Taxi

1978 - 1983

Like Father, Like Daughter

12th September 1978

Episode 1

The cabbies volunteer to drive Alex to Miami to meet the daughter he hasn't seen in 15 years.

One-Punch Banta

19th September 1978

Episode 2

Tony is ecstatic when a lucky punch of his brings a boxing champion to his knees.

Blind Date

26th September 1978

Episode 3

Alex finds himself inexplicably attracted to an overweight and abrasive blind date.

Bobby's Acting Career

5th October 1978

Episode 4

Bobby looks for an acting job before his self-imposed deadline arrives.

Come as You Aren't

10th October 1978

Episode 5

Elaine invites Alex to her party for art dealers for moral support, but asks him to lie about his occupation.

The Great Line

17th October 1978

Episode 6

John conquers his meekness long enough to pick up a girl in a bar--and marry her.

High School Reunion

24th October 1978

Episode 7

When Louie hesitates to attend his high-school reunion, Bobby offers to take his place.

Paper Marriage

31st October 1978

Episode 8

Latka must marry an American to avoid deportation.

Money Troubles

14th November 1978

Episode 9

John and his new bride are in financial straits, and only Alex has the resources to come to the rescue.

Men are Such Beasts

21st November 1978

Episode 10

Tony cannot escape the clutches of a possessive girlfriend.

A Full House For Christmas

28th November 1978

Episode 11

After John smashes up Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about their experiences in the car.

Sugar Mama

5th December 1978

Episode 12

After a ride in Alex's cab, a widow decides to rent him out as her chauffeur.

Friends

12th December 1978

Episode 13

Tony mourns the death of his goldfish, which he left in Bobby's care.

Louie Sees The Light

16th January 1979

Episode 14

Louie vows to change his ways if the Lord sees him through an operation.

Elaine and the Lame Duck

30th January 1979

Episode 15

Elaine dates a congressman who badly needs self-confidence.

Bobby's Big Break

6th February 1979

Episode 16

Bobby leaves the cab company after landing a role in a soap opera.

Mama Gravas

13th February 1979

Episode 17

Latka's visiting mother finds Alex's company more appealing than her son's.

Alex Tastes Death and Finds a Nice Restaurant

15th February 1979

Episode 18

After being grazed by a mugger's bullet, Alex decides to give up his cab.

Hollywood Calling

27th February 1979

Episode 19

The cabbies are wined and dined by a film company looking for ideas for a movie they are making about taxi drivers.

Substitute Father

Episode 20

The cabbies become surrogate fathers when they baby-sit Elaine's son, and get to cheer him on at the district spelling bee.

Memories of Cab 804 (1)

Episode 21

As Latka repairs Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about the odd passengers it carried.

Memories of Cab 804 (2)

Episode 22

As Latka repairs Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about the odd passengers it carried.

Top Cast

Judd Hirsch•Danny DeVito•Marilu Henner

Writer

Stan Daniels

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.

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Judd Hirsch Image

Judd Hirsch

Alex Reiger

Danny DeVito Image

Danny DeVito

Louie De Palma

Marilu Henner Image

Marilu Henner

Elaine O'Connor-Nardo

Tony Danza Image

Tony Danza

Tony Banta

Andy Kaufman Image

Andy Kaufman

Latka Gravas

Christopher Lloyd Image

Christopher Lloyd

Reverend Jim 'Iggy' Ignatowski

Carol Kane Image

Carol Kane

Simka Gravas