The Critic (1994)

S1E8 Marathon Mensch

During Jay’s live show, disaster strikes when a fire breaks out in the studio, causing him to pass out. Doris comes to his aid, pulling him from the flames. However, the media coverage of his rescue paints Jay as a coward, prompting him to seek redemption. To prove his toughness, he decides to participate in the grueling New York marathon, which turns out to be far more challenging than he anticipated.