Louie De Palma is a cantankerous, acerbic taxi dispatcher in New York City. He tries to maintain order over a collection of varied and strange characters who drive for him. As he bullies and insults them from the safety of his "cage," they form a special bond among themselves, becoming friends and supporting each other through the inevitable trials and tribulations of life.
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- flavo4328 december 2025Taxi is one of those rare sitcoms that feels effortlessly timeless, thanks to a pitch‑perfect blend of character work, sharp writing, and a cast that would go on to define an era of comedy. Judd Hirsch anchors the show with warmth and grounded charm, yet there are moments when he’s almost overshadowed by the sheer talent surrounding him—Danny DeVito, Christopher Lloyd, Marilu Henner, Tony Danza, and Andy Kaufman all deliver unforgettable performances that elevate even the simplest scenes. The premise is straightforward, but that simplicity is its strength: a group of cab drivers navigating life, dreams, and disappointments in a dingy garage. What makes it soar is the dialogue—smart, quirky, and often side‑splittingly funny. Decades later, the humour still lands, and the characters remain as endearing as ever. Taxi isn’t just a classic sitcom; it’s a masterclass in ensemble comedy.
- BrandonCF13 oktober 2024One of the best series from the 70's. Well written, well acted and always funny.
- Lugiatrainer200016 januari 2025may I offer you a cab in these trying times?
Taxi Trivia
Taxi has 5 seasons.
Taxi has 114 episodes.
The key characters in Taxi are Alex Reiger (Judd Hirsch), Louie De Palma (Danny DeVito), Elaine O'Connor-Nardo (Marilu Henner).
Taxi was directed by James Burrows, Noam Pitlik, Michael Zinberg, Richard Sakai, Danny DeVito, Michael Lessac, Stan Daniels, Harvey Miller, Joan Darling, Will Mackenzie, Ed. Weinberger, Howard Storm.
Taxi was produced by Glen Charles, Eileen Brennan, Ian Praiser, Les Charles, Richard Sakai, Ken Estin, Howard Gewirtz, Sam Simon.
Louie De Palma is a cantankerous, acerbic taxi dispatcher in New York City. He tries to maintain order over a collection of varied and strange characters who drive for him. As he bullies and insults them from the safety of his "cage," they form a special bond among themselves, becoming friends and supporting each other through the inevitable trials and tribulations of life.
Taxi is rated TV-PG.
Taxi is a Komedi, Drama show.
Taxi has an audience rating of 7.7 out of 10.
Taxi episodes are 30m long.
No, this show was canceled after 5 seasons.