
Taxi
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The classic sitcom that zeros in on a group of New York City cab drivers. Lording over Alex, Bobby, Elaine, Tony, John, and Latka is the one and only Louie De Palma. The snide and surly taxi dispatcher, from the safety of his dispatcher's cage, barks orders, hurls insults, and mercilessly berates the diverse and eccentric characters who drive for him. Along the way, they form a special bond, becoming friends and helping each other navigate the sometimes crazy road called life.
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- 01
High School ReunionLouie, an outcast in high school, dreads the idea of his class reunion. Wannabe actor Bobby Wheeler comes up with a scheme to help Louie get even with his peers. - 02
Like Father, Like DaughterThe cabbies embark on a frantic race against time when they team up in a wild nonstop drive from New York to Miami so that Alex can see his long-lost daughter on her twenty minute layover at the airport.
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Season01
- S01E01
Like Father, Like DaughterSeptember 12, 1978The cabbies embark on a frantic race against time when they team up in a wild nonstop drive from New York to Miami so that Alex can see his - S01E02
One-Punch BantaSeptember 19, 1978—Tony gets a chance to spar with a world champion. And when he knocks the man down, he gets a bout with a ranked fighter. Everyone but Louie - S01E03
Blind DateSeptember 26, 1978—Alex's romantic instincts are triggered by the sexy voice at the answering service. Her alluring manner prompts him to arrange a dinner date - S01E04
Bobby's Acting CareerOctober 5, 1978—The high spirited taxi gang helps a jittery Bobby fight potential disappointment when he decides that he will end his stage career if he doe - S01E05
Come as You Aren'tOctober 10, 1978—Elaine fears the worst when the cabbies invite themselves to her party for her highbrow art world friends who have no clue that she moonligh - S01E06
The Great LineOctober 17, 1978—A pretty girl has John in a whirl, and his determination to meet her prompts the taxi gang to come up with a surefire line that would unfree - S01E07
High School ReunionOctober 24, 1978Louie, an outcast in high school, dreads the idea of his class reunion. Wannabe actor Bobby Wheeler comes up with a scheme to help Louie get - S01E08
Paper MarriageOctober 31, 1978—Mechanic Latka Gravas faces deportation unless he marries a U.S. citizen. The taxi gang comes to his rescue by pitching in and hiring a loca - S01E09
Money TroublesNovember 14, 1978—John and his new wife reach a crisis point in their marriage when one of them must drop out of college due to financial woes. - S01E10
Men are Such BeastsNovember 21, 1978—The taxi gang scrambles to come up with a scheme aimed at ending a one sided romance when a determined, pretty cabbie sets her cap for Tony - S01E11
Memories of Cab 804 (1)November 28, 1978—When John crashes Cab 804, the cabbies are shocked into a period of mourning, as they reminisce about the wild and memorable events that occ - S01E12
Memories of Cab 804 (2)December 5, 1978—Mechanic Latka Gravas frantically works to save the cracked up Cab 804 as the cabbies fondly recall times in the legendary auto when Alex de - S01E13
A Full House for ChristmasDecember 12, 1978—A Christmas party at the garage is interrupted when Louie teams up with Alex in a game of high stakes poker against his card shark brother N - S01E14
Sugar MamaJanuary 16, 1979—Alex befriends a wealthy elderly lady who pays him to take her around the city. - S01E15
FriendsJanuary 30, 1979—Tony's friendship with Bobby is tested when he leaves town and Bobby mistakenly kills his goldfish. - S01E16
Louie Sees the LightFebruary 6, 1979—After an operation, Louie panics when he has to keep a promise that he made to God during surgery to turn over a new leaf. - S01E17
Elaine and the Lame DuckFebruary 13, 1979—Alex feels sympathy for a fare who's a real loser with the women and arranges a date for the man with Elaine, who later discovers that her k - S01E18
Bobby's Big BreakFebruary 15, 1979—Bobby's career dreams come true when he lands a role in a soap opera, prompting him to throw his torn up cabbie's license at Louie, but the - S01E19
Mama GravasFebruary 27, 1979—Mechanic Latka Gravas' youthful and attractive mother makes her first visit to America, and after she and Alex meet and have an evening love - S01E20
