It's pilot season here at Watchers HQ. With our Yellowjackets season 1 recap all tied up, Jodie and Andrea are kicking off a new series where we revisit some of the most acclaimed, iconic, and/or controversial TV pilots of all time. We're starting with the shows that have some connection to our beloved Yellowjackets. You'll be shocked to hear our first installment is a rewatch of the groundbreaking ABC show, LOST. We take you through how the show changed the TV landscape and give you a general idea of what it's all about. Then, we dive into the pilot episode itself. As we watch each pilot, we'll be looking for key elements like character introduction and world-building. And while we won't spoil any specific plot points, we'll definitely be discussing some of the major themes and arcs in these shows. So, if you're super spoiler sensitive, you might want to go watch all 120 episodes of LOST real quick, just to be safe.

We'll see you back here next week for Jodie's first pick, Six Feet Under

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In what can only be described as an outright act of nepotism, Jodie and Andrea are joined this week by comedian, actor, writer, podcaster, etcetera-er, and–some might say–mother of this very podcast, Chris Gethard, who stops by to help us wrap up our Yellowjackets rewatch. As someone who binged seasons 1 and 2 over the course of just a couple weeks, Gethard has a slightly different perspective on the show than those of us who have spent the last couple of years painstakingly unpacking every little detail, and he's also able to weigh in from an actor and writer's perspective. Geth also helps us put some of our long-running debates to bed. Of course, we get very nerdy about New Jersey, 90s music, and the best places to hide a body in the Garden State. Jodie and Andrea close out the episode by letting you know what we'll be covering for our next season of The Watchers. We think it's gonna be really fun. Hope you stick around. But if not, we'll see you back here for season 3 in the hopefully not too distant future!

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We're finally here! "Sic Transit Gloria Mundi," the season 1 finale of Yellowjackets, marks a real turn toward the dark in a season that was already pretty freakin' dark. In 1996, the team does a collective walk of shame after the events of "Doomcoming." In 2021, the gang struts their collective stuff at their high school reunion. Lots more happens in between, but since we recorded this one as a watch-along, we'll spare you the details here in the notes. Listen to the beginning of the episode for instructions on how to sync our show to the episode. Happy listening! We'll see you next week with our seasons 1 and 2 wrap up and to let you know what we've got planned for next month.

This episode comes with a warning/reminder that our rewatch of Yellowjackets season 1 is intended for fans of the show who have watched ALL of seasons 1 and 2. This episode is NOT spoiler-free, and we discuss many events that have happened across the first two seasons of Yellowjackets. That being said, if you haven't watched the first two seasons of Yellowjackets, go do that, like, right now, and then meet us back here for our season 1 rewatch.

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*AIRHORN* Jodie and Andrea are coming at you large and in charge from the very same room, and the energy is . . . well, it's pretty much the same. But if you're a visual listener, you should picture us sitting across from each other in a fancy little studio. Anyway, we're revisiting the events of the ninth episode of season 1 of Yellowjackets, "Doomcoming." In 1996, we find the girls eating a dinner that's slimy yet satisfying. It's almost Rush Week at Rutgers and the team wants to celebrate, so Tai gets her arts and crafts on, Misty spikes the punch bowl, and just about everyone leans into their darker urges. In 2021, Tai's on the campaign trail, Nat REALLY needs a snack, Misty's slumber party continues, and Shauna deals a crushing blow to Jeff's book club beliefs.

This episode comes with a warning/reminder that our rewatch of Yellowjackets season 1 is intended for fans of the show who have watched ALL of seasons 1 and 2. This episode is NOT spoiler-free, and we discuss many events that have happened across the first two seasons of Yellowjackets. That being said, if you haven't watched the first two seasons of Yellowjackets, go do that, like, right now, and then meet us back here for our season 1 rewatch.

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Meet us back here next week for our discussion of Season 1, Episode 10 of Yellowjackets, "Sic Transit Gloria Mundi." (THAT'S THE FINALE!)

This week, Jodie and Andrea are revisiting the events of the eighth episode of season 1 of Yellowjackets, "Flight of the Bumblebee." In 1996, Van uses up another one of her nine lives, Jackie helps Shauna share the news about her little secret, and Laura Lee flies the friendly skies. In 2021, Misty and Jessica bond, Nat leans on an old sponsor for support, Tai takes a walk, Shauna goes undercover, and a university admin violates FERPA 

This episode comes with a warning/reminder that our rewatch of Yellowjackets season 1 is intended for fans of the show who have watched ALL of seasons 1 and 2. This episode is NOT spoiler-free, and we discuss many events that have happened across the first two seasons of Yellowjackets. That being said, if you haven't watched the first two seasons of Yellowjackets, go do that, like, right now, and then meet us back here for our season 1 rewatch.

