Taxi 1978
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What is Taxi?
Taxi is an American television sitcom that focuses on the lives of a group of taxi drivers and their dispatcher in New York City. The series was created by James L.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1978
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 114
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 12, 1978
- Last aired
- Jun 15, 1983
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC, NBC
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Taxi is an American television sitcom that focuses on the lives of a group of taxi drivers and their dispatcher in New York City. The series was created by James L. Brooks, Stan Daniels, David Davis, and Ed. Weinberger. It originally aired on ABC from September 12, 1978, to May 6, 1982, and later on NBC from September 30, 1982, to June 15, 1983. The cast includes Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito, and Marilu Henner. The narrative centers on the staff of a taxicab company as they perform their jobs while dreaming of greater things. The dispatcher, Louie De Palma, is described as a cantankerous and acerbic figure who attempts to maintain order over the varied and strange drivers. From the safety of his cage, he bullies and insults the staff. Despite this, the drivers form a special bond, becoming friends and supporting one another through the inevitable trials and tribulations of their daily lives.
Should you watch it?
“A grumpy dispatcher oversees a quirky group of NYC taxi drivers.”
- Strong ensemble cast with distinct personalities
- Blend of humor and heart in everyday struggles
- Some episodes may feel dated
- Limited plot progression due to episodic nature
You enjoy workplace comedies with rich character dynamics.
Suitable for general audiences, though some dialogue may reflect the era's sensibilities.
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Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Like Father, Like Daughter Mytharc Sep 12, 1978
- E2 One-Punch Banta Core Sep 19, 1978
- E3 Blind Date Core Sep 26, 1978
- E4 Bobby's Acting Career Core Oct 5, 1978
- E5 Come as You Aren't Core Oct 10, 1978
- E6 The Great Line Core Oct 17, 1978
- E7 High School Reunion Core Oct 24, 1978
- E8 Paper Marriage Core Oct 31, 1978
- E9 Money Troubles Core Nov 14, 1978
- E10 Men are Such Beasts Core Nov 21, 1978
- E11 A Full House For Christmas Core Nov 28, 1978
- E12 Sugar Mama Core Dec 5, 1978
- E13 Friends Core Dec 12, 1978
- E14 Louie Sees The Light Core Jan 16, 1979
- E15 Elaine and the Lame Duck Core Jan 30, 1979
- E16 Bobby's Big Break Core Feb 6, 1979
- E17 Mama Gravas Core Feb 13, 1979
- E18 Alex Tastes Death and Finds a Nice Restaurant Core Feb 15, 1979
- E19 Hollywood Calling Core Feb 27, 1979
- E20 Substitute Father Core Mar 6, 1979
- E21 Memories of Cab 804 (1) Mytharc May 8, 1979
- E22 Memories of Cab 804 (2) Mytharc May 15, 1979
Season 2 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Louie and the Nice Girl Mytharc Sep 11, 1979
- E2 Honor Thy Father Core Sep 18, 1979
- E3 Reverend Jim: A Space Odyssey Core Sep 25, 1979
- E4 Nardo Loses Her Marbles Core Oct 2, 1979
- E5 Wherefore Art Thou, Bobby? Core Oct 16, 1979
- E6 The Lighter Side of Angela Matusa Core Oct 23, 1979
- E7 A Woman Between Friends Core Oct 30, 1979
- E8 The Great Race Core Nov 6, 1979
- E9 The Apartment Core Nov 13, 1979
- E10 Alex's Romance Core Nov 20, 1979
- E11 Latka's Revolting Core Nov 27, 1979
- E12 Elaine's Secret Admirer Core Dec 4, 1979
- E13 Louie Meets the Folks Core Dec 11, 1979
- E14 Jim Gets a Pet Core Dec 18, 1979
- E15 The Reluctant Fighter Core Dec 25, 1979
- E16 Tony and Brian Core Jan 8, 1980
- E17 Guess Who's Coming for Brefnish Core Jan 15, 1980
- E18 What Price Bobby? Core Jan 22, 1980
- E19 Shut It Down (1) Core Jan 29, 1980
- E20 Shut It Down (2) Core Feb 5, 1980
