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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Season 1
1978
The first season of Taxi aired on ABC from September 12, 1978 to May 15, 1979.
01. Like Father, Like Daughter
1978-09-12
The cabbies volunteer to drive Alex to Miami to meet the daughter he hasn't seen in 15 years.
02. One-Punch Banta
1978-09-19
Tony is ecstatic when a lucky punch of his brings a boxing champion to his knees.
03. Blind Date
1978-09-26
Alex finds himself inexplicably attracted to an overweight and abrasive blind date.
04. Bobby's Acting Career
1978-10-05
Bobby looks for an acting job before his self-imposed deadline arrives.
05. Come as You Aren't
1978-10-10
Elaine invites Alex to her party for art dealers for moral support, but asks him to lie about his occupation.
06. The Great Line
1978-10-17
John conquers his meekness long enough to pick up a girl in a bar--and marry her.
07. High School Reunion
1978-10-24
When Louie hesitates to attend his high-school reunion, Bobby offers to take his place.
08. Paper Marriage
1978-10-31
Latka must marry an American to avoid deportation.
09. Money Troubles
1978-11-14
John and his new bride are in financial straits, and only Alex has the resources to come to the rescue.
10. Men are Such Beasts
1978-11-21
Tony cannot escape the clutches of a possessive girlfriend.
11. Memories of Cab 804 (1)
1978-11-28
After John smashes up Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about their experiences in the car.
12. Memories of Cab 804 (2)
1978-12-05
As Latka repairs Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about the odd passengers it carried.
13. A Full House for Christmas
1978-12-12
A visit from Louie's prodigal brother sours the dispatcher's Christmas spirit.
14. Sugar Mama
1979-01-16
After a ride in Alex's cab, a widow decides to rent him out as her chauffeur.
15. Friends
1979-01-30
Tony mourns the death of his goldfish, which he left in Bobby's care.
16. Louie Sees the Light
1979-02-06
Louie vows to change his ways if the Lord sees him through an operation.
17. Elaine and the Lame Duck
1979-02-13
Elaine dates a congressman who badly needs self-confidence.
18. Bobby's Big Break
1979-02-15
Bobby leaves the cab company after landing a role in a soap opera.
19. Mama Gravas
1979-02-27
Latka's visiting mother finds Alex's company more appealing than her son's.
20. Alex Tastes Death and Finds a Nice Restaurant
1979-03-06
After being grazed by a mugger's bullet, Alex decides to give up his cab.
21. Hollywood Calling
1979-05-08
The cabbies are wined and dined by a film company looking for ideas for a movie they are making about taxi drivers.
22. Substitute Father
1979-05-15
The cabbies become surrogate fathers when they baby-sit Elaine's son, and get to cheer him on at the district spelling bee.
