Kan 11 to Air Special 'Checkout' Episode on Election Night
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Kan 11 will air a special election-themed episode of its popular comedy "Checkout" on October 27, 2026, at 9:30 PM, before releasing its poll results. The episode features characters involved in political campaigns and exploiting societal divisions. This move aims to boost ratings against Reshet 13's entertainment alternative, a revamped "Money Taxi" show. The success of the comedy in attracting viewers to Kan's election projections is yet to be determined.
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- Kan 11 will air a special "Checkout" episode on election night, October 27, 2026, at 9:30 PM.
- The special episode will feature characters involved in political campaigns and societal divisions.
- The broadcast is timed before Kan News pollster Dudi Hassid's projections are released.
- Reshet 13 will counter with a revamped "Money Taxi" hosted by Assi Israeloff.
- The comedy "Checkout" is a significant success for Kan 11, driving viewership.
- Kan 11 hopes the comedy will attract viewers to its election poll results.
Israeli television election nights are typically marked by high tension, serious pundit panels, and dramatic rating battles. However, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (Kan) has decided to offer viewers a comedic break before the election results are announced. Kan 11 and its digital platform Kan BOX will air a special election-themed episode of the popular cult comedy "Checkout" (Kupa Rashit) on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 9:30 PM, strategically timed before the release of Kan News pollster Dudi Hassid's projections.
The special episode will place the familiar characters from the "Shefa Yissachar" supermarket in Yavne into the chaotic political atmosphere of election day. In the plot, a persistent customer, Amnon Titinsky (played by Dov Navon), unexpectedly becomes a crucial political influencer. Meanwhile, Shuni Sterling (played by Dorit Lev-Ari) launches an aggressive campaign to secure a Knesset seat. The cashier, Kochava Shaked (played by Keren Mor), seizes the opportunity to exploit the nation's deep divisions for personal gain.
"Checkout," created by Yiniv Zohar and Nadav Frishman, has become a major television and cultural success for Kan 11 since its debut. The satirical series, which offers an exaggerated yet accurate portrayal of Israeli society through the lens of a supermarket, has garnered tens of millions of digital views, a dedicated fanbase, and an International Emmy nomination.
Kan 11 views "Checkout" not only as a viewership driver but also as a strategic asset for boosting ratings during major national events. The competition for election night programming is also underway at Reshet 13, which is preparing an entertainment alternative. Reshet 13 will premiere a revamped version of the successful format "Money Taxi," hosted by comedian and actor Assi Israeloff. The inaugural episode will feature VIP passengers, including Maya Wertheimer and Assaf Zamir, along with Eli Yatzpan and his daughter Noa, who will attempt to answer trivia questions during a comedic ride.
Kan 11 is now banking on the humor of Kochava, Ramzi, and Amnon to draw viewers to its poll results broadcast. It remains to be seen if the comedy will successfully attract audiences to the corporation's projections.