August '23 and later: Aussie TV dates for 168 new shows

HERE'S a list of when and where Australians can watch every new TV show, doco and movie in August and later in 2023. Updated daily as new dates come to hand. Current count: 168.

* Most Foxtel shows appear on Binge around the same time. If not you can watch live on Binge via the included Foxtel channels (check Foxtel TV guide or MyFoxtel app for air times.)

😍 - Recommended or notable

August '23

Tue 1

• FBOY Island USA (S2) – Binge

• FBOY Island NZ (S1) – Binge

• Untold (S3) – Netflix
  Epic tales from the wide (and wild) world of sports.

• Thomas Cromwell: A Very Modern Tudor (S1) – Binge

• The Secret Life Of 4, 5 And 6 Year Olds (S3) – Binge

• Farm To Fork (S1) – Binge

• Grantchester (S7) – Binge

• There’s Something Wrong With The Children (movie) – Paramount+
  Horror movie about a family whose two young children disappear in the woods on a weekend trip and start exhibiting strange behaviours.

• Zoey 102 (movie) – Paramount+
  Jamie Lynn Spears returns as Zoey Brooks, over a decade after the iconic series ended.

Wed 2

• Lucky! (S2) – Stan
  Follows Bernie Ecclestone, on his lifelong quest to transform Formula 1 from the pastime of wealthy amateurs into a supersport.

• 😍 Physical (S3) – Apple TV+
  Half-hour dark comedy follows Sheila Rubin (Rose Byrne), a quietly tortured, seemingly dutiful housewife supporting her husband’s bid for state assembly.

• Thank God You’re Here (S5) – Ten
  Returns after almost 15 years. Host Celia Pacquola convinces comedians to step through the blue door and into the unknown.

• Soulcatcher (movie) – Netflix
  A military contractor hired to seize a weapon that turns people into savage killers seeks revenge when his brother falls victim to the device.

• Mark Cavendish: Never Enough (doco) – Netflix
  Intimate and captivating, this documentary charts the meteoric rise, tragic downfall and unbelievable comeback of professional cyclist Mark Cavendish.

• Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food (doco) – Netflix
  Through revealing interviews with experts and victims' families, this gripping documentary examines the problem of deadly foodborne illness in the US.

• Chain Reaction (S1) – Binge

• Walking Tudor England (S1) – Binge

• Eating With My Ex (S1) – Binge

• Simply Raymond Blanc (S1) – Binge

• House Hunters international (S175) – Binge

Thu 3

• Arctic Circle (S2) – Stan
  Nordic crime drama set in the unforgiving polar region, amid the icy landscapes of Finnish Lapland.

• Beautiful Baking with Juliet Sear (S1) – Binge

• Colin And Justin’s Hotel Hell (S1) – Binge

• George of the Jungle (S1) – Binge

• Heartstopper S2 – Netflix
  With exams, a school trip to Paris and prom on the horizon, Nick, Charlie and the gang must navigate the next stages of life, love and friendship.

• Head to Head (movie) – Netflix
  Hilarity meets danger when a lovesick chauffeur and a bootleg mechanic mistakenly pick up a retired crime lord, igniting a wild adventure.

• Moonshine (S3) – Binge

• Murder Squared (S1) – Binge

• Pet Medics (S1) – Binge

• The Bad Skin Clinic (S1) – Binge

• The Last Hours of Mario Biondo (docu-series) – Netflix
  Questions persist about the last night of Mario Biondo, the husband of Spanish TV host Raquel Sánchez Silva. This true-crime series uncovers new details.

• Wrongly Accused (S1) – AMC+
  True crime. Investigative reporter Louise Shorter revisits some of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British criminal history.

• Years and Years (S1) – Britbox
  Emma Thompson stars in a dystopian Britain under a dictatorship.

• Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead (movie) – Netflix
  Bullied by his boss, worked around the clock, he's nothing more than a corporate drone. All it takes is a zombie outbreak for him to finally feel alive!

Fri 4

• Botched (S8) – Hayu
  World-renowned doctor duo Drs Terry Dubrow and Paul Nassif return to take on some of the most complex cosmetic surgery cases to date. Trailer

• Fatal Seduction S2 – Netflix
  The dark and mysterious erotic thriller series from Steven Pillemer returns for a new season of lust, longing and betrayal.

