Jamie Foxx returns as Beat Shazam season 8 premieres
Jamie Foxx is back hosting Fox's Beat Shazam as season 8 premieres Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET. Alongside co-host Corinne Foxx, teams race to name hit songs for a shot at $1 million. Also on Tuesday: In the City's season 1 reunion wraps on Bravo.
Key Takeaways
- Beat Shazam season 8 premieres on Fox at 9 p.m. ET with Jamie Foxx and Corinne Foxx.
- Premiere teams include bestie moms, bartender buddies, and former NFL cheerleaders chasing $1 million.
- Stream Fox via Fubo, DirecTV Stream, or Sling; new customers may get free trials.
- Bravo's In the City closes its freshman run with reunion part 2 at 8 p.m. ET.
- Season 8 marks the show's 100th episode after a year off the air.
When does Beat Shazam return with Jamie Foxx?
According to TVLine, Beat Shazam's season 8 premiere airs Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET on Fox.
Jamie Foxx returns as host, with his daughter Corinne Foxx as co-host and deejay. After a year away, the music game show is back for its eighth season and will celebrate its 100th episode.
Creator and executive producer Jeff Apploff has called Foxx a "quadruple threat" who can dance, sing, do standup, and do impressions — and said there simply could not be a better host for Beat Shazam.
How can you watch the Beat Shazam premiere tonight?
The premiere airs live on Fox at 9 p.m. ET. Per MLive, streaming options include Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling.
Fubo's Pro plan and DirecTV Stream's Entertainment plan both offer new-customer free trials and first-month discounts. Sling's Select plan carries Fox from $24.99 per month.
Contestants compete in teams of two to identify hit songs against the clock. The top team faces Shazam, the song ID app, for a chance at $1 million.
Tuesday's lineup features bestie moms, bartender buddies, and former NFL cheerleaders. Season 8 also plans themed nights with NFL fans, heroes, teachers, couples, and more.
What else should you watch on Tuesday night?
At 8 p.m. ET, Bravo airs In the City's season 1 reunion finale (part 2 of 2). Danielle and Yvonne revisit Danielle's infamous dress, while Kyle and Amanda talk about their marriage off-season.
Also at 8 p.m., NBC's America's Got Talent reveals which acts advance to the live shows and Judges' Callback rounds. Fox's Kitchen Nightmares checks in on Love on the Blu, and Discovery continues Shark Week night 3.
At 9 p.m., Food Network premieres Kitchen Undercover with chef Antonia Lofaso. NBC's Password later pairs Connie Britton with Jimmy Fallon at 10 p.m. ET.
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