On TV Tonight: AGT Live Results Show, ‘Lion’ on Nat Geo, New Ted Lasso

On TV Tonight,  for Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is “America’s Got Talent,” a new episode of “Ted Lasso,” and the nature series “Lion” begins.

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Key Takeaways

• Lion will premiere on Disney Plus on August 20th
• Lion follows the natural journey of the Lion recorded over the course of four years
• America’s Got Talent airs live Tuesdays and Wednesdays on NBC

Lion

Premiering tonight on National Geographic is the new four-part documentary series “Lion” debuts on Disney+ on August 20, 2026. Filmed over four years, the real-life saga is executive produced by Jon Favreau and features music by Hans Zimmer, following a lion cub named Kio on his journey to become king.

Ted Lasso

On tonight is a new episode of “Ted Lasso.” In the episode, Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham) and Keely (Juno Temple) struggle to get shareholders on board with AFC Richmond’s women’s team as Ted (Jason Sudeikis) holds tryouts. Airing on Wednesdays on Apple TV

America’s Got Talent

“America’s Got Talent” airs its Live Results show were the first round of Quarter finals are eliminated. 8pm on NBC