The TV Cave’s Daily TV Guide: What to Watch on August 13

Thursday night is bringing a little bit of everything to the television table, and honestly, we are not complaining. From reality TV drama and competition shows to sports, scripted favorites, documentaries, and a major Disney Channel movie premiere, there are plenty of reasons to keep the remote nearby.

Whether you are looking for your next binge on Netflix, settling in for some primetime television, or trying to figure out which reality show deserves your attention tonight, The TV Cave has you covered. Here is your complete TV schedule for Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 TV Schedule

Time (ET)	Show	Network/Streamer	What's Happening
3:00 AM	Gone	BritBox	Season 1 finale brings the investigation to a shattering conclusion.
3:00 AM	Married at First Sight	Peacock	Three new episodes bring romantic surprises, relationship concerns, and a tense group session.
3:00 AM	My Brilliant Career	Netflix	Series premiere and six episode binge follows an aspiring writer determined to pursue her dreams.
3:00 AM	Paris Is Always a Good Idea	Hallmark+	Chelsea and Knightly grow closer as an important donor meeting approaches.
3:00 AM	Star Trek: Strange New Worlds	Paramount+	Una faces mistaken identity, a Klingon occupation, and a challenge to her leadership.
3:00 AM	Tires	Netflix	Season 3 premieres with Will and Shane attempting to keep Valley Forge afloat.
3:00 AM	Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear	Hulu	Documentary explores Travis Barker's journey following a devastating plane crash.
6:30 PM	MLB Field of Dreams Game	Netflix	Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies meet at the iconic Field of Dreams site.
7:00 PM	Camp Rock 3	Disney Channel	Connect 3 returns to Camp Rock to find a new opening act.
8:00 PM	Big Brother	CBS	The BB Blockbuster determines the nominees before another houseguest is evicted.
8:00 PM	Celebrity Family Feud	ABC	Nicole Byer, Margaret Cho, Kathy Hilton, and Da Brat compete for charity.
8:00 PM	Jersey Shore: Family Vacation	MTV	Mike opens his rehab center while the family celebrates Sammi and confronts personal changes.
8:00 PM	The Real Housewives of Orange County	Bravo	Relationship problems and complaints about Heather's controlling behavior take center stage.
9:00 PM	The 2026 Patriot Games	ABC	High school athletes compete for a share of a $250,000 scholarship prize pool.
9:00 PM	Monsters of God	HBO	A Florida reptile dealer becomes entangled in Miami's criminal underworld.
9:00 PM	Stuart Fails to Save the Universe	HBO Max	Stuart's latest adventure takes inspiration from classic films and puts Kevin Sussman in the spotlight.
10:00 PM	Impractical Jokers	TBS	The guys pull off a particularly cruel surprise involving a kid and a trip.
10:00 PM	Press Your Luck	ABC	Contestants chase prizes while trying desperately to avoid the WHAMMY.
10:00 PM	Project Runway	Freeform	Designers compete to create Heidi Klum's red carpet look for The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere.

What Should You Watch Tonight?

If you are looking for reality TV drama, Big Brother, Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, and The Real Housewives of Orange County are making a strong case for your Thursday night attention.

For new streaming shows, Netflix is arguably the place to be with My Brilliant Career and Tires both arriving for binge watching. And if nostalgia is calling your name, Camp Rock 3 is ready to bring a little Disney magic back to primetime.

Whatever ends up winning your remote tonight, there is no shortage of television to choose from. Consider this your official reminder that you absolutely do not need to watch everything tonight. But we both know that is probably not going to stop you.