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TAXI

1978 - 1983
114 Episodes


Here is the complete episode list for Taxi. It includes original air dates, episode numbers, episode titles, and brief episode descriptions. (Please e-mail us if you find any errors!: gdtvd@mailcity.com)

The first column of this table indicates the episodes of Taxi we currently have in our archive. (All PURE episodes were recorded in standard play on VHS tapes; all SYND episode were recorded in extended play.) The entries for this column are defined as follows:
[blank] Episode not currently in archive
PURE Episode was purchased on a pre-recorded tape
SYND Episode was recorded from a syndicated rerun (several minutes are typically trimmed from these by the syndicators to make room for more commercials)

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SYND 12-Sep-1978 Episode 1 Season 1
Number 1
Like Father, Like Daughter Alex races to Miami to see his long-lost daughter.
SYND 19-Sep-1978 Episode 2 Season 1
Number 2
One-Punch Banta Tony spars with a world champion (Carlos Palomino).
SYND 26-Sep-1978 Episode 3 Season 1
Number 3
Blind Date Alex dates a woman he heard on Bobby's answering service.
PURE 5-Oct-1978 Episode 4 Season 1
Number 4
Bobby's Acting Career Bobby's deadline for acting success comes at midnight.
PURE 10-Oct-1978 Episode 5 Season 1
Number 5
Come as You Aren't The cabbies crash Elaine's elegant cocktail party.
PURE 17-Oct-1978 Episode 6 Season 1
Number 6
The Great Line John searches for the perfect line to impress a girl.
SYND 24-Oct-1978 Episode 7 Season 1
Number 7
High School Reunion Bobby impersonates Louie at a high-school reunion.
SYND 31-Oct-1978 Episode 8 Season 1
Number 8
Paper Marriage Latka faces deportation if he doesn't marry a U.S. citizen. (See a transcript of Reverend Jim's speech at Latka's wedding.)
SYND 14-Nov-1978 Episode 9 Season 1
Number 9
Money Troubles Newlyweds John and Suzanne face a financial crisis.
PURE 21-Nov-1978 Episode 10 Season 1
Number 10
Men Are Such Beasts A determined, attractive cabbie pursues Tony.
PURE 28-Nov-1978 Episode 11 Season 1
Number 11
Memories of Cab 804 (Part 1) John wrecks legendary Cab 804.
PURE 5-Dec-1978 Episode 12 Season 1
Number 12
Memories of Cab 804 (Part 2) The drivers recall experiences in Cab 804.
SYND 12-Dec-1978 Episode 13 Season 1
Number 13
A Full House for Christmas Alex faces Louie's cardsharp brother in a poker game.
SYND 16-Jan-1979 Episode 14 Season 1
Number 14
Sugar Mama A wealthy woman (Ruth Gordon) tries to buy Alex's company.
SYND 30-Jan-1979 Episode 15 Season 1
Number 15
Friends Tony's pet fish dies of starvation in Bobby's care.
PURE 6-Feb-1979 Episode 16 Season 1
Number 16
Louie Sees the Light Louie vows to change after exploratory surgery.
PURE 13-Feb-1979 Episode 17 Season 1
Number 17
Elaine and the Lame Duck Alex unknowingly pairs Elaine with a U.S. congressman.
PURE 15-Feb-1979 Episode 18 Season 1
Number 18
Bobby's Big Break Bobby gets a long-awaited role on a soap opera.
SYND 27-Feb-1979 Episode 19 Season 1
Number 19
Mama Gravas Alex dates Latka's mother.
SYND 6-Mar-1979 Episode 20 Season 1
Number 20
Alex Tastes Death and Finds a Nice Restaurant Alex quits after nearly being killed during a holdup.
SYND 8-May-1979 Episode 21 Season 1
Number 21
Hollywood Calling A film company comes to research cabbies.
SYND 15-May-1979 Episode 22 Season 1
Number 22
Substitute Father The cabbies reluctantly agree to watch Elaine's son.
SYND 11-Sep-1979 Episode 23 Season 2
Number 1
Louie and the Nice Girl A "nice girl" (Rhea Perlman) falls for Louie.
SYND 18-Sep-1979 Episode 24 Season 2
Number 2
Honor Thy Father Alex confronts his father, who left 30 years before.
SYND 25-Sep-1979 Episode 25 Season 2
Number 3
Reverend Jim: A Space Odyssey The cabbies try to reform derelict Reverend Jim.
