Taxi
1978 · Comedy, Drama · 5 Seasons · 114 Episodes ·
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
1. Like Father, Like DaughterThe cabbies volunteer to drive Alex to Miami to meet the daughter he hasn't seen in 15 years.
2. One-Punch BantaTony is ecstatic when a lucky punch of his brings a boxing champion to his knees.
3. Blind DateAlex finds himself inexplicably attracted to an overweight and abrasive blind date.
4. Bobby's Acting CareerBobby looks for an acting job before his self-imposed deadline arrives.
5. Come as You Aren'tElaine invites Alex to her party for art dealers for moral support, but asks him to lie about his occupation.
6. The Great LineJohn conquers his meekness long enough to pick up a girl in a bar--and marry her.
7. High School ReunionWhen Louie hesitates to attend his high-school reunion, Bobby offers to take his place.
8. Paper MarriageLatka must marry an American to avoid deportation.
9. Money TroublesJohn and his new bride are in financial straits, and only Alex has the resources to come to the rescue.
10. Men are Such BeastsTony cannot escape the clutches of a possessive girlfriend.
11. A Full House For ChristmasLouie's gambling brother, Nick from Las Vegas, comes to visit the garage. Irritated that Nick refuses to spend time with their mother, Louie bankrolls Alex in a card game to try and get back at him.
12. Sugar MamaAfter a ride in Alex's cab, a widow decides to rent him out as her chauffeur.
13. FriendsTony mourns the death of his goldfish, which he left in Bobby's care.
14. Louie Sees The LightLouie vows to change his ways if the Lord sees him through an operation.
15. Elaine and the Lame DuckElaine dates a congressman who badly needs self-confidence.
16. Bobby's Big BreakBobby leaves the cab company after landing a role in a soap opera.
17. Mama GravasLatka's visiting mother finds Alex's company more appealing than her son's.
18. Alex Tastes Death and Finds a Nice RestaurantAfter being grazed by a mugger's bullet, Alex decides to give up his cab.
19. Hollywood CallingThe cabbies are wined and dined by a film company looking for ideas for a movie they are making about taxi drivers.
20. Substitute FatherThe cabbies become surrogate fathers when they baby-sit Elaine's son, and get to cheer him on at the district spelling bee.
21. Memories of Cab 804 (1)As Latka repairs Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about the odd passengers it carried.
22. Memories of Cab 804 (2)As Latka repairs Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about the odd passengers it carried.
