Quick answer · Season 2
Average Joe season 2 ran from August 19, 2026 to September 30, 2026 on Paramount+ (8 episodes).
Is there an Average Joe season 2?
Yes. Average Joe season 2, starring Deon Cole, premiered globally on Paramount+ on August 19, 2026 with eight episodes. Season 1 was on BET+ in 2023 and later on Netflix.
Source: Paramount Press Express, Wikipedia; checked October 25, 2026.
- U.S. premiere
- August 19, 2026
- Where
- Paramount+
- Time
- Not announced
- Episodes
- 8
- Finale
- September 30, 2026
Where to watch Average Joe season 2 in the U.S.
| Where | How | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount+ | Streaming, weeklySubscription | – | Two-episode premiere, then weekly on Wednesdays. [1][2] |
Season 2 episode schedule
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67 Days Later | [1][2] | Time not announced | Announced |
| 2 | The Sea Gave Up the Dead | [1][2] | Time not announced | Announced |
| 3 | Choose the Lion | [1][2] | Time not announced | Announced |
| 4 | Dead Moms and Hitmen | [1][2] | Time not announced | Announced |
| 5 | Keep It Together | [1][2] | Time not announced | Announced |
| 6 | Blind Spot | [1][2] | Time not announced | Announced |
| 7 | Family Reunion | [1][2] | Time not announced | Announced |
| 8 | Teddy's Dead - That's What I Said | [1][2] | Time not announced | Announced |
Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.
About Average Joe
Average Joe follows Joe Washington (Deon Cole), a Pittsburgh plumber whose ordinary life falls apart after his late father leaves behind a dangerous secret. Season 1 premiered on BET+ in 2023; season 2 moved to Paramount+, where all eight episodes streamed weekly from August 19 to September 30, 2026. The new season sends Joe and his friends from Pittsburgh to Cape Town, South Africa, when a threat targets his family.
Season 2: Season 2 has eight episodes. Paramount+ released the first two on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, then one a week on Wednesdays until the finale on September 30. The whole season is now available to stream.
- Originally from: Paramount+ (first aired June 26, 2023)
- Official site: paramountplus.com
- Cast: Deon Cole (Joe Washington), Cynthia Kaye McWilliams (Cathy Montgomery), Malcolm Barrett (Leon Montgomery), Michael Trucco (Benjamin "Touch" Tuchawuski), Katlego Lebogang (Imani), Hakeem Kae-Kazim (Sipho)
All seasons
Season 2
Season completeSeason 2 has eight episodes. Paramount+ released the first two on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, then one a week on Wednesdays until the finale on September 30. The whole season is now available to stream.
Season 1
StreamingSeason 1 (10 episodes) premiered on BET+ on June 26, 2023. Every episode is now streaming on Paramount+.
Common questions
How many episodes are in Average Joe season 2?
Season 2 has eight episodes. Paramount+ released two on August 19, 2026 and the rest weekly, with the finale on September 30, 2026.
Is Average Joe season 2 out?
Yes. All eight episodes are streaming on Paramount+.
Why is Average Joe on Paramount+ instead of BET+?
Season 1 premiered on BET+ in 2023. Season 2 was released on Paramount+, which also streams every season 1 episode.
Where does Average Joe season 2 take place?
Paramount+ says the season moves between Pittsburgh and Cape Town, South Africa.
Who is new in the season 2 cast?
Deon Cole, Malcolm Barrett, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams and Michael Trucco return. Katlego Lebogang and Hakeem Kae-Kazim join the cast.
When was the first episode of Average Joe season 2?
Season 2 episode 1 premiered on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 on Paramount+.
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Sources
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Update history
- Checked against Paramount+'s season 2 announcement: eight episodes, August 19 to September 30, 2026. Original summary and FAQs written, page marked editor reviewed.
- Schedule imported from TVmaze listings.
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