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Who’s Having the Worst Time on ‘Task’?

Who’s Having the Worst Time on ‘Task’?

Who’s Having the Worst Time on ‘Task’?

Who’s Having the Worst Time on ‘Task’?

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25 Questions That Could Shape the 2025 NFL Season

25 Questions That Could Shape the 2025 NFL Season

25 Questions About the 2025 NFL Season

By Steven Ruiz • 31 min read

25 Questions That Could Shape the 2025 NFL Season

25 Questions That Could Shape the 2025 NFL Season

25 Questions About the 2025 NFL Season

Steven Ruiz • 31 min read

All 173 Cold Opens of ‘The Office,’ Ranked

All 173 Cold Opens of ‘The Office,’ Ranked

By Barry Levitt • 45 min read

All 173 Cold Opens of ‘The Office,’ Ranked

All 173 Cold Opens of ‘The Office,’ Ranked

By Barry Levitt • 45 min read

Are the Chiefs Cooked?

Are the Chiefs Cooked?

By Austin Gayle • 4 min read

Are the Chiefs Cooked?

Are the Chiefs Cooked?

Austin Gayle • 4 min read

The Ringer Staff’s 2025 NFL Playoff and Awards Predictions

The Ringer Staff’s 2025 NFL Playoff and Awards Predictions

Our 2025 NFL Playoff and Awards Predictions

By The Ringer Staff • 22 min read

The Ringer Staff’s 2025 NFL Playoff and Awards Predictions

The Ringer Staff’s 2025 NFL Playoff and Awards Predictions

Our 2025 NFL Playoff and Awards Predictions

By The Ringer Staff • 22 min read

The NFL’s Kickoff Game Had Everything but Defensive Stars

The NFL’s Kickoff Game Had Everything but Defensive Stars

The Cowboys Defense Could Have Used a Closer

By Nora Princiotti • 3 min read

The NFL’s Kickoff Game Had Everything but Defensive Stars

The NFL’s Kickoff Game Had Everything but Defensive Stars

The Cowboys Defense Could Have Used a Closer

By Nora Princiotti • 3 min read

The Ringer 107 Week 1 Tracker

The Ringer 107 Week 1 Tracker

By Bill Simmons and 1 more • 1 min read

The Ringer 107 Week 1 Tracker

The Ringer 107 Week 1 Tracker

By Bill Simmons and 1 more • 1 min read

‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Is a Movie Monument to Hating Boston Sports

‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Is a Movie Monument to Hating Boston Sports

‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Is Peak Sports Hating

By Daniel Chin • 5 min read

‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Is a Movie Monument to Hating Boston Sports

‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Is a Movie Monument to Hating Boston Sports

‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Is Peak Sports Hating

By Daniel Chin • 5 min read

Special Project

The Ringer’s 2025 NFL QB Rankings

The Ringer’s 2025 NFL QB Rankings

Special Project

The Ringer’s 2025 NFL QB Rankings

The Ringer’s 2025 NFL QB Rankings

Noteworthy Reads

Noteworthy Reads

‘The Paper’ Picks Up Where ‘The Office’ Left Off

All 173 Cold Opens of ‘The Office,’ Ranked

All 173 Cold Opens of ‘The Office,’ Ranked

By Barry Levitt • Sept. 3 • 45 min read

The Local Newspaper Is Dead. That’s Why We Have ‘The Paper.’

The Local Newspaper Is Dead. That’s Why We Have ‘The Paper.’

An Ode to the Local Newspaper

By Alan Siegel • Sept. 4 • 9 min read

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

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

‘The Paper’ Restores the (Sitcom) Feeling. Plus, ‘Alien: Earth’ E5.

‘The Paper’ Restores the (Sitcom) Feeling

• Sept. 4 • 1 hr 13 min

The 50 Best Episodes of ‘The Office’

The 50 Best Episodes of ‘The Office’

The Ringer Staff • March 24, 2020 • 34 min read

All 173 Cold Opens of ‘The Office,’ Ranked

All 173 Cold Opens of ‘The Office,’ Ranked

By Barry Levitt • Sept. 3 • 45 min read

The Local Newspaper Is Dead. That’s Why We Have ‘The Paper.’

The Local Newspaper Is Dead. That’s Why We Have ‘The Paper.’

