Then, visit the Cosmic Calendar of the Future and contemplate what lies ahead with a hopeful vision.

MONDAYS

Monday, April 28
BONES (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “The Spark in the Park”
In an encore episode, the Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of a nationally ranked gymnast, whose remains were hit by lightning and scattered throughout a public park.

THE FOLLOWING (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Forgive” – Season Finale
In the shocking second season finale, Mark (Sam Underwood) and Luke (Sam Underwood) turn the tables on both Ryan (Kevin Bacon) and Joe (James Purefoy), forcing the two sworn enemies to come together to save the woman they love.

Monday, May 5
24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “11:00 AM-12:00 PM/12:00 PM-1:00 PM” – Event Series World Premiere
Set and shot in London, the suspenseful event series once again will follow the exploits of heroic Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland), as he attempts to thwart an unthinkable terrorist attack that could change the world forever. Retaining the real-time, nail-biting, fast-paced format with split screens and interweaving storylines, the highly-anticipated series also stars Mary Lynn Rajskub, Kim Raver and William Devane reprising their original roles. Newcomers to the series include Yvonne Strahovski, Benjamin Bratt, Tate Donovan, Giles Matthey, Gbenga Akinnagbe and Michael Wincott.

Monday, May 12
BONES (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “The Drama in the Queen”
When a swim coach is found dead inside an abandoned well, the team investigates his secret past, leading them to a world of drag queens. Also, new “squintern” Jessica Weaver (guest star Laura Spencer) catches Sweets’ (John Francis Daley) attention.

24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “1:00 PM-2:00 PM” – Time Period Premiere
Kate Morgan (Yvonne Strahovski) continues her hunt for Jack, as President Heller (William Devane) prepares to address Parliament after a devastating attack. Margot Al-Harazi (guest star Michelle Fairley) proves she is willing to sacrifice anything for revenge.

Monday, May 19
BONES (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “The Recluse in the Recliner” – Season Finale
In the Season Nine finale, directed by series star David Boreanaz, the team investigates the death of a man who had offered Booth (Boreanaz) information on a possible government cover-up related to a previous case, but was killed before their meeting took place. As Booth and the Jeffersonian team dig deeper into the burgeoning conspiracy surrounding the man’s death, it’s evident Booth may be in over his head, and his future with the FBI is put in question.

24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “2:00 PM-3:00 PM”
The terror threat escalates as Jack heads for the U.S. Embassy with the CIA closing in on him. Meanwhile, Margot asserts her authority with unthinkable force; President Heller makes an impassioned speech to Parliament; and Kate takes matters into her own hands.

Monday, May 26
MASTERCHEF (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “Top 30 Compete” – Season Premiere
MASTERCHEF returns for an exciting fifth season, giving talented home cooks from all walks of life the chance to showcase their skills, knowledge and passion in front of the show’s esteemed judging panel: Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot. In the premiere episode, after a nationwide search, 30 of the best home cooks in America present their signature dish to the judges, but only the Top Finalists will earn a coveted white apron and compete for a chance to win the MASTERCHEF title, a cookbook deal and the $250,000 grand prize.

24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “3:00 PM-4:00 PM”
An unlikely duo joins forces to forestall an impending attack. The terrorist reveals her demands. The President orders a military lockdown, but it may be too late.

TUESDAYS

Tuesday, April 29
GLEE (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “The Back-Up Plan”
Rachel (Lea Michele) jeopardizes her leading role in “Funny Girl” when she auditions for a television pilot. Meanwhile, Mercedes (guest star Amber Riley) tries to help get Santana (Naya Rivera) in on her recording deal, and Blaine (Darren Criss) befriends rich socialite June Dolloway (guest star Academy Award winner Shirley MacLaine).

NEW GIRL (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) – “Dance”
Jess (Zooey Deschanel) fears someone is trying to sabotage her first middle school dance, so she enlists the gang to help her chaperone on the big night. Angela Kinsey (“The Office”) guest-stars.

THE MINDY PROJECT (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “The Girl Next Door”
Danny (Chris Messina) offers Mindy (Mindy Kaling) the opportunity to buy the other condo he owns in his building, but gets jealous when she dates a police detective (guest star Tim Daly). Meanwhile, Peter (Adam Pally) dates a brain surgeon (guest star Tracey Wigfield) whom he fears may be too mature for him.

Tuesday, May 6
GLEE (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “Old Dog New Tricks”
In an episode written by series star Chris Colfer, Rachel attempts to salvage her reputation among Broadway gossipers, by hiring Santana as her publicist and creating a charity for rescue animals. Meanwhile, Kurt (Colfer) nabs the lead role in a retirement home production of “Peter Pan.”

