The Rocket Ride
| "The Rocket Ride" | |
|---|---|
| Swift and Shift Couriers episode | |
| Episode no. |
Season 1 Episode 5 |
| Directed by | Paul Fenech |
| Written by | Paul Fenech |
| Production code | 1ACX05 |
| Original air date | 24 November 2008 |
| Guest appearance(s) | |
| Episode chronology | |
"The Rocket Ride" is the fifth episode of the first season in the Swift and Shift Couriers Series. It originally aired on 24 November 2008 in Australia on the SBS The episode is rated MA 15+.
Plot
Regional manager of Swift and Shift, Amanda is organising a charity dinner as a marketing stunt. A vintage children's rocket ride is the primary auction item and Amanda insists it is delivered promptly to the function hall. Keith calls Mario, who is picking up a motor scooter from a cross eyed man and asks him to collect and deliver the rocket ride. Keith had to deal with Fernando the florist on the phone and didn't want to speak to him again. Amanda's worst nightmare comes true when Mario's van breaks down, forcing him to tow the rocket ride around the city on the motor scooter. Meanwhile Leanne is accused of stealing Oliver's yoghurt and David is in trouble with his ex-wife.