Fox Punts on Setting 2022 Fall Schedule as ‘9-1-1,’ ‘The Resident’ Remain in Limbo
variety.comJoe Otterson TV ReporterFox has unveiled its programming lineup for the 2022-2023 season but refrained from revealing a fall schedule hours ahead of its upfront presentation.The lack of a concrete fall schedule for Fox comes as two of the network’s main drama series — “9-1-1” and “The Resident” — have yet to receive formal renewals for next season.
Both shows are still top performers for Fox and announcements for both series are expected soon. Whether or not that will happen before Fox’s pitch to advertisers, however, remains to be seen.
Per Fox Entertainment CEO Charlie Collier, the broadcaster remains in “good faith negotiations” with 20th Television, which produces both shows.Fox’s fall schedule is to be announced at a later date.
Per Collier, the network had previously decided to take a “portfolio approach” to pitching their slate to advertisers this year.
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