- E21 Alex Jumps Out of an Airplane Core Feb 26, 1980
- E22 Art Work Core Mar 4, 1980
- E23 Fantasy Borough (1) Mytharc May 6, 1980
- E24 Fantasy Borough (2) Mytharc May 13, 1980
Season 3 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Louie's Rival Mytharc Nov 19, 1980
- E2 Tony's Sister and Jim Core Nov 26, 1980
- E3 Fathers of the Bride Core Dec 3, 1980
- E4 Elaine's Strange Triangle Core Dec 10, 1980
- E5 Going Home Core Dec 17, 1980
- E6 The Ten Percent Solution Core Jan 7, 1981
- E7 The Call of the Mild Core Jan 21, 1981
- E8 Latka's Cookies Mytharc Feb 5, 1981
- E9 Thy Boss's Wife Core Feb 12, 1981
- E10 The Costume Party Core Feb 19, 1981
- E11 Elaine's Old Friend Core Feb 26, 1981
- E12 Out of Commission Core Mar 12, 1981
- E13 Zen and the Art of Cab Driving Core Mar 19, 1981
- E14 Louie's Mother Core Mar 26, 1981
- E15 Bobby's Roommate Core Apr 9, 1981
- E16 Louie Bumps into an Old Lady Core Apr 16, 1981
- E17 Bobby and the Critic Core Apr 30, 1981
- E18 On the Job (1) Core May 7, 1981
- E19 On the Job (2) Mytharc May 14, 1981
- E20 Latka the Playboy Mytharc May 21, 1981
Season 4 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Jim the Psychic Mytharc Oct 8, 1981
- E2 Vienna Waits Core Oct 18, 1981
- E3 Mr. Personalities Core Oct 22, 1981
- E4 Jim Joins the Network Core Oct 29, 1981
- E5 Louie's Fling Core Nov 5, 1981
- E6 Like Father, Like Son Core Nov 12, 1981
- E7 Louie's Mom Remarries Core Nov 19, 1981
- E8 Fledgling Core Nov 26, 1981
- E9 Of Mice and Tony Core Dec 10, 1981
- E10 Louie Goes Too Far Core Dec 17, 1981
- E11 I Wanna Be Around Core Jan 7, 1982
- E12 Bobby Doesn't Live Here Anymore Core Jan 14, 1982
- E13 Nina Loves Alex Core Jan 21, 1982
- E14 Tony's Lady Core Jan 28, 1982
- E15 Simka Returns Core Feb 4, 1982
- E16 Jim and the Kid Core Feb 11, 1982
- E17 Take My Ex-Wife, Please Core Feb 18, 1982
- E18 The Unkindest Cut Core Feb 25, 1982
- E19 Tony's Comeback Core Mar 4, 1982
- E20 Elegant Iggy Core Mar 11, 1982
- E21 The Wedding of Latka and Simka Mytharc Mar 25, 1982
- E22 Cooking for Two Core Apr 8, 1982
- E23 The Road Not Taken (1) Mytharc Apr 29, 1982
- E24 The Road Not Taken (2) Mytharc May 6, 1982
Season 5 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Love Un-American Style Mytharc Sep 30, 1982
- E2 Jim's Inheritance Core Oct 7, 1982
- E3 Alex Goes off the Wagon Core Oct 14, 1982
- E4 Scenskees from a Marriage (1) Filler Oct 21, 1982
- E5 Scenskees from a Marriage (2) Core Oct 28, 1982
- E6 Crime and Punishment Core Nov 4, 1982
- E7 Alex the Gofer Core Nov 11, 1982
- E8 Louie's Revenge Core Nov 18, 1982
- E9 Travels with My Dad Core Nov 25, 1982
- E10 Elaine and the Monk Core Dec 2, 1982
- E11 Zena's Honeymoon Core Dec 9, 1982
- E12 Get Me Through the Holidays Core Dec 16, 1982
- E13 Louie Moves Uptown Core Jan 22, 1983
- E14 Alex's Old Buddy Core Jan 29, 1983
- E15 Sugar Ray Nardo Core Feb 5, 1983
- E16 A Taxi Celebration (1) Filler Mar 23, 1983
- E17 A Taxi Celebration (2) Filler Mar 23, 1983
- E18 Alex Gets Burned by an Old Flame Core Mar 30, 1983
- E19 Louie and the Blind Girl Core Apr 6, 1983
- E20 Arnie Meets the Kids Core Apr 13, 1983
- E21 Tony's Baby Core Apr 20, 1983
- E22 Jim's Mario's Core May 18, 1983
- E23 A Grand Gesture Mytharc May 25, 1983
- E24 Simka's Monthlies Mytharc Jun 15, 1983
Frequently asked questions
Is the show based on real taxi drivers?
No, it is a fictional ensemble show about the staff of a New York City cab company.
Who plays the dispatcher Louie De Palma?
Danny DeVito portrays the cantankerous dispatcher Louie De Palma.
How many seasons did the show run?
The show aired for five seasons across two networks.
Where can I watch Taxi episodes?
Episodes are available through various streaming services and free on the Internet Archive.
Did the show win any awards?
Yes, it received critical acclaim and multiple awards during its run.
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