Episode List

Here it is, an annotated list of all 114 Taxi episodes. I've done my best to include guests stars, as well as list memorable quotes and scenes. Let me know if you find an error, have a correction, or a suggestion.

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1. Like Father, Like Daughter
original air date
9.12.78
summary
Alex's fare (John Burns) discovers that you can make free phone calls on the garage payphone. Alex calls his ex-wife in Brazil, and discovers that his daughter--whom he hasn't seen in 15 years-- is leaving the following day to study in Portugal, and will be changing planes in Miami. Alex, Tony, Bobby, John and Latka take a cab and drive to Miami so that Alex can spend some time with her.
guest stars
Cathy Consuelos: Talia Balsum
notes
A scene in which Alex drives John Burns to his girlfriend's apartment--only to discover that she has another boyfriend--was cut.

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2. Blind Date
original air date
9.26.78
summary
Alex asks out one of the operators from Bobby's answering service , and discovers that she is overweight and sarcastic. Latka finds $2,000 in one of the cabs.
guest stars
Angela Matusa: Suzanne Kent
notes
The Taxi theme song was originally written for this episode.

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3. The Great Line
original air date
10.17.78
summary
John overcomes his shyness with help from the cabbies, and gets married to the first girl he asks out.
guest stars
Suzanne Caruthers: Ellen Regan
Mr. Caruthers: Dolph Sweet
Mrs. Caruthers: Sheila Rogers
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4. Come As You Aren't
original air date
10.10.78
summary
Elaine invites Alex to a party for art dealers at her apartment, but asks him to lie about his occupation.
guest stars
James Broderick: William Bogert (the man in Elaine's cab)
Paul: Clyde Kusatu
Rita: Andra Akers
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5. One-Punch Banta
original air date
9.19.78
summary
Tony gets a sparing match with the middleweight champ (Carlos Navarone), and knocks the champ to his knees during the match. As a result, Tony gets a fight with a ranked contender at Madison Square Garden. Carlos comes to Tony's dressing room before the fight to wish him luck and to thank him for "that trick in the gym." Tony Refuses to believe that the champ took a dive during their sparing match (he was having problems getting opponents because everyone thought him unbeatable). Tony takes him up on his offer to hit him in the stomach, then gets upset when he realises that he was used by Carlos . Carlos ends up giving Tony a combination punch which sends him to the floor.
guest stars
Carlos Navarone: Carlos Palomino
Jerry Martin: Allan Arbus (Navarone's manager)
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Boxer Carlos Palomino accidently hit Tony during the fight scene in the dressing room. Guest star Allan Arbus is better known as Dr. Sidney Freedman from M*A*S*H.


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6. Bobby's Acting Career
original air date
10.05.78
summary
Bobby give himself a deadline, at the end of which he must find an acting job, or he will quit the business. Alex refuses to return a dog who was abused by his owner, culminating in a showdown between the owner and the cabbies in the garage.
guest stars
dog owner: John Lehne
policeman: Taurean Blacque
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7. High School Reunion
original air date
10.24.78
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Bobby offers to impersonate Louie at Louie's twenty-year high school reunion.
guest stars
Sheila Martin: Arlene Golonka
Stanley Tarses: Pierrino Mascarino
Beverly: Joanna Cassidy (barmaid at Mario's)
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8. Paper Marriage
original air date
10.31.78
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In order to keep him from being deported, the cabbies arrange a phony marriage between Latka and a hooker. A disoriented ex-hippie named Reverend Jim performs the ceremony.
guest stars
Reverend Jim: Christopher Lloyd
Vivian Harow: Rita Taggart (Latka's bride)
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Christopher Lloyd's first episode; he joined the cast of Taxi in the second season.

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9. Money Troubles
original air date
11.14.78
summary
John and Suzanne are having serious financial trouble, and ask Alex for help.
guest stars
Suzanne: Ellen Regan
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One of the few episodes based around John Burns' character.

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10. A Full House For Christmas
original air date
12.12.78
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Louie's brother Nicky comes visit Louie and his mother for the hollidays, but ends up gambling with the cabbies in the garage.
guest stars
Nicky: Richard Foronjy
carolers: The Benny Powell Singers
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Andy Kaufman's alter ego Tony Clifton was originally cast for the part of Nicky, but, after protests from the cast about his obnoxious behavior, "Clifton" (Andy) was fired. Nick at Nite did not broadcast this episode when they first started running TAXI.

