Fox may be kicking off February with the best offence vs. best defense matchup for Super Bowl XVLIII (February 2nd) but that’s just the beginning for the network. The post-Super Bowl episodes of New Girl and Brooklyn Nine-Nine features guests like Prince and Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Theisman and more surprises; Brooklyn Nine-Nine moves to a new timeslot February 4th; Dads gets an one-hour season finale on the 11th; Glee returns on the 25th; Greg Kinnear’s Rake has four new episodes and on The Following, Ryan Hardy goes on the offensive. And we haven’t even gotten to American Idol XIII – with its Hollywood or Home episode and its new three-night Rush Week – leading into the first live performances by all thirteen finalists on the 26th.
To learn more, follow the jump to Fox’s incredibly detailed press release and schedule after the jump.
FOX UNLEASHES A SUPER FEBRUARY BLITZ
TOUCHDOWN TELEVISION EVENTS INCLUDE THE BIGGEST, BOLDEST AND COLDEST MATCH-UP IN FOOTBALL HISTORY, “SUPER BOWL XLVIII,” FEB. 2;
SPECIAL POST-SUPER BOWL EPISODES OF “NEW GIRL” AND “BROOKLYN NINE-NINE” FEB. 2, FEATURING PRINCE, JOE THEISMANN AND MORE SURPRISES;
A NEW TIME SLOT FOR “BROOKLYN NINE-NINE,” STARTING FEB. 4; THE ONE-HOUR SEASON FINALE OF “DADS” FEB. 11; AND THE TRIUMPHANT SPRING PREMIERE OF “GLEE” FEB. 25, ON A NEW NIGHT AND TIME
THE DEFENSE NEVER RESTS ON FOUR ALL-NEW EPISODES OF “RAKE,” STARTING TONIGHT; AND RYAN HARDY GOES ON THE OFFENSE ON ALL-NEW EPISODES OF “THE FOLLOWING,” STARTING FEB. 3
“AMERICAN IDOL XIII” PRESENTS SURPRISE “HOLLYWOOD OR HOME” ROUND FEB. 5; “HOLLYWOOD” ROUND CONTINUES FEB. 6, FEB. 12 AND FEB. 13; ALL-NEW THREE-NIGHT “RUSH WEEK” FEB. 18, FEB. 19 AND FEB. 20; TOP 13 FINALISTS PERFORM LIVE FOR THE FIRST TIME FEB. 26
This February, FOX dominates with massive television events, huge guest stars and all-new episodes, including the year’s biggest, boldest and coldest night of television, SUPER BOWL XLVIII, Feb. 2, followed by special episodes of NEW GIRL and BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, featuring special guest stars Prince, Fred Armisen, Dean Winters, Super Bowl-winning quarterback Joe Theismann and other surprises.
Also this month, John Larroquette and Gina Carano guest-star on ALMOST HUMAN Feb. 3; Adam Brody guest-stars as Jess’ (Zooey Deschanel) ex-boyfriend on NEW GIRL Feb. 4, and Linda Cardellini appears as Jess’ sister Feb. 11 and Feb. 25. BROOKLYN NINE-NINE stakes out its new 9:30 PM time slot, starting Feb. 4. Guest stars on RAKE include Tony Hawk on Feb. 6 and Michael Imperioli on Feb. 20. Plus, don’t miss the one-hour season finale of DADS Feb. 11 and the Tuesday night Spring Premiere of GLEE Feb. 25.
AMERICAN IDOL XIII shocks contestants who think they are bound for Hollywood with the surprise “Hollywood or Home” Round Feb. 5; followed by a condensed “Hollywood Round” Feb. 6, Feb. 12 and Feb. 13; and the all-new, high-stakes three-night event called “Rush Week” Feb. 18, Feb. 19 and Feb. 20, culminating the following week as the Top 13 Finalists perform LIVE for the first time Feb. 26.
Here are the highlights, night by night, for this February on FOX:
MONDAY
Monday, Feb. 3
ALMOST HUMAN (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “Unbound”
Emmy Award-winning actor John Larroquette and former MMA champ Gina Carano guest-star in an all-new ALMOST HUMAN. There are consequences and casualties when Danica (guest star Carano), an advanced DRN that operates more like a soldier than a cop, is rebuilt and on a rampage. With few clues about her mission and location, and with innocent lives being lost, Kennex (Karl Urban) and Dorian (Michael Ealy) look to Nigel (guest star Larroquette), a genius roboticist and DRN creator, in an attempt to track her down.