Alex Tastes Death and Finds a Nice RestaurantMarch 6, 1979—When Alex's ear is nearly shot off in a holdup attempt in his cab, he stuns his fellow cabbies by quitting and exchanging his driving clothe - S01E21
Hollywood CallingMay 8, 1979—The cabbies fall victim to a Hollywood style roller coaster ride when a production company visits to do a film on taxi drivers. - S01E22
Substitute FatherMay 15, 1979—With Elaine going out of town to visit her sick aunt, the guys at the garage take turns watching over her son so that he can compete in a sp
Season02
- S02E01
Louie and the Nice GirlSeptember 11, 1979—Louie is unsure what to do when he starts to date a nice girl that seems to be more than one of his typical one night stands. - S02E02
Honor Thy FatherSeptember 18, 1979—The cabbies are disturbed by Alex's nonchalance when confronted with the news of his father's heart attack. - S02E03
Reverend Jim: a Space OdysseySeptember 25, 1979—The drivers try to make a cabbie out of a refugee from the '60s who hasn't quite put his life together. - S02E04
Nardo Loses Her MarblesOctober 2, 1979—Working two jobs and raising her kids takes its toll on Elaine, who seems to be losing her marbles. - S02E05
Wherefore Art Thou, Bobby?October 16, 1979—Bobby considers quitting acting after he meets a young actor-wannabe who just moved to New York and immediately lands a leading role in an o - S02E06
The Lighter Side of Angela MatusaOctober 23, 1979—Alex is revisited by a now slimmer Angela whose romantic interest in him has grown since she last saw him a year ago. - S02E07
A Woman Between FriendsOctober 30, 1979—Bobby and Tony become embattled in a fierce competition for the affections of a beautiful girl they both met and asked out at Mario's. - S02E08
The Great RaceNovember 6, 1979—Alex and Louie compete to see who can haul in the most money during an eight hour tour on the streets. If Louie wins he gets a date with Ela - S02E09
The ApartmentNovember 13, 1979—After his apartment complex is torn down, Latka unknowingly signs a lease to live in a luxurious penthouse that costs $3,000 a month. Realiz - S02E10
Alex's RomanceNovember 20, 1979—Alex embarks on a romance with a fragile former soap star who is reluctant to get into a long term relationship. - S02E11
Latka's RevoltingNovember 27, 1979—After Latka's country erupts into a civil war, he feels that he has a obligation to go home and join the revolution, after all he is a Gener - S02E12
Elaine's Secret AdmirerDecember 4, 1979—Elaine is intrigued when a secret admirer sends her several romantic poems. She soon realizes that it must be someone in the garage. - S02E13
Louie Meets the FolksDecember 11, 1979—Fearing that Zena will break up with him, Louie finally decides to meet her parents. He then pays Alex to accompany him and make sure that h - S02E14
Jim Gets a PetDecember 18, 1979—Jim invests his racetrack winnings in a lame horse that he wants to set free---in New York City. - S02E15
The Reluctant FighterDecember 25, 1979—Tony is initially excited about fighting a former champ whose best days are behind him. His excitement turns to doubt when he realizes that - S02E16
Tony and BrianJanuary 8, 1980—Tony wants to adopt a boy who would rather live with a wealthy couple. - S02E17
Guess Who's Coming for BrefnishJanuary 15, 1980—Latka quickly falls in love with Simka, a girl from his country who is now living in New York and is secretly from a different background th - S02E18
What Price Bobby?January 22, 1980—Bobby's new manager is more interested in his talents as a lover than his acting abilities. - S02E19
Shut It Down (1)January 29, 1980—Tired of driving ill-fixed cabs, the cabbies go on strike; Louie offers a solution. - S02E20
Shut It Down (2)February 5, 1980—Elaine keeps her promise to a date with Louie so that the drivers; demands can be met and end the strike. Despite Louie actually being a gen - S02E21
Alex Jumps out of an AirplaneFebruary 26, 1980—Following a excitement filled ski trip, Alex decides to start living life to the fullest, which includes skydiving for the first time. - S02E22
Art WorkMarch 4, 1980—Elaine convinces the cabbies to pool their money and buy a valuable painting as an investment. But to raise the cash, they'll have to make a - S02E23
Fantasy Borough (1)May 6, 1980—Photos left in Tony's cab by Herve Villechaize of "Fantasy Island" prompt the cabbies to indulge in their own fantasies. - S02E24
Fantasy Borough (2)May 13, 1980—The fanciful fantasies of the cabbies continue with a real "show stopper" from Elaine.