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Meet us back here next week for our discussion of Season 1, Episode 9 of Yellowjackets, "Doomcoming."

This week, Jodie and Andrea are revisiting the events of the seventh episode of season 1 of Yellowjackets, "No Compass." In 1996, our soccer team begins to worry about the approaching winter, and Tai decides to do something about it. Jackie figures out what Shauna has been keeping from her. Travis continues to be a baby, and Nat continues to let him. In 2021, Shauna's in a farce, Tai's up a tree, Misty's in the basement, and Nat's in bed with a cop.

This episode comes with a warning/reminder that our rewatch of Yellowjackets season 1 is intended for fans of the show who have watched ALL of seasons 1 and 2. This episode is NOT spoiler-free, and we discuss many events that have happened across the first two seasons of Yellowjackets. That being said, if you haven't watched the first two seasons of Yellowjackets, go do that, like, right now, and then meet us back here for our season 1 rewatch.

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Meet us back here next week for our discussion of Season 1, Episode 8 of Yellowjackets, "Flight of the Bumblebee."

You're listening to The Watchers, a show where sometimes one of your podcast hosts can't edit the podcast because she got too busy making podcasts for people who pay her money to do so. Very sorry, but we'll be back this Tuesday with our review of "Flight of the Bumblebee." In the meantime, Andrea recommends checking out Mariah Stovall's fantastic new book, "I Love You So Much, It's Killing Us Both."

Thanks for rolling with us. See you in a few days!

This week, Jodie and Andrea are revisiting the events of the sixth episode of season 1 of Yellowjackets, "Saints." In 1996, Nat gives Travis a lesson in Women and Gender Studies, Tai helps Shauna deal with her pregnancy, Ben puts on his Health Teacher hat, and Laura Lee and Lottie go for a dip. In 2021, Shauna and Jeff celebrate Jackie's birthday, Tai struggles to be the wife and mother Simone expects, Kevyn and Nat run some errands, and Misty puts a pause on Jessica Robert's days as a roving reporting.

Referenced in this episode: We've Been Here For Years: A Yellowjackets Video Essay

This episode comes with a warning/reminder that our rewatch of Yellowjackets season 1 is intended for fans of the show who have watched ALL of seasons 1 and 2. This episode is NOT spoiler-free, and we discuss many events that have happened across the first two seasons of Yellowjackets. That being said, if you haven't watched the first two seasons of Yellowjackets, go do that, like, right now, and then meet us back here for our season 1 rewatch.

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Meet us back here next week for our discussion of Season 1, Episode 7 of Yellowjackets, "No Compass."

This week, Jodie and Andrea are revisiting the events of the fifth episode of season 1 of Yellowjackets, "Blood Hive." In 1996, the girls are surfin' the collective (scientifically unfounded) crimson wave. In 2021, Shauna celebrates Halloween, Nat and Misty meet a Lone Gunmen reject, and Tai's campaign gets messy.

This episode comes with a warning/reminder that our rewatch of Yellowjackets season 1 is intended for fans of the show who have watched ALL of seasons 1 and 2. This episode is NOT spoiler-free, and we discuss many events that have happened across the first two seasons of Yellowjackets. That being said, if you haven't watched the first two seasons of Yellowjackets, go do that, like, right now, and then meet us back here for our season 1 rewatch.

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Meet us back here next week for our discussion of Season 1, Episode 6 of Yellowjackets, "Saints."

This week, Jodie and Andrea are revisiting the events of the fourth episode of season 1 of Yellowjackets, "Bear Down." In 1996, the team makes two big discoveries. Nat and Travis prove themselves, Jackie has a close call, and Shauna does some writing in her gurnal.  In 2021, Nat reconnects with an old friend, Misty goes on a stakeout, Shauna stays stunted, and Tai rubs elbows.

This episode comes with a warning/reminder that our rewatch of Yellowjackets season 1 is intended for fans of the show who have watched ALL of seasons 1 and 2. This episode is NOT spoiler-free, and we discuss many events that have happened across the first two seasons of Yellowjackets. That being said, if you haven't watched the first two seasons of Yellowjackets, go do that, like, right now, and then meet us back here for our season 1 rewatch.

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Thanks to Kitzy (@heykitzy) for the use of our theme song, "No Book Club."

Meet us back here next week for our discussion of Season 1, Episode 5 of Yellowjackets, "Blood Hive."