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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.
- James L. Brooks
- Michael J. Leeson
- David Lloyd
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Episode 1 - The Shloogel Show
Release Date: 1982-09-30Newlyweds Latka & Samka throw a Shloogel, one of their religion's traditions. The shloogel is, in effect, a party at Mario's where they set all the gang up on blind dates. Tony is set up with Vick... more
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Episode 2 - Jim's Inheritance
Release Date: 1982-10-07When Jim's father passes away and leaves him a substantial inheritance, Jim's siblings sue to have Jim declared incompetent and his inheritance placed in an account that the brother will have control ... more
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Episode 3 - Alex Goes off the Wagon
Release Date: 1982-10-14In this episode, we learn that Alex can be a compulsive gambler. Alex even scares Louie off with his compulsion, but Jim talks some sense into Alex at the end (after having bankrolled him initially).
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Episode 4 - Scenskees from a Marriage (1)
Release Date: 1982-10-21Latka is sent to rescue a female cabbie who is stranded in a snowstorm, but he breaks down as he reaches her. The two are freezing in her cab and decide to make love in order to avoid freezing to deat... more
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Episode 5 - Scenskees from a Marriage (2)
Release Date: 1982-10-28Latka and Simka throw a party and decide the last to arrive will be the one that Simka must sleep with. Alex barely edges out Louie, in hilarious fashion. Simka goes to Alex's apartment to seduce him,... more
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Episode 6 - Crime and Punishment
Release Date: 1982-11-04Louie lets Jeff, his assistant dispatcher, take the rap for skimming money from the company (that Louie is actually responsible for), assuring Jeff that he'll smooth everything over. Louie overdoes it... more
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Episode 7 - Alex the Gofer
Release Date: 1982-11-11Alex, who loves the theater, takes a part time job as a gofer for a young producer and director, but soon feels mistreated by his younger bosses. Louie, spying on Alex at his new job, spots Alex being... more
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Episode 8 - Louie's Revenge
Release Date: 1982-11-18Louie gets a call from Emily, who jilted him in an earlier episode, who is drunk and drugged and wants to meet him at a nearby bar. Louie decides to go over there to throw a drink in her face and reje... more
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Episode 9 - Travels with My Dad
Release Date: 1982-11-25Tony's dad, a merchant seaman who Tony hasn't seen much of, arranges to bring Tony on a sea trip with him. Tony is hesitant but doesn't want to disappoint his dad, so he goes along. On the trip, Tony ... more
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Episode 10 - Elaine and the Monk
Release Date: 1982-12-02Latka and Simka introduce Elaine to a friend of theirs visiting from their country named Zifka. Zifka is a monk who has taken a vow of silence but during his vacation is allowed a week (every ten year... more
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Episode 11 - Zena's Honeymoon
Release Date: 1982-12-09Zena comes to the garage and announces she's getting married and asks the gang to let Louie know that she wants to speak with him. After telling Louie, he becomes convinced that she wants to get back ... more
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Episode 12 - Get Me Through the Holidays
Release Date: 1982-12-16Alex's ex-wife, Phyllis, depressed and lonely, comes to see Alex, who takes pity on her and includes her in his holiday plans. This turns ugly, when she manages to bring the whole gang down with her s... more
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Episode 13 - Louie Moves Uptown
Release Date: 1983-01-22Louie decides to buy a luxury co-op apartment with some help on the down payment from the newly wealthy Jim. Unfortunately, Louie first has to convince a snooty co-op board that he is right for their ... more
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Episode 14 - Alex's Old Buddy
Release Date: 1983-01-29Alex takes ownership of his old dog, Buddy, who has been living at his sister's place in the country. Buddy is now 19 and Alex wants to spend as much time with him as possible. The dog is lovable but ... more
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Episode 15 - Sugar Ray Nardo
Release Date: 1983-02-05When Elaine's son, Jason, watched Tony coaching youth boxing, he wants to get involved. Alex and Tony talk Elaine into letting Jason box, despite her better judgement. In Jason's first bout, he gets k... more
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Episode 16 - A Taxi Celebration (1)
Release Date: 1983-03-23Part one of a two part clip show featuring highlights of Taxi.
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Episode 17 - A Taxi Celebration (2)
Release Date: 1983-03-23Part two of a two part clip show featuring highlights of Taxi.
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Episode 18 - Alex Gets Burned by an Old Flame
Release Date: 1983-03-30Diane, an old friend of Jim's comes to the garage looking for Jim, and Alex takes a liking to her. Alex makes some less than flattering remarks about Jim, not realizing that she and Jim have begun a r... more
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Episode 19 - Louie and the Blind Girl
Release Date: 1983-04-06Louie is worried by the prospect of his girlfriend having her sight restored.
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Episode 20 - Arnie Meets the Kids
Release Date: 1983-04-13Elaine and her beau share butterflies over his meeting her children.
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Episode 21 - Tony's Baby
Release Date: 1983-04-20News of his girlfriend's pregnancy floors Tony on the eve of his fight with a contender.
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Episode 22 - Jim's Mario's
Release Date: 1983-05-18Jim buys the cabbies' hangout, oblivious to the fact that no one else hangs out there.
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Episode 23 - A Grand Gesture
Release Date: 1983-05-25Jim wants the cabbies to experience the joy of giving, so he hands each of them $1000 to give away.
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Episode 24 - Simka's Monthlies
Release Date: 1983-06-15Simka faces deportation if she puts off another immigration interview because of her monthly "crimpka poosh."