August 2026 TV To-Do
New TV shows airing in August 2026.
Ted Lasso: Season 4 ★
Aug 5Apple TV+Comedy/DramaTed coaches a women's football team. Aug 5.
Releases Aug 5, 2026
X-Men '97: Season 2
Jul 1Disney+AnimationMarvel's revival of the '90s animated series returns for a second season, releasing weekly through mid-August.
Releases Jul 1, 2026
Silo: Season 3
Jul 3Apple TV+Sci-FiThe post-apocalyptic drama starring Rebecca Ferguson returns, rolling out ten episodes weekly into September.
Releases Jul 3, 2026
Lanterns
Aug 16HBOSuperhero/CrimeDCUKyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as Hal Jordan and John Stewart investigate a murder in small-town Nebraska. 8 episodes.
Releases Aug 16, 2026
Reacher: Season 4
Aug 12Prime VideoAction/ThrillerAlan Ritchson returns, adapting Lee Child's 'Gone Tomorrow.' First 3 episodes drop Aug 12.
Releases Aug 12, 2026
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4
Jul 23Paramount+Sci-FiPenultimate season. 10 episodes.
Releases Jul 23, 2026
Futurama: Season 11
Aug 3HuluAnimation/ComedyThe Planet Express crew returns for another season on Hulu.
Releases Aug 3, 2026
August 2026 TV Collection
TV finished before August 2026, ranked. Full write-ups in our Best TV of 2026 hub.
The Pitt: Season 2 ★
Jan 8HBOMedical DramaReleased Jan 8, 2026
One Piece: Into the Grand Line (Season 2) ★
Mar 10NetflixAction/AdventureReleased Mar 10, 2026
The Bear: Season 4 ★
Jun 25Hulu / FXDrama/Comedy85% RT72 MetacriticReleased Jun 25, 2026
Avatar: The Last Airbender – Season 2 ★
Jun 25NetflixFantasy/Action71% RTReleased Jun 25, 2026
Industry: Season 4
Jan 11HBODramaReleased Jan 11, 2026
Dutton Ranch
May 15Paramount+Western/Drama89% RTReleased May 15, 2026
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Jan 18HBOFantasyReleased Jan 18, 2026
Lord of the Flies
May 4NetflixDramaReleased May 4, 2026
Bait
Mar 25Prime VideoComedyReleased Mar 25, 2026
Spider-Noir
May 27Prime Video / MGM+Action/NoirReleased May 27, 2026
The Night Agent: Season 3
Feb 19NetflixThrillerReleased Feb 19, 2026
Dark Winds: Season 4
Feb 15AMCCrime/DramaReleased Feb 15, 2026
Rick and Morty: Season 9
May 24Adult SwimAnimation/ComedyReleased May 24, 2026
The Four Seasons: Season 2
May 28NetflixComedy/DramaReleased May 28, 2026
The Season
Jun 1Disney+Sports DramaReleased Jun 1, 2026
Not Suitable for Work
Jun 2HuluComedyMindy KalingReleased Jun 2, 2026
Euphoria: Season 3
Apr 12HBODramaReleased Apr 12, 2026
How We Rank
Ranking the Collection
Aired shows (Jan–Jul) are ranked on critical reception (Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic), audience engagement, cultural impact, and quality relative to previous seasons.
Ranking the To-Do
Upcoming Aug–Dec shows are ranked on anticipation factors: showrunner pedigree, cast, source-material strength, platform investment, and franchise momentum.
S Tier = exceptional, must-watch regardless of genre preference
A Tier = excellent, highly recommended
B Tier = good, worth your time if the premise appeals to you
C Tier = decent, has strengths but notable weaknesses
FAQ
What are the best TV shows of 2026 so far?
As of August 2026, the top-ranked TV shows are The Pitt: Season 2 (92 Metacritic) and One Piece: Into the Grand Line Season 2 (100% RT) — both S-tier. A-tier highlights include Industry S4, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Spider-Noir, Dutton Ranch (86% RT), and Rick and Morty S9 (100% RT). This ranking is updated monthly.
What TV shows are coming out in summer 2026?
Key August 2026 TV premieres include Ted Lasso: Season 4 (Aug 5 on Apple TV+), DC's Lanterns (Aug 16 on HBO), and Reacher: Season 4 (Aug 12 on Prime Video). X-Men '97 Season 2 and Silo Season 3 continue airing weekly into August.
How often is this TV tier list updated?
On the 1st of every month. Each update re-evaluates rankings based on completed shows and newly premiered series. Monthly deep-dives are published as separate articles linked from the main Best TV Shows of 2026 hub.
Where can I watch the best TV shows of 2026?
The best TV shows of 2026 are spread across HBO (The Pitt, Industry, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Euphoria), Netflix (One Piece, Lord of the Flies, Avatar, The Four Seasons), Hulu/FX (The Bear, Not Suitable for Work), Prime Video (Bait, Spider-Noir), Apple TV+ (Ted Lasso), Paramount+ (Dutton Ranch, Star Trek: SNW), and Adult Swim (Rick and Morty).
