Dear Felicity The Ringer

‘Felicity’ came back from winter break with two important episodes, and Juliet and Mandy and their guests discuss what contributed to this. In one episode, it’s obvious: The show completely transforms to pay homage to 'The Twilight Zone.' JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves return to discuss this singular episode, while Joanna Robinson also returns to discuss where the episode sits in the broader careers of Matt and JJ. Plus, Juliet and Mandy talk about the important table-setting episode in which Felicity’s father relocates to New York, and Ben and Felicity break into the pool.
This episode is dedicated to Erich Anderson, who passed away this week. The 'Dear Felicity' team is thinking of his family and friends.

Next time: Episodes 212-215. Watch on Hulu.

Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
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As Felicity nears the end of her third semester, she finds herself again torn between two guys, but one point on the triangle is different this time. Juliet and Mandy talk about Felicity’s relationship, how the dog factors into it, and Ben’s fling. Then, Amy Smart joins the show to talk about playing Ruby and memories of her time on the show. Finally, Season 2 line producer Mychelle Deschamps joins to talk about the day-to-day realities of how TV is made, and it's an illuminating conversation for TV junkies.

Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville

Next time: Episodes 210-211. Watch on Hulu.
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This week, Juliet and Mandy talk about all the changes in Season 2 (in addition to Felicity’s hair). They discuss Felicity’s new love interest, Mandy’s promotion to series regular, other new faces, and more. Then, they welcome Josh Reims and Larry Trilling to talk about the inner workings of the writers and the producers. Among many topics, Josh talks about how to keep the momentum going for the show, and Larry touches on what it was like to begin his career in TV on 'Felicity.'

Next time: 206-209. Watch on Hulu.

Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
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If you ask any random person about Felicity, they will probably know about the haircut. This episode looks at how the writers came up with the idea, how it was executed, how the public and the network responded, and what we think about it now. JJ Abrams, Matt Reeves, Keri Russell, and Scott Speedman are all throughout the episode, as well as critics, including Michael Ausiello and Willa Paskin, executive Susanne Daniels, and many more voices. Does a haircut still mean so much 25 years later?

Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville

Next time: Episodes 204-205. Watch on Hulu.
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Keri Russell returns to reflect on the first season of the show. She talks to Juliet and Mandy about her lasting memories off set from the first year, how she thinks about the central Ben vs. Noel dilemma now, how 'Felicity' impacted her career, and much, much more. Juliet and Mandy also recap Episodes 120-122 and long for the elegiac tunes of Sarah McLachlan.

Next time: Episodes 201-203. Watch on Hulu.

Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
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Juliet and Greg discuss Episodes 118 and 119, two Julie Emrick–centric episodes. Gina Prince-Bythewood joins Juliet to discuss how Gina’s own life experiences were poured into the character of Julie. Then, Julie herself, Amy Jo Johnson, comes on the show to talk to Juliet and her old pal Greg. They discuss not only playing the 'Felicity' character, but also the Pink Power Ranger, of course.


Next time: Episodes 120-122, the end of Season 1! Watch on Hulu.


Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman

Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves

For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari

For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes

Original Music: Eric Phillips

Sound Design: Kaya McMullen

Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
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