SYND 2-Oct-1979 Episode 26 Season 2
Number 4
Nardo Loses Her Marbles Elaine rejects Alex's suggestion that she see a psychiatrist.
SYND 9-Oct-1979 Episode 27 Season 2
Number 5
The Reluctant Fighter Tony's dream bout with a former champion has one hitch.
PURE 21-Oct-1979 Episode 28 Season 2
Number 6
Wherefore Art Thou, Bobby? Bobby is jealous of an Iowa newcomer's acting success.
PURE 23-Oct-1979 Episode 29 Season 2
Number 7
The Lighter Sids of Angela Matusa An overweight woman Alex once dated returns after dieting.
PURE 30-Oct-1979 Episode 30 Season 2
Number 8
A Woman Among Friends Bobby and Tony compete for the affections of the same woman.
SYND 6-Nov-1979 Episode 31 Season 2
Number 9
The Great Race Alex and Louie compete in a taxi-driving marathon.
SYND 13-Nov-1979 Episode 32 Season 2
Number 10
The Apartment The cabbies hold a rent party to support Latka's penthouse.
SYND 20-Nov-1979 Episode 33 Season 2
Number 11
Alex's Romance Alex falls for a soap-opera star (Dee Wallace).
SYND 27-Nov-1979 Episode 34 Season 2
Number 12
Latka's Revolting Latka decides to fight in a revolution in his homeland.
SYND 4-Dec-1979 Episode 35 Season 2
Number 13
Elaine's Secret Admirer Elaine receives messages from a secret admirer.
SYND 11-Dec-1979 Episode 36 Season 2
Number 14
Louie Meets the Folks Zena introduces Louie to her parents.
SYND 18-Dec-1979 Episode 37 Season 2
Number 15
Jim Gets a Pet Reverend Jim buys an aging racehorse.
SYND 8-Jan-1980 Episode 38 Season 2
Number 16
Tony and Brian A rich couple may thwart Tony's adoption plans.
SYND 15-Jan-1980 Episode 39 Season 2
Number 17
Guess Who's Coming for Brevnish? Latka falls for a woman (Carol Kane) from his native land.
SYND 22-Jan-1980 Episode 40 Season 2
Number 18
What Price, Bobby? An agent is more interested in Bobby's body than his acting.
SYND 29-Jan-1980 Episode 41 Season 2
Number 19
Shut It Down (Part 1) The cabbies strike over working conditions.
SYND 5-Feb-1980 Episode 42 Season 2
Number 20
Shut It Down (Part 2) Elaine dates Louie to settle a strike.
SYND 26-Feb-1980 Episode 43 Season 2
Number 21
Alex Jumps Out of an Airplane Alex becomes a daredevil after a woman questions his courage.
SYND 4-Mar-1980 Episode 44 Season 2
Number 22
Art Work The cabbies pool their money to invest in art at an auction.
SYND 6-May-1980 Episode 45 Season 2
Number 23
Fantasy Borough (Part 1) Tony, Latka, Bobby and Jim reveal fantasies.
SYND 13-May-1980 Episode 46 Season 2
Number 24
Fantasy Borough (Part 2) Alex, Louie and Elaine conjure up fantasies.
SYND 19-Nov-1980 Episode 47 Season 3
Number 1
Louie's Rival Alex helps Louie try to win Zena back.
SYND 26-Nov-1980 Episode 48 Season 3
Number 2
Tony's Sister and Jim Tony objects when his divorced sister dates Reverend Jim.
SYND 3-Dec-1980 Episode 49 Season 3
Number 3
Fathers of the Bride Alex crashes his daughter's elegant wedding reception.
SYND 10-Dec-1980 Episode 50 Season 3
Number 4
Elaine's Strange Triangle Elaine's handsome suitor makes a surprising revelation.
SYND 17-Dec-1980 Episode 51 Season 3
Number 5
Going Home Jim returns home for a family reunion. Guest: Victor Buono.
SYND 7-Jan-1981 Episode 52 Season 3
Number 6
The Ten-Percent Solution Bobby is aghast when Tony lands an acting role.
SYND 21-Jan-1981 Episode 53 Season 3
Number 7
Call of the Mild The cabbies head for a week in the mountains.
SYND 5-Feb-1981 Episode 54 Season 3
Number 8
Latka's Cookies The cabbies become addicted to Latka's cookies.
SYND 12-Feb-1981 Episode 55 Season 3
Number 9
Thy Boss' Wife The boss's wife (Eileen Brennan) picks Louie to be her lover.
