What To Watch Wednesday: Average Joe Returns, Lucky Ends, And More
By Claire FrankenAug. 19, 2026 7:00 am EST
Every day, TVLine’s What to Watch column spotlights new and returning English-language shows (and select movies) premiering or airing fresh episodes across broadcast, cable and streaming — organized below by release time and alphabetically within each slot
On TV this Wednesday: “Average Joe” begins its sophomore run, “Lucky” comes to a close, and “The Valley” reunion concludes.
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Showtimes for August 19, 2026
3:00 AM
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Average Joe
Paramount+FIRST TWO EPISODES
Season 2 premiere: Joe hits rock bottom and receives a disturbing phone call; with his family’s life on the line, Joe and friends are pulled to Africa toward a destiny they can’t escape
The Challenge
Paramount+
The teams face their first swimming challenge as differing strategies, close observation, and a growing connection raise tensions
Diarra From Detroit
Paramount+
Diarra makes a deal with Booker to see the adventure through; the treasure hunt takes Diarra and team to a historic church where they hit a major dead end
Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing
Netflix
Following the highly publicized death of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, filmmaker Rory Kennedy and her producing partner Mark Bailey continue their urgent investigation into the once-iconic a
Love Is Blind: UK
NetflixFIRST EIGHT EPISODES
Season 3 premiere: A new set of singles are seeking soulmates to love them for who they are rather than what they look like
Lucky
Apple TV
Limited series finale: Everything is on the line as Lucky navigates an explosive confrontation
Reacher
Prime Video
Reacher interrogates Sampson; Tamara breaks into a government facility; Jacob receives some crushing news; the team learns a piece of information that changes everything
Ted Lasso
Apple TV
Richmond’s shareholders are unsure about a women’s team; the coaches hold tryouts to fill out their roster
Trying
Apple TV
When Nikki and Jason escape to Tuscany, nothing goes as expected — at home or abroad
8:00 PM
ET
America’s Got Talent
NBC
Results from Tuesday’s quarterfinal are revealed.
Big Brother
CBS
Six houseguests — including current nominees Angela, Dee, and Haley — compete for the Power of Veto
MasterChef
Fox
Separated by an eight-foot barrier, the home cooks must partner up and rely solely on communication to create identical dishes.
The Valley
BravoSEASON 3 REUNION (PART 3 OF 3)
Lala stands firm and challenges the Bookos about Danny’s behavior; Kristen breaks down in tears over her previous comments; Janet opens up about her past trauma
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
ABC
Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel, followed by Awkwafina and Paul Feig, bring their competitive spirit to the hot seat
9:00 PM
ET
National Geographic
From “The Lion King” director Jon Favreau comes the true story of a lion cub named Kio on his epic journey to become a king
Nation’s Dumbest
Fox
We’re down to the dumbest half, so Jack pairs them off into Study Buddy teams to give them a boost — but are two brains really better than one?
Next Gen NYC
Bravo
The group gathers for Friendsgiving; Liam and Ariana’s bond grows stronger, even while speculation grows about her flirtations with Charlie in Vegas
The Shards
FX
A televised dance competition culminates with a horrifying showstopper.
10:00 PM
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The Ark
Syfy
On Homebase, a mysterious new arrival raises more questions; the team attempts a daring rescue
House of Stassi
Freeform
At the staycation, Stassi and Beau can’t see eye to eye; Kristina and Katie confront their brewing issues; Stassi’s mother visits, sparking new tension
Resolve to Solve With Miles O’Brien
PBS
The five-part docuseries sees O’Brien traverse the globe as he meets the scientists, innovators, and determined problem-solvers working to address some of the world’s most urgent challenges