NEW GIRL (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) – “Cruise” – Season Finale
In the Season Three finale, Jess and Nick (Jake Johnson) invite the gang along with them on a cruise they booked while still together as a couple. Kerri Kenney (“Reno 911”) and Oscar Nunez (“The Office”) guest-star.

THE MINDY PROJECT (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Danny and Mindy” – Season Finale
In the Season Two finale, Mindy thinks she has met the man of her dreams after he writes a description of their encounter in a New York newspaper, leading to a surprising reveal.

Tuesday, May 13
GLEE (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “The Untitled Rachel Berry Project” – Season Finale
In the Season Five finale, Rachel meets a famous television writer (guest star Kristen Schaal), whose eccentric personality catches Rachel off guard. Meanwhile, Sam (Chord Overstreet) and Mercedes deal with the pressure of commitment as their careers take off, and the time has finally come for Blaine’s big showcase with June Dolloway (guest star Shirley MacLaine) at NYADA.

RIOT (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Steve Carell and Andy Buckley”– Series Premiere
From executive producer Steve Carell and Shine America, and hosted by Australian comedian and talk show host Rove McManus, this new series features the nation’s funniest celebrities and comedians facing unpredictable song, dance and sketch challenges, often while navigating the show’s trademark one-of-a-kind set, tilted at a 22 degree angle. The series premiere features Carell and Andy Buckley (“The Office”).

Tuesday, May 20
AMERICAN IDOL XIII (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) – “Two Finalists Compete” – Season Finale, Part 1
The two finalists take the stage to battle it out on the last performance show of the season at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles.

RIOT (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Jason Alexander and Cheryl Hines”
The nation’s funniest celebrities and comedians face unpredictable song, dance and sketch challenges, often while navigating the show’s trademark one-of-a-kind set, tilted at a 22 degree angle. The series’ second episode features guest stars Jason Alexander (“Seinfeld”) and Cheryl Hines (“Suburgatory”).

WEDNESDAYS

Wednesday, April 30
AMERICAN IDOL XIII (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) – “5 Finalists Compete”
The five remaining IDOL hopefuls perform LIVE to impress the judges and the nation. After the performances, it’s up to America to vote for their favorites to keep them in the competition.

Wednesday, May 7
AMERICAN IDOL XIII (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) – “4 Finalists Compete”
With only two weeks left before the finale, the four remaining finalists perform LIVE for America’s votes.

Wednesday, May 14
AMERICAN IDOL XIII (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) – “3 Finalists Compete”
In the series 500th episode, it’s getting down to the wire as the Top Three Finalists perform LIVE for a spot in the Finale.

Wednesday, May 21
AMERICAN IDOL XIII (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) – “Winner Announced” – Season Finale, Part 2
The most anticipated night of the television season is finally here! On the second part of the two-night season finale, the Top 13 reunite on the stage one last time before host Ryan Seacrest reveals the newest American Idol.

THURSDAYS

 Thursday, May 1
HELL’S KITCHEN (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “13 Chefs Compete”
Chef Ramsay announces that HELL’S KITCHEN will be hosting a 160th anniversary party for the Phi Mu sorority, so the Red and Blue teams are tasked to prepare a southern-inspired menu for the sorority’s social committee. The team with the most impressive dishes earns an elaborate trip to Las Vegas, while the losing team stays behind to transform the restaurant for the party. Later, Chef Ramsay puts the pressure on the chefs to execute a flawless dinner service, but each of the teams struggles to communicate with each other, delaying the dinner service.

AMERICAN IDOL XIII (9:00-9:30 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) – “1 of 5 Voted Off”
In another nail-biting LIVE results show, the finalist who receives the fewest votes will be eliminated from the race for the title.

SURVIVING JACK (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “She Drives Me Crazy”
In an effort to have Rachel (Claudia Lee) more engaged in school and take her future seriously, Jack (Christopher Meloni) gets her a spot on the wrestling team, much to the chagrin of the wrestling coach (guest star Neil Flynn, “The Middle”). Also, Joanne realizes that Frankie is now too embarrassed to be seen with her during their annual mother-son trip.

Thursday, May 8
HELL’S KITCHEN (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “12 Chefs Compete”
In the ultimate adaptability challenge, the remaining contestants are given 30 minutes to shine and create entrées made up of the surprise ingredients hidden under four domes. Chef Ramsay and VIP guest judge Chef Michael Cimarusti will determine which team will go down the coast for a scenic lunch and volleyball lesson with Kerri Walsh Jennings and which team will stay behind to do all the chores for the servers at HELL’S KITCHEN. Later, tensions rise as Chef Ramsay announces it is time for one-on-one performance evaluations, and then he decides to do something never done before in the history of HELL’S KITCHEN.