• On The Count Of Three (movie) – Paramount+
  Dark comedy follows two best friends who make a pact to end their lives, after spending their last day tying up loose ends and settling scores.

• 😍 Reservation Dogs (S3) – Binge
  Final season. Follows the exploits of four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma. Season three is full of road trips, bathroom wisdom, unexpected fathers, boarding schools, Bigfoot, rumours, revenge and healing.

• The Big Nailed-It Baking Challenge S1 – Netflix
  In this high-stakes "Nailed It!" spinoff competition, 10 terrible bakers pick up tips from professional coaches while vying for a sweet cash prize.

• 😍 The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart (S1) – Amazon Prime
  Sigourney Weaver, Asher Keddie and Leah Purcell. Emotionally compelling adaption of Aussie Holly Ringland’s best-selling book about a young girl whose violent childhood casts a dark shadow over her life. Trailer

• Chicago Fire (S7) – Binge

• Great British Railway Journeys (S11) – Binge

Sat 5

• Science's Greatest Mysteries (S1) – BBC Earth (Fetch, Foxtel, Binge*)
  Does science have all the answers? This series examines some of the biggest riddles facing scientists today.

Sun 6

• 😍 The Block (S19) – Nine
  Set in the family-friendly Melbourne suburb of Hampton East, the new series features five houses designed and built in the 1950s.

• 😍 The Voice (S12) – Seven
  The singing competition returns with new coach Jason Derulo joining Rita Ora, Guy Sebastian and Jessica Mauboy.

Mon 7

• A Tale of Two Thieves (doco) – AMC+, Acorn TV
  In 1963 in the English countryside, 15 men pulled off 'The Great Train Robbery' netting today's equivalent of £45 million.

• Full Metal Junkies (S1) – Binge

• Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef UK (S1) – Binge

• Olivia (S2) – Binge

• Only Murders in the Building (S3) – Disney+
  Pull Rudd and Meryl Streep join the cast. Follows three strangers who share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one.

• Missing Persons Investigation (S1) – Nine, 9now
  Join detectives when they are assigned to a case, from the initial panicked phone call to the minute-by-minute investigation as they search for leads.

• The Cruise (S4) – Binge

• Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (S2) – Binge
  Drama series explores the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers. Trailer

Tue 8

• The Hundred with Andy Lee (S5) – Nine, 9now
  Comedy panel show hosted by Andy Lee features 100 everyday Australians who  are polled live as three comedians battle it out to see who knows Australia best.

• You Are Here (S1) – AMC+
  Travel/memoir series hosted by award-winning actor, writer and director Colman Domingo (Fear the Walking Dead).

• Zombieverse S1 – Netflix
  In Seoul, where a zombie virus outbreak has run amok, who will outwit the undead in the face of challenging quests and come out alive?

Wed 9

• Farmhouse Fixer (S2) – Binge

• High School Musical: The Series (S4) – Disney+
  The Wildcats returning to East High, where they prepare a stage production of “High School Musical 3: Senior Year”. Trailer

• Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop (doco) – Netflix
  Rappers, writers and experts detail the influence of women on hip-hop music and culture in this docuseries honoring the trailblazers and game-changers.

• Strange Planet (S1) – Apple TV+
  Adult animated series based on a bestselling graphic novel. A hilarious and perceptive look at a distant world not unlike our own. Trailer

• The Trouble with Kenye (doco) – Binge
  Doco unfolds against the backdrop of Ye's (aka Kanye West) 2024 election campaign, and at a time when his behaviour has sparked outrage and a re-evaluation of his place in popular culture.

• The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers (S1) – Paramount+
  Four life-long mates competing to embarrass each other. They must do and say what they’re told. If they refuse, they lose and face a humiliating punishment.

Thu 10

• Painkiller S1 – Netflix
  The causes and consequences of America's opioid epidemic unfold in this drama following its perpetrators, victims and an investigator seeking the truth.

• Marry My Dead Body (movie) – Netflix
  After finding an odd envelope, Policeman Ming-han's life takes a spooky turn: He's now wed to a ghost husband, and they must solve a crime together.

• Rap Sh!t (S2) – Binge
  Comedy series follows two estranged high school friends who reunite to form a rap group. Trailer

• 1000-lb Best Friends (S1) – Binge

• Raa Raa The Noisy Lion (S2) – Binge

• Deadliest Catch: The Viking Returns (S1) – Binge

• Vesper (movie) – Paramount+
  Sci-fo movie about a 13-year-old girl tinkering away in a grubby lab, splicing DNA to figure out how to unlock Citadel seeds or grow her own edible plants.

