FOX Calls An Audible For Winter 2021 Premieres For “The Great North”

FOX is announcing changes to its Sunday, January 3 lineup following the NFL ON FOX Doubleheader – new animated comedy THE GREAT NORTH will now have a special preview at 8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT.  An all-new episode of THE SIMPSONS airs at a special time, 9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT.

Animation Domination returns Sunday, Feb. 14 on FOX with all-new episodes of BLESS THE HARTS (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT), THE SIMPSONS (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT), THE GREAT NORTH (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT), BOB’S BURGERS (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) and FAMILY GUY (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT).

This changes the previously announced lineup that had Bless the Harts slotted to premiere on January 3rd, which now moves to the aforementioned date for it’s Winter 2021 return.

Sunday, Jan. 3:
8:30-9:00 PM                 THE GREAT NORTH (Special Preview)    

THE GREAT NORTH will now have a special preview on Sunday, Jan. 3 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT), ahead of its series premiere on Sunday, Feb. 14 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT), as part of the ANIMATION DOMINATION lineup.  The new animated comedy follows the Alaskan adventures of the Tobin family, as a single dad, BEEF (Nick Offerman, “Parks and Recreation,” “Making It”), does his best to keep his bunch of kids close – especially his only daughter, JUDY (Jenny Slate, BOB’S BURGERS), whose artistic dreams lead her away from the family fishing boat and into the glamorous world of the local mall. Rounding out the family are Judy’s older brother, WOLF (Will Forte, The Last Man on Earth”); his fiancé, HONEYBEE (Dulcé Sloan, “The Daily Show”); Judy’s middle brother, HAM (Paul Rust, “Love”); and ten-year-old-going-on-fifty little brother, MOON (Aparna Nancherla, “A Simple Favor”). While the children’s mother is not in the picture, Judy seeks guidance from her new boss, ALYSON (Megan Mullally, “Will & Grace”), and her imaginary friend, ALANIS MORISSETTE (guest-voicing as herself), who appears to her in the Northern Lights. The series, which already has been renewed for a second season, was created, written and executive-produced by BOB’S BURGERS writers and executive producers Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin, as well as writer Minty Lewis (“Regular Show”). The Molyneux sisters serve as showrunners. BOB’S BURGERS creator Loren Bouchard is also an executive producer. THE GREAT NORTH is a 20th Television production, and animation is produced through Bento Box Entertainment.

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9:00-9:30 PM                 THE SIMPSONS (All-New Episode, Special Time)

On an all-new THE SIMPSONS airing at a special time (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT), Dan Aykroyd (“Ghostbusters” franchise) and Bob Balaban (“The Politician”) guest-voice in the “The Dad-Feelings Limited” episode, in which the awesome origin story of Comic Book Guy (Hank Azaria) is revealed, as he and his wife, Kumiko (Jenny Yokobori), debate having a baby.  The longest-running primetime scripted show in television history, THE SIMPSONS burst into popular culture in 1990 and has remained one of the most groundbreaking and innovative entertainment franchises, recognizable throughout the world. HOMER (Dan Castellaneta), MARGE (Julie Kavner), BART (Nancy Cartwright), LISA (Yeardley Smith) and MAGGIE are instantly identifiable television icons. Rounding out this cast of characters are many beloved Springfield residents, including tavern proprietor MOE SZYSLAK (Azaria) and nuclear power plant owner MR. BURNS (Harry Shearer). The Emmy Award-, Annie Award- and Peabody Award-winning animated comedy will celebrate a landmark 700 episodes this spring. THE SIMPSONS is a Gracie Films Production in association with 20^th Television. James L. Brooks, Matt Groening and Al Jean are the executive producers. The Gracie Films Worldwide Brand Division develops and produces the licensed content for the series.