An Ode to the Local Newspaper

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

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

‘The Paper’ Restores the (Sitcom) Feeling. Plus, ‘Alien: Earth’ E5.

‘The Paper’ Restores the (Sitcom) Feeling

The 50 Best Episodes of ‘The Office’

The 50 Best Episodes of ‘The Office’

The Ringer Staff

Spotlight

The 2025 NFL Season Has Kicked Off
Nine NFL X Factors on the Verge of a Breakout Season
Nine NFL X Factors on the Verge of a Breakout Season
Nine NFL X Factors Who Could Break Out
By Diante Lee • Sept. 4 • 8 min read
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The 2025 NFL Season Has Kicked Off
Nine NFL X Factors on the Verge of a Breakout Season
Nine NFL X Factors on the Verge of a Breakout Season
Nine NFL X Factors Who Could Break Out
By Diante Lee • Sept. 4 • 8 min read
See More on the NFL

Podcasts

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The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Bill Simmons Podcast

Eagles Spit Takes, Week 1 NFL Picks, and a Possible Clippers Scandal With Joe House

Eagles Spit Takes, Week 1 NFL Picks, and a Possible Clippers Scandal With Joe House

Eagles Spit Takes, Week 1 NFL Picks, and a Possible Clippers Scandal

Eagles Spit Takes, Week 1 Picks, and the Clippers

The Prestige TV Podcast

The Prestige TV Podcast

‘Task’ Series Premiere: HBO Sundays Are Back!

‘Task’ Series Premiere: HBO Sundays Are Back!

‘Task’ Premiere: HBO Sundays Are Back!

Plain English With Derek Thompson

Plain English With Derek Thompson

Trumponomics Explained, Part 2: The Enshittification of American Power

Trumponomics Explained, Part 2: The Enshittification of American Power

The Enshittification of American Power

The Midnight Boys

The Midnight Boys

Mantle Wars, James Gunn Nerd News, and ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2, Episode 3

Mantle Wars, James Gunn Nerd News, and ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2, Episode 3

Mantle Wars and ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2, Episode 3

The Ringer’s Philly Special

The Ringer’s Philly Special

Eagles Film Review: Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, Jihaad Campbell, and More From Week 1!

Eagles Film Review: Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, Jihaad Campbell, and More From Week 1!

Eagles Film Review: Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, and More From Week 1!

Eagles Film Review: Everything From Week 1!

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The 2000s Were Intense Mission Accomplished Explores the Hollywood Angle

Mission Accomplished, Episode 6: ‘The Hurt Locker’ and ‘Iron Man’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 6: ‘The Hurt Locker’ and ‘Iron Man’

‘The Hurt Locker’ and ‘Iron Man’

Mission Accomplished • 43 min

Mission Accomplished, Episode 5: ‘No Country for Old Men’ and ‘W.’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 5: ‘No Country for Old Men’ and ‘W.’

‘No Country for Old Men’ and ‘W.’

Mission Accomplished • 46 min

Mission Accomplished, Episode 4: ‘Michael Clayton’ and ‘Chop Shop’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 4: ‘Michael Clayton’ and ‘Chop Shop’

‘Michael Clayton’ and ‘Chop Shop’

Mission Accomplished • 42 min

Mission Accomplished, Episode 3: ‘Anchorman’ and ‘Zodiac’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 3: ‘Anchorman’ and ‘Zodiac’

‘Anchorman’ and ‘Zodiac’

Mission Accomplished • 48 min

Mission Accomplished, Episode 2: ‘25th Hour’ and ‘The Manchurian Candidate’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 2: ‘25th Hour’ and ‘The Manchurian Candidate’

‘25th Hour’ and ‘The Manchurian Candidate’

Mission Accomplished • 46 min

Mission Accomplished, Episode 1: ‘Donnie Darko’ and ‘Bring It On’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 1: ‘Donnie Darko’ and ‘Bring It On’

‘Bring It On’ and ‘Donnie Darko’

Mission Accomplished • 42 min

Mission Accomplished, Episode 6: ‘The Hurt Locker’ and ‘Iron Man’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 6: ‘The Hurt Locker’ and ‘Iron Man’

‘The Hurt Locker’ and ‘Iron Man’

Mission Accomplished • 43 min

Mission Accomplished, Episode 5: ‘No Country for Old Men’ and ‘W.’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 5: ‘No Country for Old Men’ and ‘W.’