SYND 19-Feb-1981 Episode 56 Season 3
Number 10
The Costume Party The cabbies crash a private costume party.
SYND 26-Feb-1981 Episode 57 Season 3
Number 11
Elaine's Old Friend Elaine enlists Alex to help her impress a successful friend.
SYND 12-Mar-1981 Episode 58 Season 3
Number 12
Out of Commission Tony's boxing license is revoked.
SYND 19-Mar-1981 Episode 59 Season 3
Number 13
Zen and the Art of Cab Driving Jim employs a new attitude to bring in record receipts.
SYND 26-Mar-1981 Episode 60 Season 3
Number 14
Louie's Mother Louie has a party after his mother (Julia DeVito) moves out.
SYND 9-Apr-1981 Episode 61 Season 3
Number 15
Bobby's Roommate Apartmentless Elaine moves in with Bobby.
SYND 16-Apr-1981 Episode 62 Season 3
Number 16
Louie Bumps into an Old Lady An old woman sues Louie for $1 million.
SYND 30-Apr-1981 Episode 63 Season 3
Number 17
Bobby and the Critic Louie mails a scathing letter that Bobby discarded.
PURE 7-May-1981 Episode 64 Season 3
Number 18
On the Job (Part 1) The cabbies look for work after the garage closes.
PURE 14-May-1981 Episode 65 Season 3
Number 19
On the Job (Part 2) Bobby, Alex and Louie relate job-hunting tales.
PURE 21-May-1981 Episode 66 Season 3
Number 20
Latka the Playboy Latka becomes a swinging American bachelor.
SYND 8-Oct-1981 Episode 67 Season 4
Number 1
Jim the Psyhic Reverend Jim predicts a catastrophe for Alex.
SYND 15-Oct-1981 Episode 68 Season 4
Number 2
Vienna Waits Alex accompanies Elaine on a European vacation.
SYND 22-Oct-1981 Episode 69 Season 4
Number 3
Mr. Personalities Confused Latka assumes Alex's personality.
SYND 29-Oct-1981 Episode 70 Season 4
Number 4
Jim Joins the Network A TV programmer uses Reverend Jim's psychic abilities.
SYND 5-Nov-1981 Episode 71 Season 4
Number 5
Louie's Fling Louie comforst Zena's heartbroken friend (Andrea Marcovicci).
SYND 12-Nov-1981 Episode 72 Season 4
Number 6
Like Father, Like Son Alex and his father compete for the same woman.
SYND 19-Nov-1981 Episode 73 Season 4
Number 7
Louie's Mom Remarries Louie's mother announces her engagement to a Japanese man.
SYND 26-Nov-1981 Episode 74 Season 4
Number 8
Fledgling Elaine tries to help a reclusive artist (Paul Sand).
SYND 10-Dec-1981 Episode 75 Season 4
Number 9
Of Mice and Tony Tony decides to manage a young boxer.
SYND 17-Dec-1981 Episode 76 Season 4
Number 10
Louie Goes Too Far Louie is fired for spying on Elaine in the ladies' room.
SYND 7-Jan-1982 Episode 77 Season 4
Number 11
I Wanna Be Around Survivalist Louie turns the toolroom into a bomb shelter.
SYND 14-Jan-1982 Episode 78 Season 4
Number 12
Bobby Doesn't Live Here Anymore Triumphant Bobby returns from Hollywood.
SYND 21-Jan-1982 Episode 79 Season 4
Number 13
Nina Loves Alex A lovely, new cabbie pursues reluctant Alex.
SYND 28-Jan-1982 Episode 80 Season 4
Number 14
Tony's Lady Tony falls for a rich, beautiful woman (Rebecca Holden).
SYND 4-Feb-1982 Episode 81 Season 4
Number 15
Simka Returns Both Latka and his alter ego, Voc, romance Simka.
PURE 11-Feb-1982 Episode 82 Season 4
Number 16
Jim and the Kid Jim wants to adopt a 10-year-old runaway.
PURE 18-Feb-1982 Episode 83 Season 4
Number 17
Take My Ex-Wife, Please Louie asks Alex's former wife for a date.
PURE 25-Feb-1982 Episode 84 Season 4
Number 18
The Unkindest Cut Elaine's visit to a top hairstylist is a disaster.
SYND 4-Mar-1982 Episode 85 Season 4
Number 19
Tony's Comeback A football player (Bubba Smith) inspires Tony to box again.