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11. Sugar Mamma
original air date
1.16.79
summary
A rich widow hires Alex as a chauffeur.
guest stars
Dee Wilcox: Ruth Gordon
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Guest star Ruth Gordon won an emmy for her role in this episode.

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12. Men Are Such Beasts
original air date
11.21.78
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Tony finds himself in a relationship with an extremely possesive woman , and needs the help of the cabbies to break up with her. Alex aviods hitting a dog with his cab--and hits a car instead.
guest stars
Denise: Gail Edwards
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13. Elaine And The Lame Duck
original air date
2.13.79
summary
Elaine dates a congressman who lacks self-esteem.
guest stars
Congressman Walter Griswold: Jeffrey Tambor
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14. Bobby's Big Break
original air date
2.15.79
summary
After landing a role in a soap opera, Bobby quits his job as a cab driver and rips up his hack license in front of Louie.
guest stars
Olivia: Amanda McBroom
Olivia's wheelchair-bound friend: Michele Conaway
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Classic scene: Bobby comes back to the garage after he loses his job on TV. Jeff Conaway's sister Michele had originally been considered for the role of Olivia.

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15. Friends
original air date
1.30.79
summary
Tony's goldfish die after he leaves them with Bobby, causing friction in their relationship.
guest stars
Dominque: Liz Miller
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16. Louie Sees The Light
original air date
2.06.79
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Louie promises to change his ways if God will get him through an upcoming operation.
guest stars
nurse: Fay Hauser
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classic scene: Bobby trys to anger the kindler, gentler Louie

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17. Substitute Father
original air date
5.15.79
summary
The cabbies babysit Elaine's son, and cheer him on when he competes in his school's spelling bee.
guest stars
Jason Nardo: Michael Hershewe
Marilu Hartman: Suzanne Carney (spelling bee contestant)
notes
Suzanne Carney is Marilu Henner's niece.

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18. Mama Gravas
original air date
2.27.79
summary
Latka's Mother comes to visit him, and takes a liking to Alex.
guest stars
Greta Gravas: Susan Kellerman
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19. Alex Tastes Death And Finds A Nice Restaurant
original air date
3.06.79
summary
Alex gets shot by a mugger, quits his job, and becomes a waiter in an expensive restaurant.
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20. Hollywood Calling
original air date
5.08.79
summary
A Hollywood film company wants to make a movie about cab drivers, and hangs around the Sunshine Cab Company looking for interesting story ideas.
guest stars
Roger Chapman: Martin Mull
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21. Memories of 804, Part One

original air date
11.28.78
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John has an accident in cab 804, and as the cabbies wait for the cab to come back to the garage, they reminisce about memorable experiences they had in the cab. [Alex picked up John in 804; Bobby got held up; Tony saved a man from jumping off the Queensboro Bridge; Louie won an $800 bet with a rich kid]
guest stars
robber: Scoey Mitchill
rich kid: Chris Barnes
rich kid's father: Rod Browning
man on bridge: Ed Weinberger
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Some of the first scenes ever filmed for Taxi (Tony on the Queensboro bridge, for example) were used in this episode.

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22. Memories of Cab 804, Part Two
original air date
12.05.78
summary
As Latka tries to repair it, the cabbies continue to discuss their memorable moments in cab 804. [Alex delivers a baby; Elaine takes a man to an art auction]
guest stars
pregnant woman: Regie Baff
pregnant woman's boyfriend: Mandy Patinkin
Mike Beldon: Tom Selleck
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23. Honor Thy Father
original air date
9.18.79
summary
Alex seems unconcerned when he learns that his father is in the hospital following a heart attack.
guest stars
Joe Reiger: Jack Gillford
Chalotte Reiger: Joan Hackett
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The hospital scene actually happened to executive producer James L. Brooks.

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24. The Reluctant Fighter
original air date
10.09.79
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Tony is pitted against a fighter who has dedicated the fight to a handicapped child.
guest stars
Brian: Mark Anthony Danza
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Mark Anthony Danza is Tony Danza's real life son.

