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Fox Cancels “Going Dutch,” Tests $1.6 M Comedy Budgets

5/11/2026

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Fox cancelled Going Dutch, leaving Animal Control as its only live-action comedy this season.
Fox is testing a $1.6 million per-episode price for live-action comedies while drama budgets remain $3-$4 million per episode.
The network may place new live-action comedy orders as early as June after refining the pricing model.
Fox also pursues co-productions under $1 million per episode, premium dramas over $4 million, and comedic dramas such as Best Medicine.

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Story summary

Fox cancelled Going Dutch, leaving Animal Control as its only live-action comedy this season.
Fox is testing a $1.6 million per-episode price for live-action comedies while drama budgets remain $3-$4 million per episode.
The network may place new live-action comedy orders as early as June after refining the pricing model.
Fox also pursues co-productions under $1 million per episode, premium dramas over $4 million, and comedic dramas such as Best Medicine.