AMERICAN IDOL XIII (9:00-9:30 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) – “1 of 4 Voted Off”
The tension mounts, as another finalist is sent home in an all-new LIVE results show.

SURVIVING JACK (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Parents Just Don’t Understand”—Season Finale
Jack and Joanne are at odds with each other when both kids betray their trust – Frankie has his first taste of alcohol at a varsity baseball party, and Rachel wants to go on birth control.

Thursday, May 15
HELL’S KITCHEN (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “11 Chefs Compete”
In the continuation of an emotional elimination round, Chef Ramsay takes the remaining contestants on a surprise field trip to a local gastropub. Later, during dinner service, the two teams must prepare meals inspired by Chef Ramsay’s cuisine. While one team rules the kitchen, the other struggles with communication, resulting in yet another dramatic elimination.

AMERICAN IDOL XIII (9:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) – “1 of 3 Voted Off”
It’s the end of the line for another finalist, who is sent home in an all-new LIVE results show.

FRIDAYS

Friday, April 25th
KITCHEN NIGHTMARES (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Mangia Mangia, Part 1/Mangia Mangia, Part 2”
Chef Ramsay heads to Woodland Park, CO, where he is tasked with saving Mangia Mangia, an Italian joint with an identity crisis. But the atmosphere, food and service prove to be the least of its problems, as tensions flare and the morale among owner Julie and her staff is at an all-time low.

Friday, May 2
KITCHEN NIGHTMARES (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Zayna Flaming Grill, Part 1/Zayna Flaming Grill, Part 2”
Chef Ramsay travels to Redondo Beach, CA, to visit Zayna Flaming Grill, a Mediterranean restaurant owned and operated by aunt-and-niece duo Faye and Brenda. Faye believes she has the weight of the entire restaurant on her shoulders, while Brenda does not feel she is treated as an equal in the partnership. With tensions rising, the food not up to standards and everyone playing the blame game, Chef Ramsay is faced with one of the stickiest situations he’s ever encountered.

Friday, May 9
24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “11:00 AM-12 PM/12 PM-1:00 PM”
An encore of the two-hour Event Series Premiere, starring Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer.

Friday, May 16
24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “1:00 PM-2:00 PM”
An encore of the May 12 episode.

KITCHEN NIGHTMARES (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Bella Luna” – Season Finale
Three years ago, Rosaria and her two sons moved from New York to Easton, PA, to open an Italian restaurant called Bella Luna. Rosaria bought the restaurant to fulfill son Gianfranco’s dream of becoming a chef. But the restaurant is failing. Find out if Chef Ramsay can save Bella Luna and restore this family’s dream, in the Season Finale.

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However, it’s not all good news, as finale dates for both Rake and Enlisted have yet to be confirmed, not a positive sign for their future on the network. While Hell’s Kitchen will air into the summer, its finale date also currently unknown, Brooklyn Nine-Nine is set to conclude its first season on March 25th and the one-hour series finale of Raising Hope will premiere Friday, April 4th.

FOX will unveil its fall 2014 schedule on Monday, May 12th.

What do you think about FOX’s plans for the end of the season? Which currently unrenewed FOX shows do you think make it to next season? How should FOX handle its schedule next season?

Monday, April 28th
9:00 The Following

Tuesday, May 6th
9:00 New Girl
9:30 The Mindy Project

Monday, May 12th
8:00 Bones

Tuesday, May 13th
8:00 Glee

Thursday, May 15th
9:30 Surviving Jack

Sunday, May 18th
7:00 Bob’s Burgers
7:30 American Dad!
8:00 The Simpsons
8:30 Family Guy

Tuesday, May 20th
8:00 American Idol (Part One)

Wednesday, May 21st
8:00 American Idol (Part Two)

Sunday, June 8th
9:00 Cosmos

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“These shows are some of the best and acclaimed series on television, with influential, culture-driving stars, and some of the best, most creative talent behind the camera,” said Kevin Reilly, Chairman of Entertainment, and Joe Earley, Chief Operating Officer, Fox Broadcasting Company.  “All four are core assets within our 2014-15 portfolio of content, and we’re really happy to bring them back to our FOX fans for another season.”

The quartet joins Bones, Sleepy Hollow, and Glee in getting early renewals for next season, though the likes of Enlisted and Almost Human were left out in the cold for now. Though FOX promises additional pickups to be announced soon, the network has online casino been stockpiling programming for next season and there”s only so much space to go around, year-round programming initiative or not. The currently un-renewed shows certainly aren”t dead, at least in the case of Almost Human, but it”s going to be a long wait until May for those involved in certain productions.

