Fox Confirms The Simpsons Will No Longer Air on Sundays Ending a Long Running Tradition
The Simpsons Sunday schedule has been a staple of American television for years. When FOX released its Fall 2006 schedule, many fans thought the network was killing off the long-standing tradition. But the new schedule confirms The Simpsons will still be a Sunday show, even as the rest of FOX’s animation slate is changing drastically.
Why Did Fans Think The Simpsons Was Going To Be On Sundays?
The confusion started when FOX announced big changes to its popular Sunday “Animation Domination” lineup. Several animated shows are shifting away from their usual Sunday time slots, including Family Guy, Bob’s Burgers and American Dad!. These changes made many viewers think The Simpsons was also losing its long-time Sunday slot.
FOX Fall Preview: What’s coming up?
The Simpsons will remain in its regular time slot, 8 on Sunday nights ET, but FOX is shuffling much of the rest of its programming around it. The network is overhauling its entire Sunday lineup in one of the biggest shakeups the block has seen in years, bringing in new live-action comedies.
It’s a sign of FOX’s effort to refresh Sunday nights, while still relying on its most potent and recognisable animated franchise.
Are The Simpsons safe with FOX?
Earlier this year FOX and Disney Television Studios announced a renewal for four seasons that will take the show through Season 40. The deal is a sign that the network is willing to commit to the long-term future of the iconic animated series.
Earlier this year, showrunner Matt Selman said the creative team has no plans for a traditional series finale, explaining that the show’s storytelling format naturally resets every week instead of building to a permanent ending.
What does this mean for the viewers?
FOX is shaking up its entire lineup on Sunday nights, but Springfield’s first family will remain on top of the network’s Sunday night lineup. The Simpsons is trapped in the weekly FOX schedule. You may see different shows before or after you.”
The show has already been renewed for multiple seasons, with new episodes still to come, so we can expect it to remain one of the network’s biggest draws for years to come.
Sources:
FOX Corporation has renewed The Simpsons for four more seasons, through Season 40, and extended its agreement with Disney Television Studios.
Hindustan Times – FOX Fall 2026 schedule changes include The Simpsons will stay in its Sunday 8 p.m. ET time slot.
Entertainment Weekly – Published remarks from showrunner Matt Selman that the series is not headed towards a traditional finale.
TV Insider provided additional details regarding the show’s future on FOX.
