Q 01/05

Which stand-up comedian and licensed New York City taxi driver hosted the American Cash Cab?

A) Ben Bailey

B) Adam Growe

C) John Moody

D) Beth Melewski

Answer · why

A) Ben Bailey

Ben Bailey holds a real New York City taxi licence, handy for a host who does the driving himself.

Q 02/05

On which network did the American Cash Cab originally premiere in 2005?

A) Game Show Network

B) Discovery Channel

C) Comedy Central

D) A&E

Answer · why

B) Discovery Channel

Discovery Channel was home from the 2005 premiere until the show changed networks for its ninth season in 2019.

Q 03/05

In which country did the Cash Cab format originate?

A) United States

B) Australia

C) United Kingdom

D) New Zealand

Answer · why

C) United Kingdom

It began in the United Kingdom: the original ran on ITV from June 2005 to June 2006 before being franchised around the world.

Q 04/05

How many wrong answers get contestants thrown out of the Cash Cab with nothing?

A) Two

B) Four

C) Five

D) Three

Answer · why

D) Three

On the third strike the host pulls over immediately, and a camera crew from the trailing van is already waiting on the sidewalk.

Q 05/05

A Red Light Challenge question has multiple correct answers. Usually how many?

A) Two or three

B) Exactly ten

C) Twelve or more

D) Four to nine

Answer · why

D) Four to nine

Contestants do not have to name every one, and there is no penalty for wrong guesses along the way.