Taxi

Season 2

TV-PG
80%
The second season of Taxi aired on ABC from September 11, 1979 to May 13, 1980.

24 Episodes

  • Louie and the Nice Girl
    E1
    Louie and the Nice GirlLouie takes out a female vending-machine mechanic--and then brags about their sexual adventures.
  • Honor Thy Father
    E2
    Honor Thy FatherAlex's sister Charlotte turns up at the taxi office to ask him to visit their father Joe, who's seriously ill in hospital. Alex hasn't seen Joe since their mother's funeral, and hasn't spoken to him for 30 years, but eventually gives in.
  • Reverend Jim: A Space Odyssey
    E3
    Reverend Jim: A Space OdysseyThe drivers try to make a cabbie out of a refugee from the '60s who hasn't quite put his life together.
  • Nardo Loses Her Marbles
    E4
    Nardo Loses Her MarblesSingle mother Elaine has too many things in her life to handle at once. Her kids ,being a cab driver, and working at an art gallery as well. All this overwork causes her to have a near nervous breakdown. Leading her to see a psychiatrist and to look to Alex for possible "comfort", which makes Alex feel he'd be taking advantage of her emotional state.
  • Wherefore Art Thou, Bobby?
    E5
    Wherefore Art Thou, Bobby?Bobby questions his luck when a friend passing through town lands an off-Broadway role.
  • The Lighter Side of Angela Matusa
    E6
    The Lighter Side of Angela MatusaAlex renews his acquaintance with a once-overweight woman who has lost weight and yearns for romance.
  • A Woman Between Friends
    E7
    A Woman Between FriendsBobby and Tony compete for the same woman.
  • The Great Race
    E8
    The Great RaceAlex and Louie compete to see who can haul in the most money during an eight-hour tour on the streets.
  • The Apartment
    E9
    The ApartmentAfter his apartment complex is torn down, Latka unknowingly signs a lease to live in a luxurious penthouse for $3,000/month. Realizing that Latka will have to move out after a month, the cabbies decide to spend every minute enjoying the perks of the apartment.
  • Alex's Romance
    E10
    Alex's RomanceAlex tries to console an unemployed actress and winds up romancing her.
  • Latka's Revolting
    E11
    Latka's RevoltingLatka plans to return to his homeland to fight in a revolution.
  • Elaine's Secret Admirer
    E12
    Elaine's Secret AdmirerElaine is curious about a secret admirer who sends her love poems.
  • Louie Meets the Folks
    E13
    Louie Meets the FolksNervous about meeting his girlfriend's parents, Louie hires Alex for moral support.
  • Jim Gets a Pet
    E14
    Jim Gets a PetJim invests his race-track winnings in a lame horse that he wants to set free--in New York City.
  • The Reluctant Fighter
    E15
    The Reluctant FighterTony is initially excited about fighting a former champ whose best days are behind him. His excitement turns to doubt when he realizes that the champ is dedicating the fight to a wheelchair-bound kid.
  • Tony and Brian
    E16
    Tony and BrianTony wants to adopt a boy who would rather live with a wealthy couple.
  • Guess Who's Coming for Brefnish
    E17
    Guess Who's Coming for BrefnishLatka falls in love with a woman from his homeland.
  • What Price Bobby?
    E18
    What Price Bobby?An agent agrees to represent Bobby and expects him to be her lover.
  • Shut It Down (1)
    E19
    Shut It Down (1)Tired of risking their lives in cabs repaired in dangerous cost cutting methods,the drivers of Sunshine Cab decide to go on strike. After attempted negotiations break down.the cabbies do indeed shut it down. Louie decides to make a bold offer to strike leader Elaine, that could get their demands met and end the strike. Elaine,with understandable hesitation, agrees.
  • Shut It Down (2)
    E20
    Shut It Down (2)Elaine keeps her promise to a date with Louie,so that the drivers demands can be met and end the strike. She reveals this fact to Alex who tells Louie he'll get revenge on him if anything happens to Elaine. Despite Louie actually being a kind and attentive gentleman, she's still suspicious of his intent. She's surprised later that she's actually had a good time with him but is still a bit skeptical when he drops her off at her doorstep.
  • Alex Jumps Out of an Airplane
    E21
    Alex Jumps Out of an AirplaneAlex survives a daring ski jump and finds the thrill addictive.
  • Art Work
    E22
    Art WorkAfter having a conversation with the guys about art and how an artist's value goes up after they're deceased, Elaine ends up helping them try to win a painting by an artist rumored to be very ill. Even Louie wants in on it, although he has a rule not to deal with "losers". Will their efforts turn out picture perfect or will they discover another kind of value artwork carries?
  • Fantasy Borough (1)
    E23
    Fantasy Borough (1)"Fantasy Island" actor Herve Villachez leaves personal photos in Tony's cab one night. Leading to the cabbies musing and thinking and picturing what life could be like if their fantasies were real. Herve makes a cameo appearance at the end of part one.
  • Fantasy Borough (2)
    E24
    Fantasy Borough (2)The cabbies continue with their fantasies--except Alex, who can't imagine a problem-free situation.

Cast of Season 2

  • Judd HirschAlex Reiger
  • Jeff ConawayBobby Wheeler
  • Danny DeVitoLouie De Palma
  • Marilu HennerElaine O'Connor-Nardo
  • Tony DanzaTony Banta
  • Andy KaufmanLatka Gravas
  • Earl PomerantzWriter
  • Dennis DanzingerWriter
  • Ed. WeinbergerWriter
  • Holly Holmberg BrooksWriter
  • Stan DanielsWriter
  • Ian PraiserWriter / Producer
  • Michael J. LeesonWriter
  • Ellen SandlerWriter
  • David DavisWriter
  • Barton DeanWriter
  • Sam SimonProducer
  • Howard GewirtzProducer
  • Ken EstinProducer
  • Glen CharlesProducer
  • Richard SakaiProducer
  • Eileen BrennanProducer
  • Les CharlesProducer

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