The Greatest Average American

The Greatest Average American

ABC Running

1 Season · 8 Episodes · Premiered February 25, 2026

The Greatest Average American is a hilarious new game show that celebrates the power of being perfectly average. Each round is packed with laugh-out-loud challenges and trivia as contestants try to guess how everyday Americans think and live. In the end, one lucky player will be crowned the Greatest Average American and get the chance to win the ultimate grand prize: the average American salary of $67,920.

Where to Watch: ABC

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Next Air Time: Thu, Apr 23 2026 1:02 AM GMT+0000

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

8 episodes
E01
At Least This is Not on TV
Thu, Feb 26 2026 2:02 AM GMT+0000 56 min
Contestants answer trivia based on how everyday Americans think and live, aiming to win the grand prize: the average U.S. salary of $67,920.
E02
Beefcakes!
Thu, Mar 5 2026 2:02 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Nate's free-throw skills and snack food IQ are put to the test.
E03
I Am Definitely NOT a Game Show Host!
Thu, Mar 12 2026 1:02 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Nate tackles grade-school questions, and contestants guess his popularity among American grandmothers.
E04
Armchair Legend
Thu, Mar 19 2026 1:02 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Players deliberate the most iconic Disney film moment and predict how many footballs host Nate Bargatze can throw from an armchair.
E05
Golly, I Don't Know What's Going On!
Thu, Mar 26 2026 1:02 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Competitors weigh in on the best month of the year, and Nate tries to prove his chain restaurant expertise.
E06
Staten Island is NOT a State!
Thu, Apr 9 2026 1:02 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Players weigh in on what makes a happy marriage, while Nate's knowledge of U.S. states is put to the test.
E07
Africa is NOT A Country!
Thu, Apr 16 2026 1:02 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Competitors debate mystery meats, and Nate takes a crack at breaking plates.
E08
The Nate Bargatze Shopping Cart Nestle!
Thu, Apr 23 2026 1:02 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Host Nate Bargatze brings the laughs as contestants answer American lifestyle trivia for a shot at $67,920 - the average U.S. salary. Players debate the most important invention of all time, while Nate corrals shopping carts and meets a pet dinosaur. 

Cast

Nate Bargatze
Nate Bargatze as Host

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