Pepsi, Where's My Jet?

Pepsi, Where's My Jet?

A story about a kid with a dream. And the company that sold it to him.

When a 20-year-old attempts to win a fighter jet in a Pepsi sweepstakes, he sets the stage for a David versus Goliath court battle for the history books.

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Seasons

The Kid from Seattle

1. The Kid from Seattle

Air Date: 2022-11-17

Seven million Pepsi Points to win a fighter jet? It should have been impossible. But 20-year-old John Leonard sees the ad in 1995 — and finds a loophole.

Let’s Make a Deal

2. Let’s Make a Deal

Air Date: 2022-11-17

John and Todd perfect their scheme. They send in their Pepsi Points and their check, and wait. The Pepsi executives scramble, and the lawyers descend.

The Bad News Bears

3. The Bad News Bears

Air Date: 2022-11-17

The Pentagon has to issue a statement. Scammers start to circle. To win this case, John needs to go to trial in the court of public opinion.

Landing the Plane

4. Landing the Plane

Air Date: 2022-11-17

Interviewees recall a 1992 campaign in the Philippines that went so awry, it led to riots and deaths. In 1999, John's court battle reaches a conclusion.

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Rating

6.6/10

Release Date

2022-11-17

Episodes

4 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Videos

Production Companies

Boardwalk Pictures

Boardwalk Pictures