ABC Suspends Jimmy Kimmel, Why You Should Check Out Netflix’s ‘Black Rabbit’, and ‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 7

The Watch

The Ringer

Tv & Film

4.5 • 5.5K Ratings

🗓️ 18 September 2025

⏱️ 78 minutes

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Chris and Andy talk about ABC’s decision to indefinitely suspend Jimmy Kimmel and what it means for the media space (1:18). Then, they take a moment to remember Robert Redford and his outsized impact on film in the wake of his passing (11:58). Later, they break down the penultimate episode of ‘Alien: Earth’ and the premiere of the new Netflix miniseries, ‘Black Rabbit,’ starring Jason Bateman and Jude Law (30:50). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Watch’ and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Video Producer: Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:01.0	I ain't sports to have to clear the room.
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1:06.5	Hello and welcome to The Watch.
1:08.6	My name is Chris Ryan.
1:10.0	I am an editor at the ringer.com and joining me in the studio.
1:15.3	He also remembers Mars Bar. It's Andy Greenwald.
1:20.5	I do. You're talking Black Rabbit. I'm talking Black Rabbit on Netflix. I'm talking Alien Earth on
1:25.3	FX. We might discuss the legacy of the great Robert Redford. Oh, yeah. And obviously, we have to address the Jimmy Kimmel stuff. Greenwald, welcome to the show. Thank you. I also have some other things on my personal... Oh, I got some other things on my docket, too. I have a shadow docket. You know, like all the great thought leaders in America. Like Anthony and Scalia. I'm assigned, but opinions are strong.
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1:46.5	Andy, great to you Thursday.
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