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