Short Lived FOX series 1980's-present

[Mr. Monitor]

If you've noticed during it's entire existence, FOX has had more failures than successes (ex. comedies,drama, reality). Well here's a list of short lived FOX shows,some you may remember, that have come and gone since the late 80's. Granted some of these shows were good and innovative but the majority sucked or looked liked bad ideas.


Credit: TV Tome,Futon Critic, 80's Primetime

FOX TV GRAVEYARD

1. Dark Angel (2000-2002)
2. Ned and Stacey (1995-1997)
3. Alien Nation (1989-1990)
4. True Colors (1990-1992)
5. Keen Eddie (2003-2004)
6. Harsh Realm (1999-2000)
7. Beyond Tomorrow (1988-1989)
8. Model's Inc. (1994-1995)
9. Get Real (1999-2000)
10. Ally (1999)
11. Werewolf (1987-1988)
12. Duet (1987-1989)
13. American High (2000)
14. The New Adventures of Beans Baxter (1987-1988)
15. John Doe (2002-2003)
16. Getting Personal (1998)
17. Opposite Sex (2000)
18. Second Chance (1987-1988)
19. The Rebel Billionaire:Branson's Quest for the Best (2004)
20. Mr. President (1987-1988)
21. The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993-1994)
22. M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994)
23. The Reporters (1988-1990)
24. Wonderfalls (2004)
25. Open House (1989-1990)
26. Greed (1999)
27. Wanda at Large (2003)
28. Meet the Marks (2002)
29. Too Something (1995-1996)
30. Greg the Bunny (2002)
31. Millennium (1996-1999)
32. Time Of Your Life (1999-2000)
33. The Chamber (2002)
34. Good Grief (1990-1991)
35. Manchester Prep (cancelled before even airing) (1999)
36. Temptation Island (2001-2003)
37. Women in Prison (1987-1988)
38. Get a Life (1990-1992)
39. DEA (1990-1991)
40. Between Brothers (1997-1998)
41. The American Embassy (2002)
42. Invasion of the Hidden Cameras (2002)
43. Code 3 (1992)
44. Pasadena (2001)
45. Haywire (1990-1991)
46. Against the Law (1990-1991)
47. Titus (2000-2002)
48. Jonny Zero (2005)
49. Million Dollar Mysteries (2001)
50. Undeclared (2001-2002)
51. 30 Seconds To Fame (2002-2003)
52. Cedric the Entertainer Presents (2002-2003)
53. Woops! (1992-1993)
54. Best of the Worst (1991)
55. The Pitts (2003)
56. The Jury (2004)
57. Damon (1998)
58. Skin (2003)
59. Paradise Hotel (2003)
60. Herman's Head (1991-1994)
61. Luis (2003)
62. Flying Blind (1992-1993)
63. The Complex: Malibu (2004)
64. Parker Lewis Can't Lose (1990-1993)
65. Anything For Love (2003)
66. The Casino (2004)
67. Point Pleasant (2005)
68. American Juniors (2003)
69. The Critic (1995)
70. Firefly (2002-2003)
71. Babes (1990-1991)
72. Married by America (yuck!) (2003)
73. Cracking Up (2004)
74. Likely Suspects (1992)
75. The Visitor (1997-1998)
76. Fastlane (2002-2003)
77. The Littlest Groom (Ugh) (2004)
78. My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance (2004)
79. The Heights (1992)
80. Bakersfield P.D. (1993)
81. Vinnie & Bobby (1992)
82. Performing As (2003)
83. The Edge (1992-1993)
84. Girls Club (2002)
85. The Tick (2001-2002)
86. 413 Hope St. (1997-1998)
87. Forever Eden (2004)
88. Joe Millionaire (2003)
89. Daddy Dearest (1993)
90. Top of the Heap (1991)
91. Oliver Beene (2003-2004)
92. Method & Red (2004)
93. Costello (1998)
94. The Swan (2004)
95. Still Life (cancelled before even airing) (2004)
96. Playing it Straight (2004)
97. Wild Oats (1994)
98. The Crew (1995-1996)
99. Lush Life (1996)
100. Hardball (1994)
101. Misery Loves Company (1995)
102. The Ortegas (cancelled before even airing) (2003)
103. A Minute With Stan Hooper (2003)
104. The Sinbad Show (1993-1994)
105. Partners (1995-1996)
106. My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss (2004)
107. Strange Luck (1995-1996)
108. Love and Marriage (1996)
109. The PJs (1999-2000)
110. The Next Great Champ (2004)
111. Boot Camp (2001)
112. Who's Your Daddy? :mad: disgusting (2005)
113. Fling (cancelled before even airing) (2001)
114. Normal,Ohio (2000-2001)
115. The Street (2000-2001)
116. Party Girl (1996)
117. The Grubbs (cancelled before even airing) (2002)
118. Freakylinks (2000-2001)
119. The Show (1996)
120. Mr. Personality (2003)
121. The Lone Gunmen (2001)
122. Night Visions (2001)
123. Living in Captivity (1998)
124. Septuplets (cancelled before even airing) (2002)
125. Action (1999-2000)
126. Banzai (2003)
127. It's Your Chance of a Lifetime (2000)
128. Ryan Caulfield:Year One (1999)
129. The Ben Stiller Show (1992-1993)
130. Looking For Love:Bachelorettes in Alaska (2002)
131. Murder in Small Town X (2001)
132. Brimstone (1998-1999)
133. The Pulse (2002-2003)
134. Andy Richter Controls the Universe (2002-2003)
135. Roc (1991-1994)
136. Kelsey Grammer Presents: The Sketch Show (2005)
137. South Central (1994)
138. Drexell's Class (1991-1992)
139. The Ulitimate Challenge (1991)
140. Booker (1989-1990)
141. L.A. Firefighters (1996)
142. The Outsiders (1990)
143. Stupid Behavior Caught On Tape (2002-2003)
144. The George Carlin Show (1994-1995)
145. American Chronicles (1990)
146. Rewind (cancelled before even airing) (1999)
147. Key West (1993)
148. Quintuplets (2004-2005)
149. That 80's Show (2002)
150. VR.5 (1995)
151. Significant Others (1998)
152. Kindred:The Embraced (1996)
153. Hollyweird (cancelled before even airing) (1998)
154. Tru Calling (2003-2005)
155. Charlie Hoover (1991)
156. Secret Service Guy (cancelled before even airing) (1999)
157. Ask Harriet (1998)
158. Pauly (1997)
159. Medicine Ball (1995)
160. The Ruby Wax Show (1997)
161. Class of 96 (1993)
162. Love Cruise (2001)
163. Pacific Palisades (1997)
164. The Great Defender (1995)
165. Danger Theatre (1993)
166. Molloy (1990)
167. Townsend Television (1993)
168. Great Scott! (1992)
169. Fox Files (1998)
170. Space:Above and Beyond (1995-1996)
171. North Shore (2004-2005)
172. Life on a Stick (2005)
173. Get Smart (1995)
174. House of Buggin' (1995)
175. Profit (1996)
176. Fox After Breakfast (1996)
177. The Sunday Comics (1991-1992)
178. Glory Days (1990)
179. Roar (1997)
180. The Chevy Chase Show (1993)
181. Fortune Hunter (1994)
182. Lawless (1997)
183. Monty (1994)
184. Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1987)
185. Stand by Your Man (1992)
186. Yearbook (1991)
187. Karen's Song (1987)
188. Shaky Ground (1992)
189. Rachel Gunn, R.N. (1992)
190. Down the Shore (1992-1993)
191. The Preston Episodes (1995)
192. Local Heroes (1996)
193. Dirty Dozen:The Series (1988)
194. Big Deal (1996)
195. The Princes of Malibu (2005)
196. Saturday Night Special (1996)
197. The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers (1986)
198. The Inside (2005)
199. My Wildest Dreams (1995)
200. The Wilton-North Report (1987-1988)
201. Tribeca (1993)
202. The Last Frontier (1996)
203. Head Cases (2005)
204. Kitchen Confidential (2005)
205. Reunion (2005)
206. Killer Instinct (2005)
207. Stacked (2005-2006)
208. Arrested Development (2003-2006)
209. Free Ride (2006)
210. Skating With Celebrities (2006)
211. Unan1mous (2006)
212. Happy Hour (2006)
213. The Rich List (2006)
214. Vanished (2006)
215. Justice (2006)
216. Celebrity Duets (2006)
217. The Wedding Bells (2007)



