Fox will add two new dramas and a reality series to a fall schedule that remains largely intact.

Its hit rescue drama “9-1-1” returns on Monday, paired with “The Big Leap,” a drama about a group of struggling folks who try to change their fortunes by participating in a reality dance competition that builds to a live production of “Swan Lake.” Scott Foley, Teri Polo and Piper Perabo are among familiar faces in a diverse cast of newcomers.  (“9-1-1” Texas spinoff “Lone Star” will be benched until midseason, along with Mayim Bialik comedy “Call Me Kat.”) 

Medical drama “The Resident,” starring Matt Czuchry, returns for a fifth season on Tuesdays, leading into “Our Kind of People,” based on Lawrence Otis Graham’s book about “rich and powerful Black elite” on Martha’s Vineyard.  The drama comes from Lee Daniels (“Empire”) and stars Yaya DaCosta (“Chicago Med”) and Morris Chestnut (“The Resident”). 

On Wednesdays, its top-rated “The Masked Singer” will be joined by “Alter Ego,” yet another twist on a singing competition series. This time, contestants belt tunes as their “dream avatars.”

Three nights will continue to feature sports programming, including “NFL Thursday Night Football” (the final season of Fox’s contract, as games will shift to Amazon next year) and “WWE Friday Night SmackDown.” And there are no changes in Sunday’s animation lineup. 

Midseason shows include “Monarch,” about a country-music family dynasty, due Jan. 30; “The Cleaning Lady,” starring Elodie Yung as a Cambodian doctor who becomes a “cleaning lady” for an organized crime family; “Pivoting,” a comedy about three longtime friends (Ginnifer Goodwin, Maggie Q, Eliza Coupe) coping with the death of a fourth member of the group; and small-town mockumentary “Welcome to Flatch.”

The network canceled “Prodigal Son” and “Last Man Standing,” among other series. Low-rated comedy “The Moodys” officially remains in limbo until its run is completed, but its future looks grim. 

In a season that saw accelerating ratings declines for broadcast networks, Fox ranked fourth among all viewers but first among adults ages 18 to 49, a sweet spot for advertisers.

Fox’s fall schedule 

Monday: 8, 9-1-1; 9, The Big Leap

Tuesday: 8, The Resident; 9, Our Kind of People

Wednesday: 8, The Masked Singer; 9, Alter Ego

Thursday: 8, NFL Thursday Night Football

Friday: 8, WWE Friday Night SmackDown

Saturday: 7, Fox Sports Saturday

Sunday: 7, NFL overrun; 7:30, The OT/repeats; 8, The Simpsons; 8:30, The Great North; 9, Bob’s Burgers; 9:30, Family Guy

(All times EDT/PDT; new shows in bold)

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