Season03
- S03E01
Louie's RivalNovember 19, 1980—Lecherous Louie becomes a lovesick pup after his girlfriend finds another guy. He will stop at nothing to get her back, including recruiting - S03E02
Tony's Sister and JimNovember 26, 1980—Hilarious sparks fly when Tony tries to fix up his divorced sister with Alex. Instead, she ends up falling for Reverend Jim and Tony goes o - S03E03
Fathers of the BrideDecember 3, 1980—Alex crashes his own daughter's wedding when he doesn't get invited. - S03E04
Elaine's Strange TriangleDecember 10, 1980—Alex and Tony's notion to play cupid by fixing up Elaine with a handsome man sparks a budding romance that takes a startling turn when the s - S03E05
Going HomeDecember 17, 1980—It's a riotous family reunion when Jim returns home to face his millionaire dad for the first time since he dropped out of society in the ‘6 - S03E06
The Ten Percent SolutionJanuary 7, 1981—Wild and crazy theatrics erupt when Tony decides to become an actor and Bobby, as his skeptical agent, is aghast when Tony lands a role beca - S03E07
The Call of the MildJanuary 21, 1981—Alex, Tony, and the gang end up stranded without provisions in a mountain cabin when a freak snowstorm and an intrusive bear wreck their wel - S03E08
Latka's CookiesFebruary 5, 1981—Latka's popular cookies leave the cabbies in a state of energetic euphoria. - S03E09
Thy Boss's WifeFebruary 12, 1981—The boss's wife invites Louie over for an affair so she can get back at her husband. Louie fears the worst after remembering that her last f - S03E10
The Costume PartyFebruary 19, 1981—The cabbies don costumes and crash what they believe is a celebrity yacht party, hoping to meet some movie stars and celebrities. - S03E11
Elaine's Old FriendFebruary 26, 1981—Alex poses as Elaine's sophisticated boyfriend when she tries to explain to a successful former schoolmate why she drives a cab. - S03E12
Out of CommissionMarch 12, 1981—After Tony's third knockout in five fights, a concerned doctor goes to the boxing commission and convinces them to revoke Tony's license. - S03E13
Zen and the Art of Cab DrivingMarch 19, 1981—After Jim picks up a couple of businessmen at the airport, he realizes that his life is missing something. Focusing on being the best cab dr - S03E14
Louie's MotherMarch 26, 1981—Louie gleefully envisions high times with his buddies spiced by romantic evenings with Elaine in his bachelor pad now that his Ma has moved - S03E15
Bobby's RoommateApril 9, 1981—The gang falls prey to hilarious fear for homeless Elaine's romantic well being when chivalrous Bobby allows her to live in his apartment wh - S03E16
Louie Bumps into an Old LadyApril 16, 1981—Louie faces a lawsuit when he hits an old lady while trying to impress a new cabbie. - S03E17
Bobby and the CriticApril 30, 1981—Bobby's vicious letter to a hated critic is salvaged from the wastebasket and sent to the newspaper by a gleeful Louie, setting the stage fo - S03E18
On the Job (1)May 7, 1981—The taxi gang hits the bricks in a hilarious hunt for new jobs when the Sunshine Cab. Co. goes out of business, with the promise that they w - S03E19
On the Job (2)May 14, 1981—The cabbies discover that life on the outside is not so rosy when the Sunshine Cab Co. shuts down. They all end up hilariously assuming new - S03E20
Latka the PlayboyMay 21, 1981—When Latka Gravas is rejected by a young beauty, he sets out on an uproarious crash course to learn to be a swinging American Bachelor, a tu
Season04
- S04E01
Jim the PsychicOctober 8, 1981—Jim turns into a soothsayer when he warns of a bizarre catastrophe to befall Alex that also involves an affair with a beautiful blonde. - S04E02
Vienna WaitsOctober 15, 1981—Louie turns into jealous romantic when his overtures to accompany Elaine on her European vacation are rejected. Instead, Alex becomes the pr - S04E03
