Cash Cab (II) (2005– )

Contestants unknowingly climb into a cab and try to win money by answering questions correctly on the way to their desired location.

Stars:

Ben Bailey

5 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Ben Bailey	...	Himself (84 episodes, 2005-2010)

Storyline

The player keeps answering questions trying not to get any wrong. If they get three incorrect answers, then the cab pulls over and they are dropped off wherever they are. They lose any money they would have won. The first four questions are worth $25 each, the next four questions are worth $50, and any question thereafter are worth $100. If a contestant has won more than $200 and the cab is forced to stop at a traffic light, the driver will start a Red Light Challenge. The driver will read a question that has multiple correct answers (usually five or more), and the passenger will then have 30 seconds to give a designated number of those answers (usually all five). Doing so is worth an additional $250 to the fare, and failure to answer the question will not count as a strike, so there is no risk. The passenger is allowed two "Shout-Outs" during the course of the trip, and each type can be used only once. The first type is the Mobile Shout-Out, in which the contestant is allotted a ...

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Plot Keywords:

trivia | quiz show | new york city | taxi | non fiction

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Taglines:

There are over 13,000 cabs in new york city, but there is only one that pays you!

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Genres:

Game-Show | Reality-TV

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Details

Official Sites:

Discovery Channel

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lion Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ben Bailey spent five years driving a livery cab before switching to comedy.

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Goofs

On the map that tracks the cab's progress, 42nd Street is always shown as 42th Street.

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Quotes

Ben Bailey: There are over 13,000 cabs in New York City, but there is only one that pays you.

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Connections

Spoofed in You Spoof Discovery (2007)

User Reviews

Fun. Simply Fun. Doesn't get much better than this.

If you're tired of all those game shows where contestants need to hold their breath, eat disgusting food or walk on a tight-rope suspended across two skyscrapers - look no further. This game show is incredibly entertaining for a premise that doesn't leave the taxi cab. Almost all contestants put a positive, amusing and all around good-natured spin onto things. The host himself is very funny and even if someone gets a question wrong or loses completely, it doesn't feel like a real loss. The trivia is actually really interesting, and you'll often find yourself saying to the screen, "it's _____!" Maybe it's just me. Oh well. Consider it evident on how much this show pumps you up.

In short, this game show is the first in a long time that's brought a genuine smile to my face. If you're flipping through channels and come across this, it's worth a try.