Sure, FOX is a force to be reckoned with January through May as it makes another young singer a superstar. And thanks to a strong handle on reality (shows, that is), the summer months treat the network well too. That just leaves September through December with which to contend.
Having a fall schedule that is routinely disrupted by baseball doesn't help, so this year's strategy is finding solid companions to go with already established shows. "Prison Break" meet "Vanished." "House" meet "Standoff." "Bones" meet "Justice."