FOX Primetime Schedule - 30th March - 6th April - Various Shows - Press Release

SUNDAY, MARCH 30

“BOB’S BURGERS”—(7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
THE BELCHERS TAKE A TRAIN TRIP ON AN ALL-NEW "BOB'S BURGERS" SUNDAY, MARCH 30, ON FOX

The Belchers take a trip on a train and, to their dismay, Louise, Gene and Tina are seated in a separate train car. Never one to follow the rules, Louise ropes the children into helping her on her mission to steal the vast chocolate supply from the restaurant car! Meanwhile, Bob and Linda indulge in some wine tasting and have a “taste-off” with a snobby couple in the all-new “The Kids Rob a Train” episode of BOB’S BURGERS airing Sunday, March 30 (7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (BOB-401) (TV-PG D, L)

Voice Cast: H. Jon Benjamin as Bob; Dan Mintz as Tina; Eugene Mirman as Gene; Larry Murphy as Uncle Teddy; John Roberts as Linda; Kristen Schaal as Louise


“THE SIMPSONS”— (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
HOMER IS A WORLD CUP REFEREE ON AN ALL-NEW “THE SIMPSONS”

SUNDAY, MARCH 30, ON FOX

Homer is recruited as a World Cup referee after Lisa extolls his integrity on the youth soccer field in a Springfield Elementary speech contest. But when the Simpsons travel to Brazil, Homer finds his honesty tested by one of South America’s slickest gangsters in the soccer match-bribing business in the all-new “You Don’t Have to Live Like a Referee” episode of THE SIMPSONS airing Sunday, March 30 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (SI-2511) (TV-PG D, L, V)

Voice Cast: Dan Castellaneta as Homer Simpson; Julie Kavner as Marge Simpson; Nancy Cartwright as Bart Simpson and Nelson; Yeardley Smith as Lisa Simpson; Harry Shearer as Skinner; Hank Azaria as Moe, Pamela Hayden as Milhouse and Jimbo; Tress MacNeille as Dolph


“FAMILY GUY”—(8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
PETER FORMS A NEW HABIT ON AN ALL-NEW “FAMILY GUY” SUNDAY, MARCH 30 ON FOX

Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones”), Cary Elwes (“The Princess Bride”) and
Marlee Matlin (“Switched at Birth”) Guest Voice

Peter takes up smoking cigarettes, and is approached by Mr. Stone (guest voice Peter Dinklage), an advertising executive who wants Peter to be the face of his anti-smoking campaign under the caveat that Peter continues to smoke. Meanwhile, Stewie helps Chris battle bullies at school in the all-new “Secondhand Spoke” episode of FAMILY GUY airing Sunday, March 30 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (FG-1112) (TV-14 D, L, S, V)

Voice Cast: Seth MacFarlane as Peter Griffin, Stewie Griffin, Brian Griffin, Quagmire, Costello, Doctor Hartman, God, Kid #2, Sherlock Holmes; Alex Borstein as Lois Griffin; Seth Green as Chris Griffin and Bully #3; Mila Kunis as Meg; Mike Henry as Cleveland Brown; and Patrick Warburton as Joe.

Guest Voice Cast: Peter Dinklage as Mr. Stone, Cary Elwes as Watson; Marlee Matlin as Stella; Carrie Fisher as Angela; Dee Bradley Baker as Owl; Affion Crockett as Far-Away Black Man and Upbeat Black Kid.


--“COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY”-- (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

THE SHIP OF THE IMAGINATION TRAVELS TO THE EVENT HORIZON ON AN ALL-NEW “COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY” SUNDAY, MARCH 30, ON FOX

Patrick Stewart (“Star Trek: The Next Generation”) and
Julian Ovenden (“Downton Abbey”) Guest-Voice

Neil deGrasse Tyson sets off on the Ship of the Imagination to explore how light, time and gravity alter our perception of the universe. Travel back in time to 1809, when astronomer William Herschel (guest voice Stewart) observes how light plays tricks with time and gravity. Later, Tyson embarks on an exhilarating journey to the event horizon of a black hole in the all-new “A Sky Full of Ghosts” episode of COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY airing Sunday, March 30 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX and Monday, March 31 (10:00-11:00 PM ET/PT) on Nat Geo. (C-105) (TV-PG)

Host: Neil deGrasse Tyson

Guest Voice Cast: Patrick Stewart as William Herschel; Julian Ovenden as Michael Faraday



MONDAY, MARCH 31


—“BONES”—(8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

PA: Viewer discretion is advised.