With FOX getting the bulk of its upfronts announcements out of the way, The CW already renewing half its schedule, and CBS likely to give mass renewals later this month, it looks like the ball is effectively in the court of ABC and NBC, each without any major early renewals. NBC typically gives out its early passes to next season in March, meaning that the Peacock”s Golden Tickets could be distributed soon, while ABC tends to wait until the week before network upfronts to announce its renewal decisions.

The Following airs Mondays at 9:00 on FOX, with New Girl airing Tuesdays at 9:00 and Brooklyn Nine-Nine Tuesdays at 9:30. The Mindy Project is currently on hiatus and will return with new episodes in April.

What do you think about the latest renewals from FOX? Could this mean that Almost Human is done for? Will FOX make a reach renewal and pick up another season of Enlisted?

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“Over the course of nine seasons, Bones has grown from a hit crime procedural into a beloved pillar of our lineup that resonates with fans in a way that only the best of shows can,” said Reilly. “Our viewers have embraced Emily, David and the entire cast and characters of Bones as their very own, and I think they are going to love what Hart Hanson and Stephen Nathan have planned for Season 10!”

Additionally, FOX will move Bones back to Mondays beginning March 10th at 8:00, where it will slide in for Almost Human following the sci-fi cop drama’s first season finale the previous week. The network is using Bones as a way to give flailing The Following a boost after the Kevin Bacon drama plummeted in the ratings in the second episode of the reason; while a drop was to be expected in the episode proceeding the show’s NFL-fueled season premiere, the show lost over half its audience in the span of eight days. The second episode did air without a lead-in, though, and Bones should provide the stability to boost it into a third season.

The network will also premiere the next season of Kitchen Nightmares on Friday, February 28th at 8:00, meaning that moving Enlisted to 9:00 ultimately might not matter. Kitchen Nightmares is no slouch in the ratings and a reality series leading into a comedy could conceivably have a strong flow, but Bones is generally higher rated and could have given Enlisted the type of push it needs to get its ratings within shouting distance of renewal-ready. Without it, the military comedy’s chances have only become bleaker.

What have you thought of Bones this season? Where should FOX schedule it next season? Do you think Enlisted will be able to survive with Kitchen Nightmares as a lead-in?

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The other change comes on Mondays, where Sleepy Hollow will now be having a two-hour season finale on Monday, January 20th. Originally, the show was scheduled to end its season at 8:00 on the same night and lead into the second episode of The Following‘s second season. Instead, the two shows will not be airing together this season, as The Following will now have its season premiere after the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, January 19th as expected and follow that up with its second episode on Monday, January 27th at 9:00.

Not airing the second episode of The Following the day after the season premiere seems like a counterproductive move on FOX’s part. While Almost Human‘s ratings tumble last month when the same strategy was employed could have caused them to have cold feet, it seems pointless to have a special airing behind what will be one of the highest rated broadcasts of your season and not try to capitalize on that momentum. Ratings will of course go down from the first airing to the second anyway, but The Following had a season to establish a fan base and became one of FOX’s top scripted shows as a result; it doesn’t face the same danger of collapsing that Almost Human did and likely would have had a mutually beneficial partnership with Sleepy Hollow. which would have helped make up some of the slippage that it would have suffered. This way, though, any positive impact that could have been felt from the NFL exposure will be gone by the time the second episode airs.

Do you think that FOX made the right decision in trimming Dads‘ episode order? Should the network have kept The Following airing on January 20th? Will we see Sleepy Hollow and The Following airing together next season?

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The biggest changes come for the network’s Tuesday nights, as The Mindy Project and Dads will be put on hiatus beginning January 28th and February 11th, respectively. On February 4th, Brooklyn Nine-Nine moves to 9:30 to air behind New Girl, where it will stay until its late March finale. Mindy will then return to its slot on April 1st and finish out the season there, with Glee moving to the night on February 25th at 8:00. There’s been no return date set for Dads as of yet.

All the moves that FOX made today carry a certain amount of sense to them – Glee was floundering on Thursdays and has a guaranteed sixth season, so it needed to be moved and could prove to be a good match for New Girl; The Following is their biggest drama right now and giving it the NFL boost will not only help their affiliates, it’ll fight against a sophomore ratings slump; though the network brass love The Mindy Project, and it has a small but loyal fanbase, it hit a series low this past week and doesn’t seem to be benefitting from its time slot; despite its full season order, Dads has been an albatross around the neck of the network and this seems to be a way to guide it to cancellation without having to rescind the 22-episode order. However, the changes will just end up being confusing to the casual viewer with all the show shuffling and FOX has shown itself to be unsure of itself at this point in the season, making that abundantly clear by how quickly they offered a revised version of the schedule they unveiled earlier this fall.

