"The Jeff Foxworthy Show" is sort of this season's flagship for change - the sort of change that returning televisions shows are going through at this time of year.

"Foxworthy" is changing time slots. It's changing networks. It's changing setting. It's changing most of its cast.Other than that, it's pretty much the same old show.

It would be easier to tell you what hasn't changed about "Foxworthy." Jeff is still the star, and Haley Joel Osment returns as his 9-year-old son.

But, in addition to moving from ABC to NBC (Mondays, 7 p.m., Ch. 5), the series' setting has moved from Indiana to Georgia; Jeff has a new job (he'll be a loading dock foreman); he's got a new wife (Ann Cusack replaces Anita Barone); G.W. Bailey joins the cast as Jeff's much-married father; and instead of one kid, Jeff will have two - Jonathan William Lipnicki plays the just-added 5-year-old son.

Just a few minor alterations - all done, of course, in the pursuit of increased ratings.

"Foxworthy" is one of three shows that's moving from one network to another. "Brotherly Love" has left NBC for the WB, and "In the House" has gone from NBC to UPN.

In addition, two other shows will return as midseason replacements on different networks - "JAG" goes from NBC to CBS and "The Naked Truth" shifts from ABC to NBC.

If that's not confusing enough, 25 other shows on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, UPN and the WB are getting new time slots - moving to new nights and/or times.

And, of course, lots of returning shows make changes - both major and minor - to try to stay fresh. And to try to improve their ratings.

Here's a quick look at what to expect:

Almost Perfect (Wednesdays, 8 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): One of last year's stars, Nancy Travis, is back. The other, Kevin Kilner, is being written out in the season premiere. And the show will focus on Travis' character and her job as a TV producer.

Boy Meets World (Fridays, 8:30 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Cory's older brother, Eric, goes off to college.

Brotherly Love (Sundays, 6:30 p.m., WB/Ch. 30): Not only has this show changed networks, but expect a change in the show's direction as well. Instead of romance storylines for heart-throb Joey Lawrence's character, the stories will emphasize the relationship among the brothers. Joe's relationship with Lou will, however, heat up.

Caroline in the City (Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Caroline has to work out new personal relationships with Del, her ex-fiance, and Richard, her lovesick assistant.

Chicago Hope (Mondays, 9 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Jamey Sheridan is gone, and Rocky Carroll ("Roc") joins the cast as the new head of the trauma unit. Ron Silver will also have a recurring role as the guy who takes over the hospital.

Coach (Saturdays, 8 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Hayden and Christine adjust to life as adoptive parents; Hayden and Luther both write books; Dauber falls in love and questions his future as a coach; and a lady-killing Brazilian soccer star joins the team - and starts kicking game-winning field goals.

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (Saturdays, 7 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Michaela not only has to adjust to being a new mother but to competition from a male doctor who moves to town.

Ellen (Wednesdays, 7 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Ellen's life is rocked when her parents' marriage breaks up. She decides to sell her bookstore, buy a house and put down roots. But, as manager of the bookstore she used to own, she clashes with the new corporate boss. And the romance between Paige (Joely Fisher) and Spence (Jeremy Piven) heats up.

ER (Thursdays, 9 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Laura Innes becomes a full-time cast member this season as Dr. Kerry Weaver.

Family Matters (Fridays, 7 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Frighteningly enough, Urkel's clone - the suave Stefan Urquelle - will now be a regular character. And he begins a romance with Laura. The Winslows become foster parents to a young boy.

Fire Co. 132 (Sundays, 6 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): Formerly known as "L.A. Firefighters," this show will return sometime in November with three new cast members - Rob Youngblood, Alexandra Paul and Jensen Daggett - who play a helicopter pilot, a female firefighter and an emergency room doctor, respectively. The show will also emphasize action over soap opera-ish plotlines.

Friends (Thursdays, 7 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Look for some bumps in Ross and Rachel's road to romance. Oh, and the stars will all be a lot better paid this season.

High Incident (Thursdays, 7 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Blair Underwood ("L.A. Law") and Lisa Vidal join the cast as the new police partners on these streets.

Home Improvement (Tuesdays, 8 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Al and his fiance, Ilene, meticulously plan each detail of their upcoming wedding. And "Tool Time" girl Heidi returns to the set with a new husband and a baby on the way.

Homicide: Life on the Street (Fridays, 9 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Detective Frank Pembleton survives his stroke and returns to work with a new attitude.

