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Cash Cab

2005 – 2018Show14 seasons140 episodesTV-G

Reality
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A wholesome, hopeful reality series about everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, tears or romance.

Shows with

Story

American version of the game show where unassuming people enter the “Cash Cab” as simple passengers taking a normal taxi ride, only to be shocked when they discover that they're instant contestants! Ben Bailey, the host and driver, then drives them to their destination asking general knowledge questions along the way.

Feels like

  • Game Show
  • Urban Adventure
  • Knowledge Test
  • Unscripted Reality
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Interactive Format
  • Lighthearted Fun
  • Pop Culture Trivia
  • Fast-Paced

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Facts

December 5, 2005 · October 5, 2018 · Ended

First aired
December 5, 2005
Last aired
October 5, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
14 seasons · 140 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Double the Dollars, Reverse Psychology, Reality Show Genre Blindness +9

  • Double the Dollars
  • Reverse Psychology
  • Reality Show Genre Blindness
  • Game Show Host
  • Product Placement
  • Aside Glance
  • Berserk Button
  • Lifelines
  • Brief Accent Imitation
  • Anachronism Stew
  • Large Ham
  • Who Wants to Be "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Cash Cab?"

Questions about Cash Cab

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cash Cab?

PhiloSpectrum On DemandDiscovery +

In the United States, Cash Cab streams on Philo and Discovery +, and it is free with ads on Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Cash Cab worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Cash Cab okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Cash Cab?

47 h

About 47 hours: 140 episodes in 14 seasons of about 20 minutes each, aired from 2005 to 2018.

Can I half-watch Cash Cab?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Cash Cab?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.