THE FOLLOWING (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Trust Me”
Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon) continues his search to find the correlation between the recent tragedies in New York City and the existing members of the Havenport cult, including Emma (Valorie Curry), while the FBI becomes increasingly aware of his undercover agenda. Meanwhile, a shocking event leads Joe Carroll (James Purefoy) to put a new plan in action.
Monday, Feb. 10
ALMOST HUMAN (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “Perception”
When two high school students overdose on a new, complex street drug that is specifically designed for the user’s DNA, Detective Kennex and Dorian must find out why these teens were targeted. Meanwhile, Kennex is more determined than ever to find answers about the ambush that almost killed him.
THE FOLLOWING (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Family Affair”
After the latest shocking revelation in the case, Ryan and his niece, Max (Jessica Stroup), attempt to put the pieces together and stay two steps ahead of the FBI, despite Weston’s (Shawn Ashmore) constant warnings to stay out of it. Meanwhile, Emma becomes even closer to her new friends, while Joe and Mandy (Tiffany Boone) meet up with a follower in search of assistance.
Monday, Feb. 17
ALMOST HUMAN (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “Disrupt”
Det. Kennex and Dorian investigate a deadly crime from the future when a “smart home” goes bad and turns on its occupants.
THE FOLLOWING (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Reflection”
Ryan and Max capture a suspect in an attempt to learn new information, but complications lead to a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Meanwhile, Joe grows accustomed to his surroundings and establishes a plan of his own, while Emma realizes she is in dangerous company.
Monday, Feb. 24
ALMOST HUMAN (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “Beholder”
When Detective Kennex and Dorian investigate the murder of a chrome, there are no signs of trauma other than a very small pinprick on the back of his neck. As the investigation unfolds, it’s revealed that the suspect is tapping into the DNA of his victims in pursuit of perfection.
THE FOLLOWING (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Fly Away”
Looking for back-up and hoping to execute their plan, Ryan and Max contact the FBI. But Weston has other ideas, leading to a standoff between good and evil. Meanwhile, Joe’s new relationship escalates into uncharted territory, and Luke (Sam Underwood) finds himself in a troubling situation.
TUESDAY
Tuesday, Feb. 4
DADS (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) – “Warner’s Got it Made”
Eli (Seth Green) and Warner (Giovanni Ribisi) work to develop a new mafia-themed game and invite a real mob boss (guest star Ray Abruzzo) to the office as a consultant.
BROOKLYN NINE-NINE (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “Pilot”
In an encore of the very first episode of BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, Detective Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) is a talented, but carefree police detective at Brooklyn’s 99th precinct who, along with his eclectic group of colleagues, are used to having a lax captain around the office. But when tightly-wound Captain Ray Holt (Andre Braugher) takes over, he is determined to make this dysfunctional group of detectives into the best precinct in Brooklyn.
NEW GIRL (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) – “Exes”
Adam Brody guest-stars in an all-new episode of NEW GIRL. When Nick (Jake Johnson) has an awkward run-in with his ex, Caroline (guest star Mary Elizabeth Ellis), Jess (Zooey Deschanel) tries to convince him he can still be friends with her, by introducing him to her former boyfriend, Berkley (guest star Brody). Meanwhile, Coach (guest star Damon Wayans, Jr.) uses Schmidt’s (Max Greenfield) loft to impress a date, but things turn farcically disastrous when Schmidt arrives home with his own potential bedmate.
BROOKLYN NINE-NINE (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “The Party” – Time Period Premiere
In its first outing in its new time period, BROOKLYN NINE-NINE finally introduces Captain Holt’s husband (guest star Marc Evan Jackson). The officers in the precinct head over to Captain Holt’s house to celebrate his birthday, but they wind up making a poor impression on his husband (guest star Jackson).