THE JEFFERSONIAN TEAM INVESTIGATES THE REMAINS OF THREE PEOPLE IN ONE URN ON AN ALL-NEW “BONES” MONDAY, MARCH 31, ON FOX

When Todd (guest star John Sloan), a wealthy artifact collector, walks into his own funeral, the Jeffersonian team must find out to whom the cremated remains at the funeral belong. The investigation gets complicated when the team determines that there are three sets of remains in the urn. Meanwhile, Finn (guest star Luke Kleintank) enjoys his newfound wealth from his hot sauce venture with Hodgins, but is heartbroken when Michelle (guest star Tiffany Hines) has devastating news for him in the all-new “The Turn in the Urn” episode of BONES airing Monday, March 31 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (BON-917) (TV-14 D, L, V)

Cast: Emily Deschanel as Dr. Temperance Brennan; David Boreanaz as FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth; TJ Thyne as Dr. Jack Hodgins; Michaela Conlin as Angela Montenegro; Tamara Taylor as Dr. Camille “Cam” Saroyan; John Francis Daley as Dr. Lance Sweets

Guest Cast: Luke Kleintank as Finn Abernathy; Tiffany Hines as Michelle Welton; Joanna Pacula as Drina Mirga; John Sloan as Todd Mirga; Stephen Grove Malloy as Minister; Anjali Bhimani as Satima Gupta; Christie Ann Burson as Sarah Metzler.


--“THE FOLLOWING”— (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

PA: Viewer discretion is advised.

RYAN HARDY AND MIKE WESTON FIND THEMSELVES IN A DEADLY MESS ON AN ALL-NEW “THE FOLLOWING” MONDAY, MARCH 31, ON FOX

A deadly massacre, thought to be sparked by Joe Carroll, leads Ryan and Mike into very dangerous territory. But as more details are revealed, they realize another leader might be on the rise. Meanwhile, Joe continues to train the Korban cult and confirms his new plans with Emma and those who doubt him in the all-new "Freedom” episode of THE FOLLOWING airing Monday, March 31 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (FOL-211) (TV-14 L, V)

Cast: Kevin Bacon as Ryan Hardy; James Purefoy as Joe Carroll; Shawn Ashmore as Agent Mike Weston; Valorie Curry as Emma Hill; Connie Nielsen as Lily Gray; Sam Underwood as Luke; Jessica Stroup as Max Hardy; Tiffany Boone as Mandy Lang

Guest Cast: Shane McRae as Robert; Sprague Grayden as Carrie Cooke; John Lafayette as Captain Turner; Felix Solis as Agent Clarke; Tom Patrick Stephens as Decklan; Florence Faivre as Serena


TUESDAY, APRIL 1

--“GLEE”—(8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
NEW DREAMS ARE FOUND IN NEW YORK ON AN ALL-NEW “GLEE” TUESDAY, APRIL 1, ON FOX

A few months after the end of the glee club, New Directions alumni are adjusting to their new lives in the Big Apple: Blaine and Sam have moved in with Kurt, while Artie experiences difficulties navigating the mean streets of Manhattan. Also, Rachel gets accustomed to being a Broadway star, and Mercedes (guest star Amber Riley) moves to New York to work on her album in the all-new “New New York” episode of GLEE airing Tuesday, April 1 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (GLE-514) (TV-14 D, L)

Cast: Lea Michele as Rachel Berry; Chris Colfer as Kurt Hummel; Kevin McHale as Artie Abrams; Naya Rivera as Santana Lopez; Darren Criss as Blaine Anderson; Chord Overstreet as Sam Evans.

Guest Cast: Amber Riley as Mercedes Jones; Adam Lambert as Elliot “Starchild” Gilbert.


