August Viewing

Now that Olympics are over, it’s time to find other things to watch. I will be continuing some of my shows that were on hiatus for a couple weeks and trying some new ones. Most of these will be done before the Fall TV Season begins mid-September. Here’s the list:

Network Television

The Chase (ABC) continuing on Sundays
Jeopardy masters take on mere mortals in a quick paced, high stakes trivia that’s full of fun trash talk and buzzer beating answers (4 eps remaining?)

Lego Masters (FOX) continuing on Tuesdays
There are a good number of episodes to go as teams of two make amazing Lego creations that sometimes nearly defy physics. (4 eps remaining?)

Masterchef (FOX) continuing on Wednesdays
It’s their legends editions (although I don’t know any of the special guests). They have around seven more cooks to whittle down. (8 eps remaining?)

Making It (NBC) continuing on Thursdays
Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman have fun giving crafting challenges to some ultra creative people. Still a number of contestants left.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine (NBC) starts August 12
The final season is only ten episodes (two a night) so cherish this hilarious police comedy while you can.

Jeopardy (ABC) continuing Monday to Friday
Guest hosts galore as currently a guy named Matt has been killing it for a couple weeks now.

Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC) continuing Monday to Thursday
I like to end the day with some Closer Looks and mockery of politics

Streaming & Cable Television

Schmigadoon! (Apple TV+)
Cecily Strong and Keegan Michael Key are a couple trapped in a world of old school musical tropes. Some fun songs and humour. (6 eps)

Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
The second season has started off nicely. The team dynamics and the storytelling are still strong. Loving Roy Kent even more this year. (12 eps)

Mr. Corman (Apple TV+)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars as a fifth grade teacher who is suffering from panic attacks and dream-like elements. Hits close to home at times (10 eps)

Movies That Made Us (Netflix)
Fun little documentary series going behind the scenes of some classic films from my youth. This season includes Back to the Future. (4 eps)

The Chair (Netflix) starts August 20
Sandra Oh is promoted to the English department chair after a scandal hits a prestigious university. (7 eps)

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) continuing on Sundays
John Oliver takes a deep dive into something scandalous in the world.

Dr. Death (Peacock)
It will be on Showcase in Canada in September. For those with access, this one is about a neurosurgeon who is botching surgeries. Creepy. (8 eps)

Bless this Mess (Disney+)
Dax Shepard and Lake Bell are New York City dwellers adjusting to their new life on a Nebraska farm. From the creator of New Girl & Lake Bell.

What If . . . ? (Disney+) starts August 11
An animated Marvel series that imagines different scenarios like Peggy Carter becoming Captain Britain. The kicker is the original movie stars reprise their roles (in voice only) including Chadwick Boseman. (10 eps)

Only Murders in the Building (Hulu) starts August 31
Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez are pod-casters trying to solve a murder in their high-rise apartment.

What will you be watching?