‘No Country for Old Men’ and ‘W.’

Mission Accomplished • 46 min

Mission Accomplished, Episode 4: ‘Michael Clayton’ and ‘Chop Shop’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 4: ‘Michael Clayton’ and ‘Chop Shop’

‘Michael Clayton’ and ‘Chop Shop’

Mission Accomplished • 42 min

Mission Accomplished, Episode 3: ‘Anchorman’ and ‘Zodiac’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 3: ‘Anchorman’ and ‘Zodiac’

‘Anchorman’ and ‘Zodiac’

Mission Accomplished • 48 min

Mission Accomplished, Episode 2: ‘25th Hour’ and ‘The Manchurian Candidate’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 2: ‘25th Hour’ and ‘The Manchurian Candidate’

‘25th Hour’ and ‘The Manchurian Candidate’

Mission Accomplished • 46 min

Mission Accomplished, Episode 1: ‘Donnie Darko’ and ‘Bring It On’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 1: ‘Donnie Darko’ and ‘Bring It On’

‘Bring It On’ and ‘Donnie Darko’

Mission Accomplished • 42 min

Mission Accomplished, Episode 6: ‘The Hurt Locker’ and ‘Iron Man’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 6: ‘The Hurt Locker’ and ‘Iron Man’

‘The Hurt Locker’ and ‘Iron Man’

Mission Accomplished • 43 min

Mission Accomplished, Episode 5: ‘No Country for Old Men’ and ‘W.’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 5: ‘No Country for Old Men’ and ‘W.’

‘No Country for Old Men’ and ‘W.’

Mission Accomplished • 46 min

Mission Accomplished, Episode 4: ‘Michael Clayton’ and ‘Chop Shop’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 4: ‘Michael Clayton’ and ‘Chop Shop’

‘Michael Clayton’ and ‘Chop Shop’

Mission Accomplished • 42 min

Mission Accomplished, Episode 3: ‘Anchorman’ and ‘Zodiac’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 3: ‘Anchorman’ and ‘Zodiac’

‘Anchorman’ and ‘Zodiac’

Mission Accomplished • 48 min

Mission Accomplished, Episode 2: ‘25th Hour’ and ‘The Manchurian Candidate’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 2: ‘25th Hour’ and ‘The Manchurian Candidate’

‘25th Hour’ and ‘The Manchurian Candidate’

Mission Accomplished • 46 min

Mission Accomplished, Episode 1: ‘Donnie Darko’ and ‘Bring It On’

Mission Accomplished, Episode 1: ‘Donnie Darko’ and ‘Bring It On’

‘Bring It On’ and ‘Donnie Darko’

Mission Accomplished • 42 min

Videos

Videos

‘Task’ Series Premiere: HBO Sundays Are Back!

‘Task’ Series Premiere: HBO Sundays Are Back!

‘Task’ Premiere: HBO Sundays Are Back!

The Prestige TV Podcast • Sept. 8

‘Task’ Series Premiere: HBO Sundays Are Back!

‘Task’ Series Premiere: HBO Sundays Are Back!

‘Task’ Premiere: HBO Sundays Are Back!

The Prestige TV Podcast • Sept. 8

Spotlight

The Best Movie Performances of the Century
The 101 Best Movie Performances of the 21st Century
The 101 Best Movie Performances of the 21st Century
The 21st Century’s Best Movie Performances
By The Ringer Staff • Aug. 25 • 1 hr 27 min read
See the Full List
The Best Movie Performances of the Century
The 101 Best Movie Performances of the 21st Century
The 101 Best Movie Performances of the 21st Century
The 21st Century’s Best Movie Performances
By The Ringer Staff • Aug. 25 • 1 hr 27 min read
See the Full List

