When I first saw the trailer for Reno 911 - I
thought it was going to be a total disappointment - one of those
pathetic attempts to spoof Cops.....
Well - this comedy has caught me by surprise. The officers of Reno 911
are dedicated to protecting serving the citizens of Reno, Nevada - even
though they're certainly ill-equipped, ignorant, cowardly, and
down-right childish about the whole, "upholding the law" bit.
I think it's amazing that the officers are so totally committed to their
jobs - even though they're doing it all incorrectly - with hilarious
results. A great example is the episode in which the officers land a
major cache of illegal fireworks - inside a ice cream truck located in
the middle of the desert. The book the driver on possession of illegal
fireworks and they proceed to literally have a blast at setting off all
that contraband. Some officers gleefully joined in with some riot gear -
to get up and close to the exploding party. Of course, the show also
needs to illustrate some of the consequences of their actions - so one
officers makes mistake of aiming a flaming roman candles at the ice
cream truck - which still had the rest of the fireworks loaded up inside.
"That's what's happening!"
This show totally panders to your guilty pleasures in satisfying all
those inappropriate comebacks - that you've ever wanted to engage in. I
think it's fabulous that these officers have no inhibitions of acting on
all those inappropriate responses to mis-understood insults. One great
scene is when two officers team up to beat-up a mime - in the middle of
the day - simply because the Mime refused to break character and answer
their questions. Another great scene is when Dep. Williams encounters a perp - who seems to be high.....the perp makes the mistake of saying the Deputy looks like Dee from "What's Happening." Her response - she whips out her pepper spray and shoots at the perp's eyes - as he's screaming in pain - she sass back: "That's what's happening!"
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— go to most recent comments1 - homer jay
I can't bring myself to watch one episode of that show.
2 - cjones
This is definitely one of the funniest shows on television right now. I really dont watch The Comedy Channel much but this show is hilarious. I would really recommend it to anyone who is into this type of humor. I love it.
3 - cjones
"That's what's happening!" - That scene was hilarious !!!
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I get pissed everytime I miss an episode. That show is either so brillant or so stupid I can't tell which but I love it! My favorite episode was the FBI coming in and taking over where they caught the redneck deputy in the morgue cooler. Funny stuff!
5 - jack e. jett
this is the best show on comedy central.
did you know that the guy playing lt. dangle (the shorts) is the voice over on the snickers commercials. this is just some important trivia that i thought you might not be able to live and function without.
i would like to find out who your favorite characters are and why.
jack e. jett
the jack e. jett show
6 - Jeremy
This show is so funny, it reminds me of cops that I have known and worked with over the years. The actors they found to play the characters are great and do a very good job playing the part. I wish I could get a dvd or video of all the episodes. Keep up the good work Comedy Central.
7 - Jack Holliday
Great show... the actors do a great job of exagerating some "stereotypical cop" behavior and fouling up everything in the process! The Halloween show, when Jones ends up shooting everyone else... what a riot.
8 - Sarunas Zenkevicius
Andrew Bowen is best actor from Reno 911
9 - Sarunas Zenkevicius
Andrew Bowen is best actor from the world
10 - Ms. Tek
Hahah...
I actually enjoy this show. It gives good giggle.
11 - brewer
Sure would be nice if Reno 911! got more press...a night on Jay Leno or Letterman...they deserve to be nominated for an Emmy, come to think of it. Has anyone heard if there are more episodes to come? I sure as hell hope so!
12 - TDavid
Is Reno 911 coming to DVD, anybody know?
13 - travtek
What a show! I rarely watch TV anymore but this year, I happened on to Showtime's "Dead Like Me" and Comedy Channel's "Reno 911". Before broadband came along, "Cops" was my favorite show to watch. My favorite Reno 911 episode was the German-Speaking German Shepherd attacking the deputy on command, before the the deputy knew the German command to call off the dog attack. Where was the freaking index to that book?!? Hah! Anyway, grrrreat show. Worthy of the premium cable channels.
14 - Kristen
This show rocks! It's the funniest show I've ever seen. Some of my favorite episodes were the one where Jones and Garcia go looking for Jackie the hooker but they find Lt. Dangle in a dress and wig dressed as one of the hookers when he's not even on duty. Another one is when Garcia is dared to lay in the morgue freezer for 30 minutes but the FBI agents come in and see the officers messing around in the morgue. And also the episode where Dep. Williams goes to get her hair done and sees Dangle getting his hair and nails done. That was funny! This show rules.
15 - Phil
this show is just the shit, when are more coming out?
16 - dee
Just a note... It's "perp" not "prep". I'm sure you realized that after posting. Also, the stoned fella said Dep.Williams reminded him of Shirley Hemphill, who played "Shirley" and not the actress who played "Dee". This is possibly the funniest show on tv, behind the Simpsons, of course. Hope it's out on DVD soon.
17 - Vinny
Reno 911! is the best new comedy to come to cable in YEARS.
Great stuff, I really hope they plan to make more.
18 - Donald Kinney
Reno911 is the funniest thing, besides KeepingUpAppearances that I have ever seen. When are the new episodes coming? I have all the current ones memorized so I can play them in my head when I need a good chuckle...
19 - tlr
does anyone have taped copy of the series? missed out of most of them. glad to pay for all episodes!
20 - Nicole
I LUV this show i got scared cause i thought it was going to be cancelled since 4 a while ive been seeing reruns but JUNE 9th new season, i dont have tapes of the show but u can download video clips from online go 2 kazaa or somewhere where u can share files
21 - Chris
I'm glad there are other Reno 911 fans out there. Did anyone out there love the episodes with the agents from the Office of Homeland Security? They were my favorites!
22 - Douglas Mays
Great show. I like all sorts of episodes. the man on Halloween setting fire to a bag of 'boo-boo' on a door step, only to run and set the cop car on fire. Uh, (blond gal), sitting with the goth kids in the alley and explaining their rituals to them was actually endearing, her character delveloping how I thought of her, BUT when she marries the felon, OH, CRACK UP!!!!! Garcia (angry cop)blasting the pinata. 'Ever hear him take a duece?' 'Yeah, its like Normandy' Wiegal? Her esteem is shot!
Can't wait for season two. the characters are developing well.
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23 - GangstaDubtrain
Does anyone know the name of the song in the new commercials for Reno 911?
24 - GangstaDubtrain
Nevermind... I found it
In case you wanna know its called "911 is a joke" by Public Enemy
25 - EB
At first, I thought the show was stupid, since one of my favorite shows is COPS. I did not see the point of making such lame jokes, but with time, the jokes, and the characters started to be funnier. Love the one when the blond is going to get married, and all the ladies are in the bachelorette party, and they hire some "cops" to do the strip tease, and one of the actual Reno cops(the black guy, don't remember his name) is also doing the strip tease. Very funny!!!