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Taxi (1978 – 1983)

1978 • 5 seasons • Drama, Comedy • TV-PG
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TaxiSeason 4

24 episodes · Oct 8, 1981

Returning for its fourth run on ABC, *Taxi* continued its charming and poignant exploration of New York City life between October 1981 and May 1982. The season unfolded with the familiar blend of quirky characters and heartfelt storylines that had become the show’s trademark, offering viewers another dose of laughter and quiet reflection amidst the bustling backdrop of the city.

1. Jim the Psychic
Oct 8, 1981

Jim declared he’d been having psychic dreams, and with growing unease, revealed one concerning Alex – a dream culminating in his demise. A palpable anxiety settled over the group as, unsettlingly, the events Jim had foreseen began to unfold

2. Vienna Waits
Oct 18, 1981

Alex and Elaine planned a European vacation, but Alex felt compelled to emphasize, with considerable clarity, that they were traveling as platonic friends. He wished to avoid any potential resentment should he choose to engage the company o

3. Mr. Personalities
Oct 22, 1981 · 30m · 8.0

Latka’s fractured personality began resurfacing, manifesting not just as Vic Ferrari, but also a cowboy persona – and most remarkably, as Alex himself! Elaine suggested he consult her psychiatrist, though in the interim, Latka was evolving

4. Jim Joins the Network
Oct 29, 1981

While ferrying a television executive in his taxi, Jim demonstrated his unusual abilities once more, accurately forecasting television ratings. The executive, Mitch, sought him out the following day, desperate for further insights into prog

5. Louie's Fling
Nov 5, 1981

Zena asked Louie to do her a favor: drive Emily, a friend reeling from a recent breakup and considerably under the influence, home. Once at Emily’s apartment, things took an unexpected turn; Emily made advances toward Louie, leading him to

6. Like Father, Like Son
Nov 12, 1981

Alex received a surprising call from his long-separated father, and after some hesitation, agreed to meet for lunch. Initially, Alex confronted him about abandoning their family, but as the meal progressed, their conversation softened. His

7. Louie's Mom Remarries
Nov 19, 1981

Louie reacted with surprising fury upon learning his mother’s intention to marry an older Japanese gentleman. Determined to prevent the union, he made her life difficult, yet she proceeded with the ceremony – a traditional Japanese affair –

8. Fledgling
Nov 26, 1981 · 24m

Elaine resolved to help a gifted and amiable artist struggling with debilitating agoraphobia. Alex, perhaps fueled by jealousy over Elaine’s attention to another man, urged her to defer treatment to an expert. Undeterred, she persisted, ult

9. Of Mice and Tony
Dec 10, 1981

Tony took on the management of a gifted young heavyweight boxer training at his gym. Following a significant victory for the fighter, a group identifying themselves as “the syndicate”—later revealed to be physicians seeking investment—exten

10. Louie Goes Too Far
Dec 17, 1981 · 24m

Louie discovered Elaine changing in the bathroom of the garage, an intrusion that led her to seek assistance from a representative of the National Organization for Women, resulting in Louie’s dismissal. Later that evening, he appeared at El

11. I Wanna Be Around
Jan 7, 1982

A conversation heard on Donahue sparked a fear of nuclear war in Louie, and soon he was constructing a bomb shelter in his garage. He planned a weekend drill, inviting Jeff and Tony along, but during the exercise, he realized how ill-prepar

12. Bobby Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Jan 14, 1982

Bobby, now living in Hollywood, returned to the garage for a visit and shared the news that he’d filmed a pilot episode for a new prime-time soap opera. While there, he discovered the pilot had been greenlit as a series, prompting a celebra

13. Nina Loves Alex
Jan 21, 1982 · 24m

Alex found himself inexplicably resistant to the attentions of Nina, a vibrant and charming young African American cab driver. His annoyance grew steadily until he resolved to invite her back to his apartment, hoping to explain why she shou

14. Tony's Lady
Jan 28, 1982 · 24m

Tony found himself taking on a second position, employed as a chauffeur for a wealthy woman named Christina, who possessed an unexpectedly warm and approachable nature. As he drove her about, a genuine connection blossomed between them, and

15. Simka Returns
Feb 4, 1982 · 24m

Latka was brimming with excitement at the prospect of seeing Simka again, a former girlfriend from his homeland. She arrived at the garage, and while Latka was briefly occupied elsewhere, Alex cautioned her about his complicated nature. Lat

16. Jim and the Kid
Feb 11, 1982

Jim formed a friendship with a young boy who had hidden himself inside Tony’s taxi, and quickly took him under his wing. Word of this reached the gang, prompting them to locate the child's parents and arrange for a heartfelt reunion.

17. Take My Ex-Wife, Please
Feb 18, 1982

Alex unexpectedly encountered his former wife, Phyllis, dining alone at a restaurant. When she attempted to speak with him, he politely declined any further engagement. Yet the following day, she appeared at the garage hoping to find Alex,

18. The Unkindest Cut
Feb 25, 1982

Elaine invested over two hundred dollars in a visit to a fashionable stylist ahead of an important date, only to be met with a disastrous outcome. When she voiced her dissatisfaction, the stylist responded with insults, prompting her to lea

19. Tony's Comeback
Mar 4, 1982

Tony started training with a new acquaintance, a former football player named Lucius, and found himself in remarkably good condition almost overnight. Lucius’s presence spurred him to pursue the reinstatement of his boxing license, though h

20. Elegant Iggy
Mar 11, 1982 · 24m

Jim secured tickets to a concert and asked Elaine to join him. During the evening, they unexpectedly encountered a significant benefactor of Elaine’s art gallery. The woman extended an invitation to a party, though Elaine felt considerable

21. The Wedding of Latka and Simka
Mar 25, 1982 · 7.0

Having been declared free from his dissociative disorder by Joyce Brothers herself, Latka proposes to Simka. They then find themselves navigating a peculiar sequence of trials, a customary ritual preceding marriage within their faith. The c

22. Cooking for Two
Apr 8, 1982

Following the demolition of his home, Jim took up residence with Louie, a situation that quickly became uncomfortable when Jim proclaimed him his "best buddy." The arrangement proved even more precarious when a cooking mishap resulted in a

23. The Road Not Taken (1)
Apr 29, 1982

Elaine’s been presented with a position as an art gallery manager in Seattle, and she sought the cabbies' counsel before committing. The men readily offered their perspectives, sharing anecdotes about pivotal moments that had altered their

24. The Road Not Taken (2)
May 6, 1982

Picking up where things left off, the taxi drivers reminisced about their encounters with Elaine. Latka spoke of the difficult choice he’d made to leave his mother and journey to America. Alex recounted a chance for significant advancement

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