Average Joe Season 2 premieres Wednesday, Aug. 19, on Paramount+. The first two episodes will be available at launch, followed by one new episode every Wednesday until the season finale.
The critically acclaimed action-comedy thriller series debuted on BET+ in 2023; all episodes of Season 1 are now streaming on Paramount+. Season 2 finds Deon Cole returning as Joe Washington, a Pittsburgh plumber whose discovery of his late father’s criminal dealings has put him and his loved ones in peril. To uncover who’s behind a new and mysterious threat targeting his family, Joe enlists his friends Leon (Malcolm Barrett), Cathy (Cynthia Kaye McWilliams) and Touch (Michael Trucco) to accompany him to Cape Town, South Africa. What starts as a simple search for answers quickly becomes a dangerous adventure.
Here’s what you should know about the Average Joe Season 2 premiere date, release schedule, plot, cast, trailer, and how-to-watch details.
Key facts about Average Joe Season 2
- Premiere date: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026
- Where to watch: Paramount+
- Episodes: 8
- Release schedule: 2 episodes at launch, followed by 1 new episode every Wednesday
- Genre: Action-comedy thriller / dark comedy-drama
- Starring: Deon Cole
- Created by: Robb Cullen
- Season 2 setting: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Cape Town, South Africa
When does Season 2 premiere?
Average Joe Season 2 premieres Wednesday, Aug. 19, on Paramount+, the new home of BET+ series. The first two episodes will be available on premiere day, with one new episode streaming every Wednesday after that.
All episodes of Season 1 are now streaming on Paramount+, so viewers can catch up on the drama before the new season begins.
What is Season 2 about?
Average Joe Season 2 picks up right after the events of Season 1. Joe Washington (Deon Cole) thinks he can finally move forward after tying up the loose ends his criminally-enmeshed father left behind. But a new threat soon plunges Joe and his family back into the treacherous world connected to his dad’s history.
Joe and his closest pals travel to Cape Town, South Africa, in search of answers. Instead, they land in a hazardous situation involving international criminals, powerful enemies, and long-buried secrets. Hunted across the city, the group dodges assassins, outruns bounty hunters, and tries to survive a series of increasingly impossible circumstances. Meanwhile, Joe uncovers information about his family that changes everything he thought he knew about his past.
Who is in the Season 2 cast?
Deon Cole, Malcolm Barrett, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams, and Michael Trucco return for Average Joe Season 2. Katlego Lebogang and Hakeem Kae-Kazim join the cast for the new season.
Deon Cole as Joe Washington
Deon Cole returns this season as Joe Washington, the Pittsburgh plumber who learned in Season 1 that his late father had ties to criminals. Joe would now be forced to confront his dad’s secrets, and to deal with the consequences of old mistakes.
In Season 2, a threat against Joe’s nearest and dearest sends Joe to South Africa, where he discovers more about his family’s history. Cole is an Emmy®-nominated actor, comedian, and writer, as well as one of the executive producers of Average Joe Season 2.
Malcolm Barrett as Leon Montgomery
Malcolm Barrett is back as Leon Montgomery, hardware store owner and husband to Cathy Montgomery. As one of Joe’s close friends, he’s become caught up in the consequences of Joe’s discovery about his father.
Leon travels with Joe to Cape Town in Season 2, where – along with the rest of Joe’s friend-group – he finds himself pursued by several new enemies.
Cynthia Kaye McWilliams as Cathy Montgomery
Cynthia Kaye McWilliams makes her Season 2 return as Cathy Montgomery. Cathy is a true-crime aficionado and wife to Malcolm. She remains part of Joe’s core crew of pals, all of whom must deal with the consequences of the events that began with Joe’s revelation about his dad’s criminal dealings.
Her story continues in Cape Town as Joe’s friend-group searches for answers and tries to stay ahead of the people pursuing them.
Michael Trucco as Touch
Michael Trucco returns as Benjamin “Touch” Tuchawuski, a police officer and Joe’s longtime best friend. He joins Joe, Leon, and Cathy on their trip to Cape Town.
The group members become targets of criminals, assassins, and bounty hunters as they investigate the threat against Joe’s family.
Katlego Lebogang as Imani
Katlego Lebogang joins the Average Joe Season 2 cast as Imani, a young woman whose connection to Joe’s family alters what Joe knows about his past.
Lebogang is a South African actor whose previous credits include Yoh! Bestie and Love, Law and Betrayal.
Hakeem Kae-Kazim as Sipho
Hakeem Kae-Kazim joins the Average Joe Season 2 cast as Sipho, a Cape Town crime boss who pursues Joe and his friends during their time in South Africa.
Hakeem Kae-Kazim is a Nigerian-British actor and producer. His credits include Hotel Rwanda and Riding with Sugar.
Is there a Season 2 trailer?
Yes. Paramount+ has released the Average Joe Season 2 official trailer. Get ready to see Joe and his buddies’ journey to Cape Town, and meet the individuals threatening their safety.
Who created Average Joe?
Series star Robb Cullen created Average Joe, which is inspired by his life. Cullen also serves as an executive producer on Season 2 alongside Deon Cole, Eric Dean Seaton, Tyrone Finch, Rose Catherine Pinkney, Deb Evans, McG, Corey Marsh, and Mary Viola.
The series is produced by Wonderland Sound and Vision and DAE Light Media in association with BET Studios.
How to watch Average Joe
Average Joe Season 2 begins streaming Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, on Paramount+. Two episodes will be available on premiere day, followed by one new episode every Wednesday.
Season 1 is currently streaming on Paramount+. The first season originally premiered on BET+ in 2023, and became BET+’s No. 1 scripted drama during its debut week.
Watch Average Joe on Paramount+
Stream Average Joe Season 1 now on Paramount+, then watch the first two episodes of Season 2 beginning Wednesday, Aug. 19.
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Is Season 2 on BET+?
BET+ is no longer a stand-alone service. Its titles, including Average Joe, now stream on Paramount+. So, Season 2 of Average Joe premieres on Paramount+ on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Do I need to watch Season 1 before Season 2?
Watching Average Joe Season 1 first will provide context for Season 2. The new season continues after the events of Season 1, and builds on Joe’s discovery of his father’s criminal history and the danger that has followed.
Season 1 is currently streaming on Paramount+.
