Streaming services are great for catching up on old favorites, but nothing lasts forever. Netflix regularly rotates its library, and August 2026 is no exception. Whether it's a beloved '90s sitcom or a cult animated series, these eight shows are set to depart. Mark your calendars and start bingeing.
1. 'Home Improvement' (1991–1999)
This classic ABC sitcom starring Tim Allen as Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor leaves Netflix on August 1. The show follows a bumbling handyman who hosts a home improvement show while navigating family life with his wife and three sons. The highlight is his neighbor Wilson, whose face is always hidden behind a fence. It's a warm, funny look at parenting and marriage that still holds up today.
2. 'The Game' (2006–2015)
Only the first three seasons of this BET comedy-drama are on Netflix, and they vanish August 15. A spin-off of Girlfriends, it follows medical student Melanie Barnett as she moves to San Diego with her NFL rookie boyfriend. The show balances humor with serious topics like mental health and fame. Guest stars include Tiffany Haddish and Jason Momoa.
3. 'Better Than Us' (2018)
Netflix's first Russian original series is a sci-fi thriller set in 2029. An advanced android named Arisa accidentally kills a man and goes on the run, befriending a young girl along the way. It's a thought-provoking mix of family drama and futuristic action, leaving August 16. If you like gritty sci-fi, this is for you.
4. 'The Venture Bros.' (2003–2018)
This Adult Swim animated series is a satirical take on classic adventure shows. It follows the Venture family—a mad scientist father and his two sons—on bizarre missions. With seven seasons of clever writing and character growth, it's a cult favorite. It reportedly leaves August 16.
5. 'Fear the Walking Dead' (2015–2023)
The Walking Dead prequel may get an extension, but for now it's set to leave in August. The series follows a blended family at the start of the zombie apocalypse. If you're a fan of the franchise, catch it while you can.
6. 'Between' (2015–2016)
A short-lived Canadian co-production, this show is about a town quarantined after a mysterious disease kills everyone over 21. It's a tense, fast-paced thriller that leaves in July 2026—so it's already gone in some regions.
7. 'Gilmore Girls' (2000–2007)
Though already removed in many territories, the beloved mother-daughter dramedy is still available in some places. If you haven't watched the fast-talking residents of Stars Hollow, now's the time.
8. 'The Bernie Mac Show' (2001–2006)
This Emmy-winning sitcom about a comedian raising his sister's kids is a classic. It left Netflix in some regions earlier in 2026, but may still be streaming elsewhere. Check your local library.
Don't wait until the last minute. For more recommendations, check out three must-watch Netflix shows to binge this week and top 3 Netflix movies to stream on July 27, 2026.