In the House (Mondays, 7 p.m., UPN/Ch. 14): LL Cool J returns from last season, but he's the only on-camera survivor as the show switches from NBC to UPN. (Debbie Allen is gone, as is her character and that character's young son.) Marion (LL Cool J) buys into a sports clinic operated by a sassy physical therapist (Kim Wayans of "In Living Color") and an obnoxious young doctor (Alfonso Ribeiro of "Fresh Prince").

The John Larroquette Show (Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): John and ex-hooker Carly begin their lives as a married couple. And Alison LaPlaca is leaving the series after the season premiere.

Kirk (Sundays, 6 p.m., WB/Ch. 30): In the show's season premiere, Kirk (Kirk Cameron) suddenly marries the object of his desires, his gorgeous neighbor, Elizabeth (Cameron's real-life wife, Chelsea Noble).

Law & Order (Wednesdays, 9 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): The latest of many cast changes brings Carey Lowell aboard as assistant district attorney Jamie Ross. (She replaces Jill Hennessy, who left at the end of last season of her own accord.)

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (Sundays, 7 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Lois and Clark will finally tie the knot.

Mad About You (Tuesdays, 7 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Yes, Jamie is really pregnant - there will be a Buchman baby arriving sometime this season.

Melrose Place (Mondays, 7 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): This soap is going through a whole raft of cast changes. Daphne Zuniga has left the show, and - reportedly - Josie Bissett is leaving shortly. Those joining the cast in the coming months include Rob Estes (who is Bissett's real-life husband), David Charvet ("Baywatch"); Brooke Langton; Chad Lowe ("Life Goes On"), Lisa Rinna ("Days of Our Lives," Kelly Rutherford ("Homefront," "Brisco County, Jr.") and Donna Mills ("Knots Landing"). We're also promised that the show will be less wacky and more about the characters. We'll see.

Murder One (Thursdays, 8 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Daniel Benzali is gone, and Anthony LaPaglia comes aboard as the show's new main character - defense attorney James Wyler. And David Bryan Woodside joins the cast as a hot, young lawyer. Also, instead of following a single case, the show will follow three this season - beginning with the murder of the governor of California and his mistress.

Murphy Brown (Mondays, 8 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): In the wake of the departures of Grant Shaud and Al Corley, Lily Tomlin joins the cast as the new boss of "FYI" and Sue Costello comes aboard as the new bartender at Phil's.

The Naked Truth: This show isn't on the fall schedule but will return as a midseason replacement. There's a new executive producer, star Tea Leoni's character will get a new job with a People-type magazine, and NBC promises to upgrade the level of humor.

NewsRadio (Wednesdays, 8 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Look for the romance between Dave and Lisa to heat up again.

Roseanne (Tuesdays, 7 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): John Goodman will be around more than was thought - expect to see him in most of the episodes. Daughter Becky, who was played first by Lecy Goranson, then by Sarah Chalk, then by Goranson, will be played by Chalke again this season. And the big change on the family front will be the birth of Roseanne and Dan's first grandchild, as Darlene and David are expecting a baby.

Savannah (Mondays, 7 p.m., WB/Ch. 30): George Eads, whose character was killed off last season, returns - as that character's identical twin brother. And Ted Shackelford ("Knots Landing") comes aboard in a recurring role.

Second Noah (Saturdays, 7 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Tragedy enters Ricky's life again - and he considers exiting the family. Ben's biological mother comes looking for him. Shirley's estranged son comes looking for her and gets involved with the Beckett family. And there's a big surprise coming for Jesse and the rest of the family.

The Single Guy (Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): What NBC Entertainment President Warren Littlefield called the "boring married couple" (Jennifer Hecht and Mark Moses) have been written out. Shawn Michael Howard joins the cast as a first-year law student who works at a bagel joint. (The bagel joint will become the gang's new hangout.) And Olivia d'Abo ("The Wonder Years") also comes aboard as a recent divorcee.

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Sister, Sister (Wednesdays, 7 p.m., WB/Ch. 30): The twins turn 16, and their adoptive parents (Tim Reid and Jackee Harry) finally fall in love and try to build a relationship).

Star Trek: Voyager (Wednesdays, 8 p.m., UPN/Ch. 14): After regaining control of their ship, the crew moves on to new areas of space - leaving those annoying aliens the Kazon behind while they encounter new adventures.

Step by Step: This show isn't on the fall schedule but will return to ABC as a midseason replacement. Sasha Mitchell, who apparently spent too much time in jail on wife-beating charges, is out. Bronson Pinchot ("Perfect Strangers") joins the cast as the owner of a hair salon.

Turning Point (Thursdays, 9 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): This news magazine, which was a series of specials, then was supposed to become a weekly series but instead became a more infrequent series of specials, will actually become a weekly series this fall.

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