Fri 11

• Cruel Summer (S2) – Prime
  Set in an idyllic waterfront town in the US northwest, the next chapter of Cruel Summer follows the rise and fall of an intense teenage friendship. Trailer

• Down for Love (doco) – Netflix
  A heartwarming quest for love, this feel-good reality show follows several people with Down syndrome as they navigate the trials and triumphs of dating.

• Heart of Stone (movie) – Netflix
  An intelligence operative for a shadowy global peacekeeping agency races to stop a hacker from stealing its most valuable — and dangerous — weapon.

• Love In Taipei (Film) – Paramount+
  Young adult film based on the New York Times best-selling novel Loveboat, Taipei by Abigail Hing. A young American woman is sent by her parents to a cultural immersion program in Taipei. Trailer

• Red, White & Royal Blue (movie) – Amazon Prime Video
  Uma Thurman. The son of the American President sparks a feud with Britain's prince.

• The Communion Girl (movie) – Shudder, AMC+
  Horror. Two teens come upon a little girl holding a doll, dressed for her first communion. And that’s when the nightmare begins.

Sat 12

• 😍 Billions (S7) – Stan
  Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis) returns for the final season as the stakes grow from Wall Street to the world. Trailer

Sun 13

• Behind Your Touch (S1) – Netflix
  A psychic vet and a detective join forces to crack small-town cases — but their skills are tested when they unravel a chilling serial killer mystery.

• Men In Kilts (S2) – Fox One (Foxtel, Binge)
  Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish take viewers on a road-trip, discovering the rich and complex heritage of their native Scotland.

• The Traitors S2 – Ten, 10play
  Twenty contestants sneak around a grand old hotel, competing in nail-biting challenges for $250,000 – while seeking out the Traitors among them.

Mon 14

• Abandoned Americana (S1) – Binge

• Billion Pound Cruise (S1) – Real Life (Foxtel, Binge*)

Tue 15

• Gino’s Italian Express (S7) – Binge

• Kitchen Cabinet (S7) – ABC, iview
  Annabel Crabb returns after seven years with a new season of the show where politicians are interviewed in their kitchens.

• 😍 Nolly (S1) – BBC First (Foxtel, Fetch, Binge)
  Helana Bonahm Carter. Explores the reign, and fall from grace, of the inimitable British soap star Noele Gordon.

• The Man Who Saved Ben Hur (doco) – Fox Docos (Foxtel, Binge*)

• Lost In The Woods (doco) – Fox Docos (Foxtel, Binge*)

• Ghost Adventures (S19) – Binge

• Mysteries of the Deep (S1) – Binge

• Naked and Afraid (S7) – Binge

• Gold Rush: Dave Turin’s Lost Mine (S4) – Binge

• Awake Surgery (S1) – Binge

Wed 16

• At Home With The Furys (S1) – Netflix
  Undefeated heavyweight champion Tyson Fury retires from boxing to embrace the eccentricities of family life in this hilarious and heartfelt docusoap.

• DEPP V HEARD (doco) – Netflix
  Three-part series examining the infamous defamation case that captured the world’s attention and became the world's first trial by TikTok.

• GoggleBox Australia (S18) – Binge (Ten, Aug 17)
  Our favourite couch commentators are ready to return to their lounges with moreheart-warming, dry and delightfully honest opinions on the latest and greatest our television screens have to offer for 2023.

• Icons Unearthed: Marvel (S1) – Fox Docos (Foxtel, Binge*)

• Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie (special) – Apple TV+
  See first-hand how our lovable introvert, Marcie, makes a monumental difference from behind the scenes for her friends and her community.

• The Chosen One (S1) – Netflix
  Jodie, a twelve-year-old living in Baja California Sur, discovers he has Jesus-like powers. Will he answer his calling and fulfill his destiny?

• First Blood S1 – Binge

• Ross Kemp: Extreme World S4 – Binge

• Inside The Tower Of London S2 – Binge

Thu 17

• 999: Emergency Call Out (S1) – Real Life (Foxtel, Binge*)

• Charlotte In Sunderland (S1) – Fox Arena (Foxtel, Binge*)
  Brand new reality series follows the unpredictable dynamic world of entrepreneur and TV personality, Charlotte Crosby.

