Network upfronts: FOX

FOX seems to have the most shows returning to its schedule. It also has the advantage of having a schedule that is always split in two. The fall schedule with the World Series and before "American Idol" is drastically different from the spring schedule when "Idol" returns.

Before I get to the new schedule, let's talk about how awesome the post Super Bowl episode of "Glee" will be. No doubt, there will be lots of guest stars and spectacular performances.

The network usually takes advantage of it's split schedule by holding back several show's premieres until the spring. Along with "Idol" and "Kitchen Nightmares," new shows "Ride-Along," the new cop drama from Shawn Ryan, "Mixed Signals," a young couples comedy and "Terra Nova," Steven Spielberg's family time-travel drama are slated to premiere midseason.

While I'm excited that FOX decided to take a chance on "Human Target," I'm worried that it's giving it the "Dollhouse" treatment by moving it to Fridays at 8 p.m. Why not split up "Lie to Me" and "Human Target" by airing one in the fall and one in the spring.

They would both work great with "House" or "Idol."

Unfortunately, the rest of FOX's schedule is unimpressive. From the primetime soap "Lonestar" starring Jon Voight, to the single dad comedy "Raising Hope" none of the network's new fall shows sound particularly interesting.

The only exception is "The Good Guys" which doesn't count because FOX is premiering it May 19. It's a buddy cop comedy starring Bradley Whitford and Colin Hanks, and is from Matt Nix ("Burn Notice").

So, two upfronts down and so far I'm completely unimpressed.