Taxi - The Great Race

🚖💰 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John revisits the legendary 1978 sitcom Taxi for his Sitcom Rankings, focusing on Season 2, Episode 8 – “The Great Race.”

When Louie challenges Alex to a high-stakes bet—who can earn the most fares during an 8-hour cab shift—the race is on. What follows is a hilarious and surprisingly tense competition as Alex, the level-headed everyman, goes toe-to-toe with Louie’s conniving and underhanded tactics. The whole garage gets caught up in the action, adding fuel to the comedic fire.

John breaks down the episode’s sharp writing, iconic performances (especially from Danny DeVito), and how Taxi uses workplace rivalry to mine both laughs and heart. Does The Great Race speed into the upper tier of John's rankings, or stall out before the finish line?

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