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25. Louie And The Nice Girl
original air date
9.11.79
summary
Louie goes out with Zena.
guest stars
Zena: Rhea Perlman
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26. Wherefore Art Thou, Bobby?
original air date
10.21.79
summary
Bobby becomes disolutioned when he helps a friend with his acting, and the friend lands an off-broadway role.
guest stars
Steve Jensen: Michael Horton
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27. Reverend Jim: A Space Odyssey
original air date
9.25.79
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The cabbies decide to get Jim a job--driving a cab.
guest stars
Reverend Jim Ignatowski: Christopher Lloyd
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classic scene: "What does a yellow light mean?"

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28. Nardo Loses Her Marbles
original air date
10.02.79
summary
The stress of a family and two jobs takes its toll on Elaine.
guest stars
Dr. Bernard Collins: Tom Ewell
notes
Elaine's red-and-white striped dress came from Marilu Henner's own wardrobe.

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29. A Woman Among Friends
original air date
10.30.79
summary
Tony and Bobby fight over--and both end up dating--the same woman.
guest stars
Janet: Constance Forslund
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30. The Lighter Side of Angela Matusa
original air date
10.23.79
summary
A thinner and happier Angela Matusa comes back into Alex's life, looking for romance.
guest stars
Angela Matusa: Suzanne Kent
Wayne Hubbard: Phil Rubenstein
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31. The Great Race
original air date
11.06.79
summary
Alex and Louie compete to see who can book the most money in one shift.
guest stars
Asian businessman: James Hong
notes
Glenn Gordon Caron, who wrote this episode, went on to create Moonlighting.

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32. The Apartment
original air date
11.13.79
summary
Latka moves into a $3,000/month apartment for one month.
guest stars

Inga: Nancy Steen (the maid)
angry partygoer: Dick Butkus

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33. Elaine's Secret Admirer
original air date
12.04.79
summary
Elaine becomes curious after someone in the garage sends her several poems.
guest stars
Don Reavy: Michael DeLano
notes
classic scene: Jim builds a castle out of his van in Elaine's apartment

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34. Alex's Romance
original air date
11.20.79
summary
Alex tries to console an unemployed actress, and ends up dating her.
guest stars
Joyce Rogers: Dee Wallace
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Alex's closet door in this episode strangely becomes his front door in future episodes.
Dee Wallace (aka Dee Wallace Stone) is beter known as the mother in E.T.

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34. Latka's Revolting
original air date
11.20.79
summary
Latka makes plans to return to his homeland to fight in the revolution taking place there.
guest stars
Baschi: Lenny Baker
Tommy: T.J. Castronova
notes
Judd Hirsh does the voice of the radio newscaster.

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36. Louie Meets The Folks
original air date
12.11.79
summary
Louie brings Alex to a dinner with Zena's parents.
guest stars
Zena Sherman: Rhea Perlman
Rev. Nathan Sherman: John C. Becher
Beth Sherman: Camila Ashland
notes
Camila Ashland also played Drusilla Dimeglio, the high-school teacher on whom Carla Tortelli tried to get revenge in episode #68 (The Belles Of St. Clete's) of Cheers.

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37. Tony And Brian
original air date
1.08.80
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Tony wants to adopt a boy who would rather live with a wealthy couple.
guest stars
Brian Sims: Marc Anthony Danza
John Brennan: Michael Fairman
Mrs. Brennan: Barbara Stuart
Tommy: Shane Butterworth (the Brennan's newphew)
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Brian is the same boy who appeared in episode #24.

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38. Jim Gets A Pet
original air date
12.18.79
summary
Jim bets on a longshot at the racetrack and wins. He uses the money he's won to buy the horse he bet on, and renames him Gary. Jim lets Gary live in his apartment. The cabbies, meanwhile, try to convince him that a New York apartment is not the ideal place for a racehorse to live.
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39.What Price, Bobby?
original air date
1.22.80
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Bobby gets an agent and a lover, only to discover that he can't have one without the other.
guest stars
Nora Chandliss: Susan Sullivan
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40. Guess Who's Coming For Brevnish?

original air date
1.15.80
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Latka meets a woman from his homeland.
guest stars
Simka Dahblitz: Carol Kane
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classic line: "How does a mountain girl make love? Like an Angel."
Marilu Henner and Jeff Conaway sing the version of "Summer Love" played on the jukebox at Mario's.

