Fox8

The channel runs many programs produced by Fox and in fact was originally called "Fox" before adding the "8" to the title. The channel was found on channel 8 on Foxtel analogue and Austar standard and channel 108 on Foxtel Digital and Austar Digital. Fox8 is Foxtel's most popular subscription channel and peak channel. It is also News Corporation's peak Australian channel (similar to Sky1 in the UK and FX in the USA). FOX8 is one of the very few channels to have been continuously broadcast since Foxtel's foundation in 1995. During the late 1990s, Fox8 used to show Saturday Night NRL matches.

FOX8+2 was introduced with the Foxtel and Austar Digital Services on Channel 150. This allows the viewing of the same programs on Fox8, but two hours later. One of the known advantages of this TimeShift Channel, is that Western Australian viewers can see this channel at the correct time in their state as advertised. FOX8 and Foxtel have a deal with Network Ten to receive their shows bought from the USA Fox network.{{Citation needed|date=February 2010}} Some shows like this include The Simpsons, Futurama, and The Simple Life. During the migration to the digital platform, Foxtel's Fox Kids (similar to the US version) channel was discontinued in 2004 and a selection of its programming was moved to FOX8 in the early mornings.

The channel was rebranded significantly at the start of 2005, matching the American Fox channel's logo with the addition of the 8 at the end. FOX8's overall graphics also changed in style. Shortly after the rebranding, the station received its first official website.{{Cite web |title=Welcome to FOX8 |url=http://www.fox8.tv |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060202094724/http://www.fox8.tv/ |archive-date=2 February 2006 |website=FOX 8}} The website was relaunched in October 2005 as a fuller visual experience showing extracts from the top shows.

During the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the channel screened a 17-day, multiple animated show marathon named "Battle of the Animations" involving Family Guy, American Dad!, The Simpsons, Futurama and King of the Hill. The event concluded on Sunday 24 August with a smaller marathon involving the winning show, as chosen by the viewing audience over the course of the 17 days. The winning show was Family Guy.

On 1 November 2008, as part of the launch of a new channel named 111 HITS (now Fox Comedy), many shows from Fox8 and other channels moved to 111 Hits.

On 15 November 2009, FOX8 HD launched on Austar and Foxtel. In 2009, it had the highest rating non-sporting related program or event on subscription television in Australia, Australia's Next Top Model.{{Cite web |title=FOXTEL - Australia's next Top Model |url=http://www.foxtel.com.au/whats-on/foxtel-insider/australia-s-next-top-model-2669.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100610132624/http://www.foxtel.com.au/whats-on/foxtel-insider/australia-s-next-top-model-2669.htm |archive-date=10 June 2010 |access-date=24 June 2010}}

On 16 March 2010, FOX8 launched a brand new website.

On 21 May 2011, FOX8 underwent a major rebrand, incorporating a new look, with a new style of branding programs.

In October 2011, FOX8 introduced a Program Return Graphic during a program.

In February 2013, Foxtel announced a deal with The Walt Disney Company which included an exclusive output deal with ABC Family. ABC Family produces some of FOX8's hit programs such as Bunheads, Switched at Birth and The Secret Life of the American Teenager, as well as The Fosters and Twisted which were to premiere later in 2013.{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=22 February 2013 |title=Disney Channel shifts to Foxtel Essentials |url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2013/02/disney-channel-shifts-to-foxtel-essentials.html |access-date=22 February 2013 |publisher=TV Tonight}}

In October 2013, FOX8 launched a new on-air look that included the new slogan TV for the Now Gen (replacing So Fox8).{{Cite web |title=FOX8 - Subscription and International Television - Forums |url=http://www.mediaspy.org/forum/index.php?%2Ftopic%2F21587-fox8%2F |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021014646/http://www.mediaspy.org/forum/index.php?%2Ftopic%2F21587-fox8%2F |archive-date=21 October 2013 |access-date=21 October 2013 |publisher=Media Spy}}

On 12 December 2022, it was confirmed that Fox8 would be taking The Simpsons and all other Fox adult animation shows off the network in a move to revamp the channel as well as encourage viewers to sign up to Disney+, which has all Fox adult animation shows and which is also available as an app on Foxtel. A final Simpsons marathon aired on the network that month which concluded on 31 December.{{Cite web |last=Perry |first=Kevin |date=12 December 2022 |title=FOXTEL prepares to say goodbye to THE SIMPSONS as key animation titles move to exclusive home on DISNEY+ |url=https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2022/12/12/foxtel-prepares-to-say-goodbye-to-the-simpsons-as-key-animation-titles-move-to-exclusive-home-on-disney/ |access-date=9 March 2024 |website=TV Blackbox}}

