Taxi
It's off the laugh meter!
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.
tv Seasons & Episodes
Like Father, Like Daughter
The cabbies volunteer to drive Alex to Miami to meet the daughter he hasn't seen in 15 years.
Sep 12, 1978
One-Punch Banta
Tony is ecstatic when a lucky punch of his brings a boxing champion to his knees.
Sep 19, 1978
Blind Date
Alex finds himself inexplicably attracted to an overweight and abrasive blind date.
Sep 26, 1978
Bobby's Acting Career
Bobby looks for an acting job before his self-imposed deadline arrives.
Oct 5, 1978
Come as You Aren't
Elaine invites Alex to her party for art dealers for moral support, but asks him to lie about his occupation.
Oct 10, 1978
The Great Line
John conquers his meekness long enough to pick up a girl in a bar--and marry her.
Oct 17, 1978
High School Reunion
When Louie hesitates to attend his high-school reunion, Bobby offers to take his place.
Oct 24, 1978
Paper Marriage
Latka must marry an American to avoid deportation.
Oct 31, 1978
Money Troubles
John and his new bride are in financial straits, and only Alex has the resources to come to the rescue.
Nov 14, 1978
Men are Such Beasts
Tony cannot escape the clutches of a possessive girlfriend.
Nov 21, 1978
Memories of Cab 804 (1)
After John smashes up Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about their experiences in the car.
Nov 28, 1978
Memories of Cab 804 (2)
As Latka repairs Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about the odd passengers it carried.
Dec 5, 1978
A Full House for Christmas
A visit from Louie's prodigal brother sours the dispatcher's Christmas spirit.
Dec 12, 1978
Sugar Mama
After a ride in Alex's cab, a widow decides to rent him out as her chauffeur.
Jan 16, 1979
Friends
Tony mourns the death of his goldfish, which he left in Bobby's care.
Jan 30, 1979
Louie Sees the Light
Louie vows to change his ways if the Lord sees him through an operation.
Feb 6, 1979
Elaine and the Lame Duck
Elaine dates a congressman who badly needs self-confidence.
Feb 13, 1979
Bobby's Big Break
Bobby leaves the cab company after landing a role in a soap opera.
Feb 15, 1979
Mama Gravas
Latka's visiting mother finds Alex's company more appealing than her son's.
Feb 27, 1979
Alex Tastes Death and Finds a Nice Restaurant
After being grazed by a mugger's bullet, Alex decides to give up his cab.
Mar 6, 1979
Hollywood Calling
The cabbies are wined and dined by a film company looking for ideas for a movie they are making about taxi drivers.
May 8, 1979
Substitute Father
The cabbies become surrogate fathers when they baby-sit Elaine's son, and get to cheer him on at the district spelling bee.
May 15, 1979
people 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
apartment Production Companies
Paramount Television