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41. Shut It Down, Part One
original air date
1.29.80
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Upset with the rundown condition of the cabs, the cabbies elect Elaine as their Shop Steward. After she has a brief but futile talk with MacKensie, the cabbies go on strike. Elaine then negotiates with Louie, who agrees to give in to all their demands...if Elaine will go on "one date to save cabbies' lives."
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classic line: "At some time during the evening, within the hearing of at least two other people, you must call me 'Stallion'."

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42. Shut It Down, Part Two
original air date
2.05.80
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Elaine carries out her agreement with Louie: go on a date with him to end the strike.
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classic scene: Louie asks Elaine for a goodnight kiss

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43. Fantasy Borough, Part One
original air date
5.06.80
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After Herve Villechaize (from "Fantasy Island") leaves some pictures in Tony's cab, the cabbies discuss their personal fantasies. [Tony gets invited to a conference; Latka is a dispatcher; Bobby is a rock star; Jim meets UFOs]
guest stars
himself: Eric Sevareid
himself: Herve Villechaize
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  The song Bobby sings in his fantasy ("City Boy") is from Jeff Conaway's 1979 debut album Jeff Conaway (Columbia records).

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44. Fantasy Borough, Part Two
original air date
5.13.80
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The cabbies continue discussing their fantasies. [Louie is rich and powerful; Alex meets a beautiful woman; Elaine turns the garage into a Broadway show.
guest stars
Tawny: Priscilla Barnes (Alex's niece)
himself: Lassie
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45. Art Work
original air date
3.04.80
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Elaine convinces the cabbies (and Louie) to pool their money to buy a painting at an auction.
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notes
The actors were given their choice of which painting they wanted to use for the ending sequence in the garage.

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46. Alex Jumps Out Of An Airplane
original air date
2.26.80
summary
Alex survives a daring ski jump, and begins taking other risks he never would have taken before--including jumping out of a plane.
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47. Louie's Rival
original air date
11.19.80
summary
Louie becomes despondant when he learns that Zena has fallen for a bartender at Mario's.
guest stars
Dwight: Richard Minchenberg
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48. Fathers Of The Bride
original air date
12.03.80
summary
Alex and Elaine show up uninvited at Alex's daughter's wedding.
guest stars
Phyllis: Louise Lasser
Cathy Consuelos: Talia Balsam
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49. Going Home
original air date
12.17.80
summary
A private investigator tracks down Jim, and delivers a letter from Jim's father, inviting Jim home.
guest stars
Jim's father: Victor Buono
Tom Caldwell: Walter Olkewicz
Lila Caldwell: Barbara Deutsch
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We learn Jim's real last name in this episode.

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50. Elaine's Strange Triangle
original air date
12.10.80
summary
Elaine begins dating a man who would rather go out with Tony.
guest stars
Kirk: John David Carson
Kenny: Michael Pritchard (Alex's dance partner)
notes
classic scene: Alex in a gay bar

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51. Bobby's Roommate
original air date
4.09.81
summary
Elaine moves into Bobby's apartment while he is in a road show. Alex becomes concerned when Bobby comes home early, and both Bobby and Elaine share the apartment.
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There is no mention of where Elaine's two kids are, or why they are not living with her.

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52. Tony's Sister And Jim
original air date
11.26.80
summary
Tony sets up his sister with Alex, but she ends up with Jim.
guest stars
Monica Banta Douglas: Julie Kavner
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53. Call Of The Mild
original air date
1.21.81
summary
Alex, Tony, Bobby, and Jim plan to spend a week in an isolated mountain cabin.
guest stars
mountain guide: Harvey Vernon
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54. Thy Boss's Wife
original air date
2.12.81
summary
In an effort to make her husband jealous, Mrs. MacKensie invites Louie to her apartment.
guest stars
Mrs. MacKensie: Eileen Brenan
Mr. MacKensie: Stephen Elliott
notes
Though he is talked about in many episodes, this is the only episode in which we see Mr. MacKensie.

