‘Average Joe’ Season 2 Episode 5 Release Date, Time and Where to Watch Joe’s Continued Cape Town Nightmare
Joe Washington’s already brutal trip to South Africa is about to get even messier. As ‘Average Joe‘ Season 2 barrels into its back half, fans are eager to know exactly when they can catch the next chapter of Joe’s fight for survival.
The fifth episode of the season, titled “Blindspot,” is set to premiere on September 9, continuing the show’s steady weekly rollout on Paramount+.
‘Average Joe’ Season 2 Episode 5 Release Date
Episode 5, “Blindspot,” is scheduled to premiere on September 9, 2026, keeping the series on the same rhythm it has maintained since its return. The eight episode second season debuted with two episodes at launch before shifting into a weekly format, with new installments arriving every Wednesday.
That pattern has held steady so far. Episode 3, “Dead Mobs and Hitmen,” arrived on August 26, kicking off the weekly rollout, and Episode 4, “Choose the Lion,” followed on September 2. With “Blindspot” landing next, viewers are looking at a consistent Wednesday cadence carrying ‘Average Joe’ through the rest of its run.
Following Episode 5, the season is not slowing down. Episode 6, “Keep It Together,” is set for September 16, with Episode 7, “Simple Pleasure,” landing on September 23, pushing the season toward its finale in late September.
What Time Does “Blindspot” Premiere?
Paramount+ has not published an official time slot specifically for ‘Average Joe,’ but the streamer’s other Wednesday originals offer a reliable clue. Shows including ‘Landman’ and ‘School Spirits’ have consistently dropped new episodes around midnight PT, which is 3am ET, and that early morning window is expected to apply here as well.
Practically speaking, that means East Coast viewers will likely find the episode waiting for them before sunrise. West Coast fans, meanwhile, can expect it right at midnight their time.
For anyone streaming from outside the United States, the release will simply land later in the local calendar depending on time zone, generally falling somewhere in the morning or early afternoon. It is a small inconvenience for international fans, but one that has not stopped the show’s growing global audience from tuning in each week.
Where to Watch ‘Average Joe’ Season 2?
In the United States, ‘Average Joe’ Season 2 streams exclusively through a Paramount+ subscription. The season is also accessible through the Paramount+ Prime Video Channel, the Paramount+ Apple TV Channel, and the Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, giving subscribers flexibility in how they access new episodes.
Australian viewers can watch the season through a standard Paramount+ subscription or through the Paramount+ Prime Video Channel as well. For fans in regions where Paramount+ has not fully launched, a VPN connected to a US server remains the workaround many international viewers rely on to access the platform.
Newcomers wondering whether they need a refresher before jumping into “Blindspot” do not have much to worry about. All episodes of Season 1 are currently streaming on Paramount+, allowing new viewers to catch up on the fallout that drives Season 2’s plot before diving in.
The show’s streaming home has shifted over time, which has occasionally confused longtime fans. ‘Average Joe’ originally debuted on BET+ before moving to Paramount+ after Paramount bought out Tyler Perry Studios’ minority stake in the platform, folding BET+’s library into the larger Paramount+ service.
‘Average Joe’ Season 2 Plot and Cast Heading Into Episode 5
Season 2 picks up with Joe Washington, played by Deon Cole, trying to rebuild a normal life after the chaos of Season 1. A mysterious new threat targeting his family instead sends him and his crew to Cape Town, South Africa, turning what should be a fresh start into another fight for survival.
What begins as a search for answers quickly spirals into an international struggle against ruthless criminals, deadly assassins, bounty hunters, and long buried family secrets. It is a tonal shift that has pushed the show’s action comedy roots further into thriller territory this season.
Joe is joined on this journey by his friends Leon, played by Malcolm Barrett, Cathy, played by Cynthia Kaye McWilliams, and Touch, played by Michael Trucco. Together, the group has to navigate unfamiliar terrain while staying one step ahead of the people hunting them.
The series carries real credibility behind the camera as well. Created by Robb Cullen and inspired by his own life, ‘Average Joe’ Season 1 debuted to strong reviews, earning an 86 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes and becoming the number one scripted drama series on BET+ during its debut week, a track record that has fans expecting big things from “Blindspot” and beyond.
With Joe and his friends deeper into hostile territory than ever, how do you think the group makes it out of Cape Town in one piece?
