# Fox Officially Confirms the End of an Era for ‘The Simpsons’ Sundays

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/fox-officially-confirms-the-end-of-an-era-for-the-simpsons-sundays/
- Published: 2026-07-16T12:39:15+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-27T01:12:17+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/fox-september-2026-schedule-change-the-simpsons-animal-control/
- Topics: Film

## Key points

- Fox ends "Animation Domination" by pairing live-action Animal Control with The Simpsons
- New autumn line-up starts 21 September, Simpsons at 8pm, Animal Control at 8:30pm
- Move aims to boost Animal Control's ratings and streaming reach

## Summary

Fox has confirmed a major shake-up to its Sunday night line-up, ending the network's long-standing "Animation Domination" comedy block by inserting the live-action sitcom Animal Control immediately after The Simpsons. The move reflects broader pressure on scripted television, with Fox consolidating its strongest comedies onto a single night as the industry continues to shrink its investment in traditional scripted programming. The change is expected to benefit Animal Control most, giving it a ratings and streaming boost from following an established hit, while The Simpsons increasingly relies on other platforms for its viewership.

Fox unveiled its full autumn schedule, which begins the week of 21 September, alongside a heavy slate of game shows and reality programming, leaving just two scripted series on Tuesdays. Sunday comedies will now start at 8pm with The Simpsons, followed by Animal Control at 8:30pm, then two further animated shows, Universal Basic Guys and Grimsburg. Animal Control, heading into its fifth season, has maintained solid viewership, and Fox hopes the new placement will strengthen both its ratings and its performance on streaming services.

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