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55. Latka's Cookies
original air date
2.05.81
summary
The cabbies can't seem to get enough of Latka's cookies.
guest stars
himself: Famous Amos
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56. The Ten-Percent Solution
original air date
1.07.81
summary
Bobby is convinced that Tony has a future as an actor, and agrees to be his manager. Louie has roach problems in his cage.
guest stars
Jerry Lowell: Ed Weinberger (a movie producer at Tony's audition)
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57. Zen And The Art Of Cab Driving
original air date
3.19.81
summary
Jim vows to be the the best cab driver he can be.
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58. Elaine's Old Friend
original air date
2.26.81
summary
Alex agrees to pretend to be Elaine's lover to impress an old friend of Elaine's.
guest stars
Mary Parker: Martha Smith
Michael: John Considine
drunk pilot: John Yates
notes
We learn Elaine's maiden name (O'Connor) in this episode.

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59. The Costume Party
original air date
2.19.81
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After one of them finds an invitation in his cab, the cabbies decide to crash a high society costume party.
guest stars
Gus Bates: Hector Britt
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60. Out Of Commission
original air date
3.12.81
summary
After his boxing license is revoked, Tony will do anything to get back in the ring again.
guest stars
Dr. Webster: Al Ruscio
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61. Bobby And The Critic
original air date
4.30.81
summary
Bobby's one-man play is attended by a critic whom Bobby insulted by mail.
guest stars
John Bowman: John Harkins
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Bobby's play is called "Charles Darwin Tonight."


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62. Louie's Mother
original air date
3.26.81
summary
After one of their many fights, Louie's mother moves out of their apartment and into a rest home. Louie misses her, and begs her to come home.
guest stars
Gabriella De Palma: Julia DeVito
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63. Louie Bumps Into An Old Lady
original air date
4.16.81
summary
While showing a new driver the ropes, Louie hits a woman with his cab. Despite his best efforts to befriend her, she informs Louie she is going to sue him. Alex is sure he has seen her before, and investigates.
guest stars
Edith Tremayne: Iris Korn
Janine: Lane Brody
Louie's lawyer: Sam De Fazio
Edith's lawyer: Joe Medalis
judge: Jay Flash Riley
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64. Latka The Playboy
original air date
5.21.81
summary
Tired of being seen as a cute little foreigner, Latka decides to "alter my lifestyle to fit the fast lane." Louie calls an exterminator to deal with his roach problem.
guest stars
exterminator: George Wendt
notes
The first appearance of Vic Ferrari.

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65. Jim The Psychic
original air date
10.08.81
summary
Jim dreams that a bizarre set of events will precede Alex's death. Louie, fearful that Jim is right, goes to Alex's apartment to save him.
guest stars
girlscout: Kiva Dawson
notes
classic scene: Alex dancing the Can-Can wearing a catcher's mask and a green sweater

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66. Fledgling
original air date
11.26.81
summary
Elaine trys to help an artist overcome his fear of open places by bringing him to the garage to meet the cabbies.
guest stars
Craig Egan: Paul Sand
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67. On The Job, Part One
original air date
5.07.81
summary
After the Sunshine Cab Company goes out of business, the cabbies agree to meet at Mario's in a month to discuss the new jobs they found.
guest stars
priest: John O'Leary
Lou-Lou: Carmine Caridi
George Givens: Bill Wiley
housewife: Alice Hirson
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68. On The Job, Part Two
original air date
5.14.81
summary
Alex, Bobby, and Louie tell of the jobs they took after leaving the Sunshine Cab Company.
guest stars
Mr. Gray: Michael McGuire (brokerage firm president)
Cynthia Beck: Claire Malis
Henry: Al Lewis (night watchman)
notes
Michael McGuire went on to star as Sumner Sloane in three episodes of Cheers. Al Lewis is best known as Grandpa on The Munsters.

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69. Vienna Waits
original air date
10.15.81
summary
Alex agrees to join Elaine on a trip to Europe.
guest stars
Desiree: Cassandra Gava
notes
This episode was inspired by Taxi co-creator Jim Brooks' recent trip to Europe.