• Renovation Resort (S1) – Lifestyle Home (Foxtel, Binge*)  

• Secrets In The Jungle (S1) – History (Foxtel, Binge*)  

• The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe (S1) – Britbox
  Eddie Marsan (Ray Donovan) and Monica Dolan (Pride) star in this bizarre but true story about a man who fakes his own death with the help of his wife.

• The Upshaws (S4) – Netflix
  A working-class Black family in Indiana strives for a better life and a happy home while juggling everyday struggles in this comedy series.

Fri 18

• 10 Days of a Bad Man (movie) – Netflix
  Battered, broken and bereaved, a private investigator must muscle his way through a tangle of lies to uncover the truth behind a mansion murder.

• 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way (S1) – TLC (Fetch, Foxtel, Binge*)

• Bad Things (movie) – Shudder, AMC+
  Horror. A weekend getaway for a few girlfriends at a snowy resort becomes a psychological tailspin when long-deceased guests come to life.

• Harlan Coben’s Shelter (S1) – Amazon Prime Video
  The story of Mickey Bolitar and his new life with a mum in rehab, a dead father, an annoying aunt and a new school in New Jersey.

• Home Greek Home (S1) – Lifestyle (Foxtel, Binge*)  

• Kandahar (movie) – Amazon Prime Video
  Gerard Butler. An undercover CIA operative stuck in the heart of hostile territory has to fight his way out of the desert to an extraction point in Kandahar, Afghanistan, while eluding elite special forces hunting him.

• 😍 Killing It (S2) – Stan
  From the creators of Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Craig Robinson (The Office) stars in this the rag-to-riches comedy about class and capitalism. Trailer

• Love, Sex and 30 Candles (movie) – Netflix
  In the year they all turn 30, four best friends navigate relationships, heartbreak and a shocking development that threatens to tear them apart.

• Mask Girl (S1) – Netflix
  An office worker who is insecure about her looks becomes a masked internet personality by night — until a chain of ill-fated events overtakes her life.

• The Catch (S1) – Binge
  Jason Watkins and Aneurin Barnard star in a brand-new four-part drama series based on the bestselling thriller by T.M. Logan.

Mon 21

• The Winter King (S1) – Stan
  Fantasy series. Cinematic reinterpretation of the Arthurian legend based on Bernard Cornwell's The Warlord Chronicles series.

Tue 22

• Dirty House Rescue: Queens Of Clean (S1) – Fox Arena (Foxtel, Binge*)

• Lighthouse (S1) – Netflix
  Two leading entertainers casually get together for some real talk, shedding light on their vulnerabilities and worries, with lots of laughs along the way.

• The Secret Life of Lighthouse, S1 – Binge

• Mega Metro, S1 – Binge

• Would I Lie To You? S11 – Binge

Wed 23

• Invasion (S2) – Apple TV+
  A sweeping, character-driven science fiction drama series that follows an alien invasion through different perspectives around the world. Trailer

• Mother and Son (2023) (S1) – ABC TV, iview
  A re-imagining of the iconic Ruth Cracknell and Garry McDonald Aussie comedy series. Ths time with comedians Matt Okine and Denise Scott. Trailer

• Squared Love Everlasting (movie) – Netflix
  A flashy influencer and a down-to-earth teacher's committed relationship gets tested when a person from the past threatens their happily ever after.

• The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On (S2) – Netflix
  Five different couples, on the verge of marriage. One partner is ready to get married, the other isn’t sure. In eight weeks they must commit or move on.

• Forged In Fire, S9 – Binge

• Send Nudes: Body SOS, S1 – Binge

• Castle Howard, S1 – Binge

Thu 24

• Destined with You (S1) – Netflix
  A lawyer bound by a centuries-old curse becomes entangled with a civil servant who holds the key to his freedom — igniting an unexpected romance.

• Ragnarok: S3 – Netflix
  With the lines between good and evil blurred, Magne's fortitude is about to face its ultimate trial in an epic final battle of gods against giants.

• Swamp People (S14) – A&E (Foxtel, Binge*)

• 😍 The Sixth Commandment – BBC First (Fetch, Foxtel, Binge)  
  British drama tells the story of how the meeting of an inspirational teacher and a charismatic young student set the stage for one of the most complex and confounding criminal cases in recent memory. Trailer

• Who is Erin Carter? (S1) – Netflix
  A British expat's tranquil life in Barcelona spirals out of control when an armed robbery at a supermarket exposes her secret... and violent past.

