Overview
- Fox confirmed in its July 15 fall schedule that Animal Control will air Sundays at 8:30 p.m. ET immediately after The Simpsons.
- The new Sunday lineup places The Simpsons at 8 p.m., Animal Control at 8:30 p.m., and the animated comedies Universal Basic Guys and Grimsburg later that night.
- Industry coverage and Fox’s release describe the change as ending the network’s long-running Animation Domination Sunday block for the upcoming fall season.
- The announcement prompted surprise from fans of The Simpsons even as the show maintains reach through broadcast and streaming platforms.
- Executives and analysts frame the move as a strategy to concentrate successful scripted comedies into one night to strengthen live viewing and leverage sports and lead-ins.