Tuesday, Feb. 11
DADS (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “Enemies of Bill/Have a Heart…Attack!” – One-Hour Season Finale
When Crawford (Martin Mull) gets too drunk and accidentally ruins the Whittemores’ couch, Camila (Vanessa Lachey) insists that they all quit drinking so much. Meanwhile, Edna (Tonita Castro) accuses David (Peter Riegert) of stealing spare change from her stash and enlists Eli to catch him in the act. Then, Eli ignores David’s constant complaining and one of them ends up in the hospital for it. Also, Crawford moves out, and Warner has a surprising reaction.
NEW GIRL (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) – “Sister”
Linda Cardellini begins her recurring role as Jess’ wild-child sister, Abby, who pays a visit and immediately throws the loft into disarray. Schmidt enlists Nick to be his wingman in crashing a bar mitzvah, and Winston (Lamorne Morris) throws a dinner party with Bertie (guest star Jessica Chaffin) that turns awkward when only Cece (Hannah Simone) and Coach attend.
BROOKLYN NINE-NINE (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Full Boyle”
Detective Boyle’s (Joe Lo Truglio) new romance has upped his swagger, but Jake intervenes before he goes “Full Boyle” and gets too serious too soon with his girlfriend (guest star Marilu Henner). Meanwhile, Rosa (Stephanie Beatriz) and Amy (Melissa Fumero) have trouble taking a costumed citizen crime-fighter (guest star Nate Torrence) seriously, and Captain Holt has a new opponent.
Tuesday, Feb. 18
AMERICAN IDOL (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) – “Top 15 Female Singers Perform LIVE”
On the season’s first LIVE show, and airing on a special night, the 15 remaining female contestants have one last chance to impress the judges and America during the first night of the new, high-stakes three-night IDOL event, “Rush Week.” Watch to find out if your favorite girls make the cut.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
GLEE (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “Frenemies” – Spring Premiere
GLEE celebrates its Spring Premiere with a move to a new night and time: Tuesdays at 8:00 PM. Santana (Naya Rivera) auditions and snags the role of Rachel’s (Lea Michele) understudy in “Funny Girl,” causing a feud between the roommates. Meanwhile, back in Lima, Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz) and Artie (Kevin McHale) compete against each other to be the class valedictorian.
NEW GIRL (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) – “Sister II”
Jess panics when her sister, Abby (guest star Linda Cardellini), decides to stay in Los Angeles and sets her eyes on one of the loftmates, while Winston procrastinates about checking his results of the LAPD entrance exam.
BROOKLYN NINE-NINE (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “The Apartment”
Jake’s crushing debt finally catches up to him, and he is in danger of losing his apartment unless Gina (Chelsea Peretti) can find a way to bail him out. Captain Holt and Sergeant Jeffords (Terry Crews) hold performance reviews for the entire precinct, and Rosa and Boyle have a run-in with one of the weekend squad officers (guest star Matt Walsh).
WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, Feb. 5
AMERICAN IDOL (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Hollywood or Home”
The auditions are over and now it’s time for Hollywood Week. But even before the singers unpack their bags, they learn they must compete in a surprise “Hollywood or Home” round. In this intense new round, the judges – Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. – will decide if these hopefuls really are committed and talented enough to become the next singing superstar. Some of the singers will be asked to perform one more time for the judges – and for some, this will be their last performance. It’s a tough decision for the judges, but even tougher for the contestants, because those who don’t make the cut must head straight home.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
AMERICAN IDOL (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Hollywood Round, Week #2”
The Hollywood Round continues as the judges narrow down their search for a superstar. Some will take one giant step forward in the competition, while others will have to pack their bags and leave Hollywood for good.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
AMERICAN IDOL (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) – “Top 15 Male Singers Perform LIVE”
On the second night of “Rush Week,” the 15 remaining male contestants have one last chance to impress the judges and America. Watch to find out if your favorite boys make the cut.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
AMERICAN IDOL (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) – “Top 13 Perform LIVE”
Tonight, the competition heats up when the Top 13 Finalists perform for the first time LIVE. Tune in to see who amazes the judges and who falls flat.
THURSDAY
Thursday, Jan. 30
AMERICAN IDOL (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “Auditions #6
The auditions come to an end in Omaha, NE, as the judges resume their quest to find the next singing superstar. Don’t miss the final audition episode before Hollywood Week!
