Kiefer Sutherland's new drama, "Touch" (Wednesdays, 9 p.m. EST, Fox/Global), is all about hidden patterns, but the first mysterious pattern associated with the show has to do with its scheduling.

Fox is airing a "special preview" of "Touch" on Wednesday, Jan. 25, but the show doesn't have its official series premiere until March 19. Sure, "Touch" is likely to get a ratings assist from the "American Idol" audition episode that precedes it on Wednesday, but you have to think the post-"Idol" momentum will dissipate two months from now.