• Love It Or List It, S10 – Binge

• Secret Vatican Files, S1 – Binge

• Mud Mountain Haulers, S2 – Binge

Fri 25

• Dirty Home Rescue (S1) – Arena (Foxtel, Binge*)  

• Killer Book Club (movie) – Netflix
  Eight horror-loving friends fight for their lives when a killer clown who seems to know the grim secret they share begins to pick them off, one by one.

• Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn (docu-series) – Apple TV+
  Four-part doco series tells the riveting story of CEO-turned-fugitive Carlos Ghosn and his relentless climb to the top of the corporate ladder. Trailer

• You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (movie) – Netflix
  Adam Sandler. Two best friends are planning epic bat mitzvahs. But it all unravels when a popular boy threatens to ruin everything.

Mon 28

• Masterchef, S19 – Binge, Foxtel (Lifestyle Food)
  The original UK version of the popular competitive cooking reality show now broadcast in 60 countries.

• All Together Now UK, S2 – Binge

• Dirt Every Day (S9) – Discovery Turbo (Fetch, Foxtel, Binge*)  
  Fred and friends create wild off road vehicles of all shapes and sizes and take them places you couldn't imagine.

• Prisoner of the Prophet (S1) – Binge

• Signs Of A Psychopath (S3) – ID (Fetch, Foxtel, Binge*)  
  Revisits some of the most dangerous killers in modern history to see which psychopathic traits they exhibited.

• The Chelsea Detective (S2) – Acorn TV, AMC+
  New cases for Detective Inspector Max Arnold (Adrian Scarborough, Killing Eve) and the team to investigate.  

Tue 29

• 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After? (S7) – Binge

• Beautiful Disaster (movie) – Amazon Prime Video
  College freshman Abby tries to distance herself from her dark past while resisting her attraction to bad boy Travis.

• B&B By The Sea (S1) – Lifestyle (Foxtel, Binge*)

• Far North (S1) – Paramount+
  A saga of screw-ups, as everyday people strive to foil an international drug cartel’s largest-ever drug deal in the Pacific.

• Luxury Escapes: World’s Best Holidays (S1) – Lifestyle (Foxtel, Binge*)
  Showcases luxury hotels and VIP experiences around the world.

• Sarah Beeny’s New Life In The Country (S3) – Lifestyle (Foxtel, Binge*)  
  Follows Sarah and her family as they relocate from London to Somerset, renovating a semi-derelict former dairy farm into their dream home.

• Shark Tank Australia (S5) – Ten
  Who will deliver the perfect pitch and propel their business to new heights with a big cash investment from our powerhouse Sharks? Trailer

• 😍 The Tower (S2) – Britbox
  Good quality Brit crime show based on the Kate London novels and adapted by  the screenwriter of Homeland. Stars Gemma Whelan (Game of Thrones).

Wed 30

• Badgers: Their Secret World (S1) – BBC Earth (Fetch, Foxtel, Binge*)
  Steve Backshall reveals the secret lives of one of the UK's most iconic yet elusive species – the badger.

• History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan (S1) – Fox Docos (Foxtel, Binge*)

• Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones (doco) – Netflix
  Travel around the world with author Dan Buettner to discover five unique communities where people live extraordinarily long and vibrant lives.

• Miss Adrenaline: A Tale of Twins (S1) – Netflix
  A competitive biker takes the identity of her long-lost identical twin sister to bring her killers to justice and get the truth behind their separation.

• Medical Mysteries, S1 – Binge

• WTFAQ (S1) – ABC TV
  WTFAQ’s crack team of presenters go on a journey of discovery and do whatever it takes to answer all your burning questions. Trailer

Thu 31

• 😍 Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (S1) – Binge
  Based on characters from the beloved franchise, this new series set in the land of Ooo follows the alternate universe versions of Finn & Jake on a multiverse-hopping journey towards self-discovery.

• Choose Love (movie) – Netflix
  Cami has it all until she comes face to face with a kaleidoscope of tempting but tough choices. What she chooses depends wholly on you, the viewer.

• One Piece (S1) – Netflix
  A live-action pirate adventure story based on the bestselling manga by Eiichiro Oda.

* Most Foxtel shows appear on Binge around the same time. If not you can watch live on Binge via the included Foxtel channels (check Foxtel TV guide or MyFoxtel app for air times.