Mr. PersonalitiesOctober 22, 1981—Riotous confusion prevails when Latka Gravas' split personalities prompt Elaine and Alex to take him to a psychiatrist's office, where the p - S04E04
Jim Joins the NetworkOctober 29, 1981—Cabbie Jim Ignatowski's legendary psychic powers hilariously thrust him into the hectic world of television programming when he predicts tha - S04E05
Louie's FlingNovember 5, 1981—Louie, at Zena's behest, comforts a girl with boyfriend woes, which leads to zany romantic tangles. Zena's rejected friend uses Louie's narr - S04E06
Like Father, Like SonNovember 12, 1981—Alex and his estranged father become involved with the same woman. - S04E07
Louie's Mom RemarriesNovember 19, 1981—When Louie's mother announces her plans to remarry, the panicked dispatcher threatens to sever all ties with her unless she cancels the marr - S04E08
FledglingNovember 26, 1981—Elaine befriends a reclusive artist who is afraid to leave his apartment. She decides to take him to the garage to help him overcome his fea - S04E09
Of Mice and TonyDecember 10, 1981—Tony meets a promising young heavyweight boxer and offers to become his manager; the problem is, a mysterious "syndicate" is also showing an - S04E10
Louie Goes Too FarDecember 17, 1981—When Louie spies on Elaine changing in the garage bathroom, she enlists a NOW representative's help and gets Louie fired. Louie appeals to E - S04E11
I Wanna Be AroundJanuary 7, 1982—Louie becomes scared of nuclear war after hearing someone talk on Donahue, and he sets up a bomb shelter in the garage. - S04E12
Bobby Doesn't Live Here AnymoreJanuary 14, 1982—Joy blossoms at the Sunshine Cab Co. when a triumphant Bobby Wheeler returns to proclaim that he's landed a TV series role. Louie, in his ow - S04E13
Nina Loves AlexJanuary 21, 1982—Alex plays hard to get when a young, upbeat new cab driver shows a romantic interest in him. - S04E14
Tony's LadyJanuary 28, 1982—The cabbies seek to help Tony when he falls for a rich, beautiful young woman he's been hired to chauffeur. - S04E15
Simka ReturnsFebruary 4, 1982—Latka's ex-girlfriend Simka is free again, but Latka's attempts to reconnect with her are stymied when she seems to prefer his alter ego, Vi - S04E16
Jim and the KidFebruary 11, 1982—A young runaway wreaks havoc at the Sunshine Cab Co. when Alex and Elaine encourage the lad to return home. Jim wants to adopt him, and Loui - S04E17
Take My Ex-Wife, PleaseFebruary 18, 1982—Alex's ex-wife, dumped by her second husband, rebounds by dating the most unsuitable person imaginable: Louie. - S04E18
The Unkindest CutFebruary 25, 1982—Elaine decides to treat herself to an expensive hairstyle, but the results leave her in tears. Uncharacteristically, Louie leaps to her defe - S04E19
Tony's ComebackMarch 4, 1982—A new cab driver and former pro football player inspires Tony and convinces him to get his boxing license reinstated. - S04E20
Elegant IggyMarch 11, 1982—Elaine frets about Jim's unpredictable behavior when they are invited to a society party by an art patron. - S04E21
The Wedding of Latka and SimkaMarch 25, 1982—Latka and Simka have a wedding in the Sunshine Cab Co. garage and at the wedding Simka must pass a test to prove she's chaste. - S04E22
Cooking for TwoApril 8, 1982—The unflappable Jim gets an unexpected jolt when a wrecking ball crashing through the wall of his condemned apartment. A disaster ensues whe - S04E23
The Road Not Taken (1)April 29, 1982—When Elaine considers leaving for a better job in Seattle, her friends talk about the decisions that changed the course of their lives. - S04E24
The Road Not Taken (2)May 6, 1982—As Elaine nears a decision on her future, the cabbies reminisce about those glorious things that might have been had fate not sent them down
Season05
- S05E01
The Shloogel Show a.k.a. Love Un-American StyleSeptember 30, 1982—Following an old country tradition, Latka and Simka host a matchmaking party, where all the drivers from the Sunshine Cab Company are intend - S05E02
