Taxi (1978)
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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Episode 1 - Louie and the Nice Girl
Release Date: 1979-09-11Louie takes out a female vending-machine mechanic--and then brags about their sexual adventures.
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Episode 2 - Honor Thy Father
Release Date: 1979-09-18The cabbies are disturbed by Alex's nonchalance when confronted with the news of his father's heart attack.
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Episode 3 - Reverend Jim: A Space Odyssey
Release Date: 1979-09-25The drivers try to make a cabbie out of a refugee from the '60s who hasn't quite put his life together.
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Episode 4 - Nardo Loses Her Marbles
Release Date: 1979-10-02Working two jobs and raising her kids takes its toll on Elaine, who seems to be losing her marbles.
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Episode 5 - Wherefore Art Thou, Bobby?
Release Date: 1979-10-16Bobby questions his luck when a friend passing through town lands an off-Broadway role.
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Episode 6 - The Lighter Side of Angela Matusa
Release Date: 1979-10-23Alex renews his acquaintance with a once-overweight woman who has lost weight and yearns for romance.
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Episode 7 - A Woman Between Friends
Release Date: 1979-10-30Bobby and Tony compete for the same woman.
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Episode 8 - The Great Race
Release Date: 1979-11-06Alex and Louie compete to see who can haul in the most money during an eight-hour tour on the streets.
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Episode 9 - The Apartment
Release Date: 1979-11-13Latka finds a penthouse renting for $3000 a month (maid included).
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Episode 10 - Alex's Romance
Release Date: 1979-11-20Alex tries to console an unemployed actress and winds up romancing her.
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Episode 11 - Latka's Revolting
Release Date: 1979-11-27Latka plans to return to his homeland to fight in a revolution.
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Episode 12 - Elaine's Secret Admirer
Release Date: 1979-12-04Elaine is curious about a secret admirer who sends her love poems.
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Episode 13 - Louie Meets the Folks
Release Date: 1979-12-11Nervous about meeting his girlfriend's parents, Louie hires Alex for moral support.
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Episode 14 - Jim Gets a Pet
Release Date: 1979-12-18Jim invests his race-track winnings in a lame horse that he wants to set free--in New York City.
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Episode 15 - The Reluctant Fighter
Release Date: 1979-12-25Tony faces a bout with a champ who has dedicated his fight to a disabled youth.
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Episode 16 - Tony and Brian
Release Date: 1980-01-08Tony wants to adopt a boy who would rather live with a wealthy couple.
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Episode 17 - Guess Who's Coming for Brefnish
Release Date: 1980-01-15Latka falls in love with a woman from his homeland.
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Episode 18 - What Price Bobby?
Release Date: 1980-01-22An agent agrees to represent Bobby and expects him to be her lover.
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Episode 19 - Shut It Down (1)
Release Date: 1980-01-29To settle the cabbies' strike, Elaine agrees to date Louie.
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Episode 20 - Shut It Down (2)
Release Date: 1980-02-05Elaine endures a date with Louie to end the cabbies' strike.
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Episode 21 - Alex Jumps Out of an Airplane
Release Date: 1980-02-26Alex survives a daring ski jump and finds the thrill addictive.
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Episode 22 - Art Work
Release Date: 1980-03-04On Elaine's advice, the cabbies pool their money to buy a painting.
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Episode 23 - Fantasy Borough (1)
Release Date: 1980-05-06Photos left in Tony's cab by Herve Villechaize of "Fantasy Island" prompt the cabbies to indulge in their own fantasies.
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Episode 24 - Fantasy Borough (2)
Release Date: 1980-05-13The cabbies continue with their fantasies--except Alex, who can't imagine a problem-free situation.