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70. Mr. Personalities
original air date
10.22.81
summary
Latka adopts Alex's personality, and Alex discovers that Latka understands him better than he does. Louie has a mouse problem in his cage.
guest stars
Dr. Jeffries: Barry Nelson
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71. Jim Joins The Network
original air date
10.29.81
summary
Jim helps a network executive plan the network's schedule. There is a mouse in the garage.
guest stars
Mitch Harris: Martin Short
Janine: Melendy Britt
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72. Louie's Fling
original air date
11.05.81
summary
Louie agrees to escort Zena's girlfriend Emily home, and ends up staying the night.
guest stars
Emily: Andrea Marcovicci
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73. Like Father, Like Son
original air date
11.12.81
summary
Alex's father sets him up with a date during a lunch at Mario's. After Alex leaves, his father asks the woman out as well. Tony is called for jury duty.
guest stars
Joe Rieger: Jack Gilford
Karen: Barbara Babcock
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74. Louie's Mom Remarries
original air date
11.19.81
summary
Louie dissaproves when his mother tells him she intends to marry a Japanese man. Vic plans Latka's vacation.
guest stars
Louie's mother: Julia DeVito
Itsumi Fujimoto: Jerry Fujikawa
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75. Of Mice And Tony
original air date
12.10.81
summary
Tony begins a new boxing career--as a manager.
guest stars
Terry Carver: Ernie Hudson
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76. Nina Loves Alex
original air date
1.21.82
summary
Alex is pursued by a young cabbie.
guest stars
Nina Chambers: Charlaine Woodard
notes
Charlaine Woodard also appeared as a guest star on Frasier. On that show, she plays a cab driver who gives birth in her cab. She is driving cab #804.

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77. Louie Goes Too Far

original air date
12.17.81
summary
Elaine has Louie fired after she catches him staring at her through a peephole in the ladies' room.
guest stars
Andrea Stewart: Noni White (NOW representative)
notes
One of Marilu Henner's favorite episodes.

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78. I Wanna Be Around
original air date
1.07.82
summary
Louie holds a survival weekend in the bomb shelter he has built in the garage's toolroom.
guest stars
 
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79. Bobby Doesn't Live Here Anymore

original air date
1.14.82
summary
Back from Hollywood, Bobby waits to hear whether or not his TV pilot will become a series.
guest stars
 
notes
Jeff Conaway returned to Taxi for this--his last--episode.

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80. Tony's Lady
original air date
1.28.82
summary
Tony wants to date the rich, sophisticated woman who hires him as a chauffeur.
guest stars
Christina Longworth: Rebecca Holden
Nick Dwyer: Joel Brooks (man who proposes to Christina)
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81. Simka Returns
original air date
2.04.82
summary
Simka returns to Latka, and finds Vic Ferrari inhabiting Latka's body.
guest stars
Simka Dahblitz: Carol Kane
notes
Carol Kane won an Emmy for her role in this episode. Last episode to feature Vic Ferarri.

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82. Jim And The Kid
original air date
2.11.82
summary
A runaway moves in with Jim.
guest stars
Terry Booth: Tony La Torre
Mrs. Booth: Rebecca Clemons
Mr. Booth: Mark Harrison
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83. Take My Ex-Wife, Please
original air date
2.18.82
summary
In a moment of weakness, Alex's ex-wife agrees to a date with Louie. Alex and Tony date twins.
guest stars
Phyllis: Louise Lasser
Randi Moratta: Randi Brough
Candi Moratta: Candi Brough
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84. The Unkindest Cut
original air date
2.25.82
summary
Louie helps Elaine extract revenge after Elaine gets a bad perm in a chic hair salon. Jim becomes addicted to Pac-Man after Louie has a machine installed in the garage.
guest stars
Vincenzo Senaca: Ted Danson
notes
This episode was based on something which happened to Jim Brooks' wife.

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85. Tony's Comeback
original air date
3.04.82
summary
An ex-NFL football player convinces Tony to try to regain his boxing license.
guest stars
Lucius Franklin: Bubba Smith
notes
The duck Lucius had as a boy was named Rosalin.