RAKE (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “A Close Shave”
Keegan (Greg Kinnear) takes on the case of three Amish bakers (guest stars Josh Close, Bruster Phoenix Sampson, Devan Long) accused of attempted murder, who shaved off the beard – considered a symbol of a man’s faith and devotion in the Amish religion – of a bishop (guest star Madison Mason). Meanwhile, Scarlet (Necar Zadegan) and Ben (John Ortiz) plan their recommitment ceremony, and Keegan uses a transportation app, through which he meets driver Brooke Alexander (guest star Alexandra Breckenridge), a slightly overeducated, sports-betting girl who seems too good to be true.
Thursday, Feb. 6
AMERICAN IDOL (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “Hollywood Round, Week #1”
The Hollywood Round continues as judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. continue their search for a superstar. Some will leave with shattered dreams, others will proceed in the competition.
RAKE (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Cancer”
When a gambling-addicted mother (guest star Annie Mumolo) defrauds an insurance company under the pretense that her son has cancer, Keegan must find a way to win the case by appealing to the jury’s emotions. Meanwhile, Finn (Ian Colletti) is disappointed when Keegan falls through on his promise to have professional skateboarder Tony Hawk (guest-starring as himself) come to his school’s auction, and Keegan loses his poker winnings to an unexpected competitor.
Thursday, Feb. 13
AMERICAN IDOL (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “Hollywood Round, Week #3”
The Hollywood Round ends with a new twist as the judges reveal the top semi-finalists. See which contestants shine and remain in the competition, and which ones crack under the pressure.
RAKE (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Cannibal”
Reeling from the death of his father, Ben asks Keegan to take over the case of Graham Murray (guest star Denis O’Hare), the mayor’s top economic advisor who is accused of murdering and eating the remains of a young accountant. Although Ben thinks this will never go to trial, Keegan is determined to prove Murray’s innocence, after he finds out interesting details surrounding the alleged victim’s death. Meanwhile, Keegan has legal troubles of his own and Mikki (Bojana Novakovic) makes a decision about her career.
Thursday, Feb. 20
AMERICAN IDOL (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) – “Results Show: Top 13 Revealed”
On the third and final night of “Rush Week,” the Top 13 Finalists will be revealed in the first results show LIVE from Los Angeles.
RAKE (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Bigamist”
When chef and restaurant owner Alberto Rinaldi (guest star Michael Imperioli) is accused of bigamy, Keegan has to find a way to convince the jury that his love for his wives should not be a crime. But when details surrounding Rinaldi’s other romantic relationships surface, a tough case becomes even more difficult. Meanwhile, Mikki asks for Keegan’s help when one of her old clients (guest star Bruce Thomas) starts harassing her, and Scarlet gets herself into some legal trouble of her own.
FRIDAY
Friday, Jan. 31
BONES (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “The Heiress in the Hill”
The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of Lauren Frank, a kidnap victim whose remains were found buried at a park. But when they discover the unhappy relationship that Lauren had with her stepmother (guest star Ana Stojanovic), the team starts to think the killer was someone closer to the girl than expected. Meanwhile, Hodgins (TJ Thyne) uncovers a shocking secret about his family, and Brennan (Emily Deschanel) and Booth (David Boreanaz) face a common couples dilemma.
ENLISTED (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) – “Homecoming”
While attempting to impress the girl (guest star Jessy Hodges) he likes, Derrick (Chris Lowell) accidentally promises to bring her son’s father home from war. To help out his brother, Randy (Parker Young) assists in planning the sort of reunion that he never had with his own father. Meanwhile, Pete (Geoff Stults) and Jill (Angelique Cabral) must set aside their differences to lead the platoon in a game of flag football against the Marines.
RAISING HOPE (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Road to Natesville”
“Groce-letes” from around the world descend on Natesville for the International Grocery Games, where competitors battle for supremacy in the aisles of Howdy’s. But, when the American delegation is embroiled in a shocking performance-enhancing drug scandal, the Howdy’s team, along with Burt (Garret Dillahunt) and Virginia (Martha Plimpton), must pick up the torch for the Stars & Stripes.
Friday, Feb. 7
BONES (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “The Lady on the List”
In an encore episode, the Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of a high school principal with terminal cancer.
