Taxi
Season 1
1978 • 22 Episodes
The first season of Taxi aired on ABC from September 12, 1978 to May 15, 1979.
Episodes
1. Like Father, Like Daughter
September 12, 1978
The cabbies volunteer to drive Alex to Miami to meet the daughter he hasn't seen in 15 years.
2. One-Punch Banta
September 19, 1978
Tony is ecstatic when a lucky punch of his brings a boxing champion to his knees.
3. Blind Date
September 26, 1978
Alex finds himself inexplicably attracted to an overweight and abrasive blind date.
4. Bobby's Acting Career
October 5, 1978
Bobby looks for an acting job before his self-imposed deadline arrives.
5. Come as You Aren't
October 10, 1978
Elaine invites Alex to her party for art dealers for moral support, but asks him to lie about his occupation.
6. The Great Line
October 17, 1978
John conquers his meekness long enough to pick up a girl in a bar--and marry her.
7. High School Reunion
October 24, 1978
When Louie hesitates to attend his high-school reunion, Bobby offers to take his place.
8. Paper Marriage
October 31, 1978
Latka must marry an American to avoid deportation.
9. Money Troubles
November 14, 1978
John and his new bride are in financial straits, and only Alex has the resources to come to the rescue.
10. Men are Such Beasts
November 21, 1978
Tony cannot escape the clutches of a possessive girlfriend.
11. Memories of Cab 804 (1)
November 28, 1978
After John smashes up Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about their experiences in the car.
12. Memories of Cab 804 (2)
December 5, 1978
As Latka repairs Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about the odd passengers it carried.
13. A Full House for Christmas
December 12, 1978
A visit from Louie's prodigal brother sours the dispatcher's Christmas spirit.
14. Sugar Mama
January 16, 1979
After a ride in Alex's cab, a widow decides to rent him out as her chauffeur.
15. Friends
January 30, 1979
Tony mourns the death of his goldfish, which he left in Bobby's care.
16. Louie Sees the Light
February 6, 1979
Louie vows to change his ways if the Lord sees him through an operation.
17. Elaine and the Lame Duck
February 13, 1979
Elaine dates a congressman who badly needs self-confidence.
18. Bobby's Big Break
February 15, 1979
Bobby leaves the cab company after landing a role in a soap opera.
19. Mama Gravas
February 27, 1979
Latka's visiting mother finds Alex's company more appealing than her son's.
20. Alex Tastes Death and Finds a Nice Restaurant
March 6, 1979
After being grazed by a mugger's bullet, Alex decides to give up his cab.
21. Hollywood Calling
May 8, 1979
The cabbies are wined and dined by a film company looking for ideas for a movie they are making about taxi drivers.
22. Substitute Father
May 15, 1979
The cabbies become surrogate fathers when they baby-sit Elaine's son, and get to cheer him on at the district spelling bee.