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Taxi: Season 1

Poster for Taxi Season 1

22 episodes · first aired Sep 12, 1978

The first season of Taxi aired on ABC from September 12, 1978 to May 15, 1979.

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