''Taxi 0-22'' is a popular

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television comedy series, which airs on

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, a

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-based

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network in Canada. The series stars

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cab driver Rogatien Dubois Jr. The first season is predominantly set inside Dubois's dark blue taxi, a

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, and the comedy unfolds through his interactions – usually opinionated and deeply held – with the guest stars and other passengers who ride in his cab. Season two expanded the show's narrative to focus more on stories and characters outside of his taxi. Dubois speaks a thickly accented and rapidly delivered Quebec slang. The first season of the show commenced broadcast in February 2007, the second in January 2008, and the third season began airing in January 2009. It is broadcast at 9:00 p.m. on Thursday nights. It has been reported that more than one million viewers watch the show every week. The TVA network has ordered season four to be produced, based on the success of the series. In 2008, the series won the

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for best dramatic comedy. Actor

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was developing a pilot for an

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adaptation, which will air on

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if it is picked up as a regular series."Can Tony Soprano drive Quebec cabbie to U. S.?"
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'', May 9, 2010.

Regular characters

: Rogatien Dubois Jr. *

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: Rogatien's father * François Arnaud: Rogatien's son * Sylvie Boucher: Nancy, a server in a diner that Rogatien frequents.

Selected invited guests

In order of their appearance, Dubois passengers have included the following French Canadian celebrities who appear in character. * Michelle Beaudoin * Garou * *

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* Anne-Marie Losique *

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* * * Guy A. Lepage

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External links

''Taxi 0-22''

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Television shows set in Montreal Television shows filmed in Montreal TVA (Canadian TV network) original programming 2007 Canadian television series debuts 2000s Canadian sitcoms