‘The Paper’ Restores the (Sitcom) Feeling. Plus, ‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 5 and a Busy September for TV.

The Watch

The Ringer

Tv & Film

4.5 • 5.5K Ratings

🗓️ 4 September 2025

⏱️ 76 minutes

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Chris and Andy talk about the premiere of ‘The Paper,’ the original Peacock series from the world of ‘The Office,’ and why the spinoff sitcom made them immediately feel at home (4:23). Then, they preview a busy month in television, including the upcoming premiere of HBO’s ‘Task’ and ‘Slow Horses’ Season 5 (31:53), before breaking down the fifth episode of ‘Alien: Earth’ (36:51). Later, they briefly discuss Darren Aronofsky’s new film, ‘Caught Stealing,’ and why they recommend it (01:02:08). 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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0:30.7	Ah, Benny's parents. Thanks for coming. I, uh, so Benny has really blossomed this term. You're telling me,
0:36.7	he outgrew his bike. We sold it, on eBay.
0:39.7	Oh, that's not quite what I meant.
0:41.2	It's free to sell on there?
0:42.5	Free to sell.
0:43.6	Easy too. Sold Benny's bike, your guitar, my jacket.
0:47.0	You sold my guitar?
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1:00.9	I need sports to have to clear the room.
1:03.8	Stand up and walk now.
1:06.6	Hello and welcome to The Watch.
1:08.5	My name is Chris Ryan.
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1:22.6	Sorry, I was just checking the updated CDC guidance. Yeah. It's changing in real time.
1:28.2	Do you know it would be sick as if you were Morrow from Alien Earth and your hand could just do anything and you could just like get a COVID-vax?
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