**ONE-HOUR SPRING PREMIERE**--“THE MINDY PROJECT”—(9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

MINDY FACES THE AFTERMATH OF THE KISS…AND AN INTERNET VIDEO ON THE ALL-NEW ONE-HOUR SPRING PREMIERE OF “THE MINDY PROJECT” TUESDAY, APRIL 1, ON FOX

Glenn Howerton (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”), Max Minghella (“The Social Network”), Bill Hader (“Saturday Night Live”) and Rob Huebel (“Childrens Hospital”) Guest-Star

Mindy and Danny confront the consequences of their kiss. Meanwhile, Jeremy and Peter devise a plan to poach patients from a competing practice that has shut down. Then, Mindy discovers an incriminating video of herself that is floating around the internet, and she enlists the help of Peter to keep it from falling into the wrong hands in the all-new, one-hour “French Me, You Idiot/Indian BBW” Spring Premiere episode of THE MINDY PROJECT airing at a special time Tuesday, April 1 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (MIN-216/17) (TV-14 D, L, S, V)

Cast: Mindy Kaling as Mindy; Chris Messina as Danny; Zoe Jarman as Betsy; Ed Weeks as Jeremy; Ike Barinholtz as Morgan; Adam Pally as Peter; and Beth Grant as Beverly.

Guest Cast: Glenn Howerton as Cliff; Max Minghella as Richie; Bill Hader as Tom; Rob Huebel as Andrew.


WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2

**TWO-HOUR EPISODE**—“AMERICAN IDOL XIII”—(8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) CC-HDTV 720p- Dolby Digital 5.1

THE TOP FINALISTS PERFORM TONIGHT ON AN ALL-NEW “AMERICAN IDOL XIII” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, ON FOX

The top finalists take the stage in hopes of impressing the judges and winning America's vote! Tune in to see who amazes the judges and who falls flat in the all-new “Finalists Perform” episode of AMERICAN IDOL XIII airing on Wednesday, April 2 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. (ID-1331/32) (TV-PG D, L)

Host: Ryan Seacrest

Judges: Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, Harry Connick, Jr.


THURSDAY, APRIL 3


--“HELL’S KITCHEN”—(8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p- Dolby Digital 5.1

PA: Viewer discretion is advised.

THE CONTESTANTS’ CLAWS COME OUT ON AN ALL-NEW “HELL’S KITCHEN” THURSDAY, APRIL 3, ON FOX

Chef Ramsay challenges the contestants to an intense team competition involving lobster ravioli. The first team to successfully create 10 perfect plates of lobster ravioli will win a relaxing day by the pool at a luxurious Beverly Hills mansion, while the losing team must spend the day cleaning the kitchen. Later, the competition heats up as contestants prepare a steak dinner for hungry diners. While some rise to the top, others struggle to make it make the appetizer, and Chef Ramsay grills the losing team in the all-new “17 Chefs Compete” episode of HELL’S KITCHEN airing Thursday, April 3 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (HK-1204) (TV-14 D, L)

Cast: Chef Gordon Ramsay


—“AMERICAN IDOL XIII”—(9:00-9:30 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) CC-HDTV 720p- Dolby Digital 5.1

ANOTHER FINALIST IS ELIMINATED TONIGHT ON AN ALL-NEW “AMERICAN IDOL XIII” THURSDAY, APRIL 3, ON FOX

One finalist’s journey will come to an end as America’s vote is revealed LIVE in the all-new “Results Show” episode of AMERICAN IDOL XIII airing Thursday, April 3 (9:00-9:30 PM ET live /PT tape-delayed) on FOX. (ID-1331/32A) (TV-PG D, L)

Host: Ryan Seacrest

Judges: Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, Harry Connick, Jr.


“SURVIVING JACK”-- (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

BATTER UP! JACK SCHOOLS THE BOYS IN BASEBALL ON AN ALL-NEW “SURVIVING JACK” THURSDAY, APRIL 3, ON FOX

Frankie, George and Mikey ask Jack to coach them for varsity baseball tryouts, but little do they know what’s in store when Jack takes the training to the most intense level. Meanwhile, as the Dunlevy house becomes the cool hangout spot, Joanne crosses the line by getting too involved in Rachel’s love life in the all-new “Gonna Make You Sweat” episode of SURVIVING JACK airing Thursday, April 3 (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (JAC-107) (TV-14 D, L, S)

Cast: Christopher Meloni as Jack Dunlevy; Rachael Harris as Joanne Dunlevy; Connor Buckley as Frankie Dunlevy; Claudia Lee as Rachel Dunlevy; Tyler Foden as Mikey; Kevin Hernandez as George

Guest Cast: Thomas Kasp as Doug


FRIDAY, APRIL 4


--“RAKE”-- (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
KEEGAN’S NEWEST CLIENT COULD MAKE OR BREAK SCARLET’S CAMPAIGN FOR D.A. ON AN ALL-NEW “RAKE” FRIDAY, APRIL 4, ON FOX

