Taxi
It's off the laugh meter!
TV-PG1978•30m•7.2/10
ComedyDrama
Ratings
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7.2/10(166)
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.
Production
Paramount Television, John-Charles-Walters Productions
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
September 12, 1978
Last Aired
June 15, 1983
Networks
ABC, NBC
Created By
Stan Daniels, Ed. Weinberger, James L. Brooks
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Like Father, Like Daughter
Air date: 1978-09-12
The cabbies volunteer to drive Alex to Miami to meet the daughter he hasn't seen in 15 years.
E2
One-Punch Banta
Air date: 1978-09-19
Tony is ecstatic when a lucky punch of his brings a boxing champion to his knees.
E3
Blind Date
Air date: 1978-09-26
Alex finds himself inexplicably attracted to an overweight and abrasive blind date.
E4
Bobby's Acting Career
Air date: 1978-10-05
Bobby looks for an acting job before his self-imposed deadline arrives.
E5
Come as You Aren't
Air date: 1978-10-10
Elaine invites Alex to her party for art dealers for moral support, but asks him to lie about his occupation.
E6
The Great Line
Air date: 1978-10-17
John conquers his meekness long enough to pick up a girl in a bar--and marry her.
E7
High School Reunion
Air date: 1978-10-24
When Louie hesitates to attend his high-school reunion, Bobby offers to take his place.
E8
Paper Marriage
Air date: 1978-10-31
Latka must marry an American to avoid deportation.
E9
Money Troubles
Air date: 1978-11-14
John and his new bride are in financial straits, and only Alex has the resources to come to the rescue.
E10
Men are Such Beasts
Air date: 1978-11-21
Tony cannot escape the clutches of a possessive girlfriend.
E11
A Full House For Christmas
Air date: 1978-11-28
After John smashes up Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about their experiences in the car.
E12
Sugar Mama
Air date: 1978-12-05
After a ride in Alex's cab, a widow decides to rent him out as her chauffeur.
E13
Friends
Air date: 1978-12-12
Tony mourns the death of his goldfish, which he left in Bobby's care.
E14
Louie Sees The Light
Air date: 1979-01-16
Louie vows to change his ways if the Lord sees him through an operation.
E15
Elaine and the Lame Duck
Air date: 1979-01-30
Elaine dates a congressman who badly needs self-confidence.
E16
Bobby's Big Break
Air date: 1979-02-06
Bobby leaves the cab company after landing a role in a soap opera.
E17
Mama Gravas
Air date: 1979-02-13
Latka's visiting mother finds Alex's company more appealing than her son's.
E18
Alex Tastes Death and Finds a Nice Restaurant
Air date: 1979-02-15
After being grazed by a mugger's bullet, Alex decides to give up his cab.
E19
Hollywood Calling
Air date: 1979-02-27
The cabbies are wined and dined by a film company looking for ideas for a movie they are making about taxi drivers.
E20
Substitute Father
Air date: 1979-03-06
The cabbies become surrogate fathers when they baby-sit Elaine's son, and get to cheer him on at the district spelling bee.
E21
Memories of Cab 804 (1)
Air date: 1979-05-08
As Latka repairs Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about the odd passengers it carried.
E22
Memories of Cab 804 (2)
Air date: 1979-05-15
As Latka repairs Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about the odd passengers it carried.
Cast
Judd Hirsch
Alex Reiger
Danny DeVito
Louie De Palma
Marilu Henner
Elaine O'Connor-Nardo
Tony Danza
Tony Banta
Andy Kaufman
Latka Gravas
Christopher Lloyd
Reverend Jim 'Iggy' Ignatowski
Carol Kane
Simka Gravas