ENLISTED (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) – “Rear D Day”
Pete’s new attitude of embracing his Rear D duties is challenged by the husband (guest star Andrew Daly) of a deployed soldier. When things go too far, Pete must make amends. Meanwhile, Cody (Keith David) enlists Jill’s help with a private matter.
RAISING HOPE (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Anniversary Ball”
Thinking that Burt is getting her an expensive gift for their 25th anniversary, Virginia decides to take him to a dude ranch that is run by a crazy cowboy (guest star Keith Carradine). But Burt isn’t able to enjoy himself because of a secret he is keeping from his wife.
Friday, Feb. 14
BONES (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “The Woman in White”
In a special Valentine’s Day encore of the BONES wedding episode, the Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of woman whose body was discovered during Brennan and Booth’s wedding rehearsal – which threatens to stall the wedding.
ENLISTED (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) – “Pilot”
In an encore of the first episode of ENLISTED, Staff Sergeant Pete Hill, who was on a path for a huge military career, gets booted stateside to Rear D at Fort McGee, the post where his two younger brothers, Corporal Derrick Hill and Private Randy Hill, are stationed.
RAISING HOPE (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Déjà Vu Man”
Jeffrey Tambor guest-stars in an encore episode as a mysterious Natesville resident who keeps popping up in the Chance’s lives.
Friday, Feb. 21
KITCHEN NIGHTMARES (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “Amy’s Baking Co.”
In an encore of KITCHEN NIGHTMARES’ most talked-about episode, Chef Ramsay heads to Scottsdale, AZ, to visit Amy’s Baking Company, whose owners Amy and Samy yell at customers, and yet refuse to listen to any critiques. Will this defiant duo force Chef Ramsay to walk away from a restaurant in need for the first time in the series’ history?
ENLISTED (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) – “Randy Get Your Gun”
When Randy questions his place in the Army after his marksmanship test, Derrick helps him embrace a new mindset in order to pass…but at what cost? Meanwhile, Pete and Jill compete to determine who the better soldier is, in an encore episode.
RAISING HOPE (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Burt Bucks”
In an encore episode, Burt and Virginia introduce Natesville to a new bartering system called “Burt Bucks” that looks an awful lot like a pyramid scheme.
SATURDAY
Saturday, Feb. 1
FOX SPORTS: 2014 NFL HONORS (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT)
2014 NFL HONORS comes to FOX Sports on Super Bowl eve. Award-winning actor and New York native Alec Baldwin hosts from Radio City Music Hall, as the NFL recognizes its best players, performances and plays from the 2013 season, and the 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class is announced.
ANIMATION DOMINATION HIGH-DEF (11:00 PM-Midnight ET/PT)
In the all-new “Beeper Beeper” episode of LUCAS BROS. MOVING CO., the Lucas Bros. (Keith Lucas and Kenny Lucas) buy a beeper at a flea market. Then, in the all-new “I Can Smell That Cheap Clone From Here” episode of GOLAN THE INSATIABLE, Golan (Josh Miller) accidentally creates a clone of himself, who proves to have a mind of his own. The night wraps up with encore episodes of LUCAS BROS. MOVING CO. and GOLAN THE INSATIABLE.
Saturday, Feb. 8
RAKE (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “Serial Killer”
In an encore of the first episode of RAKE, Keegan Deane, a brilliant criminal defense attorney whose chaotic and self-destructive personal life often gets in the way of his professional one, agrees to enter a guilty plea for a confessed serial killer (guest star Peter Stormare), expecting to garner a quick burst of publicity for himself.
THE FOLLOWING (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Trust Me”
An encore of the Feb. 3 episode.
ANIMATION DOMINATION HIGH-DEF (11:00 PM-Midnight ET/PT)
ANIMATION DOMINATION HIGH-DEF presents encores of LUCAS BROS. MOVING CO.’s “A/C Tundra,” GOLAN THE INSATIABLE’s “A Pox On Your Pox” and AXE COP’s “The Rabbit Who Broke All The Rules” and “Birthday Month.”
Saturday, Feb. 15
RAKE (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “A Close Shave”
An encore of the Jan. 30 episode.
THE FOLLOWING (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Family Affair”
An encore of the Feb. 10 episode.
