Fox moves ‘House,’ sets ‘American Idol’ date
LOS ANGELES — Fox’s “American Idol” will return for its eighth season Jan. 13 while medical drama “House” is moving to a new night, the network said as it announced its midseason lineup.
“American Idol,” the singing contest that consistently ranks as TV’s most-watched series, is trying to keep the streak going by freshening its formula. A fourth judge, singer-songwriter Kara DioGuardi, joins Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul this year.
“House,” starring Hugh Laurie as irascible physician Gregory House, was airing Tuesdays but will move to 8 p. m. Monday starting Jan. 19.
Also shifting time slots are “Bones,” moving to 8 p. m. Thursday as of Jan. 15; game show “Hole in the Wall,” which will air back-to-back episodes at 7 p. m. Sunday, starting Jan. 18, and “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles,” to 8 p. m. Friday, starting Feb. 13.
New series debuts include the crime drama “Lie to Me,” which is getting a cushy spot following the Wednesday results episode of “American Idol.” The drama starring Tim Roth will premiere 9 p. m. Wednesday, Jan. 21.
“Dollhouse,” from “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” creator Joss Whedon, will debut 9 p. m. Friday, Feb. 13. The drama stars “Buffy” alumna Eliza Dushku as a member of an underground group whose personalities have been erased and can be imprinted with new ones.
The counterterrorism drama “24” is opening its new season with a four-hour special airing over two nights, Jan. 11 and 12, from 9 to 11 p. m. The drama will settle into its regular 9 p. m. Monday slot Jan. 19.
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