James L. Brooks
Director
Taxi (1978)
Season 1
The first season of Taxi aired on ABC from September 12, 1978 to May 15, 1979.
Released Sept. 12, 1978
Episode 30 min
13+
Keywords: tmdb.new-york-city, tmdb.taxi-driver, tmdb.sitcom, mdblist.ext.2k-blu-ray, awards.emmy-award-winner, awards.emmy-award-nominated, awards.golden-globe-winner + 51 more, awards.golden-globe-nominated, mdblist.certified-fresh, imdb.new-york-city, imdb.taxi, imdb.sitcom, imdb.group-of-friends, imdb.taxi-driver, imdb.workplace-comedy, imdb.manhattan-new-york-city, imdb.urban-setting, imdb.famous-opening-theme, imdb.laugh-track, imdb.male-protagonist, imdb.female-taxi-driver, imdb.1980s, imdb.1970s, imdb.hippie, imdb.northeastern-united-states, imdb.taxi-cab-company, imdb.past-one-s-prime, imdb.struggling-actor, imdb.new-york-state, imdb.sunshine-cab-company, imdb.disillusioned, imdb.new-york, imdb.cab-company, imdb.disillusionment, imdb.aging-hippie, imdb.jimmy-carter-era, imdb.burnt-out, imdb.multi-camera-sitcom, imdb.carter-era, imdb.mechanic, imdb.boxer, imdb.taxi-company, imdb.made-up-language, imdb.driver, imdb.boss, imdb.anti-hero, imdb.yellow-cab, imdb.based-on-magazine-article, imdb.workplace, imdb.single-mother, imdb.restaurant, imdb.one-word-series-title, imdb.sitcom-comedy, imdb.20th-century, imdb.north-america, imdb.actor, imdb.immigrant, imdb.actor-shares-first-name-with-character
Watch Providers: Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential
Production Companies: Paramount Television, John-Charles-Walters Productions
Network: ABC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
7.0
S1E1 - Like Father, Like Daughter
The cabbies volunteer to drive Alex to Miami to meet the daughter he hasn't seen in 15 years.
Sept. 12, 1978, midnight
6.5
S1E2 - One-Punch Banta
Tony is ecstatic when a lucky punch of his brings a boxing champion to his knees.
Sept. 19, 1978, midnight
6.5
S1E3 - Blind Date
Alex finds himself inexplicably attracted to an overweight and abrasive blind date.
Sept. 26, 1978, midnight
6.5
S1E4 - Bobby's Acting Career
Bobby looks for an acting job before his self-imposed deadline arrives.
Oct. 5, 1978, midnight
3.8
S1E5 - Come as You Aren't
Elaine invites Alex to her party for art dealers for moral support, but asks him to lie about his occupation.
Oct. 10, 1978, midnight
6.5
S1E6 - The Great Line
John conquers his meekness long enough to pick up a girl in a bar--and marry her.
Oct. 17, 1978, midnight
8.3
S1E7 - High School Reunion
When Louie hesitates to attend his high-school reunion, Bobby offers to take his place.
Oct. 24, 1978, midnight
8.0
S1E8 - Paper Marriage
Latka must marry an American to avoid deportation.
Oct. 31, 1978, midnight
7.0
S1E9 - Money Troubles
John and his new bride are in financial straits, and only Alex has the resources to come to the rescue.
Nov. 14, 1978, midnight
6.5
S1E10 - Men are Such Beasts
Tony cannot escape the clutches of a possessive girlfriend.
Nov. 21, 1978, midnight
7.5
S1E11 - Memories of Cab 804 (1)
After John smashes up Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about their experiences in the car.
Nov. 28, 1978, midnight
7.0
S1E12 - Memories of Cab 804 (2)
As Latka repairs Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about the odd passengers it carried.
Dec. 5, 1978, midnight
6.5
S1E13 - A Full House for Christmas
A visit from Louie's prodigal brother sours the dispatcher's Christmas spirit.
Dec. 12, 1978, midnight
7.0
S1E14 - Sugar Mama
After a ride in Alex's cab, a widow decides to rent him out as her chauffeur.
Jan. 16, 1979, midnight
6.5
S1E15 - Friends
Tony mourns the death of his goldfish, which he left in Bobby's care.
Jan. 30, 1979, midnight
7.5
S1E16 - Louie Sees the Light
Louie vows to change his ways if the Lord sees him through an operation.
Feb. 6, 1979, midnight
6.5
S1E17 - Elaine and the Lame Duck
Elaine dates a congressman who badly needs self-confidence.
Feb. 13, 1979, midnight
7.5
S1E18 - Bobby's Big Break
Bobby leaves the cab company after landing a role in a soap opera.
Feb. 15, 1979, midnight
7.0
S1E19 - Mama Gravas
Latka's visiting mother finds Alex's company more appealing than her son's.
Feb. 27, 1979, midnight
7.0
S1E20 - Alex Tastes Death and Finds a Nice Restaurant
After being grazed by a mugger's bullet, Alex decides to give up his cab.
March 6, 1979, midnight
6.5
S1E21 - Hollywood Calling
The cabbies are wined and dined by a film company looking for ideas for a movie they are making about taxi drivers.
May 8, 1979, midnight
5.0
S1E22 - Substitute Father
The cabbies become surrogate fathers when they baby-sit Elaine's son, and get to cheer him on at the district spelling bee.
May 15, 1979, midnight
ABC
30 min/ep
24 min
Sept. 12, 1978
June 15, 1983, midnight
Ended
TV-PG
13+
Rate this show
Add {Movie} to static lists