On 28 September 2023, inline with the rebrand of Foxtel's FOX-branded channels (ex. FOX Arena to Arena),{{Cite web |title=Foxtel Magazine (October 2023) - Your monthly guide to a world of entertainment |url=https://www.foxtelmagazine.foxtel.com.au/#view=catalogue2&saleId=51890&page=33 |access-date=2023-09-28 |website=Foxtel Magazine |page=32}} FOX8 updated their logo.{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=29 September 2023 |title=Foxtel channels refresh |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/09/foxtel-channels-refresh.html |access-date=29 September 2023 |website=TV Tonight |language=en-AU}}

In September 2024, Fox8 shuffled its schedule, and pulled all live WWE broadcasts off the network in a move to give the slots reserved for the live Raw, SmackDown and NXT broadcasts an entertainment-led revamp, as well as encourage viewers to prepare for the move of all WWE programming to Netflix. 1-hour episodes of WWE NXT and classic episodes of the original WWF Superstars continued to air on Fox8 until December 2024.{{Cite web |title=411 Mania (October 2024) - WWE Leaving Foxtel in Australia, Moving to Netflix |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/wwe-leaving-foxtel-in-australia-moving-to-netflix/}}

This is a list of Fox8's programming as of January 2025, which is a mix of American, Canadian, New Zealand and British TV imports with a small amount of local shows.

• The Last Year of...

• 8 Out of 10 Cats
• Alone
• American Pickers
• Big Easy Motors
• Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad
• Car Crash TV (UK import)
• Fear Factor (US)
• Haunted Case Files
• Hotel Paranormal
• Outback Truckers
• Pawn Stars
• Ridiculousness
• Saturday Night Live{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=28 October 2020 |title=Saturday Night Live returning to FOX8 |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/10/saturday-night-live-returning-to-fox8.html |access-date=9 March 2024 |website=TV Tonight |language=en-AU}}
• Stargirl{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=27 July 2020 |title=Airdate: DC's Stargirl |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/07/airdate-dcs-stargirl.html/ |access-date=26 September 2021 |website=TV Tonight |language=en-AU}}
• Snake in the Grass
• Storage Wars
• Swamp People
• Taskmaster NZ
• Taskmaster UK
• Ted: The Series
• The Amazing Race (US)
• Two and a Half Men
• Wipeout (US)
• Whose Line Is It Anyway? (US)

• Crash Palace (2002)
• D-Tours
• The Face Australia (2014){{Cite web |last=DeBono |first=Christopher |date=23 February 2015 |title=Hi, are you able to clarify if The Face Australia is coming back for season 2? I haven't seen any word of it being renewed for a 2nd season but just wanted to be sure. |url=https://www.facebook.com/FOX8/posts/1071028679589239?comment_id=1072151449476962&offset=0&total_comments=1 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150227021407/https://www.facebook.com/FOX8/posts/1071028679589239?comment_id=1072151449476962&offset=0&total_comments=1 |archive-date=27 February 2015 |access-date=26 February 2015 |publisher=FOX8 |via=Facebook}}
• Love Bytes (2004) {{cite web |title=FOX8. It's all here! |url=http://www.foxtel.com.au/channel/details.jsp?chnl=FOX |website=FOXTEL |access-date=23 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040304234907/http://www.foxtel.com.au/channel/details.jsp?chnl=FOX |archive-date=4 March 2004}}
• Premiere
• Ra

