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.
Episode 1
The cabbies volunteer to drive Alex to Miami to meet the daughter he hasn't seen in 15 years.
Episode 2
Tony is ecstatic when a lucky punch of his brings a boxing champion to his knees.
Episode 3
Alex finds himself inexplicably attracted to an overweight and abrasive blind date.
Episode 4
Bobby looks for an acting job before his self-imposed deadline arrives.
Episode 5
Elaine invites Alex to her party for art dealers for moral support, but asks him to lie about his occupation.
Episode 6
John conquers his meekness long enough to pick up a girl in a bar--and marry her.
Episode 7
When Louie hesitates to attend his high-school reunion, Bobby offers to take his place.
Episode 8
Latka must marry an American to avoid deportation.
Episode 9
John and his new bride are in financial straits, and only Alex has the resources to come to the rescue.
Episode 10
Tony cannot escape the clutches of a possessive girlfriend.
Episode 11
After John smashes up Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about their experiences in the car.
Episode 12
As Latka repairs Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about the odd passengers it carried.
Episode 13
A visit from Louie's prodigal brother sours the dispatcher's Christmas spirit.
Episode 14
After a ride in Alex's cab, a widow decides to rent him out as her chauffeur.
Episode 15
Tony mourns the death of his goldfish, which he left in Bobby's care.
Episode 16
Louie vows to change his ways if the Lord sees him through an operation.
Episode 17
Elaine dates a congressman who badly needs self-confidence.
Episode 18
Bobby leaves the cab company after landing a role in a soap opera.
Episode 19
Latka's visiting mother finds Alex's company more appealing than her son's.
Episode 20
After being grazed by a mugger's bullet, Alex decides to give up his cab.
Episode 21
The cabbies are wined and dined by a film company looking for ideas for a movie they are making about taxi drivers.
Episode 22
The cabbies become surrogate fathers when they baby-sit Elaine's son, and get to cheer him on at the district spelling bee.
