{"id":13156,"date":"2026-07-30T15:32:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T19:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine.watchjaro.com\/?p=13156"},"modified":"2026-08-02T13:45:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T17:45:11","slug":"own-august-2026-programming-highlights-13156-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.watchjaro.com\/own-august-2026-programming-highlights-13156-2\/","title":{"rendered":"OWN Announces August 2026 Programming Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"

OWN Reveals August 2026 TV Schedule and Premieres<\/h2>\n

OWN\u2019s August lineup includes returning reality series, new lessons from Iyanla Vanzant and Thursday-night screenings of beloved films.<\/p>\n

OWN<\/a> is keeping its summer schedule active with new episodes of several popular unscripted series, the return of Iyanla Vanzant and a collection of celebrated films<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The network\u2019s August 2026 programming lineup<\/a> includes new installments of \u201cBelle Collective<\/em>,\u201d \u201cHeart & Hustle: Houston<\/em>,\u201d \u201cPut a Ring on It: Cheathab<\/em>\u201d and \u201cIyanla: The Inside Fix<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

OWN will also present a selection of audience-favorite movies every Thursday night throughout the month.<\/p>\n

All programming information and airtimes are subject to change. Times are listed in Eastern and Pacific time.<\/p>\n

Belle Collective<\/h3>\n
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Belle Collective – Courtesy of OWN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

New episodes air Fridays at 8 p.m. ET\/PT.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Belles are back to reclaim Friday nights with all-new episodes of OWN\u2019s hit series \u201cBelle Collective.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kerri Paul, Lateshia Pearson, Latrice Rogers, Marie Hamilton-Abston, Selena Johnson and Tambra Cheri return as a dynamic group of powerhouse entrepreneurs redefining what it means to be a modern Southern belle.<\/p>\n

The women continue to balance ambition, family, and friendship in Jackson, Mississippi.<\/p>\n

\u201cReunion Pt. 2: Threesome\u2019s a Crowd\u201d<\/p>\n

Premieres Friday, Aug. 7, at 8 p.m. ET\/PT.<\/p>\n

Episode description: To be announced.<\/p>\n

Heart & Hustle: Houston<\/h3>\n
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Heart & Hustle – Houston – Courtesy of OWN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

New episodes air Saturdays at 8 p.m. ET\/PT.<\/strong><\/p>\n

During Season 2 of OWN\u2019s \u201cHeart & Hustle: Houston,\u201d the sisterhood confronts emotional reckonings and shifting alliances while doubling down on its determination to build business empires and secure lasting success.<\/p>\n

Chloe Cooke, La\u2019Torria Lemon, LeBrina Jackson, Muneera Page, Roe Grady-Pichardo and Alaina Saulsberry face the aftermath of an explosive fallout that has divided the women into opposing factions.<\/p>\n

Despite the personal turmoil, the women remain relentless in their pursuits as they balance ambition, entrepreneurship and the pressures of life in one of the country\u2019s most competitive cities.<\/p>\n

\u201cEpisode 118 Title TBD\u201d<\/p>\n

Premieres Saturday, Aug. 1, at 8 p.m. ET\/PT.<\/p>\n

Episode description: To be announced.<\/p>\n

\u201cEpisode 119 Title TBD\u201d<\/p>\n

Premieres Saturday, Aug. 8, at 8 p.m. ET\/PT.<\/p>\n

Episode description: To be announced.<\/p>\n

Put a Ring on It: Cheathab<\/h3>\n
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Put A Ring On It: Cheat Lab – Courtesy of OWN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

New episodes air Fridays at 8 p.m. ET\/PT.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Couples test their relationships by dating other people to determine whether they are truly ready to commit.<\/p>\n

With guidance from Dr. Stacii Jae Johnson, the couples confront their deepest fears and desires before deciding whether to put a ring on their relationships or move on.<\/p>\n

\u201cEx Appeal\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Premieres Friday, Aug. 7, at 9 p.m. ET\/PT.<\/p>\n

It is the women\u2019s turn to revisit their pasts and go on dates with the men with whom they cheated on their current partners.<\/p>\n

Dominique\u2019s date arrives in unique attire, Mia gets serenaded, and Mimi stirs up drama when she brings her date home.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn Love With Two Women\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Premieres Friday, Aug. 14, at 8 p.m. ET\/PT.<\/p>\n

The women continue dating outside their relationships while confronting their partners\u2019 exes face-to-face.<\/p>\n

One man admits he still loves his ex, Mia regrets a major decision and Dominique loses her temper after encountering someone from Travis\u2019 past.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Breaking Point\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Premieres Friday, Aug. 21, at 8 p.m. ET\/PT.<\/p>\n

