{
  "id": 1429576,
  "title": "4 biggest new shows to stream this week —including 'Always Sunny' and 'Outer Banks'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/4-biggest-new-shows-to-stream-this-week-including-always-sunny-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T06:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/streaming/4-biggest-new-shows-to-stream-this-week-including-always-sunny-and-outer-banks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This week brings four exciting new shows to stream, including returning favorites and fresh additions to popular streaming platforms. The TV lineup offers a diverse range of genres, from comedy to romance, ensuring there’s something for every viewer.\n\nFirst up is \"Outer Banks\" season 5 on Netflix. This teen adventure drama continues the story of the Pogues as they embark on one final treasure hunt. With the crew broken and homeless after JJ's death, they must find the legendary Blue Crown to potentially bring him back. The season premiere airs on Thursday, August 20th.\n\nNext, \"It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia\" season 18 graces Hulu and FX. The Gang, now older but no wiser, returns to wreak havoc with their usual repertoire of terrible decisions. When Frank has cold feet about his wedding, Dee recruits helpers to sabotage the event. Episodes 1-10 premiere on Wednesday, August 19th.\n\n\"Average Joe\" season 2 is returning on Paramount+. After a three-year hiatus, this dark comedy-drama follows Joe Washington as he heads to Cape Town to search for answers about his late father, putting his crew in danger from some very dangerous people. Episodes 1-2 premiere on Wednesday, August 19th.\n\nLastly, \"Love Is Blind UK\" season 3 debuts on Netflix. Thirty British singles forgo dating apps in favor of pods where chemistry comes first and kissing comes later. The season features a diverse cast of military veterans, a car enthusiast, wellness coach, and chef. Episodes 1-8 premiere on Wednesday, August 19th.",
  "summary": "This week’s new TV lineup is packed with drama, thrills and laughs that you can stream, including \"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia\" season 18 and the final season of \"Outer Banks.\"",
  "key_points": [
    "Outer Banks season 5 premieres on Netflix on August 20th",
    "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 18 starts on Hulu and FX on August 19th",
    "Average Joe season 2 returns on Paramount+ on August 19th"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This week's new streaming shows bring back popular series like Always Sunny and Outer Banks, while also introducing fresh additions, offering something for every viewer across various genres.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}