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Season 5 – Taxi

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This Emmy-winning sitcom follows the lives of a group of cabbies in New York. The employees of the Sunshine Cab Company are a motley crew, including frustrated actor Bobby, struggling boxer Tony, art gallery receptionist Elaine, and tyranical dispatcher Louie. For almost everyone, the cab company is just a temporary job that can be left behind when they make it in their chosen professions. The core of the company is disillusioned Alex (Judd Hirsch), who's sure he will be driving a cab for the rest of his life. Burned-out ex-hippie minister Reverend Jim and mechanic Latka Gravas (Andy Kaufman) round out the group.
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Eric Mink St. Louis Post-Dispatch This year's addition of Carol Kane has been a 50,000-volt shot of energy. She has added a new dimension to the show while harmonizing perfectly with the regular cast. If you haven't stopped by the Sunshine Cab Co. lately, you're missing a rare treat. Jan 14, 2021 Full Review Joe Sommerlad Independent (UK) Rarely has a more naturally gifted ensemble been assembled. Sep 13, 2018 Full Review Les Chappell AV Club Taxi didn't have the chance to do a proper finale, but its penultimate episode is an appropriate sendoff... Jeff doesn't believe Louie is capable of a selfless act; his realization that he is closes Taxi beautifully. Sep 4, 2018 Full Review Michael Dougan San Francisco Examiner This is listed as a new show, but it's more of a resurrection than a birth... It's the same old show, and a good one indeed. Taxi should be picking up fares for some time to come. Jan 14, 2021 Full Review Bill Carter Baltimore Sun The show is unchanged from the one ABC was so unaccountably unappreciative of: same cast (with the addition of Carol Kane as Latka's wife), same brilliant creative team, same wacky ideas. Jan 14, 2021 Full Review Baldwin Cheng Common Sense Media Although many of the series' cutting-edge gags will seem dated to today's kids, the characters' pursuit of their dreams and the strong emotional bonds they forge still ring true. Rated: 4/5 Apr 12, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Sep 30, 1982 Love, Un-American Style Latka and Simka host a matchmaking party where each of the cabbies is guaranteed to meet his or her perfect mate. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 7, 1982 Jim's Inheritance Jim is left a fortune when his father dies but must convince a judge he's mentally competent in order to collect. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 14, 1982 Alex Goes Off the Wagon The Rev. Jim comes to the rescue when Alex is consumed by gambling fever after a lucky night in Atlantic City, N.J. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 21, 1982 Scenskees From a Marriage When Simka learns that Latka has been unfaithful, she is bound by tradition to repeat his indiscretion with one of his co-workers. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 28, 1982 Scenskees From a Marriage Latka and Simka host a dinner party to decide which one of the cabbies will be chosen to have an affair with Simka. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 4, 1982 Crime and Punishment Jeff is fired after he confesses to stealing from the garage in order to protect the real villain. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 11, 1982 Alex the Gofer Alex dreams of a career in show business after he takes a part-time job as an assistant to a Broadway producer. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 18, 1982 Louie's Revenge Louie starts dating wacky Emily after she breaks up with her boyfriend. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 25, 1982 Travels With My Dad Tony faces a difficult decision when his father asks him to join him as a merchant seaman. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 2, 1982 Elaine and the Monk After 10 years of strict monastic life, Simka's cousin visits New York and immediately sets his sights on Elaine. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 2, 1982 Zena's Honeymoon When Louie learns that his old girlfriend Zena is getting married, he invites himself along on her honeymoon. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 16, 1982 Get Me Through the Holidays Alex takes his ex-wife to Latka and Simka's traditional Christmas party to rid her of the holiday blues. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 22, 1983 Louie Moves Uptown Louie wants to move into a classy apartment building, but first he must be approved by a panel of snobby tenants. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 29, 1983 Alex's Old Buddy Alex becomes obsessed with his dog's well-being when he finds out his beloved pet hasn't long to live. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 5, 1983 Sugar Ray Nardo Elaine's son (David Mendenhall) gives up the oboe to study boxing with Tony. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 23, 1983 Retrospective The funniest and warmest moments from episodes are relived in a tribute hosted by Danny DeVito. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 23, 1983 Retrospective The hilarious escapades of the Sunshine Cab Co. are relived in scenes from classic episodes. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 30, 1983 Alex Gets Burned by an Old Flame Alex falls in love with Jim's old girlfriend, who shows up at the garage hoping to rekindle their romance. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 6, 1983 Louie and the Blind Girl Louie is worried his blind girlfriend will no longer love him if her surgery to restore her sight is successful. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 13, 1983 Arnie Meets the Kids Elaine's boyfriend, Arnie, takes some extraordinary steps to win her children's affections. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 20, 1983 Tony's Baby On the eve of the biggest fight of his career, Tony's girlfriend announces she may be expecting his baby. Details Episode 22 Aired May 18, 1983 Jim's Mario's Jim tries to convince his family that he did not squander his inheritance by buying a run-down restaurant. Details Episode 23 Aired May 25, 1983 A Grand Gesture Jim gives each of the cabbies $1,000 to give to a needy soul so they can experience the joy he feels by giving it away. Details Episode 24 Aired Jun 15, 1983 Simka's Monthlies Latka is worried that Simka's wacky behavior might cost her the right to remain in America permanently. Details
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Season Info

Creator
James L. Brooks, Stan Daniels, David Davis, Ed. Weinberger
Executive Producer
James L. Brooks, Stan Daniels, Ed. Weinberger
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 30, 1982