Every day, TVLine’s What to Watch column spotlights new and returning English-language shows (and select movies) premiering or airing fresh episodes across broadcast, cable and streaming — organized below by release time and alphabetically within each slot.
On TV this Tuesday: Lance Bass and Joey Fatone host “Cocktail Wars,” “America’s Got Talent” enters a new round, and “Glee” vet Darren Criss visits “Password.”
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Showtimes for August 18, 2026
Kelsey Cook: Happy Hour
In this stand-up special, the comedian explores “hangxiety,” relives a plane bathroom nightmare, and breaks down dating a literal Chad.
Return to Paradise
Season 2 finale: Mack interrupts Glenn and Daisy’s wedding when an uninvited guest collapses, poisoned by a seemingly random wedding program.
Ruthless
Desiree and Kal are steps away from taking down the Rakudushi compound; Ruth presents The Highest with a happy ending he never experienced before.
America’s Got Talent
Ashford Sanders, Brook Lynn, Cris Sosa, Hundred Fingers, James & Marina, Jesse White Tumbling Team, Luke Taleno, Oliorm
Kitchen Nightmares
Gordon uncovers theer’s family divide to give this longtime establishment a chance
The Real Housewives of London
Amanda and Juliet’s feud boils over; Karen breaks down; Panthea storms out.
Beat Shazam
It’s Ladies Night as dance instructors, psychics, and baton twirlers go head-to-head for the million-dollar prize.
Ms. Pat Settles It
Cases include sisters beefing for likes on social media, a roommate who ghosted the gas bill, and ex-besties in a spicy showdown over internet fame.
ComicView
Mario Hodge trolls his family on Facebook; T Barb tells brutally honest parenting stories; Lance Woods keeps it real about interracial dating.
Cocktail Wars
Series premiere: Each episode pits three mixologists against each other to craft the perfect cocktail; *NSYNC’s Lance Bass and Joey Fatone host.
Password
Darren Criss joins Jimmy Fallon to pair up with contestants and face off over two games.
