Series synopsis
The Greatest Average American is an American drama television series that premiered on ABC on February 25, 2026. It stars Nate Bargatze.
"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.
Premise
"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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nate Bargatze as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | February 25, 2026 | April 22, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
At Least This is Not on TV Hosted by Nate Bargatze, the hilarious new game show celebrates the power of being perfectly average. 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. |
February 25, 2026 |
| 2 |
Beefcakes! Nate Bargatze hosts the hilarious new game show where contestants answer trivia based on how average Americans think and live. Nate’s free-throw skills and snack food IQ will also be put to the test. |
March 4, 2026 |
| 3 |
I Am Definitely NOT a Game Show Host! Nate Bargatze hosts a new game show where contestants answer trivia about average Americans for a chance to win the average U.S. salary of $67,920. Nate tackles grade-school questions, and contestants guess his popularity among American grandmothers. |
March 11, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 25, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 18, 2026 |
| Status | continue |