Taxi (1978)
1978 – 1983 · TV show · 5 seasons · 114 episodes · 30 min
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.
Written byJames L. Brooks, Stan Daniels, David Davis
Where to watch
United States
Stream
Free
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Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
In the United States, Taxi is streaming on Prime Video, Paramount+ and Pluto TV. It is available in 3 countries, for example on Joyn, Prima Plus and Paramount+. Created by James L. Brooks and Stan Daniels. Starring Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito and Marilu Henner. Rated 7.7 on IMDb from 18,056 votes.
- Streams in
- 3 countries · Joyn (1), Prima Plus (1)
- Rank in its year
- #4 · of 50 TV shows from 1978
- Rated higher than
- 87% · of the catalogue's TV shows (Comedy)
- IMDb rating
- 7.7/10 · 18,056 votes
Cast
Judd HirschAlex Reiger
Jeff ConawayBobby Wheeler
Danny DeVitoLouie De Palma / Self
Marilu HennerElaine Nardo
Tony DanzaTony Banta
Andy KaufmanLatka Gravas / Vic Ferrari
J. Alan ThomasJeff Bennett / Costume Party GuestEpisodes
Season 524 episodes · 1982 · ★ 7.4Episode guide →
1. Love Un-American Style30 September 1982 · 30 minFollowing an old country tradition, Latka and Simka host a matchmaking party, where all the drivers from the Sunshine Cab Company are intended to meet their "perfect" mates.★ 7.9
2. Jim's Inheritance7 October 1982 · 30 minJim inherits a fortune from his late father, but before he can collect the money, he must convince a judge he's mentally competent.★ 8.5
3. Alex Goes Off the Wagon14 October 1982 · 30 minJim comes to the rescue when Alex is consumed by gambling fever after a lucky night in Atlantic City.★ 7.7
4. Scenskees from a Marriage: Part 121 October 1982 · 30 minLatka sleeps with a female cabbie to keep from freezing to death during a snowstorm. When Simka finds out, their priest declares that the only way to right this wrong is for her to sleep with one of his friends.★ 7.5
5. Scenskees from a Marriage: Part 228 October 1982 · 30 minSimka has a dilemma as to which cab driver she is going to sleep with so she and Latka hold an informal dinner party.★ 7.6
6. Crime and Punishment4 November 1982 · 30 minRealizing the boss has found out that someone has embezzled money from the cab company, Louie convinces Jeff to take the blame for him in hopes that the controversy will blow over. However, the plan goes awry when Jeff i…★ 7.5
7. Alex the Gofer11 November 1982 · 30 minAlex dreams for a new career in show business when he takes a part time job as an assistant to a Broadway producer.★ 7.2
8. Louie's Revenge18 November 1982 · 30 minLouie plans to get revenge on Emily, the woman who broke up his romance with Zena and then dumped him.★ 7.5
9. Travels with My Dad25 November 1982 · 30 minTony takes the opportunity to join his father on a voyage with the merchant marine.★ 6.7
10. Elaine and the Monk2 December 1982 · 30 minAfter 10 years of strict monastic life, Simka's cousin visits New York and quickly falls in love with Elaine.★ 7.0
11. Zena's Honeymoon9 December 1982 · 30 minAfter initially ignoring an invitation to attend Zena's wedding, Louie has regrets so he crashes her wedding cruise.★ 7.3
12. Get Me Through the Holidays16 December 1982 · 30 minAlex gets caught up in the holiday spirit when his ex-wife shows up just in time to attend Latka and Simka's festive Christmas party.★ 7.1
13. Louie Moves Uptown22 January 1983 · 30 minLouie wants to move into a classy apartment building, but first he must be approved by a panel of snobby tenants.★ 7.5
14. Alex's Old Buddy29 January 1983 · 30 minAlex starts driving all the other cabbies crazy when he discovers his beloved family pet only has a short time to live.★ 7.7
15. Sugar Ray Nardo5 February 1983 · 30 minElaine becomes a nervous wreck when her young son decides to give up the oboe and take up boxing under the tutelage of Tony.★ 6.6
16. A Taxi Celebration: Part 123 March 1983 · 30 minTAXI'S funniest and warmest moments are relived in "Retrospective" Part One. Danny DeVito gives a tribute to the many years of fun in a special look at the TAXI years. Note: All scenes are archive footage except the open…★ 6.6
17. A Taxi Celebration: Part 223 March 1983 · 30 minEmmy award winning TAXI's funniest times are highlighted in "Retrospective" Part Two. Note: All scenes are archive footage.★ 6.5
18. Alex Gets Burned by an Old Flame30 March 1983 · 30 minWhen Jim's old girlfriend shows up hoping to rekindle their romance, Alex quickly sets out to win her heart away from her former suitor.★ 7.4
19. Louie and the Blind Girl6 April 1983 · 30 minLouie is worried his blind girlfriend will no longer love him if an operation to restore her sight is successful.★ 7.9
20. Arnie Meets the Kids13 April 1983 · 30 minTo what lengths will boyfriend Arnie go to win over Elaine's kids? Elaine is in for a quite a surprise when she invites him over to meet her children.★ 7.4
21. Tony's Baby20 April 1983 · 30 minOn the eve of the biggest fight of his career, Tony loses interest in boxing when his girlfriend announces she may be expecting his baby.★ 7.0
22. Jim's Mario's18 May 1983 · 30 minThe cabbies come to the rescue when Jim tries to convince his family that he didn't squander his inheritance by buying a run-down restaurant.★ 8.2
23. A Grand Gesture25 May 1983 · 30 minJim teaches the rest of the gang a lesson in the joy of giving when he hands each of the cabbies a thousand dollars. They must donate it to the needy soul of their choice by the end of the day.★ 8.3
24. Simka's Monthlies15 June 1983 · 30 minSimka fails to show up for another citizenship appointment. Latka explains, back at the garage, that she is suffering from her "kremkapush" which consists of craving for salt and erratic behavior.★ 7.4
