What to watch tonight: 18 new shows and movies added to HBO Max, Hulu, Paramount+ and more (Aug. 22)

(Image credit: ABC) Narrowing down what to watch next can be a headache, especially when you're just trying to unwind on the weekend. The best streaming services keep churning out new movies and shows every week, but lucky for you, it's my job to know exactly what's out there. And, better yet, tell you what's worth your time.That's why I've compiled a TV guide on what to watch tonight. I've combed through the new releases on everything from HBO Max, Hulu, Paramount+, etc. and even scoured the best free streaming services like Tubi to find the great new movies and shows on streaming that you shouldn't sleep on.So let's dive into it. Here are all the new movies and shows (and live events) you can stream tonight (August 22), along with where to watch them. For more streaming recommendations, check out these three newly added Prime Video movies to watch this weekend.Top shows and movies to stream tonight'Abbott Elementary' season 5 (HBO Max) Abbott Elementary Season 5 Trailer (HD) comedy series - YouTube Watch On Genre: Workplace comedyWhat's it about? Quinta Brunson's acclaimed series "Abbott Elementary" follows the staff at the titular Philadelphian public school, enthusiastic workers trying to do their best with the odds against them — even when they drive each other up the wall.Why you should watch it: I don't have many "comfort" shows, but "Abbott Elementary" is one of the few I'll watch again and again. It's a kind and hilarious series that takes on systemic issues in the education system with plenty of personality and charm. The show (rightly) continues to earn its flowers come award season. Season 5 finally made its way to HBO Max, though you'll need Disney+ to watch the latest Season 6 when it comes out this October.Watch "Abbott Elementary" on HBO Max nowGet instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.'The Run for a Million' (Paramount+) (Image credit: Paramount)Genre: The world of horse-reining's biggest event of the yearWhat it's about: 16 elite horseriders converge on the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center in Las Vegas to strut their stuff in challenges from cutting and working cow horse, to youth reining and breakaway roping. Cowboy king Taylor Sheridan is the executive producer and MCs the show, which has $1 million in prizes up for grabs, in case you couldn't tell by the title.Why you should watch it: Any fans of cowboy content (especially "Yellowstone") might be curious to see what the real-life wranglers get up to, and who doesn't love a competition show that goes all out with spectacle? Check out our guide on how to watch "The Run for a Million" this evening.Watch "The Run for a Million" on Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET'The Christophers' (Hulu) THE CHRISTOPHERS - Official Trailer - In Select Theaters April 10 - YouTube Watch On Genre: Comedy/dramaWhat's it about? Steven Soderbergh’s new movie "The Christophers" centers on Lori (Michaela Coel), a former art forger who's now on the straight and narrow. Or at least she was, until the children of legendary painter Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) hire her to work as his assistant. Julian’s son (James Corden) and daughter (Jessica Gunning) have far less innocent intentions. They want Lori to forge their father’s unfinished paintings so they can sell them after his death and pocket a fortune. Lori initially agrees to the scheme, but as she spends more time with the cantankerous Julian, she begins to question whether she can go through with it.Why you should watch it: This movie got rave reviews, and it's currently sitting at a 95% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. McKellen and Coel deliver some of this year's best performances.Watch "The Christophers" on Hulu nowYour streaming guide: Saturday, August 22Here's everything coming to streaming today, broken down by streaming service:PARAMOUNT+The Run For A Million (8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT)The Harvest (2013)BIG3 BasketballSerie A: Inter vs. MonzaPGA Tour: BMW Championship (Third and Fourth Round Coverage)HBO MAXAbbott Elementary, Season 5HULUMy 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?: Complete Seasons 3-4MythBusters: Complete Seasons 6-79/11: Reunited: Complete Season 1All of Us Strangers (2023)The Christophers (2025)Elevation (2024)DISNEY+Locker Diaries: Descendants: Shorts Season 1 (New Episodes)Flex X Cop Season 2 (New Episode)Big City Greens Season 59/11: Reunited: Complete Season 1PGA TOUR BMW ChampionshipBanana Ball Coconuts vs. Bananas (8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT) Follow Tom's Guide on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. 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