474. ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan
It’s October, which means it’s time for a road trip to Texas for some gas station barbecue and to revisit the 1974 classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, directed by Tobe Hooper.
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The Rewatchables is a talk TV series that premiered on Netflix on December 22, 2015. It has 1 season and 470 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 474 "‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan", aired on October 5, 2026.
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It’s October, which means it’s time for a road trip to Texas for some gas station barbecue and to revisit the 1974 classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, directed by Tobe Hooper.
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The most recent episode of The Rewatchables, Season 1 Episode 474 "‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan", aired on October 5, 2026.
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The Rewatchables first aired on Netflix on December 22, 2015.
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