ANIMATION DOMINATION HIGH-DEF (11:00 PM-Midnight ET/PT)
Tonight’s latenight lineup includes encores of LUCAS BROS. MOVING CO.’s “Before & After Models,” GOLAN THE INSATIABLE’s “Escape To Tooth Mountain” and AXE COP’s “Night Mission: Stealing Friends Back,” featuring guest voices Rob Heubel, Giancarlo Esposito, Vincent Kartheiser and Tyler, the Creator, and “An American Story” with guest voice Jonathan Banks.
Saturday, Feb. 22
FOX SPORTS: DAYTONA 500 BASH AT BEACH (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT)
On the eve of the popular NASCAR event, FOX Sports celebrates the start of the Daytona 500 with a pre-race party of its own right on the beach in Daytona Beach, FL. FOX on-air talent, NASCAR personalities and musical guests to be announced.
THE FOLLOWING (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Reflection”
An encore of the Feb. 17 episode.
ANIMATION DOMINATION HIGH-DEF (11:00 PM-Midnight ET/PT)
Tonight’s ANIMATION DOMINATION HIGH-DEF episodes include encores of LUCAS BROS. MOVING CO.’s “Freedom Town,” GOLAN THE INSATIABLE’s “Deer Uncle Gerald” and AXE COP’s “Babysitting Uni-Baby” and “Zombie Island…In Space.”
SUNDAY
Sunday, Feb. 2
FOX SPORTS: SUPER BOWL XLVIII (6:00-10:30 PM ET live/3:00-7:30 PM PT live)
FOX Sports presents exclusive coverage of SUPER BOWL XLVIII, as the Denver Broncos battle the Seattle Seahawks. Play-by-play announcer Joe Buck joins analyst Troy Aikman and sideline reporters Pam Oliver and Erin Andrews to call the game.
NEW GIRL (approx. 10:30-11:00 PM ET/7:30-8:00 PM PT) – “Prince”
Music royalty Prince will make a special guest appearance on the post-SUPER BOWL XLVIII episode of NEW GIRL. Jess (Zooey Deschanel) is ready to paint the town purple when a chance encounter finds her and best friend Cece (Hannah Simone) invited to a once-in-a-lifetime mansion party thrown by music legend Prince (guest-starring as himself). Not wanting to miss out on the fun, Nick (Jake Johnson), Schmidt (Max Greenfield), Winston (Lamorne Morris) and Coach (guest star Damon Wayans, Jr.) are determined to crash the festivities, building toward an unforgettable ending.
BROOKLYN NINE-NINE (approx. 11:00-11:30 PM ET/8:00-8:30 PM PT) – “Operation: Broken Feather”
Dean Winters, Fred Armisen and Super Bowl-winning quarterback Joe Theismann guest-star in a special post-SUPER BOWL XLVIII episode of Golden Globe-winning comedy BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, among other surprise appearances. Jake (Andy Samberg) and Amy (Melissa Fumero) investigate a string of hotel robberies together, but their partnership is put to the test when he finds out she may leave the Nine-Nine to work in the Major Crimes unit with “The Vulture” (guest star Winters). Meanwhile, Captain Holt (Andre Braugher) and Sergeant Jeffords (Terry Crews) strategize to make the precinct more efficient.
Sunday, Feb. 9
BOB’S BURGERS (7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) – “Tina-rannosaurus”
Bob Odenkirk guest-voices in an encore episode of BOB’S BURGERS, in which Tina (Dan Mintz) accidentally wrecks the car and gets the whole family involved with a slimy insurance agent (guest voice Odenkirk).
AMERICAN DAD (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) – “Kung Pao Turkey”
In an encore episode that features a guest-voice cameo by Mariah Carey, Stan’s (Seth MacFarlane) plans for a perfect Thanksgiving – watching football in his underwear – are thwarted when Francine’s (Wendy Schaal) adoptive parents (guest voices Amy Hill and Tzi Ma) join them for the holiday.
THE SIMPSONS (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) – “Labor Pains”
In an encore episode, Homer (Dan Castellaneta) delivers a baby in an elevator, and the mother (guest voice Elisabeth Moss) names the child Homer Jr. Meanwhile, Lisa (Yeardley Smith) is recruited by the cheerleaders of the local pro football team, the Springfield Atoms.
