TMDb/Highway to Heaven TV Fox reboots Highway to Heaven for 2027-28, with Friday Night Lights' Jason Katims as showrunner, reviving themes of compassion and second chances. May 7, 2026 AceShowbiz - Fox has announced a reboot of the classic series Highway to Heaven set to premiere in the 2027-28 television season. The network revealed on Wednesday that Jason Katims, known for his work on Friday Night Lights and Parenthood, will serve as the executive producer and showrunner for the new version.