Reno 911 Season 1 Episode 5 Review

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The Reno Sheriff's Department goes on a scavenger hunt.

I'm starting to see a pattern here. During the beginning of every episode to Season 1 one of Reno's 911's cop cars rear-ends another car. In this episode, they're cruising down Highway 395 trying to guess some radio trivia when the bash into another car. They're trying to win tickets to AV Grand at the Eldorado Hotel and Casino. They often mention Reno Hotels and Casinos in the show, but I thought that maybe this time they should have mentioned the Lawlor Events Center, or the Reno Events Center - definitely better places for Reno Events.

At their morning meeting, Lieutenant Jim Dangle tells the officers that they just got two tickets to see a live execution at the Carson State Prison. How do they settle who gets the tickets? Well, they have a scavenger hunt of course! What do they have to get? Well, how about the best looking hooker, a crack head, a red foreign car, a perp with a wig, someone who is 6' 5", a perp with an animal tattoo, or somebody who is Jewish. This is where I finally had to draw the line. That's just not right. I mean, Jews, Blacks, White Trash, and hookers are fine, but leave the crack heads alone man.

Garcia and Jones make a funny team. This time they're sitting in their police car on Peckham Lane and Neil Road just down the street from the Atlantis Casino (great Reno Restaurants, btw) with nothing to do. They decide to order a pizza while sitting right outside of the pizza place. They tell the delivery guy they want the pizza in 30 minutes so when they he speeds by they bust him and steal the pizza. Pretty funny!

There's more crack heads, hookers, and white trash in this episode. Some get busted, some get maced. Trudy Weigel stops a red foreign car but forgets to put the patrol car in park and then locks herself out. She flags down another car and luckily the guy is over 6' 5" so she busts him. He has to drive his own car to the police station with her as passenger.

I'm surprised that the show's writers haven't tapped into making fun of Reno's passion for bowling. After all, Reno has the National Bowling Stadium and the Reno Hilton has tons of bowling lanes. C'mon guys - tap into that stereotype.

Anyway, I won't spoil who wins the scavenger hunt.

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Reno 911! FAQ

Is there a Reno Sheriff's Department?

Not really. Washoe County (where Reno is located) has a sheriff's department that patrols all county areas, but Reno has its own Reno Police Department.

Are the Reno cops as bumbling as the officers on the show?

No, but they're not nearly so funny either!

Is prostitution really legal in Reno?

That's another liberty the show takes with the truth. Prostitution isn't legal in the large Nevada counties, like Washoe (Reno) and Clark (Las Vegas). It is legal in most surrounding counties, so you can find a hooker next door in Storey County (about 20 minutes away), but not in Reno. It certainly is an unusual aspect of the Reno area.

Is there a Tacos Tacos Tacos Tacos in Reno?

We do have Jimboy's Tacos, but no Tacos-Tacos-Tacos!

Do they film the TV show in Reno?

No, the opening shots and quick editing shots of the area are shot once a year. The show simply doesn't have the budget to shoot the entire season in Reno. If you look closely in many episodes, you'll see a stray palm tree or eucalyptus tree in the background, a sure tip off that's not Reno!

How come it never snows on the show?

See above! It snows in Reno, but you'll never see it on Reno 911!

Do local Reno residents really watch the show?

You bet your socks! It's hilarious, and we can laugh at ourselves here.

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