Jim's InheritanceOctober 7, 1982—Jim inherits a fortune from his late father, but before he can collect the money, he must convince a judge he's mentally competent. - S05E03
Alex Goes off the WagonOctober 14, 1982—Jim comes to the rescue when Alex is consumed by gambling fever after a lucky night in Atlantic City. - S05E04
Scenskees from a Marriage (1)October 21, 1982—Latka sleeps with a female cabbie to keep from freezing to death during a snowstorm. When Simka finds out, their priest declares that the on - S05E05
Scenskees from a Marriage (2)October 28, 1982—Simka has a dilemma as to which cab driver she is going to sleep with so she and Latka hold an informal dinner party. - S05E06
Crime and PunishmentNovember 4, 1982—Realizing the boss has found out that someone has embezzled money from the cab company, Louie convinces Jeff to take the blame for him in ho - S05E07
Alex the GoferNovember 11, 1982—Alex dreams for a new career in show business when he takes a part time job as an assistant to a Broadway producer. - S05E08
Louie's RevengeNovember 18, 1982—Louie plans to get revenge on Emily, the woman who broke up his romance with Zena and then dumped him. - S05E09
Travels with My DadNovember 25, 1982—Tony takes the opportunity to join his father on a voyage with the merchant marine. - S05E10
Elaine and the MonkDecember 2, 1982—After 10 years of strict monastic life, Simka's cousin visits New York and quickly falls in love with Elaine. - S05E11
Zena's HoneymoonDecember 9, 1982—After initially ignoring an invitation to attend Zena's wedding, Louie has regrets so he crashes her wedding cruise. - S05E12
Get Me Through the HolidaysDecember 16, 1982—Alex gets caught up in the holiday spirit when his ex-wife shows up just in time to attend Latka and Simka's festive Christmas party. - S05E13
Louie Moves UptownJanuary 22, 1983—Louie wants to move into a classy apartment building, but first he must be approved by a panel of snobby tenants. - S05E14
Alex's Old BuddyJanuary 29, 1983—Alex starts driving all the other cabbies crazy when he discovers his beloved family pet only has a short time to live. - S05E15
Sugar Ray NardoFebruary 5, 1983—Elaine becomes a nervous wreck when her young son decides to give up the oboe and take up boxing under the tutelage of Tony. - S05E16
A Taxi Celebration (1)March 23, 1983—TAXI'S funniest and warmest moments are relived in "Retrospective" Part One. Danny DeVito gives a tribute to the many years of fun in a spec - S05E17
A Taxi Celebration (2)March 23, 1983—Emmy award winning TAXI's funniest times are highlighted in "Retrospective" Part Two.Note: All scenes are archive footage. - S05E18
Alex Gets Burned by an Old FlameMarch 30, 1983—When Jim's old girlfriend shows up hoping to rekindle their romance, Alex quickly sets out to win her heart away from her former suitor. - S05E19
Louie and the Blind GirlApril 6, 1983—Louie is worried his blind girlfriend will no longer love him if an operation to restore her sight is successful. - S05E20
Arnie Meets the KidsApril 13, 1983—To what lengths will boyfriend Arnie go to win over Elaine's kids? Elaine is in for a quite a surprise when she invites him over to meet her - S05E21
Tony's BabyApril 20, 1983—On the eve of the biggest fight of his career, Tony loses interest in boxing when his girlfriend announces she may be expecting his baby. - S05E22
Jim's Mario'sMay 18, 1983—The cabbies come to the rescue when Jim tries to convince his family that he didn't squander his inheritance by buying a run-down restaurant - S05E23
A Grand GestureMay 25, 1983—Jim teaches the rest of the gang a lesson in the joy of giving when he hands each of the cabbies a thousand dollars. They must donate it to - S05E24
Simka's MonthliesJune 15, 1983—Simka fails to show up for another citizenship appointment. Latka explains, back at the garage, that she is suffering from her "kremkapush"
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