SYND 18-Mar-1982 Episode 86 Season 4
Number 20
Elegant Iggy Jim's elegance on a date overwhelms Elaine.
SYND 25-Mar-1982 Episode 87 Season 4
Number 21
The Wedding of Latka and Simka Latka and Simka marry. Guest: Dr. Joyce Brothers.
PURE 8-Apr-1982 Episode 88 Season 4
Number 22
Cooking for Two Reverend Jim must move when his building is demolished.
PURE 29-Apr-1982 Episode 89 Season 4
Number 23
The Road Not Taken (Part 1) The cabbies recall lost chances. Guest: Tom Hanks.
PURE 6-May-1982 Episode 90 Season 4
Number 24
The Road Not Taken (Part 2) Elaine ponders whether to move to Seattle.
SYND 30-Sep-1982 Episode 91 Season 5
Number 1
The Shloogel Show Latka and Simka hold a matchmaking party.
SYND 7-Oct-1982 Episode 92 Season 5
Number 2
Jim's Inheritance Jim must prove mental competence to collect his inheritance.
SYND 14-Oct-1982 Episode 93 Season 5
Number 3
Alex Goes Off the Wagon Jim bails out Alex after a gambling binge.
PURE 21-Oct-1982 Episode 94 Season 5
Number 4
Scenskees from a Marriage (Part 1) Simka must have an affair after Latka is unfaithful.
PURE 28-Oct-1982 Episode 95 Season 5
Number 5
Scenskees from a Marriage (Part 2) The selection of Simka's lover relies on fate.
PURE 4-Nov-1982 Episode 96 Season 5
Number 6
Crime and Punishment Jeff is fired when he covers up for Louie's thievery.
SYND 11-Nov-1982 Episode 97 Season 5
Number 7
Alex the Gofer Alex works part time as a Broadway producer's assistant.
SYND 18-Nov-1982 Episode 98 Season 5
Number 8
Louie's Revenge Louie again dates unbalanced Emily (Andrea Marcovicci).
SYND 25-Nov-1982 Episode 99 Season 5
Number 9
Travels with My Dad Tony's seaman father wants him to follow in his footsteps.
SYND 2-Dec-1982 Episode 100 Season 5
Number 10
Elaine and the Monk Simka's cousin, a monk on leave, falls for Elaine.
SYND 9-Dec-1982 Episode 101 Season 5
Number 11
Zena's Honeymoon Louie learns Zena is getting married.
SYND 16-Dec-1982 Episode 102 Season 5
Number 12
Get Me through the Holidays Alex's former wife asks him to help cure her holiday blues.
PURE 22-Jan-1983 Episode 103 Season 5
Number 13
Louie Moves Uptown Louie moves into a classy apartment building.
PURE 29-Jan-1983 Episode 104 Season 5
Number 14
Alex's Old Buddy Alex learns his elderly dog hasn't long to live.
PURE 5-Feb-1983 Episode 105 Season 5
Number 15
Sugar Ray Nardo Elaine's son gives up the oboe to study boxing with Tony.
SYND 23-Mar-1983 Episode 106 Season 5
Number 16
Retrospective: A Taxi Celebration (Part 1) Highlights from past episodes.
SYND 23-Mar-1983 Episode 107 Season 5
Number 17
Retrospective: A Taxi Celebration (Part 2) Highlights from past episodes.
PURE 30-Mar-1983 Episode 108 Season 5
Number 18
Alex Gets Burned by an Old Flame Alex falls for Reverand Jim's former girlfriend.
PURE 6-Apr-1983 Episode 109 Season 5
Number 19
Louie and the Blind Girl Surgery may restore the sight of Louie's blind girlfriend.
PURE 13-Apr-1983 Episode 110 Season 5
Number 20
Arnie Meets the Kids Elaine's boyfriend tries to win over her children.
SYND 20-Apr-1983 Episode 111 Season 5
Number 21
Tony's Baby Tony learns he may be a father on the eve of a big fight.
SYND 18-May-1983 Episode 112 Season 5
Number 22
Jim's Mario's Jim uses his inheritance to buy a run-down restaurant.
SYND 25-May-1983 Episode 113 Season 5
Number 23
A Grand Gesture Jim gives the cabbies $1,000 each to give to needy persons.
SYND 15-Jun-1983 Episode 114 Season 5
Number 24
Simka's Monthlies Latka fears Simka's erratic behavior could get her deported.