I'm sure they'll be more in the future LOL.

[Felix Na Vi Da]

Really cool list. There were a lot of good shows there, I just hope that ones that are currently not on DVD get a release.

I'd love to have Brimstone on DVD as it is my favourite show ever and sorely missed. But I'd love to have The Street, Werewolf, Opposite Sex, Ned & Stacey, Get Real, Woops! on DVD as well.

[troopoleon8897]

134. Andy Richter Controls the Universe
114. Normal,Ohio
106. My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss
69. The Critic
47. Titus

These are some of my all time favs at fox

[Clint Eastwood Fan]

Werewolf, Brisco County, and Titus all should have lasted longer.

[dandelion wine]

Parker Lewis Can't Lose

Werewolf

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.

The Ben Stiller Show

Duet

Ack, I forgot to add Titus! :faint:

[Skywalker]

21. The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
38. Get a Life
47. Titus
60. Herman's Head
64. Parker Lewis Can't Lose
135. Roc

[L&OFan4Eva]

Herman's Head and Parker Lewis Can't Lose were my shows back then! They should be on cable! And I loved Firefly too.

[Wings#1ShowPeriod]

Call me crazy, but I like Life on a Stick... It was wicked funny and it sucks thats its not going to be renewed. Also.. I enjoyed Ned and stacey

[bubba2000]

wow, alot of cool shows. some were crap but alot of them were very interesting, and offered something alternative to what the big three were showing at the time.
i loved so many of those shows listed, even though they weren't all "great" they were just different.
I wish they made more, Keen Eddie, Get a Life, Pasedena. Just to name a few.

[Dean Winchester]

I noticed my fave short-lived Fox show is missing.

VR.5, which aired in the spring of 1995 and starred Lori Singer.

[Mr. Monitor]

I just added it BuffySlayer. I gotcha back!!! :lol:

But I've never heard of VR.5. What was it about?

[Mr. Monitor]

I found some more "Lost FOX Gems" on my little scavenger hunt.

[robyrob]

there's some great shows om that list :)

does anyone else remember "Women in Prison" - I think it was Fox's second comedy, it was very goofy :lol:

[Mr. Monitor]

Got a few more recent FOX casualties.

[Glampire]

Whoa, that's some list! Major props for taking the time and effort to put it together. :thumbsup:

The scary part is that while I've never heard of some of those shows, I actually do remember a good number of them. Perhaps this is a sign that I've clocked in way too many hours of tv viewing! :lol: