👊🚕 John’s back at the Sunshine Garage for Taxi — Season 3, Episode 1: “Louie’s Rival.” In this season-opening classic, Louie De Palma finds himself lovesick and competitive when his girlfriend Zena Sherman starts seeing someone new — a bartender named Dwight — leaving Louie convinced he’s about to lose her for good. Humiliated and worried, Louie enlists Alex Rieger to help him reclaim Zena’s affections and prove he’s still the man for her.

John breaks down why “Louie’s Rival” makes for a strong season premiere: it leans into character comedy over plot, gives Danny DeVito’s Louie room to shine in both brash and unexpectedly heartfelt beats, and showcases how Taxi could mix sharp wit with sincere emotional punchlines. Tune in as John ranks this episode on the Sitcom Rankings, highlights Louie’s most outrageous lines, and asks the big question — does Louie succeed in winning back Zena or just win our laughs?

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