With the annual winter TCA press sessions only a couple of months away, don’t be surprised if more moves are made, in addition to the scheduled announcements of premiere dates for 24, Gang Related, and Wayward Pines.

Do you think that FOX made the right changes to its midseason schedule? Will the moves help rejuvenate their Tuesday nights? Is there a chance that The Mindy Project doesn’t return for a third season?

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This week on TVHackr, we talked about how NBC and FOX will approach midseason, the possibility of a Philip Marlowe series on ABC, and when season three of Sherlock will premiere, while the internet touched on TV weddings, how to make a ridiculous show work, and learning to love broadcast TV.

CBS Picks Up Full Seasons of Mom, The Crazy Ones, and The Millers
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BBC America Orders Intruders Adaptation to Series from X-Files Writer
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FOX Orders 13-Episode Hieroglyph from Pacific Rim Screenwriter
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NBC to Air New Episode of The Voice on Thursday, November 7th
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NBC Cancels Welcome to the Family and Ironside, Announces Premieres of Chicago PD and Community
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Fox Gives Brooklyn Nine-Nine Full Season and Post-Super Bowl Slot
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Lifetime Revives Betty White’s Off Their Rockers for 20-Episode Third Season
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How I Met Your Mother: James Van Der Beek Returns as Robin’s Ex
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The White Queen Series Finale Recap: God Save the King
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Witches of East End 1.03 “Today I Am a Witch” Recap
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Face Off Renewed for Season 6 by Syfy
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Witches of East End 1.04 Preview: Joanna Fights Back Against the Shifter
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Getting On Trailer: Angels of Mercy
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ABC Family Announces Return Dates for Pretty Little Liars, Twisted, Switched at Birth, and The Fosters
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Dracula Spoilers and Promos: The Blood is the Life
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NBC Puts Parks and Recreation on Hiatus, But Don’t Worry Yet
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Castle Review: “Time Will Tell”
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Power: Naturi Naughton, Lela Loren, and Joseph Sikora to Star in Starz Drama
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Showtime Renews Homeland and Masters of Sex
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Body Of Proof: Could ABC Revive The Series?
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Great British Bake Off ends season, breaks Top Gear’s record
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Sherlock Sets Season 3 Premiere
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Arrow Adds New Villain, Sean Maher to Guest Star
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Super Fun Night and Back in the Game Earn Additional Script Orders from ABC
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Chuck Lorre to be honored with ‘Norman Lear Award’
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Ravenswood: “Series Premiere” Review
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FOX Announces Midseason Premiere Dates for American Idol, The Following, Rake, Enlisted, and More
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How to Make Your Ridiculous TV Show Work (io9)
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The 13th season of Idol, which will feature the return of Jennifer Lopez as well as Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr., is set for a two-night, four-hour premiere on Wednesday, January 15th and Thursday, January 16th. Last season’s winner Candice Glover has yet to release her debut album. With the season finale of Sleepy Hollow scheduled for Monday, January 20th at 8:00, The Following will begin its uninterrupted 15-week run at 9:00 the same night, as Ryan is forced to deal with the fact that Joe’s reign of terror is far from over.

Following a special airing on Sunday, January 19th at 10:00, where it will be preceded by the NFC Championship game, legal drama Rake makes its time period premiere on Thursday, January 23rd at 9:00, taking the place of Glee while the musical drama goes on hiatus. The series, adapted from an Australian original, stars Greg Kinnear as a self-destructive criminal defense attorney whose personal life gets in the way of his professional aspirations. January 11th will see the premiere of Lucas Bros. Moving Company and Golan the Insatiable on the Animation Domination Hi-Def lineup; the former is about identical twins who run a moving company and remain unbothered by the obstacles that come before them, while the latter tells the story of a mighty godlord whose only friend is a 10-year-old goth girl.

While Enlisted will be premiering on Friday, January 10th at 9:30 as previously announced, Surviving Jack has had its episode order cut from 13 to 8 due to scheduling reasons. The Christopher Meloni-starring comedy is set to debut this spring once the American Idol results show gets cut to 30 minutes. Since Us & Them has been effectively canceled, the fact that every FOX comedy has been scheduled and there have been no changes to the Tuesday lineup means that Dads is likely to get a back nine order, following the back nine for Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

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