Cash Cab Season 1 Episode 1 Episode 1
- December 5, 2005
In the season 1 premiere of Cash Cab, unsuspecting taxi passengers in New York City are in for a surprise as they step into the famous Cash Cab and have the opportunity to win cash prizes just by answering trivia questions correctly.
Host Ben Bailey picks up his first passengers of the season, a father and daughter duo. They are immediately caught off guard when they realize they are in the Cash Cab and have the chance to win money just by answering questions. They are given the option to opt out and leave the cab, but they decide to play.
Throughout their ride, Ben asks the duo a variety of trivia questions, ranging from pop culture to history. With each correct answer, they earn more money, but if they answer incorrectly, they are given a strike. Three strikes and they are out of the game.
As the cab makes its way through the busy streets of New York, the father and daughter work well together, with the daughter taking the lead on most of the questions. They are presented with a variety of questions on topics such as technology, sports, and even famous historical figures.
As the game progresses, the father and daughter build up quite a bit of cash, but with three strikes already under their belt, they know they have to be careful with their answers. In a tense moment, they are asked a question about the famous painting The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. Unable to decide between two possible answers, they use their "mobile shout out" lifeline to call a friend for help.
The father's friend is able to cut through the confusion and give them the correct answer, helping them to stay in the game and continue earning money. With each passing question, the father and daughter become more confident in their answers, and the cash prize continues to rise.
In the end, the father and daughter have a chance to double their earnings by answering a bonus question. With a bit of hesitation, they take the risk and answer the question correctly, ultimately earning a total of $1,400. They exit the cab in disbelief, still processing the fact that they just won a significant amount of money simply by answering trivia questions during a taxi ride.
Overall, the premiere of Cash Cab is a fun, fast-paced game show that is sure to entertain viewers. With the added element of the surprise taxi ride and the quick thinking required to answer trivia questions correctly, the show presents a unique and exciting way to win cash prizes.