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86. Elegant Iggy
original air date
3.18.82
summary
Elaine fears Jim will embarass her when the two of them are invited to a high society cocktail party.
guest stars
Mrs. Weber: Fran Ryan
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87. The Wedding Of Latka And Simka
original air date
3.25.82
summary
After being cured of his multiple personalities by Dr. Joyce Brothers, Latka is married to Simka in the garage.
guest stars
Herself: Dr. Joyce Brothers
Greta Gravas: Susan Kellerman
Reverend H. L. Gorky: Vicent Schiavelli
Maschi: Peter Ebling
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88. Cooking For Two
original air date
4.08.82
summary
After his building is torn down, Jim moves in with Louie, and has an "accident" in the kitchen.
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89. The Road Not Taken, Part One
original air date
4.29.82
summary
Elaine is offered a job in Seattle. While she trys to decide whether or not to take it, the cabbies recall watershed moments in their lives. [Tony takes a dive; Louie moves from driver to dispatcher; Jim tries drugs for the first time]
guest stars
Gordon: Tom Hanks
Tom: J. Pat O'Malley (Louie's dispatcher)
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90. The Road Not Taken, Part Two
original air date
5.06.82
summary
As Elaine struggles to decide whether or not to take a job in Seattle, Latka and Alex recall turning points in their lives. [Latka leaves his homeland for America; Alex is up for a promotion.]
guest stars
Greta Gravas: Susan Kellerman
Jason Nardo: David Mendenhall
Jennifer Nardo: Melanie Gaffin
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91. The Schloogel Show
original air date
9.30.82
summary
Simka announces that she was born with the gift to match people, and sets Tony, Elaine, Jim, Alex, and Louie up on blind dates.
guest stars
Vicki: Anne De Salvo (Tony's date)
Arnie: Wallace Shawn (Elaine's date)
herself: Marcia Wallace (Jim's date)
Susan: Charlene Watkins (Alex's date)
Judy: Murphy Cross (Louie's Date)
notes
First episode to air on NBC. This is Carol Kane's first episode as a regular cast member.

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92. Alex Goes Off The Wagon
original air date
10.14.82
summary
Alex parlays a $200 tip into $2,000 in Atlantic City, and goes on a gambling binge until Jim rescues him.
guest stars
 
notes
classic scene: Jim and Alex in the bathroom at an illegal gambling club

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93. Jim's Inheritance
original air date
10.07.82
summary
After his father dies, Jim must prove he is competent before he can inherit the $3.5 million left to him by his dad.
guest stars
John Bickers: Dick Sargent
notes
Dick Sargent is better known as Daren Stevens (#2) from Bewitched.

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94. Scenskees From A Marrriage, Part One
original air date
10.21.82
summary
Latka goes to rescue a cab stranded in a snowstorm. Unable to get the cab started, Latka and the driver must come up with a way to keep warm.
guest stars
Cindy Bates: Allyse Beasely
Reverend H. L. Gorky: Vincent Schiavelli
Mascha: Peter Elbling
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95. Scenskees From A Marrriage, Part Two
original air date
10.28.82
summary
Simka discovers that Latka has been unfaithful, and announces that the only to make amends is for Simka to have an affair with someone from the garage.
guest stars
 
notes
classic line: "Peel me like a grape!"

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96. Alex The Gofer

original air date
11.11.82
summary
Alex decides to persue his dream of working in the theatre, even though it means starting at the bottom.
guest stars
Allen: Matthew Laurence (theatrical producer)
Ned: David Paymer (theatrical director)
actress playing 'Michelle': Caren Kaye
notes
Matthew Laurence is probably best known for his roles as Sal Amato in Eddie and the Cruisers and Ben Coleman in Fox's Duet.

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97. Louie's Revenge
original air date
11.18.82
summary
Zena's old girlfriend Emily--the woman with whom Louie spent the night in episode #72--calls Louie up in desperation. Louie seeks revenge for the remarks she made after sobering up. Jim talks with the cabbies about the movie "E.T."
guest stars
Emily: Andrea Marcovicci
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98. Travels With My Dad
original air date
11.25.82
summary
Tony and his merchant marine father work together on a ship bound for the Far East.
guest stars
Angie Banta: Donnely Rhodes
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99. Elaine And The Monk
original air date
12.02.82
summary
Elaine falls for Simka's cousin Zifka, a monk who is allowed one week of pleasure once every ten years.
guest stars
Zifka: Mark Blankfield
notes
The first episode of Taxi to be directed by Danny DeVito.

