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Taxi

  • TV-PG
  • 1978–1983
  • 5 seasons
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 7.3

It's off the laugh meter!

Louie De Palma is a cantankerous, acerbic taxi dispatcher in New York City. He tries to maintain order over a collection of varied and strange characters who drive for him. As he bullies and insults them from the safety of his “cage,” they form a special bond among themselves, becoming friends and supporting each other through the inevitable trials and tribulations of life.

Episodes

The second season of Taxi aired on ABC from September 11, 1979 to May 13, 1980.

24 episodes
  1. 1Louie and the Nice Girl

    24 minSep 11, 1979

    Louie takes out a female vending-machine mechanic--and then brags about their sexual adventures.

  2. 2Honor Thy Father

    24 minSep 18, 1979

    The cabbies are disturbed by Alex's nonchalance when confronted with the news of his father's heart attack.

  3. 3Reverend Jim: A Space Odyssey

    24 minSep 25, 1979

    The drivers try to make a cabbie out of a refugee from the '60s who hasn't quite put his life together.

  4. 4Nardo Loses Her Marbles

    24 minOct 2, 1979

    Working two jobs and raising her kids takes its toll on Elaine, who seems to be losing her marbles.

  5. 5Wherefore Art Thou, Bobby?

    24 minOct 16, 1979

    Bobby questions his luck when a friend passing through town lands an off-Broadway role.

  6. 6The Lighter Side of Angela Matusa

    24 minOct 23, 1979

    Alex renews his acquaintance with a once-overweight woman who has lost weight and yearns for romance.

  7. 7A Woman Between Friends

    24 minOct 30, 1979

    Bobby and Tony compete for the same woman.

  8. 8The Great Race

    24 minNov 6, 1979

    Alex and Louie compete to see who can haul in the most money during an eight-hour tour on the streets.

  9. 9The Apartment

    24 minNov 13, 1979

    Latka finds a penthouse renting for $3000 a month (maid included).

  10. 10Alex's Romance

    24 minNov 20, 1979

    Alex tries to console an unemployed actress and winds up romancing her.

  11. 11Latka's Revolting

    24 minNov 27, 1979

    Latka plans to return to his homeland to fight in a revolution.

  12. 12Elaine's Secret Admirer

    24 minDec 4, 1979

    Elaine is curious about a secret admirer who sends her love poems.

  13. 13Louie Meets the Folks

    24 minDec 11, 1979

    Nervous about meeting his girlfriend's parents, Louie hires Alex for moral support.

  14. 14Jim Gets a Pet

    24 minDec 18, 1979

    Jim invests his race-track winnings in a lame horse that he wants to set free--in New York City.

  15. 15The Reluctant Fighter

    24 minDec 25, 1979

    Tony faces a bout with a champ who has dedicated his fight to a disabled youth.

  16. 16Tony and Brian

    24 minJan 8, 1980

    Tony wants to adopt a boy who would rather live with a wealthy couple.

  17. 17Guess Who's Coming for Brefnish

    24 minJan 15, 1980

    Latka falls in love with a woman from his homeland.

  18. 18What Price Bobby?

    24 minJan 22, 1980

    An agent agrees to represent Bobby and expects him to be her lover.

  19. 19Shut It Down (1)

    24 minJan 29, 1980

    To settle the cabbies' strike, Elaine agrees to date Louie.

  20. 20Shut It Down (2)

    24 minFeb 5, 1980

    Elaine endures a date with Louie to end the cabbies' strike.

  21. 21Alex Jumps Out of an Airplane

    24 minFeb 26, 1980

    Alex survives a daring ski jump and finds the thrill addictive.

  22. 22Art Work

    24 minMar 4, 1980

    On Elaine's advice, the cabbies pool their money to buy a painting.

  23. 23Fantasy Borough (1)

    24 minMay 6, 1980

    Photos left in Tony's cab by Herve Villechaize of "Fantasy Island" prompt the cabbies to indulge in their own fantasies.

  24. 24Fantasy Borough (2)

    24 minMay 13, 1980

    The cabbies continue with their fantasies--except Alex, who can't imagine a problem-free situation.

Where to watch Taxi

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Series cast

Judd HirschAlex Reiger114 episodes
Danny DeVitoLouie De Palma114 episodes
Marilu HennerElaine O'Connor-Nardo114 episodes
Tony DanzaTony Banta114 episodes
Andy KaufmanLatka Gravas114 episodes
Fritz HessCab Driver / Casino Patron (uncredited)99 episodes
Joyce GoldmanBar Patron / Cab Driver (uncredited)95 episodes
Virginia KennedyCab Driver / Casino Patron (uncredited)89 episodes
Christopher LloydReverend Jim 'Iggy' Ignatowski84 episodes
Robert BakanicCab Driver / Wedding Guest (uncredited)79 episodes
Jeff ConawayBobby Wheeler69 episodes
J. Alan ThomasJeff Bennett63 episodes
Elliot BroonesCab Driver / Boxing Spectator (uncredited)39 episodes
Larri ThomasBar Patron (uncredited)34 episodes
Al RosenBoxing Spectator (uncredited)34 episodes
Dean TaliaferroCab Driver / Boxing Spectator (uncredited)34 episodes
Carol KaneSimka Dahblitz27 episodes
Steve HershonCab Driver (uncredited)26 episodes

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