Cash Cab (US) (2005)

Welcome to the Cash Cab, an unorthodox game show that transforms a standard taxi ride into a thrilling trivia voyage through the bustling streets. Comic Ben Bailey takes the wheel as the charismatic host and the unsuspecting passengers embark on an unexpected journey of knowledge. The rules are simple, yet the stakes are high. Answer the questions correctly and your fare climbs, but three wrong answers and you're left on the curb, your potential winnings lost in the city's hustle and bustle. The journey begins with the first four questions, each carrying a value of $25. The monetary stakes rise as the cab navigates the city, with the next four questions worth $50 each, and every subsequent query worth a hefty $100. Should the contestant accumulate more than $200 and the cab hits a red light, the thrilling Red Light Challenge ignites. The driver poses a question with multiple correct answers, and the passenger has 30 seconds to provide all of them, adding an enticing $250 to their winnings. No penalties for failure here, the challenge presents no risk to the passenger's strikes. To aid in their quest for knowledge, passengers are blessed with two "Shout-Outs". The Mobile Shout-Out offers a lifeline to a friend, with the driver's cellphone acting as the bridge to potential salvation. However, the clock ticks relentlessly, with only 30 seconds to gather an answer. The Street Shout-Out sees the cab halt, giving the passenger the chance to consult a random passerby for their wisdom - a thrilling interaction with no time limit that often results in unexpected twists. With the destination in sight, the passenger faces a tantalizing choice. Do they keep their hard-earned winnings and step out of the cab, or risk it all on a final, visual question that promises to double their winnings? A correct answer sees them leave the cab victorious, while a wrong answer sees the host claim all their accumulated wealth. In this exhilarating game of knowledge and risk, three games are typically played per episode, offering an addictive blend of trivia, humor, and suspense that's as unpredictable and vibrant as the city it cruises through.

Cash Cab (US) is a game-show show featuring Ben Bailey.

Cash Cab (US) is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Spectrum On Demand and it's also available on Discovery+.

It is also possible to buy Cash Cab (US) on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies and Vudu.