The second half of August sees the premiere of 7 new series, and the return of American Horror Story, Archer, Chesapeake Shores, Diary of a Future President, Family Reunion, Nine Perfect Strangers, See, Truth Be Told, The Walking Dead and Work in Progress. New series premiering in the next two weeks include Epix’s new horror drama Chapelwaite (which will air on CTV Sci-Fi Channel), FX’s new Horror anthology series American Horror Stories (which will air on Star on Disney+ Canada) Hulu’s new miniseries Nine Perfect Strangers (which will air on Amazon Prime Video Canada) Netflix’s new comedy Everything Will Be Fine, mystery series Open Your Eyes and 8-part miniseries Clickbait and Starz’s new drama Heels. In addition, iCarly, Motherland: Fort Salem, Superman & Lois, The Beast Must Die, The White Lotus, Walker and Why Women Kill conclude their current season.
Other highlights include the premiere of Showtime’s new 4-part limited docuseries Gossip, that delves into the rise of tabloid media, Housecalls with Dr. Phil, a prime-time spin-off of the hit daytime talk show and The Ultimate Surfer, a new reality competition. On the reality front, Celebrity Dating Game and Love Island conclude their current season while The Bachelor in Paradise returns with an all-new season.
Happy Viewing!
SUNDAY AUGUST 15
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The Great British Baking Show – SEASON 11 PREMIERE (CBC @ 7pm ET)
Chesapeake Shores – SEASON 5 PREMIERE (Super Channel Heart & Home @ 8pm ET)
HEELS – SERIES PREMIERE (Starz Canada @ 9pm ET)
Two brothers and rivals – one a villain, or “heel,” in the ring; the other a hero, or “face,” war over their late father’s wrestling promotion, vying for national attention in small-town Georgia.
The White Lotus – SEASON 1 FINALE (HBO Canada @ 9pm ET)
Love Island – SEASON 3 FINALE (CTV and CBS @ 9:01pm ET)
Naked and Afraid – SEASON 13 PREMIERE (Discovery Channel Canada @ 9pm ET)
Why Women Kill – SEASON 2 FINALE (W Network @ 10pm ET)
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MONDAY AUGUST 16
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Bachelor in Paradise – SEASON 7 PREMIERE (Citytv and ABC @ 8pm ET)
Grill of Victory – SEASON 1 FINALE (Food Network Canada @ 9pm ET)
Celebrity Dating Game – SEASON 1 FINALE (CTV and ABC @ 10pm ET)
BBQ Brawl – SEASON 2 FINALE (Food Network Canada @ 10pm ET)
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TUESDAY AUGUST 17
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The Beast Must Die – SEASON 1 FINALE (AMC @ 12am ET)
Superman & Lois – SEASON 1 FINALE (CTV Sci-Fi Channel and The CW @ 9pm ET)
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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 18
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Diary of a Future President – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (Disney+)
Walker – SEASON 1 FINALE (CTV Drama Channel @ 9pm ET)
HOUSECALLS WITH DR. PHIL – SERIES PREMIERE (CBS @ 9pm ET)
Hosted by Dr. Phil McGraw, one of the most well-known mental health professionals in the world and host of the daytime talk show, “Dr. Phil,” this prime time series features the talk show legend leaving his studio to travel across the country and visiting families in need of his help; using his unique, proven techniques, Dr. Phil works with each family as they attempt to work through various emotional barriers with the hope of authentically changing their lives for the better.
Guy’s Grocery Games – SEASON 27 FINALE (Food Network Canada @ 9pm ET)
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THURSDAY AUGUST 19
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Beat Shazam – SEASON 4 FINALE (Citytv @ 7pm ET and FOX @ 8pm ET)
Alone – SEASON 8 FINALE (History Canada @ 10pm ET)
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FRIDAY AUGUST 20
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Truth Be Told – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (Apple TV+)
NINE PERFECT STRANGERS – 8-PART MINISERIES PREMIERE (Amazon Prime Video Canada)
Based on the bestselling book by Liane Moriarty, “Nine Perfect Strangers” takes place at a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation. Nine “stressed city dwellers” try to get on a path to a better way of living there over the course of 10 days.
