I have to say it…summer 2026 is almost over.

I know, I know. It just started. Where did the time go?

Before we trade our beach trips for school buses, early mornings and, let’s be honest, the repetitive “When is Labor Day again?” there is still time to squeeze in a little R&R (rest and relaxation for you Gen Alphas). And that, of course, includes TV shows and movies.

Just because we’re school-supply shopping doesn’t mean we have to give up our favorite streaming services. August still has fun in store for everyone. Whether it’s action, family nostalgia, or something new, there is something for everyone after a long day.

So let’s take a look at what’s streaming for the rest of August before summer officially checks out for a few months.

Sunday, August 16

1. ‘Lanterns’ (HBO/HBO Max)

From DC Studios, Hal Jordan is an intergalactic peacekeeper legend. Now, he is training a recruit, John Stewart. As they work together to solve murders, they uncover a dark mystery, and Hal must also face the fact that a new hero is stepping into the light.

Monday, August 17

2. ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ (FXX/FX/Hulu):

Follows five friends with big personalities, street-smart, not book-smart, as they manage an Irish pub in Philadelphia.

Wednesday, August 19

3. ‘Average Joe’ (Paramount+)

This dark comedy-drama follows a plumber named Joe and his family as they’re hunted down. After the death of his father, Joe finds out that his father was working for the Russian mafia and owes $10million and a car.

4. ‘Lion’ (Nat Geo)

Gives an inside look at a family pack of lions. The good, the bad, and even the cute. Learn what it takes to survive the safari as a cub, a lioness and a king.

5. ‘The Wall’ (NBC)

An action-packed game answering questions and using teamwork and trust.

Thursday, August 20

6. ‘Outer Banks’ (Netflix, final season)

The teen drama continues between the Pogues (working class) and the Kooks (wealthy). In the final season, John B uncovers the truth about his father while on the hunt for the legendary treasure.

7. ‘Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter’ (Prime Video)

This documentary follows Novak Djokovic’s life from childhood in Serbia to becoming one of the greatest tennis players in history.

8. ‘Blood Sacrifice’ (Netflix)

A five-part Swedish crime drama about a father and son duo who work to solve murders while mending their own differences.

Friday, August 21

9. ‘The Dynasty: UConn Huskies’ (Apple TV)

As a three-part documentary, “The Dynasty” looks at the last 40 years of basketball for the UConn women’s team. They have been led by Geno Auriemma, a Hall of Fame coach.

10. ‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’ (HBO Max)

The series is a travel show spinoff of the podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend. He connects with people he’s engaged with on his podcast and learns about their culture, work, and community.

Monday, August 24

11. ‘Blue Murder Motel’ (Acorn TV):

Retired detectives start a new life as owners of a Motel in New Zealand. However, plans for an easy and carefree life change when they discover a body in one of their rooms.

Tuesday, August 25

12. ‘Jeopardy! Masters’ (ABC)

Hosted by former “Jeopardy!” champion Ken Jennings, the six highest-ranked current “Jeopardy!” contestants vie for the grand prize.

Wednesday, August 26

13. ‘The Simpsons: Yellow Mirror’ (Disney+)

In this episode, an AI-powered tablet begins to control Maggie, and Homer gets a reality check from a defective lamp.

14. ‘Miss Teen USA’ (The CW and available on Queen Beauty Network)

The search for the next Miss Teen USA features 51 contestants, each one representing one of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. This is the 75th anniversary, taking place in Miami, Florida.

15. ‘The Last Sunrise’ (Prime Video)

An American woman finds unexpected love in Majorca while battling health issues. The stakes rise when she learns what’s at play between his family and hers.

Thursday, August 27

16. ‘The Undeclared War’ (Peacock)

Betrayal. Sex. Blackmail. A team of analysts works to stop a cyberattack on the country’s electoral system.

17. ‘Leanne’ (Netflix)

Leanne must navigate a new chapter in her life. After 33 years of marriage, her husband decides to leave. With help from her family and friends, she enters a new phase of life: the easy, the hard and the uncomfortable.

18. Beauty in Black (Netflix)

Tyler Perry’s “Beauty in Black” follows two distinguished but opposite women as their worlds collide. One is an exotic dancer forced to survive at the hands of her violent pimp. The other has a successful cosmetic empire but is trapped in a marriage that is anything but lovely.

19. ‘Miss USA’ (The CW)

The competition is on as women compete to be crowned the 2026 Miss USA.

20. ‘Adults’ (all episodes on Hulu, two episodes weekly on FXX)

New York housemates go through the complexities of growing up: careers, relationships, and adulting.

Friday, August 28

21. ‘Dark Matter’ (Apple TV Season 2)

Based on the book by Black Crouch, the science fiction thriller follows a physics professor, Jason Dessen. But one day, he wakes up—same name, but a different world. His life before is gone. In the fight to get back to his reality, he uncovers the truth of multiple dimensions. Will he make it back on his own? And if he does, how safe are they?

22. ‘The Whisper Man’ (Netflix)

When a father loses his 8-year-old son, he looks to a former detective for help: his father. They discover a connection between the current killings and the serial killer who is doing life in prison, known as “The Whisper Man.”

23. ‘Graveyard’ (Netflix Season 3)

While fighting against masculine prejudices, the Turkish crime thriller follows Commissioner Onem as she leads a special unit to solve unsolved murders of women.

24. ‘All the Truth in My Lies’ (Netflix)

The Spanish drama series follows two best friends who embark on a bachelorette trip that quickly turns into a web of secrets.

25. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ (HBO Max)

They are at it again, but this time, they are taking it to court. When a local coyote sues Acme for every product, no one is safe.

26. ‘The Secret Woman’ (Netflix)

A woman who can’t remember her former life running a shipping empire heads to Denmark to understand the life and lies she left behind.

Saturday, August 29

27. ‘Saturday Night College Football’ (ABC)

One of the most anticipated games of the college football season, Alabama A&M vs. Howard in Atlanta, kicks off on August 29. Go to ESPN’s website for the full college football schedule and where to watch.

Sunday, August 30th

28. ‘The Robot Chicken Adult Swim Special’ (Adult Swim)

Celebrating their 25th anniversary, the Adult Swim characters board a cruise ship where disaster strikes.

These shows and movies on streaming are the perfect way to end summer on an entertaining note before fall starts!

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