FOX has released its schedule for the new year, and Bones is not on it. If and when the second half of Bones season 11 will air is to be determined. While this doesn’t mean the long-running procedural has been cancelled, it hardly seems like a good sign. Despite flagging season 10 ratings, FOX renewed the series for an 11th season.
As of November 5, 2015, the eleventh season finds Bones, over all, down in the ratings. To date, it is averaging a 1.23 in the 18-49 demographic, with a season-to-date average of 5.34 total audience members.
While star David Boreanaz is looking forward to the end of the show with season 11, new showrunner, Michael Peterson, is on record as saying he wants a 12th season and more. The cast of Bones includes: Boreanaz, Emily Deschanel, Michaela Conlin, Tamara Taylor, TJ Thyne, and John Boyd.
Here’s the schedule via a FOX press release:
FOX WINTER 2016 RECAP
(Times for All-New Episodes are ET/PT Except as Noted)
Sunday, Jan. 3:
8:00-8:30 PM THE SIMPSONS (Winter Return)
8:30-9:00 PM COOPER BARRETT’S GUIDE TO SURVIVING LIFE
(Series Premiere)
9:00-9:30 PM FAMILY GUY (Winter Return)
9:30-10:00 PM BORDERTOWN (Series Premiere)
Monday, Jan. 4
8:00-10:00 PM SUPERHUMAN (Two-Hour Special)
Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 5:
8:00-8:30 PM NEW GIRL (Season Premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM GRANDFATHERED (Time Period Premiere)
9:00-9:30 PM BROOKLYN NINE-NINE (Time Period Premiere)
9:30-10:00 PM THE GRINDER (Time Period Premiere)
Wednesday, Jan. 6:
8:00-10:00 PM AMERICAN IDOL (Season Premiere, Part One)
Thursdays, beginning Jan. 7:
8:00-10:00 PM AMERICAN IDOL (Season Premiere, Part Two)
Friday, Jan. 8:
8:00-10:00 PM MASTERCHEF JUNIOR
(Winter Return/Special Two-Hour Episode)
Sundays, beginning Jan. 10:
7:30-8:00 PM BOB’S BURGERS (Winter Return)
8:00-8:30 PM THE SIMPSONS
8:30-9:00 PM COOPER BARRETT’S GUIDE TO SURVIVING LIFE
9:00-9:30 PM FAMILY GUY
9:30-10:00 PM BORDERTOWN
FOX WINTER PREMIERE DATES
Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 13:
8:00-9:00 PM AMERICAN IDOL (Time Period Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM SECOND CHANCE (Series Premiere)
Fridays, beginning Jan. 15:
8:00-9:00 PM MASTERCHEF JUNIOR
9:00-10:00 PM HELL’S KITCHEN (Season Premiere)
Sunday, Jan. 24
10:00-11:00 PM ET/ THE X-FILES (Season Premiere, Part One)
7:00-8:00 PM PT
Mondays, beginning Jan. 25
8:00-9:00 PM THE X-FILES (Season Premiere, Part Two)
9:00-10:00 PM LUCIFER (Series Premiere)
Sunday, Jan. 31
7:00-10:00 ET Live/ GREASE: LIVE
PT tape-delayed
Fridays, beginning Feb. 5
8:00-9:00 PM SLEEPY HOLLOW (Time Period / Spring Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM HELL’S KITCHEN
Mondays, beginning Feb. 29
8:00-9:00 PM GOTHAM: RISE OF THE VILLAINS (Spring Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM LUCIFER
Wednesdays, beginning March 2
8:00-9:00 PM ROSEWOOD (Spring Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM SECOND CHANCE
Wednesdays, beginning March 30
8:00-9:00 PM ROSEWOOD
9:00-10:00 PM EMPIRE (Spring Premiere)
While FOX hasn’t scheduled the second half of Bones season 11, fans can take heart. The network has not forgotten the series, entirely. It does get a one line mention:
The return dates for BONES and THE LAST MAN ON EARTH to be announced.
Check out all of our Bones coverage.
What do you think? Are you fan of the Bones TV show on FOX? Do you think it will be cancelled before the end of season 11? Would you watch a 12th season of Bones, even without Boreanaz?
By far one of the best shows on TV. Hope to see more of it.
I have watched Bones from the beginning. I would hope they would finish out the season before cancelling the series. They would not have time to tie up the ends but finish the season. I have not watched a series that did not have an end. I understand the actors wanting to move on, but there should have been an ending. That would be on the writers. The network worked against fans by changing days and times. Will reconsider watching another FOX network series, since they don’t seem to have their fans in mind.
It’s not a matter of the fans, its the fact the network is ripping off the actors and not abiding by their contracts. They’re not paying them their residuals, they’re not renewing their contracts, giving them freedoms they are entitled to. The network is in complete violation of the law and the actors have had enough. They have said time and time again if they didn’t fix the issue they will not finish the series despite the fans. It’s all about respect and treat your employees with respect which the network has failed to do. If I were them I’d… Read more »
I love Bones, is my favorite show on television. The show would not be the same without David B.
Bones is actually one of the best shows on television, please do not cancel it.
I agree I have watched Bones it seems like forever, it doesn’t seem fair to end it or if you have to end it with a very Happy ending, But I really would like to see a season 12 with the whole cast back and happy, If You Cancel I don’t I would be able to find another family mystery show to watch.
Love it will watch anyway
I love bones don’t take it off
I truly enjoy the show I always have…..but in my opinion the network has been trying to kill the show for at least the last two years. Constantly moving it around.. Changing the night for showing…trying to lose the viewers. I would rather see the show shut down with a good ending. I can understand cast members wouldn’t want to be stuck in a role for 12…13…or better years…to the point that is the only type of character personality they would be considered for.
I’ve been watching Bones since the beginning. I feel the fans of the show deserve a proper and satisfying ending, don’t leave us hanging. I agree moving it around makes it VERY hard to follow.
You do realize the only reason the show keeps “moving around” is because for the last few seasons they were told it was a series wrap so they made sure it was a good ending for the fans. Then when pickups came around for the network they found out they actually got picked up for another season right?? That always puts Producers in a world of hurt. Imagine being a Producer (head of the show/boss) told you had just ended a show, then called in a few months later and told never mind you got picked up for another season,… Read more »
God damn do you ***** too much or what? That’s all I read from you in all of your comments so far. God forbid someone not knowing the inner workings of your precious job. “Disrespect, disrespect, disrespect… Blah blah blah.” Sounds to me from these snide comments that you’re the one being disrespectful.
Love Bones, will watch it over and over again.
I don’t understand why Fox would even consider taking Bones off the air? It’s one of the best shows on television these days. Its a show which is always exciting to watch as well as educational. I would be very upset if Fox cancelled Bones…I vote to keep Bones on the air!!!
Bones has show hasn’t lost any of the original charm
We love bones.please. don’t. Take away. Would watch a lot more seasons .we watch reruns.everyday. we have every season on DVD.
Love Bones. Would. watch many more seasons.please don’t take bones away .
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Why do the networks keep removing “smart” shows? I love Bones. It’s a great mystery show. Stay for another seacon.
Is fox going to have a neither season of Bones
I would like to see further season of bones