What to Watch on TV This Week: The Gilded Age, Alien: Earth, And Just Like That…, and More!

August marks the end of summer, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still plenty to watch. Our picks for the week of August 10th include the premieres of Alien: Earth, Butterfly, and The Rainmaker.

Plus, there are the finales of And Just Like That… and The Gilded Age. And, if you are a Marvel fan you don’t want to miss the premiere of Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends! 

Find our full list of suggestions for What to Watch on TV this week below. Mark your calendars accordingly!

What to Watch on TV This Week:

The Gilded Age Season 3 Finale – Sunday August 10th

The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 8, “My Mind is Made Up,” airs Sunday, August 10th on HBO Max.

Episode Description: Despite Mrs. Astor’s objections, Bertha finalizes the guest list for the ball – and ultimately has to face the consequences. Dr. Kirkland makes a decision about his future with Peggy.

The Chicken Sisters Season 2 Premiere – Sunday, August 10th

The Chicken Sisters Season 2 Episode 1, “Welcome to Merinac, Y’all!” premieres Sunday, August 10th at 8/7c on Hallmark and Hallmark+.

Episode Description: With their two restaurants finally united as THE CHICKEN SISTERS, Gus, Nancy, Amanda, and Mae are thriving…until Ultimate Kitchen Clash premieres.

Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends Series Premiere – Tuesday, August 12th

Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends Season 1 Episode 1, “Enter the Iron Friends; Amadeus Cho’s Eggcellent Eggventure!” premieres Tuesday, August 12th on Disney+.

Episode Description: Tony promises his friends a park day, but Ultron steals the toys; Amadeus upgrades a truck, but accidentally turns it into a giant chicken!

Alien: Earth Series Premiere – Tuesday, August 12th

Alien: Earth Season 1 Episodes 1 & 2, “Neverland/Mr. October,” premieres Tuesday, August 12th on FX on Hulu.

Episode 1 Description: When a spaceship crash-lands on Earth, a sister searches for her brother amidst an unexpected alien threat. Written by Noah Hawley; Directed by Noah Hawley.

Episode 2 Description: Tensions rise between rival corporations, a reunion takes place, and a secret is revealed. Written by Noah Hawley; Directed by Dana Gonzales.

Butterfly Series Premiere – Wednesday, August 13th

Butterfly Season 1 premieres Wednesday, August 13th on Prime Video.

Series Description: When the consequences of a decision from his past come back to haunt him, a former intelligence operative finds himself pursued by a sociopathic agent assigned to kill him.

Sausage Party: Foodtopia Season 2 Premiere – Wednesday, August 13th

Sausage Party: Foodtopia Season 2 premieres Wednesday, August 13th on Prime Video.

Season Description: Frank copes with Brenda’s death by forcing happiness and sharing in Food-topia; Sammy and Barry have to pick up the pieces; Jack hopes to finally be accepted by food.

Young Millionaires Series Premiere – Wednesday, August 13th

Young Millionaires Season 1 premieres Wednesday, August 13th on Netflix.

Series Description: After four Marseille teens win €17 million, dreams of yachts, freedom and fast cash take off — but money brings chaos they never bargained for.

And Just Like That… Series Finale – Thursday, August 14th

And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 12, “The Finale,” airs Thursday, August 14th on HBO Max.

Series Description: The women of “Sex and the City” transition from the friendship they had in their 30s to a more complicated reality of life and friendship in their 50s.

Miss Governor Series Premiere – Thursday, August 14th

Miss Governor Season 1 premieres Thursday, August 14th on Netflix.

Series Description: As she tries to shine in politics, Mississippi’s first Black lieutenant governor must manage her zany family and overcome a boss who’s stuck in the past.

Smoke Season 1 Finale – Friday, August 15th

Smoke Season 1 Episode 9, “Mirror, Mirror,” airs Friday, August 15th on Apple TV+.

Series Description: When an arson investigator begrudgingly teams up with a police detective, their race to stop two arsonists ignites a twisted game of secrets and suspicions.

The Rainmaker Series Premiere – Friday, August 15th

The Rainmaker Season 1 Episode 1 premieres Friday, August 15th at 10/9c on USA Network.

Series Description: Young attorney Rudy Baylor battles a powerful law firm, unearthing a dark conspiracy that shows how far his opponents are willing to go to win.

 

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