The TV Cave’s Daily TV Guide: What to Watch on August 4

Looking for the best shows to watch today? Tuesday, August 4, is bringing a little bit of everything, from reality competition favorites and emotional series finales to gripping true crime and an inside look at one of the NFL's biggest franchises.

Streaming kicks off early with new episodes of Ruthless, a brand new military docuseries, and the latest season of Betrayal. Later tonight, America's Got Talent raises the stakes with its new Judges' Callbacks, Kitchen Nightmares tackles another struggling restaurant, and Hard Knocks returns for a brand new season following the Seattle Seahawks.

If you're trying to figure out what's worth adding to your watchlist, here's everything airing on August 4, 2026.

TV Schedule for August 4, 2026

Time (ET)	Show	Network/Streaming	What to Expect
3:00 AM	Betrayal	Hulu	Season 4 premieres with a three episode binge exploring the shocking story of Colorado Springs police officer Joel Kern and the web of deception that unraveled his life.
3:00 AM	Ruthless	Paramount+	Manny struggles to avoid being chosen by The Highest while Marva receives a prestigious honor designed to keep her loyal.
3:00 AM	Special Ops TRUE	Paramount+	New ten episode docuseries examining the real stories behind America's most daring secret military missions, including the operation that killed Osama bin Laden.
8:00 PM	America's Got Talent	NBC	The first ever Judges' Callbacks continue as Simon Cowell and Mel B invite back their favorite acts for one final chance to earn a spot in the live shows.
8:00 PM	Kitchen Nightmares	FOX	Gordon Ramsay uncovers heartbreaking personal struggles while trying to help Borelli's Pizzeria get back on track.
8:00 PM	The Real Housewives of London	Bravo	Two new episodes follow Karen reconnecting with her Jamaican roots while a mysterious Instagram post reignites tensions among the group.
8:00 PM	Wizards Beyond Waverly Place	Disney Channel	The four episode series finale sees Billie make a heartbreaking decision after losing Alex, believing giving up her powers is the only way to protect her family.
9:00 PM	Beat Shazam	FOX	Best friends, mechanics, and physical therapists compete for a chance to win the one million dollar grand prize.
9:00 PM	Hard Knocks	HBO	Season 21 premieres with cameras embedded at Seattle Seahawks training camp as Mike Macdonald and his team prepare for a new NFL season.
9:00 PM	Ms. Pat Settles It	BET	Ms. Pat hears disputes involving unpaid car payments, missing med spa money, and an Airbnb nightmare involving fleas.
9:00 PM	Once Upon a Time in Space	PBS	The docuseries finale explores the emotional toll of life aboard the International Space Station as world events reshape life back on Earth.
9:30 PM	ComicView	BET	Ryan Davis, Precious Hall, and Barry Brewer take the stage with fresh stand up performances.
10:00 PM	Password	NBC	Constance Wu teams up with Jimmy Fallon as celebrity guests and contestants face off in two fast paced games of word guessing.

There's no shortage of variety tonight, whether you're looking for laughs, drama, documentaries, or reality TV. Hard Knocks returns with another behind the scenes look at life inside an NFL training camp, while America's Got Talent introduces a brand new format that gives fan favorite acts one more shot at making the live shows.

Families who grew up with the Russo universe won't want to miss the emotional conclusion of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, while food lovers can tune into Kitchen Nightmares to watch Gordon Ramsay tackle another restaurant in desperate need of help. If true stories are more your speed, Betrayal and Special Ops TRUE both deliver compelling real life tales to kick off your streaming lineup.

Whatever you're in the mood for, August 4 offers plenty of reasons to grab the remote and settle in for a full night of television.