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Sarah Afkimi
Screenwriters Lab
2025-2026 Fellow
Third Wheel Drive
Third Wheel Drive is a sharp, warm-hearted multicam comedy about Leah, a tightly wound Orthodox lawyer whose overly structured life finally starts to loosen up when she invites her broke, closeted, and hilariously unfiltered best friend Rikki to move into her guesthouse. Set in the vibrant Cuban Jewish community of Miami, the show spotlights a diverse tapestry of Jewish identities, playfully subverting stereotypes of Jews as exclusively white and wealthy. Together, Leah and Rikki build an unconventional yet affectionate chosen family, navigating blended households, quirky neighbors, and messy friendships with humor, heart, and authentic Jewish warmth.
Sarah Afkami is a Persian-Texan Jewish comedy writer known for her cultural humor and compelling storytelling, with credits including series on Showtime, FX, TBS, and Comedy Central. She’s passionate about creating stories that authentically represent diverse Jewish communities, blending emotional depth with comedic insight. Sarah currently splits her time performing stand-up and developing original series in Los Angeles, Austin, and New York.
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