The TV Cave’s Daily TV Guide: What to Watch on August 20

Thursday is giving TV fans a little bit of everything. Netflix is sending the Pogues into their final adventure with the return of Outer Banks, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is somehow making puppets a legitimate workplace hazard, and Peacock is dropping three episodes of Married at First Sight because apparently one hour of questionable relationship decisions simply isn't enough.

The evening lineup keeps things moving with Celebrity Family Feud, The Real Housewives of Orange County, Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, Project Runway and more. Whether you're looking for streaming binges, reality TV drama, documentaries or something completely unexpected, here's what to watch on TV today, Thursday, August 20.

What to Watch on TV Today: August 20, 2026

Time (ET)	Show	Network / Streaming	What's Happening
3:00 AM	Disney Worldbuilders	Disney+	Disney's influential storytellers look back at the ideas and creative breakthroughs that helped shape the company's stories and theme parks.
3:00 AM	Married at First Sight	Peacock	Three episodes drop as the couples' retreat quickly goes sideways and a seemingly harmless game puts multiple marriages in jeopardy.
3:00 AM	Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter	Prime Video	The documentary traces Novak Djokovic's journey from Serbia to the top of men's tennis.
3:00 AM	Outer Banks	Netflix	The 10 episode final season begins with the Pogues struggling to move forward after the tragic loss of JJ in Morocco.
3:00 AM	Paris Is Always a Good Idea	Hallmark+	Chelsea travels to Spain and Marcos's vineyard while searching for answers about her past loves.
3:00 AM	Passenger	Paramount+	A young couple's van life adventure becomes a nightmare after a highway accident leaves them pursued by a demonic presence.
3:00 AM	Star Trek: Strange New Worlds	Paramount+	A transporter accident turns everyone except Spock into puppets just as pirates threaten the ship.
8:00 PM	Celebrity Family Feud	ABC	The summer finale features Bow Wow vs. Rickey Smiley and Steve Aoki vs. Joel Kim Booster.
8:00 PM	Jersey Shore: Family Vacation	MTV	The gang meets Angelina's dolls as preparations for the Jersey Shore Roast continue.
8:00 PM	The Real Housewives of Orange County	Bravo	The Vegas trip heads to the Grand Canyon while tensions involving Shannon, Jenn and Heather continue.
9:00 PM	Monsters of God	HBO	A massive reptile import and export business grows into a booming global operation.
9:00 PM	Press Your Luck	ABC	The summer finale sends another group of contestants after big money and prizes.
9:00 PM	Secrets Declassified With David Duchovny	History	The Season 2 finale explores covert operations involving the CIA and Mossad.
9:00 PM	Stuart Fails to Save the Universe	HBO Max	Stuart and company land in a paradise like universe and introduce capitalism and monogamy. What could possibly go wrong?
10:00 PM	Project Runway	Freeform	Season 22 designers face Season 21 returnees in the unconventional materials challenge.

There's Plenty to Watch This Thursday

The biggest commitment of the day belongs to Outer Banks, which launches its entire final season at once and gives longtime fans the chance to see how the Pogues' story ends. For something completely different, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds continues proving there may genuinely be no concept this series won't try.

Reality fans have Married at First Sight, The Real Housewives of Orange County and Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, while Project Runway closes out the night with some returning competition. Basically, your remote has work to do today.