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EVERYTHING WILL BE FINE – SERIES PREMIERE (Netflix)
A separated couple live together for their child’s sake in this satirical dramedy about what it means to be a good parent and spouse in today’s world.
Cold Case Files – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (A&E @ 9pm ET)
The Greatest #athome Videos – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (CBS @ 9pm ET)
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SUNDAY AUGUST 22
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GOSSIP – DOCUSERIES PREMIERE (Crave 1 @ 8pm ET) **4-Part Limited Series**
Juicy docuseries on the rise of tabloid media and the cut-throat players who blew up the news, GOSSIP digs into the ascent of Rupert Murdoch and America’s appetite for dirt – featuring Cindy Adams and a who’s-who of insider interviews.
The Walking Dead – SEASON 11 PREMIERE (AMC @ 9pm ET) **Final Season**
History of the Sitcom – SEASON 1 FINALE (CNN @ 9pm ET)
CHAPELWAITE – SERIES PREMIERE (CTV Sci-Fi Channel @ 10pm ET)
Captain Charles Boone (Adrien Brody) relocates his family of three children to his ancestral home in Maine after his wife dies at sea.
Work in Progress – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (Crave 1 @ 11pm ET)
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MONDAY AUGUST 23
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ALL NIGHT BBQ FIGHT – SERIES PREMIERE (Food Network Canada @ 9pm ET)
Four of America’s greatest pitmasters arrive from all over the country to prove that they can conquer both pillars of BBQ, grilling hot and fast over flames and mastering the smoke.
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THE ULTIMATE SURFER – SERIES PREMIERE (ABC @ 10pm ET)
Some of the surf world’s greatest up-and-comers vie for the male and female titles of the Ultimate Surfer and the opportunity to compete on the WSL World Tour.
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TUESDAY AUGUST 24
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Supergirl – Season 6 Summer Premiere (Showcase and The CW @ 9pm ET)
Motherland: Fort Salem – SEASON 2 FINALE (ABC Spark @ 10pm ET)
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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 25
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CLICKBAIT – SERIES PREMIERE (Netflix)
When family man Nick Brewer is abducted in a crime with a sinister online twist, those closest to him race to uncover who is behind it and why.
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OPEN YOUR EYES – SERIES PREMIERE (Netflix)
After a tragic accident, an amnesiac teen tries to rebuild her life at a memory disorders center but becomes suspicious of her unconventional treatment.
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AMERICAN HORROR STORIES – SERIES PREMIERE (Star on Disney+ Canada)
A spin-off the hit anthology series American Horror Story. It features stand-alone episodes delving into horror myths, legends, and lore.
Expedition Unknown – SEASON 10 PREMIERE (Discovery Channel Canada @ 8pm ET)
HUNTING ATLANTIS – SERIES PREMIERE (Discovery Channel Canada @ 9pm ET)
Stel Pavlou and Jess Phoenix investigate a new trail of evidence, unearthing sunken cities, ancient artifacts and geological catastrophes, in a quest to locate Atlantis.
American Horror Story – SEASON 10 PREMIERE (FX Canada @ 10pm ET)
Archer – SEASON 12 PREMIERE (Adult Swim Canada @ 10pm ET)
Disasters at Sea – SEASON 3 PREMIERE (Discovery Channel Canada @ 10pm ET)
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THURSDAY AUGUST 26
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Family Reunion – PART 4 PREMIERE (Netflix)
iCarly – SEASON 1 FINALE (Paramount+)
Making It – SEASON 3 FINALE (CTV and NBC @ 9pm ET)
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FRIDAY AUGUST 27
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See – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (Apple TV+)