BOB’S BURGERS (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “Mother Daughter Laser Razor”
In an encore episode, Linda (John Roberts) forces Louise (Kristen Schaal) to attend a Mother-Daughter seminar, while Tina frets about her newly hairy legs.
FAMILY GUY (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) – “Finder’s Keepers”
Lea Thompson and Yvette Nicole Brown make guest-voice cameos in an encore episode that sees Peter (Seth MacFarlane) convinced that a restaurant placemat is a treasure map.
AMERICAN DAD (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Crotchwalkers”
In an encore episode, Francine teaches Steve (Scott Grimes) a vast array of shoplifting techniques, while Roger (Seth MacFarlane), Hayley (Rachael MacFarlane) and Klaus (Dee Bradley Baker) form Langley Falls’ first Russian Balalaika trio.
Sunday, Feb. 16
BOB’S BURGERS (7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) – “The Unbearable Like-Likeness of Gene”
In an encore episode, the entire family wants Gene (Eugene Mirman) to break up with his girlfriend, Courtney (guest voice David Wain), when they decide she’s totally annoying.
AMERICAN DAD (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) – “Faking Bad”
In an encore episode that is a “Breaking Bad” parody, Steve’s newly discovered ability to create incredibly realistic fake IDs pits Hayley and him against the other kingpin of the Langley Falls fake ID game: Kevin Ramage, who is really Roger in disguise.
THE SIMPSONS (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) – “The Kid is Alright”
In an encore episode that features guest voices Eva Longoria and Anderson Cooper, Lisa finally makes a new best friend (guest voice Longoria), only to discover that she is a Republican and also her opponent in the second grade class representative election.
BOB’S BURGERS (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “My Fuzzy Valentine”
When a heart-shaped pancake simply doesn’t cut it, the kids help Bob (H. Jon Benjamin) find a Valentine’s Day gift that will “wow” Linda, in an encore episode.
FAMILY GUY (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) – “Vestigial Peter”
Carrie Fisher and Patrick Stewart make guest-voice cameos in an encore episode of FAMILY GUY, in which Peter discovers that he has a vestigial twin growing out of his neck.
AMERICAN DAD (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Independent Movie”
In an encore episode, Steve and friends embark on an epic cross-country road trip to the funeral of Snot’s (guest voice Curtis Armstrong) father, and along the way, Steve falls for a Pixie Dream Girl (guest voice Zooey Deschanel).
Sunday, Feb. 23
BOB’S BURGERS (7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) – “Full Bars”
In an encore episode, the Belcher kids ditch their usual Halloween trick-or-treating route and venture off to a posh neighborhood that is known for distributing full-sized candy bars.
AMERICAN DAD (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) – “Vision: Impossible”
Roger suffers a horrific car crash as he tries to take a picture of his crotch on a traffic speed cam, but wakes up from a coma having eerie visions of the future, in an encore episode.
THE SIMPSONS (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) – “Yellow Subterfuge”
In an encore episode, Principal Skinner (Harry Shearer) promises the best-behaved student a ride in a submarine and gives all the kids – including Bart (Nancy Cartwright) – a clean slate to compete. Meanwhile, Lisa tries to help a cash-poor Krusty the Clown (Dan Castellaneta).
BOB’S BURGERS (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “Nude Beach”
In an encore episode, loathsome health inspector Hugo (guest voice Sam Seder) quits his job to become a nudist. After his replacement (guest voice Fred Armisen) blackmails the Belchers, Bob is forced to brave a nude beach to bring back Hugo.
FAMILY GUY (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) – “Quagmire’s Quagmire”
In an encore episode that features a guest-voice cameo by Grammy Award-winning singer Adam Levine, Quagmire (Seth MacFarlane) meets a woman (guest voice Rachael MacFarlane) who is as sexually insatiable as he is.
AMERICAN DAD (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Minstrel Krampus”
In an encore episode, when Steve starts acting like a spoiled brat around the holidays, Stan takes him to see his incarcerated Grandpa Jack (guest voice Daran Norris), who tells of the legendary Minstrel Krampus (guest voice Danny Glover), a demon who punished naughty children on Christmas.