Lately in Football

The NFL’s Kickoff Game Had Everything but Defensive Stars

The NFL’s Kickoff Game Had Everything but Defensive Stars

The Cowboys Defense Could Have Used a Closer

By Nora Princiotti • 3 min read

The NFL’s Kickoff Game Had Everything but Defensive Stars

The NFL’s Kickoff Game Had Everything but Defensive Stars

The Cowboys Defense Could Have Used a Closer

Nora Princiotti

The Las Vegas Raiders Reshuffled Their Deck—and Came Out With a Whole New Deal

The Las Vegas Raiders Reshuffled Their Deck—and Came Out With a Whole New Deal

The Raiders Reshuffled Their Deck—and Came Out With a Whole New Deal

The Las Vegas Raiders’ Whole New Deck

By Katie Baker • 19 min read

The Las Vegas Raiders Reshuffled Their Deck—and Came Out With a Whole New Deal

The Las Vegas Raiders Reshuffled Their Deck—and Came Out With a Whole New Deal

The Raiders Reshuffled Their Deck—and Came Out With a Whole New Deal

The Las Vegas Raiders’ Whole New Deck

Special Project

The Ringer’s 2025 NFL QB Rankings

The Ringer’s 2025 NFL QB Rankings

Special Project

The Ringer’s 2025 NFL QB Rankings

The Ringer’s 2025 NFL QB Rankings

Lately in Pop Culture

‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Is a Movie Monument to Hating Boston Sports

‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Is a Movie Monument to Hating Boston Sports

‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Is Peak Sports Hating

By Daniel Chin • 5 min read

‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Is a Movie Monument to Hating Boston Sports

‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Is a Movie Monument to Hating Boston Sports

‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Is Peak Sports Hating

‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Proved That ‘Dexter’ Deserved to Live

‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Proved That ‘Dexter’ Deserved to Live

‘Dexter’ Was Worth Resurrecting (Again)

By Ben Lindbergh and 1 more • 14 min read

‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Proved That ‘Dexter’ Deserved to Live

‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Proved That ‘Dexter’ Deserved to Live

‘Dexter’ Was Worth Resurrecting (Again)

Ben Lindbergh and 1 more

The Local Newspaper Is Dead. That’s Why We Have ‘The Paper.’

The Local Newspaper Is Dead. That’s Why We Have ‘The Paper.’

An Ode to the Local Newspaper

By Alan Siegel • 9 min read

The Local Newspaper Is Dead. That’s Why We Have ‘The Paper.’

The Local Newspaper Is Dead. That’s Why We Have ‘The Paper.’

An Ode to the Local Newspaper

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Jeremy Lin Has Retired. Let’s Look Back at Linsanity.

Jeremy Lin Has Retired. Let’s Look Back at Linsanity.

Jeremy Lin Has Retired. Let’s Look Back at Linsanity.

The Legacy of Linsanity, 10 Years Later

By Daniel Chin • 20 min read

Jeremy Lin Has Retired. Let’s Look Back at Linsanity.

Jeremy Lin Has Retired. Let’s Look Back at Linsanity.

Jeremy Lin Has Retired. Let’s Look Back at Linsanity.

The Legacy of Linsanity, 10 Years Later

It’s Not You. It’s the Rise of the NBA Situationship.

It’s Not You. It’s the Rise of the NBA Situationship.

The Rise of the NBA Situationship

By Kirk Goldsberry • 6 min read

It’s Not You. It’s the Rise of the NBA Situationship.

It’s Not You. It’s the Rise of the NBA Situationship.

The Rise of the NBA Situationship

Kirk Goldsberry

An NBA Fan’s Guide to the Most Stacked EuroBasket Ever

An NBA Fan’s Guide to the Most Stacked EuroBasket Ever

An NBA Fan’s Guide to the Most Stacked EuroBasket Ever

An NBA Fan’s Guide to EuroBasket 2025

By Danny Chau • 14 min read

An NBA Fan’s Guide to the Most Stacked EuroBasket Ever

An NBA Fan’s Guide to the Most Stacked EuroBasket Ever

An NBA Fan’s Guide to the Most Stacked EuroBasket Ever

An NBA Fan’s Guide to EuroBasket 2025

The McShay Show Live

The McShay Show Live

About the Event

Join longtime NFL draft and college football analyst Todd McShay as his podcast, ‘The McShay Show,’ brings you inside the unique world of an NFL talent evaluator. Tickets on sale Friday, August 15, at 10 a.m. CT.

When?

Wednesday, September 10 | 7 PM

Where?

Lincoln Hall, Chicago

The McShay Show Live

The McShay Show Live

When and Where

Wednesday, September 10, 7 PM. Chicago

Event Details

Join longtime NFL draft and college football analyst Todd McShay as his podcast, ‘The McShay Show,’ brings you inside the unique world of an NFL talent evaluator. Tickets on sale Friday, August 15, at 10 a.m. CT.