‘Average Joe’ Season 2 Episode 6 Release Date, Time and Where to Watch

Joe Washington’s Cape Town nightmare is reaching a pivotal midseason moment, and fans are eagerly awaiting the next installment. Episode 6, titled “Keep It Together,” is set to premiere on September 16, continuing the weekly rollout that has characterized the second season of ‘Average Joe’ since its return.

The Paramount+ action comedy thriller has captivated audiences with its unique mix of dark humor and international intrigue, and the sixth episode arrives as the group’s situation becomes increasingly dire. Here’s everything you need to know about when and where to catch the new episode, along with a recap of the season so far.

Paramount+ premiered Season 2 of ‘Average Joe’ on August 19, 2026, releasing the first two episodes at once before switching to a weekly release schedule for the remaining six. Episode 1, “67 Days Later,” and Episode 2, “The Sea Gave Up the Dead,” both debuted on premiere day, and the series has maintained a consistent Wednesday release pattern since then.

Following the release of Episode 3 on August 26, Episode 4, “Choose the Lion,” premiered on September 2, and Episode 5, “Blindspot,” aired on September 9. Episode 6, “Keep It Together,” will complete the midseason stretch on September 16, keeping the show on track as it approaches its eight-episode conclusion.

As for the exact release time, Paramount+ does not specify a unique drop time for ‘Average Joe,’ but the platform generally follows a pattern for its Wednesday originals. Other Paramount+ series, such as ‘Landman’ and ‘School Spirits,’ have consistently released new episodes around midnight Pacific time, which is 3 AM Eastern. Fans can expect a similar early morning window for the upcoming episode.

Once Episode 6 is released, the countdown to the season finale officially begins. Episode 7, “Simple Pleasure,” is scheduled to arrive on September 23, leading the season toward its conclusion in late September.

In the United States, ‘Average Joe’ Season 2 is available with a Paramount+ subscription, and viewers can also stream the season through the Paramount+ Prime Video Channel, the Paramount+ Apple TV Channel, or the Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel. Canadian audiences have the same options, streaming directly through Paramount+ or via the Paramount+ Prime Video Channel.

In Australia, fans can watch ‘Average Joe’ Season 2 with a Paramount+ subscription or through the Paramount+ Prime Video Channel. For viewers outside these regions, the general recommendation is to use a VPN and connect to a US server to access Paramount+ and stream the episodes as they are released.

The show has shifted streaming platforms since its debut. ‘Average Joe’ first premiered on BET+ on June 26, 2023, and later became available on Netflix on August 15, 2024. However, it moved to Paramount+ in June after BET+ was shuttered following Paramount’s acquisition of Tyler Perry Studios’ minority stake in the platform. New viewers can rest easy knowing that all episodes of Season 1 are now available on Paramount+ alongside the new season.

Season 2 of ‘Average Joe’ has ramped up the globe-trotting danger more than ever. The season features Deon Cole as Joe Washington, a Pittsburgh plumber whose discovery of his late father’s criminal activities has put him and his family in jeopardy. To uncover the identity of a new and mysterious threat targeting his loved ones, Joe enlists his friends Leon, Cathy, and Touch to join him in Cape Town, South Africa. What began as a quest for answers has spiraled further out of control.

The episodes leading up to “Keep It Together” have significantly raised the stakes. In “Choose the Lion,” Sipho increases the bounty on the Americans while Phylis invites Touch to a sacred place. Meanwhile, Imani helps Joe uncover another hidden clue that leads to a devastating revelation, and Leon and Cathy’s relationship faces unexpected challenges. The fallout from these events is set to carry directly into the next chapter.

According to the official synopsis, Episode 6 finds the group at a breaking point. Joe and his friends are forced into hiding, while Cathy plays a dangerous game by attempting to strike a deal with Sipho. However, her plans quickly unravel, leaving her exposed and revealing that she is not the only one with tricks up her sleeve. This episode promises to deliver one of the more intense turns of the season’s second half.

The growing anticipation for each new episode is partly due to the show’s strong reputation among critics and audiences. ‘Average Joe’ Season 1 debuted to positive reviews, earning an 86 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes and quickly becoming the number one scripted drama series on BET+ during its opening week. Season 2 has continued to build on that momentum with its Cape Town storyline.

Created by Robb Cullen, the cast driving the Cape Town arc includes familiar faces from the first season. Malcolm Barrett portrays Leon, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams plays Cathy, and Michael Trucco takes on the role of Touch, all joining Cole’s Joe on this increasingly perilous mission abroad.

With three episodes remaining after “Keep It Together” airs, the pieces are falling into place for a chaotic final stretch. With Cathy’s unraveling scheme, Sipho’s escalating bounty, and Joe’s crew being pushed further into hiding, there is a lot at stake for what happens next in Cape Town.

How do you think Cathy’s deal with Sipho will backfire, and who do you believe still has the biggest secret left to reveal before the season concludes?