Philip Baker Hall (“Bad Words”) and Pamela Adlon (“Californication”) Guest-Star

With Scarlet’s campaign for L.A. District Attorney in full swing, Keegan charms California’s well-respected ex-governor, Mitch Markham (guest star Philip Baker Hall), into providing financial and political support for Scarlet’s campaign. Meanwhile, Keegan is uncomfortable when Maddy enlists her ex-lover, Glenn (guest star Pamela Adlon), a well-known campaign consultant, to give Scarlet’s campaign the vigor it needs, and Scarlet faces a serious opponent in David Potter, Mikki’s fiancée, in the all-new “Remembrance of Taxis Past” episode of RAKE airing Friday, April 4 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (RAK-112) (TV-14 D, L, S, V)

Cast: Greg Kinnear as Keegan Deane; Mirando Otto as Maddy Deane; John Ortiz as Ben Leon; Necar Zadegan as Scarlet Leon; Bojana Novakovic as Mikhaela “Mikki” Partridge; Tara Summers as Leanne Zander; David Harbour as David Potter; Ian Colletti as Finn Deane.

Guest Cast: Kim Hawthorne as Gloria Barzmann; Philip Baker Hall as Mitch Markham; Pamela Adlon as Glenn Shepard; David Gautreaux as Ebell; Alix Angelis as Ginny; Kris Angelis as Rachel; Rob Moran as Slater; Seth Coltan as Fairfax Freddy; Garen Boyajian as Randall; Kim Estes as Judge Terry Jameson; Gerald Webb as Prosecutor; Ursula Burton as Linda Hirschberg.


**ONE-HOUR SERIES FINALE**--“RAISING HOPE”—(9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
THE CHANCES BID FAREWELL ON THE ONE-HOUR SERIES FINALE OF “RAISING HOPE” FRIDAY, APRIL 4, ON FOX

Lesley Nicol (“Downton Abbey”), Jeffrey Tambor (“Arrested Development”) and Musician Kenny Loggins Guest-Star

Jimmy and Sabrina get a surprise when they learn that Sabrina’s late grandmother has left them the family maid (guest star Lesley Nicol), who has a lifetime contract with the family. Meanwhile, Virginia gets a promotion at work that allows Burt to retire and pursue his passion – even if he doesn’t know what his passion is. Then, Virginia’s father, Arnold (guest star Jeffrey Tambor), returns to Natesville seeking help in planning his upcoming wedding. But Arnold surprises everyone when he reveals that the wedding Virginia has planned is really for her and Burt – the dream wedding they never got to have as teen parents in the all-new, one-hour “How I Met Your Mullet/The Father Daughter Dance” Series Finale episode of RAISING HOPE airing at a special time Friday, April 4 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (HOP-419/20) (TV-14 D, L, V)

Cast: Lucas Neff as Jimmy; Martha Plimpton as Virginia; Garret Dillahunt as Burt; Shannon Woodward as Sabrina; Cloris Leachman as Maw Maw; Gregg Binkley as Barney.

Guest Cast: Baylie and Rylie Cregut as Hope; Todd Giebenhain as Frank; Kelly Heyer as Teenage Virginia; Corey Eid as Teenage Burt; Lesley Nicol as Eleanor; Michael Bowen as Muller; Jeremy Steel as Nate; Jourdan Steel as Phil; Carol Herman as Mabel; Al Johnson as Man in a Wig; Matt Leonard as Big Kuhuna; Kate Micucci as Shelley; Jeffrey Tambor as Arnold; Kelly Heyer as Teenage Virginia; Kenneth C. Loggins as Kenny Loggins; Lou Wagner as Wally Phipps; Cecile Bershad as Old Lady Stevens.