• 24 {{cite web |title=FOX8. It's all here! |url=http://www.foxtel.com.au/channel/details.jsp?chnl=FOX |website=FOXTEL |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040204122149/http://www.foxtel.com.au/channel/details.jsp?chnl=FOX |archive-date=4 February 2004}}
• Ally McBeal {{cite web |title=Prime time viewing featuring popular dramas, comedy and television's hottest shows. |url=http://www.foxtel.com.au/channel/details.jsp?chnl=FOX |website=FOXTEL |access-date=23 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020204061557/http://www.foxtel.com.au/channel/details.jsp?chnl=FOX |archive-date=4 February 2002}}
• Andromeda
• Angel
• Angry Birds Toons {{cite web |last1=Knox |first1=David |title=Airdate: Angry Birds Toons |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2013/03/airdate-angry-birds-toons.html |website=Tv Tonight |access-date=23 May 2024 |date=14 March 2013}}
• Baywatch
• Beverly Hills, 90210 {{cite web |title=Watching re-runs at 2am? They know who you are |url=https://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/watching-re-runs-at-2am-they-know-who-you-are-20030816-gdw7ew.html |website=The Age |date=16 August 2003}}
• Bob's Burgers (moved to Disney+)
• Buffy the Vampire Slayer
• Cheaters {{cite web |title=FOX8. It's all here! |url=http://www.foxtel.com.au/channel/details.jsp?chnl=FOX |website=FOXTEL |access-date=23 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030805193443/http://www.foxtel.com.au/channel/details.jsp?chnl=FOX |archive-date=5 August 2003}}
• Chicago Fire (moved to SoHo in October 2015, returned for second stint November 2016){{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=9 October 2015 |title=Returning: Chicago Fire |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2015/10/returning-chicago-fire-4.html |access-date=9 March 2024 |website=TV Tonight}}{{Cite web |date=1 August 2016 |title=Foxtel Announces New 'Binge' Channel |url=http://www.sohotv.com.au/foxtel-announces-new-binge-channel/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160801055422/http://www.sohotv.com.au/foxtel-announces-new-binge-channel/ |archive-date=1 August 2016 |access-date=18 September 2016 |publisher=SoHoTV}}{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=28 October 2016 |title=Returning: Chicago Fire |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2016/10/returning-chicago-fire-5.html |access-date=9 March 2024 |website=TV Tonight}}
• Dark Angel
• E! News Live
• Family Guy (moved to Disney+)
• Farscape
• The 5th Wheel
• Futurama (moved to Disney+)
• Hannibal (moved to Showcase){{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=15 June 2015 |title=Returning: Hannibal |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2015/06/returning-hannibal-3.html |access-date=9 March 2024 |website=TV Tonight}}
• The Jerry Springer Show
• The King of Queens
• Law & Order
• Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=23 September 2015 |title=Returning: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. |url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2015/09/returning-agents-of-s-h-i-e-l-d.html |access-date=23 September 2015 |publisher=TV Tonight}}{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=8 October 2015 |title=FOX8 delays Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. |url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2015/10/fox8-delays-marvels-agents-of-s-h-i-e-l-d.html |access-date=10 October 2015 |publisher=TV Tonight}}
• The Originals{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=26 September 2013 |title=Fans blast FOX8 over Ravenswood and The Originals |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2013/09/fans-blast-fox8-over-ravenswood-and-the-originals.html |access-date=9 March 2024 |publisher=TV Tonight}}
• The Pretender
• Reba
• Relic Hunter
• Resurrection Blvd.
• Roswell
• Sex and the City {{cite web |title=FOX8. It's all here! |url=http://www.foxtel.com.au/channel/details.jsp?chnl=FOX |website=FOXTEL |access-date=23 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030215221703/http://www.foxtel.com.au/channel/details.jsp?chnl=FOX |archive-date=15 February 2003}}
• Son of the Beach
• Third Watch
• Titus
• Ultimate Fighting Championship
• V.I.P.
• Walker, Texas Ranger
• White Collar Blue
• World's Wildest Police Videos
• WWE (moved to Binge, then onto Netflix):{{Cite web |title=PW Insider (October 2024) - WWE EXITING FOXTEL IN AUSTRALIA FOR NETFLIX |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/188938/wwe-exiting-foxtel-in-australia-for-netflix/}}
• Raw (LIVE from 4 February 2014 to September 2024){{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=22 January 2014 |title=WWE Raw goes Live on FOX8 |url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2014/01/wwe-raw-goes-live-on-fox8.html |access-date=9 March 2024 |website=TV Tonight}}
• NXT (LIVE from January 2020 to September 2024)
• SmackDown (LIVE from 20 July 2016 to September 2024){{Cite web |date=11 June 2016 |title=WWE Smackdown Goes Live July 19th |url=https://community.foxtel.com.au/t5/Entertainment/WWE-Smackdown-Goes-Live-July-19th/td-p/133434 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160627144926/http://community.foxtel.com.au/t5/Entertainment/WWE-Smackdown-Goes-Live-July-19th/td-p/133434 |archive-date=27 June 2016 |access-date=9 March 2024 |website=Foxtel Community |publisher=Foxtel}}
• WWF Superstars
• The X-Files

File:Fox8 old logo.png|1998–2006

File:Fox8.svg|2006–2019

File:FOX8_Logo_2019.png| 2019–2023

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