A secret from a recent date sends shockwaves through the house and sparks tension during therapy.<\/p>\n

As the men head out on dates, boundaries blur, tempers flare and a shocking confrontation at the house leaves one couple on the brink.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Mixer\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Premieres Friday, Aug. 28, at 8 p.m. ET\/PT.<\/p>\n

Dr. Stacii helps Dominique understand her behavior after she loses control over Travis\u2019 ex.<\/p>\n

A rooftop pool party mixer proves challenging for the couples when they are all on separate dates at the same time.<\/p>\n

Iyanla: The Inside Fix<\/h3>\n
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Iyanla- The Inside Fix – Courtesy of OWN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

New episodes<\/a> air Saturdays at 8 p.m. ET\/PT.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Iyanla Vanzant returns with new insights into family relationships, generational pain, emotional healing and the spiritual work required to confront unhealthy patterns.<\/p>\n

\u201cIyanla Returns! The Grandparent Phenomenon\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Premieres Saturday, Aug. 15, at 8 p.m. ET\/PT.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Iyanla Vanzant presents new lessons about grandparents raising their grandchildren through the lens of generational pain, parental avoidance and wounds of love.<\/p>\n

The episode revisits the story of \u201cdelinquent daughter\u201d Dominique.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Connection Between Love and Money\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Premieres Saturday, Aug. 22, at 8 p.m. ET\/PT.<\/p>\n

Iyanla revisits her time with lottery winner Marie to offer a renewed lesson on broken patterns of love and scarcity.<\/p>\n

The episode explores emotional emptiness and the idea that true wealth comes from deep spiritual healing, something no amount of money can buy.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnly as Sick as Your Secrets\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Premieres Saturday, Aug. 29, at 8 p.m. ET\/PT.<\/p>\n

Iyanla revisits<\/strong> \u201cFix My Toxic Obsession<\/em>,\u201d shedding new light on the temporary \u201cfix<\/a>\u201d of cosmetic surgery.<\/p>\n

The episode examines how physical changes may fail to heal the deeper spiritual wounds and trauma that prevent people from recognizing their own beauty.<\/p>\n

OWN Movies We Love<\/h3>\n

OWN will present beloved movies every Thursday night throughout August.<\/p>\n

Waiting to Exhale<\/strong><\/p>\n

Airs Thursday, Aug. 13, at 9 p.m. ET\/PT.<\/p>\n

Released: 1995<\/p>\n

Starring: Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett and Loretta Devine<\/p>\n

\u201cWaiting to Exhale\u201d follows four very different Black women as they navigate their relationships with men, friendship and personal change.<\/p>\n

Menace II Society<\/strong><\/p>\n

Airs Thursday, Aug. 20, at 9 p.m. ET\/PT.<\/p>\n

Released: 1993<\/p>\n

Starring: Tyrin Turner, Larenz Tate and June Kyoto Lu<\/p>\n

\u201cMenace II Society\u201d chronicles several days in the life of a young street hustler following his graduation.<\/p>\n

He attempts to escape the dangers and temptations of Watts, California, as he searches for a better life.<\/p>\n

Lean on Me<\/strong><\/p>\n

Airs Thursday, Aug. 27, at 9 p.m. ET\/PT.<\/p>\n

Released: 1989<\/p>\n

Starring: Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd and Robert Guillaume<\/p>\n

\u201cLean on Me\u201d follows dedicated but uncompromising educator Joe Clark after he is appointed principal of a deteriorating inner-city school.<\/p>\n

Determined to improve the school, Clark adopts controversial methods to restore discipline and academic achievement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

OWN\u2019s August 2026 schedule features new episodes of \u201cBelle Collective,\u201d \u201cHeart & Hustle: Houston,\u201d \u201cPut a Ring on It\u201d and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":13157,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[173],"tags":[1698,1693,1694,1696,193,1697,1695,312],"class_list":["post-13156","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-film-tv","tag-august-2026","tag-belle-collective","tag-heart-hustle-houston","tag-iyanla-vanzant","tag-own","tag-own-movies-we-love","tag-put-a-ring-on-it","tag-television"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/magazine.watchjaro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13156","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/magazine.watchjaro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/magazine.watchjaro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.watchjaro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.watchjaro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13156"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.watchjaro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13156\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13176,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.watchjaro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13156\/revisions\/13176"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.watchjaro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13157"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/magazine.watchjaro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13156"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.watchjaro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13156"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.watchjaro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13156"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}