It’s not just time for back-to-school shopping — it’s time for a binge-worthy TV lineup that’s delivering a packed roster of comedy, dramas and major series finales this August. It’s the end… and the beginning for Kanan Sharp as Power Book III: Raising Kanan comes to its explosive conclusion.
Aaron Pierre trades his golden aura for green as an out-of-this-world intergalactic cop on the new action series Lanterns. Sharpen your pencils and plan your schedule for these must-see premieres and returning shows you’ll ace all month long.
Lioness (Season 3) — August 2, Paramount+
Oscar winner Zoe Saldaña returns as Joe, the brilliant CIA operative leading one of TV’s most intense covert operations. It’s an absolute adrenaline rush as the global stakes rise, and Joe must balance impossible missions with the personal cost of living a double life. Morgan Freeman returns alongside Saldaña in another action-packed season.
Power Book III: Raising Kanan (Series Finale) — August 7, Starz
Raq (Patina Miller) and Kanan (Mekai Curtis) reach a bloody point of no return as their fight for control of the drug world in South Jamaica, Queens and beyond comes to its explosive conclusion. With Thomas’ family alliances shattered and law enforcement closing in, Kanan is forced to make a defining choice between his family’s deadly legacy and his own survival.
Why Are You Single? (Series Premiere) — August 8, Tubi
Comedian Marie Faustin hosts this fresh dating competition where singles confront outrageous challenges, reveal their biggest relationship red flags, and compete for a chance at finding love. Expect plenty of laughs, awkward confessions, and surprising connections.
The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th (Special Premiere) — August 9, Bravo
Seven of the most iconic Real Housewives, including RHOA star Porsha Williams and Gizelle Bryant of RHOP, are whooping it up for a girls trip like no other that takes them to six cities to celebrate 20 years of the Real Housewives franchise.
Lanterns (Series Premiere) — August 16, HBO Max
In one of the year’s most anticipated superhero dramas, Aaron Pierre plays John Stewart, the legendary Green Lantern recruited alongside Hal Jordan to investigate a mysterious murder on Earth. Pierre steps into one of DC’s most iconic heroes in this grounded detective story with cosmic stakes.
Average Joe (Season 2) — August 19, Paramount+ BET
Season 2 finds star Deon Cole’s Joe Washington (Deon Cole) and Angela, Leon and Cathy fleeing to Cape Town when a deadly new threat targets his family. Joined by Touch, Imani and Sipho, the group must outrun ruthless assassins and navigate an escalating international web of secrets to keep their loved ones alive.
Lion (Series Premiere) — August 19, National Geographic
From The Lion King director Jon Favreau and BBC natural history executive producer Mike Gunton comes the extraordinary true story of a lion cub named Kio on his epic journey to become a king across four ambitious, emotionally driven episodes.
Outer Banks (Season 5) — August 20, Netflix
Netflix’s adventure phenomenon returns for its final chapter as the Pogues race toward one last treasure hunt. Returning cast regulars include Jonathan Daviss, Madison Bailey, and Carlacia Grant.
Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young — August 25, Netflix
The former Texas Longhorns superstar quarterback Vince Young delivers an intimate, unfiltered look into his legendary career and turbulent life. Featuring personal insights from Young, commentary from college football legend Mack Brown, NFL peers Steve McNair Jr. and Reggie Bush, family members, and sports journalists, the documentary uncovers the crushing pressures of sudden stardom, financial difficulties and mental health struggles and his ultimate journey toward personal redemption.
Beauty In Black (Season 3) — August 27, BET
Kimmie (Taylor Polidore Williams), having secured her seat at the table at Bellarie, has to take on an unlikely alliance with Mallory when a deadly feud erupts within the family. Everyone is back in Black as this mismatched pair must navigate a ruthless world of blackmail and revenge to keep the family empire from falling apart.
Love Island USA Season 8 Reunion — August 31, Peacock
Host Ariana Madix brings the Season 8 islanders back together under one roof to settle old scores, unpack the summer’s wildest recouplings, and break down where all the couples stand today.