SUNDAY, APRIL 6


--“BOB’S BURGERS”—(7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

LINDA BELIEVES SHE CAN PREDICT THE FUTURE ON AN ALL-NEW “BOB’S BURGERS” SUNDAY, APRIL 6, ON FOX

After predicting that a telemarketer is calling the restaurant when the phone rings, Linda and the kids believe that she is a psychic. Needless to say her “predictions” irk Bob and spell out hilarious happenings in the all-new “I Get Psychic Out Of You” episode of BOB’S BURGERS airing Sunday, April 6 (7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (BOB-402) (TV-PG D, L)

Voice Cast: H. Jon Benjamin as Bob; Dan Mintz as Tina; Eugene Mirman as Gene; Larry Murphy as Uncle Teddy; John Roberts as Linda; Kristen Schaal as Louise


“AMERICAN DAD”—(7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
STAN INFILTRATES A TERRORIST ORGANIZATION ON AN ALL-NEW “AMERICAN DAD” SUNDAY, APRIL 6, ON FOX

Stan attempts to infiltrate the “Occupy” movement, based on CIA intelligence that a leftist cell is planning a terrorist attack. But when he’s captured and returned home by a group of radicals, Hayley suspects her father may have been “turned” in the all-new “Honey, I’m Homeland” episode of AMERICAN DAD airing Sunday, April 6 (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX (DAD-811) (TV-14 D, L, V)

Voice Cast: Seth MacFarlane as Stan Smith and Roger the Alien; Wendy Schaal as Francine Smith; Rachael MacFarlane as Hayley; Scott Grimes as Steve; Dee Bradley Baker as Klaus; Jeff Fischer as Jeff.

Guest Voice Cast: Kathryn Hahn as Luli, Ira Glass as himself

“THE SIMPSONS”— (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

MARGE DISAPPROVES OF LISA’S NEW BOYFRIEND ON AN ALL-NEW “THE SIMPSONS” SUNDAY, APRIL 6, ON FOX

Zach Galifianakis Makes Guest-Voice Appearance

Marge is concerned that Lisa is dating below her station when she brings home competitive eater-in-training Lucas Bortner (guest voice Zach Galifianakis), and she enlists Homer to help Lisa explore other options. Meanwhile, Bart is thrilled to receive free gifts from Snake Jailbird after he helps the convict escape from a jam, but when a betrayal from Milhouse puts Snake back in jail, Bart must forge a plan to set him free in the all-new “Luca$” episode of THE SIMPSONS airing Sunday, April 6 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (SI-2512) (TV-PG D, L, V)

Voice Cast: Dan Castellaneta as Homer Simpson; Julie Kavner as Marge Simpson; Nancy Cartwright as Bart Simpson and Nelson; Yeardley Smith as Lisa Simpson; Harry Shearer as Skinner; Hank Azaria as Moe, Pamela Hayden as Milhouse and Jimbo; Tress MacNeille as Dolph

Guest Voice Cast: Zach Galifianakis


“FAMILY GUY”—(8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
SPREAD THE LOVE WITH THE GRIFFINS ON AN ALL-NEW “FAMILY GUY” SUNDAY, APRIL 6, ON FOX

Bryan Cranston (“Breaking Bad”) Makes Guest-Voice Cameo

Brian gives Stewie an STD. Meanwhile, Peter and the guys fight back when another group claims their booth at The Drunken Clam in the all-new “Herpe, the Love Sore” episode of FAMILY GUY airing Sunday, April 6 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (FG-1116) (TV-14 D, L, S, V)

Voice Cast: Seth MacFarlane as Peter Griffin, Stewie Griffin, Brian Griffin, Quagmire, Animal; Clint Eastwood; Janice; Kennedy Man; Seamus; Suburban Man; Alex Borstein as Lois Griffin, Teacher; Woman at Table; Seth Green as Chris Griffin; Mila Kunis as Meg; Mike Henry as Cleveland Brown; and Patrick Warburton as Joe.

Guest Voice Cast: Bryan Cranston as Himself.


--“COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY”-- (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

DISCOVER THE MEANINGS OF LIGHT AND ENLIGHTENMENT
ON AN ALL-NEW "COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY"
SUNDAY, APRIL 6, ON FOX

Alfred Molina (“Raiders of the Lost Ark”) Guest-Voices

The Ship of the Imagination travels back in time to reveal 11th century Europe and North Africa during the golden age of Islam, when brilliant physicist Ibn al-Haytham discovered the scientific method and first understood how we see, and how light travels. Later, William Herschel discovers the infrared and the signature hidden in the light of every star, eventually unlocking one of the keys to the cosmos in the all-new "Hiding in the Light" episode of COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY airing Sunday, April 6 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (C-104) (TV-PG D, V)

Host: Neil deGrasse Tyson

Guest Voice Cast: Alfred Molina as Ibn al-Hazen

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