‘Average Joe’ Season 2 Episode 5 Release Date, Time and Where to Watch Joe’s Cape Town Nightmare

Joe Washington’s already chaotic journey in South Africa is about to take an even darker turn. As ‘Average Joe’ Season 2 progresses into its latter half, fans are eager to find out when they can tune in for the next installment of Joe’s survival saga.

The fifth episode of the season, titled “Blindspot,” is set to premiere on September 9, continuing the show’s consistent weekly rollout on Paramount+.

Episode 5, “Blindspot,” is scheduled for release on September 9, 2026, maintaining the series’ established rhythm since its return. The eight-episode second season kicked off with two episodes at launch before transitioning to a weekly format, with new episodes dropping every Wednesday.

This pattern has remained consistent so far. Episode 3, “Dead Mobs and Hitmen,” premiered on August 26, marking the start of the weekly rollout, followed by Episode 4, “Choose the Lion,” on September 2. With “Blindspot” next in line, viewers can expect a steady Wednesday release schedule for ‘Average Joe’ as the season progresses.

After Episode 5, the action continues with Episode 6, “Keep It Together,” arriving on September 16, and Episode 7, “Simple Pleasure,” set for September 23, leading the season toward its finale later in September.

As for the premiere time of “Blindspot,” Paramount+ has not specified an official time slot for ‘Average Joe,’ but the timing of other Wednesday originals provides a helpful hint. Shows like ‘Landman’ and ‘School Spirits’ typically release new episodes around midnight PT, which translates to 3 AM ET, and this timing is expected to apply here as well.

This means that East Coast viewers will likely have the episode available before dawn, while West Coast fans can catch it right at midnight their time.

For international viewers streaming from outside the U.S., the release will occur later in the local calendar depending on time zones, generally landing in the morning or early afternoon. While this may be a minor inconvenience for fans abroad, it hasn’t deterred the show’s expanding global audience from tuning in weekly.

In the U.S., ‘Average Joe’ Season 2 is available exclusively through a Paramount+ subscription. The season can also be accessed via the Paramount+ Prime Video Channel, the Paramount+ Apple TV Channel, and the Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, providing subscribers with various options to watch new episodes.

Australian viewers can enjoy the season through a standard Paramount+ subscription or the Paramount+ Prime Video Channel as well. For fans in regions where Paramount+ is not fully available, many international viewers use a VPN connected to a U.S. server to access the platform.

New viewers wondering if they need to catch up before diving into “Blindspot” can rest easy. All episodes of Season 1 are currently streaming on Paramount+, allowing newcomers to familiarize themselves with the events that lead into Season 2.

The show’s streaming home has changed over time, which has sometimes confused long-time fans. ‘Average Joe’ originally premiered on BET+ before transitioning to Paramount+ after Paramount acquired Tyler Perry Studios’ minority stake in the platform, integrating BET+’s library into the broader Paramount+ service.

As Season 2 unfolds, Joe Washington, portrayed by Deon Cole, is attempting to rebuild a normal life following the chaos of Season 1. However, a new mysterious threat targeting his family forces him and his crew to Cape Town, South Africa, turning what should be a fresh start into yet another struggle for survival.

What begins as a quest for answers quickly escalates into an international battle against ruthless criminals, deadly assassins, bounty hunters, and long-buried family secrets. This tonal shift has pushed the show’s action-comedy roots further into thriller territory this season.

Joe is joined on this perilous journey by his friends Leon, played by Malcolm Barrett, Cathy, portrayed by Cynthia Kaye McWilliams, and Touch, played by Michael Trucco. Together, they must navigate unfamiliar terrain while staying one step ahead of those pursuing them.

The series boasts impressive credentials behind the scenes as well. Created by Robb Cullen and inspired by his own experiences, ‘Average Joe’ Season 1 premiered to strong reviews, securing an 86 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes and becoming the top scripted drama series on BET+ during its debut week, setting high expectations for “Blindspot” and beyond.

With Joe and his friends deeper in hostile territory than ever, how do you think they will emerge from Cape Town unscathed?