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👊🚕 John’s back at the Sunshine Garage for Taxi — Season 3, Episode 2: “Tony’s Sister and Jim.” In this classic character-driven comedy, Tony Banta (Tony Danza) brings his newly divorced sister Monica to the garage with hopes of playing Cupid, specifically hoping Alex (Judd Hirsch) might be just the guy to help her get back out into the dating world. Tony’s protective instincts and matchmaking ambitions set the stage for all kinds of workplace banter and friendly chaos.But plans rarely go the way Tony imagines. While Monica waits and chats in the garage, she and Reverend Jim Ignatowski (Christopher Lloyd) hit it off immediately — bonding over music, conversation, and Jim’s quirky charm. What begins as light dialogue turns into a genuine romantic spark that surprises everyone, especially Tony, who finds himself both jealous and bewildered as Jim and Monica’s connection strengthens.
Tune in as John ranks “Tony’s Sister and Jim” on the Sitcom Rankings, highlights the funniest character beats (especially Jim’s wildly unexpected romance), and explores how Taxi continues to balance workplace comedy with genuine emotional stakes.
E-mail your fan questions, comments, and suggestions to [email protected].
Support the show by becoming a patron at Patreon.com/TheRankPodcast.
Visit The Rank's website for up-to-date rankings at TheRankpodcast.com
By The Rank Podcast👊🚕 John’s back at the Sunshine Garage for Taxi — Season 3, Episode 2: “Tony’s Sister and Jim.” In this classic character-driven comedy, Tony Banta (Tony Danza) brings his newly divorced sister Monica to the garage with hopes of playing Cupid, specifically hoping Alex (Judd Hirsch) might be just the guy to help her get back out into the dating world. Tony’s protective instincts and matchmaking ambitions set the stage for all kinds of workplace banter and friendly chaos.But plans rarely go the way Tony imagines. While Monica waits and chats in the garage, she and Reverend Jim Ignatowski (Christopher Lloyd) hit it off immediately — bonding over music, conversation, and Jim’s quirky charm. What begins as light dialogue turns into a genuine romantic spark that surprises everyone, especially Tony, who finds himself both jealous and bewildered as Jim and Monica’s connection strengthens.
Tune in as John ranks “Tony’s Sister and Jim” on the Sitcom Rankings, highlights the funniest character beats (especially Jim’s wildly unexpected romance), and explores how Taxi continues to balance workplace comedy with genuine emotional stakes.
E-mail your fan questions, comments, and suggestions to [email protected].
Support the show by becoming a patron at Patreon.com/TheRankPodcast.
Visit The Rank's website for up-to-date rankings at TheRankpodcast.com