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100. Zena's Honeymoon
original air date
12.09.82
summary
When Louie has dinner with Zena , he thinks she wants to rekindle their relationship. He's crushed when he learns she is engaged to be married..
guest stars
Zena: Rhea Perlman
Tom Pelton: Peter Jurasik (Zena's husband)
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101. Louie Moves Uptown
original air date
1.22.83
summary
Louie prepares to make a down payment on an expensive condo, but first must meet with the approval of the co-op's owners.
guest stars
condo association board member: Penny Marshall
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102. Crime And Punishment
original air date
11.04.82
summary
When Louie gets caught selling spare parts from the cabs, he tries to pin the wrap on Jeff, who agrees--until he finds out it would mean going to jail.
guest stars
Jeff: J. Allen Thomas
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103. Get Me Through The Holidays
original air date
12.16.82
summary
Alex's ex-wife asks him if he has anywhere to go on Christmas Eve. Jim buys singing telegrams for the cabbies.
guest stars
Phyllis: Louise Lasser
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104. Alex's Old Buddy
original air date
1.29.83
summary
Alex is obsessed with saving the life of his dog, whom he has owned for 19 years.
guest stars
Dr. Brandon: John Hancock
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105. Sugar Ray Nardo
original air date
2.05.83
summary
Elaine is less than pleased when her son joins Tony's boxing program for kids.
guest stars
Jason Nardo: David Mendenhall
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106. Alex Gets Burned By An Old Flame
original air date
3.30.83
summary
Alex wants to date a lawyer who once lived in a commune with Jim. Elaine and Tony have an arm wrestling contest.
guest stars
Diane McKenna: Cathie Shirriff
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107. Tony's Baby
original air date
4.20.83
summary
The night before a boxing match with a ranked contender, Tony's girlfriend Vicki announces that she is pregnant.
guest stars
Vicki: Anne De Salvo
Leo Goodman: Keenan Wynn (Tony's manager)
notes
Vicki is the woman Tony met in episode #91, The Shloogel Show.

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108. Jim's Mario's
original air date
5.18.83
summary
Jim uses part of his inheritence to buy Mario's.
guest stars
Tom Caldwell: Wlater Olkewicz
Tommy: T.J. Castronova
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109. Louie And The Blind Girl
original air date
4.06.83
summary
Louie is worried when his blind girlfriend tells him she is going to have an operation that may restore her sight.
guest stars
Judy: Murphy Cross
notes
Judy is the woman Louie met in episode #91, The Shloogel Show.

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110. Simka's Monthlies
original air date
6.15.83
summary
Simka will be deported if she misses another imigration interview because of her monthly "krimpka poosh."
guest stars
immigration officer: Howard Witt
notes
The last new episode of Taxi to air.

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111. Arnie Meets The Kids
original air date
4.13.83
summary
Elaine is nervous about having Arnie over to meet her children.
guest stars
Arnie: Wallace Shawn
Jason Nardo: David Mendenhall
Jennifer Nardo: Melanie Gaffin
notes
Arnie is the man Elaine met in episode #91, The Schloogel Show.

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112. A Grand Gesture
original air date
5.25.83
summary
Jim gives each of the cabbies $1,000, with the stipulation that they must give it away before the end of the day.
guest stars
Walt: Scatman Crothers
Reverend H. L. Gorky: Vincent Schiavelli
Jeniffer Nardo: Melanie Gaffin
panhandler: Tracey Walter
notes
The last all new episode of Taxi.

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113. Retrospective; A Taxi Celebration, Part One
original air date
3.23.83
summary
Danny DeVito hosts this show, which features some of the most memorable moments from Taxi.
guest stars
 
notes
Includes scenes from Like Father, Like Daugther (#1); Reverend Jim, a Space Oddyssey (#27); Blind Date (#2); The Wedding of Latka and Simka (#87); Scenskees From a Marriage (parts one & two) (#94 & 95); Bobby's Big Break (#14); Elaine's Strange Triangle (#50).

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114. Retrospective; A Taxi Celebration, Part Two
original air date
3.23.83
summary
Danny DeVito hosts this show, which features more of the most memorable moments from Taxi.
guest stars
 
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Includes Memories of Cab 804 (#22); Louie and the Nice Girl (#25); Jim the Psychic (#65); Fantasy Borough, Part II (#44). This episode and the previous one were originally broadcast as one (one-hour) episode.