Episode guide
Taxi: Season 5
24 episodes · first aired Sep 30, 1982
The fifth and final season of Taxi aired on NBC from September 30, 1982 to June 15, 1983.
- 1 Love Un-American Style Sep 30, 1982 · 24m Newlyweds Latka & Samka throw a Shloogel, one of their religion's traditions. The shloogel is, in effect, a party at Mario's where they set all the gang up on blind dates. Tony is set up…
- 2 Jim's Inheritance Oct 7, 1982 · 24m When Jim's father passes away and leaves him a substantial inheritance, Jim's siblings sue to have Jim declared incompetent and his inheritance placed in an account that the brother will…
- 3 Alex Goes off the Wagon Oct 14, 1982 · 24m In this episode, we learn that Alex can be a compulsive gambler. Alex even scares Louie off with his compulsion, but Jim talks some sense into Alex at the end (after having bankrolled him…
- 4 Scenskees from a Marriage (1) Oct 21, 1982 · 24m Latka is sent to rescue a female cabbie who is stranded in a snowstorm, but he breaks down as he reaches her. The two are freezing in her cab and decide to make love in order to avoid…
- 5 Scenskees from a Marriage (2) Oct 28, 1982 · 24m Latka and Simka throw a party and decide the last to arrive will be the one that Simka must sleep with. Alex barely edges out Louie, in hilarious fashion. Simka goes to Alex's apartment to…
- 6 Crime and Punishment Nov 4, 1982 · 24m Louie lets Jeff, his assistant dispatcher, take the rap for skimming money from the company (that Louie is actually responsible for), assuring Jeff that he'll smooth everything over. Louie…
- 7 Alex the Gofer Nov 11, 1982 · 24m Alex, who loves the theater, takes a part time job as a gofer for a young producer and director, but soon feels mistreated by his younger bosses. Louie, spying on Alex at his new job…
- 8 Louie's Revenge Nov 18, 1982 · 24m Louie gets a call from Emily, who jilted him in an earlier episode, who is drunk and drugged and wants to meet him at a nearby bar. Louie decides to go over there to throw a drink in her…
- 9 Travels with My Dad Nov 25, 1982 · 24m Tony's dad, a merchant seaman who Tony hasn't seen much of, arranges to bring Tony on a sea trip with him. Tony is hesitant but doesn't want to disappoint his dad, so he goes along. On the…
- 10 Elaine and the Monk Dec 2, 1982 · 24m Latka and Simka introduce Elaine to a friend of theirs visiting from their country named Zifka. Zifka is a monk who has taken a vow of silence but during his vacation is allowed a week…
- 11 Zena's Honeymoon Dec 9, 1982 · 24m Zena comes to the garage and announces she's getting married and asks the gang to let Louie know that she wants to speak with him. After telling Louie, he becomes convinced that she wants…
- 12 Get Me Through the Holidays Dec 16, 1982 Alex's ex-wife, Phyllis, depressed and lonely, comes to see Alex, who takes pity on her and includes her in his holiday plans. This turns ugly, when she manages to bring the whole gang…
- 13 Louie Moves Uptown Jan 22, 1983 Louie decides to buy a luxury co-op apartment with some help on the down payment from the newly wealthy Jim. Unfortunately, Louie first has to convince a snooty co-op board that he is…
- 14 Alex's Old Buddy Jan 29, 1983 · 24m Alex takes ownership of his old dog, Buddy, who has been living at his sister's place in the country. Buddy is now 19 and Alex wants to spend as much time with him as possible. The dog is…
- 15 Sugar Ray Nardo Feb 5, 1983 · 24m When Elaine's son, Jason, watched Tony coaching youth boxing, he wants to get involved. Alex and Tony talk Elaine into letting Jason box, despite her better judgement. In Jason's first…
- 16 A Taxi Celebration (1) Mar 23, 1983 · 22m Part one of a two part clip show featuring highlights of Taxi.
- 17 A Taxi Celebration (2) Mar 23, 1983 · 24m Part two of a two part clip show featuring highlights of Taxi.
- 18 Alex Gets Burned by an Old Flame Mar 30, 1983 · 24m Diane, an old friend of Jim's comes to the garage looking for Jim, and Alex takes a liking to her. Alex makes some less than flattering remarks about Jim, not realizing that she and Jim…
- 19 Louie and the Blind Girl Apr 6, 1983 Louie is worried by the prospect of his girlfriend having her sight restored.
- 20 Arnie Meets the Kids Apr 13, 1983 Elaine and her beau share butterflies over his meeting her children.
- 21 Tony's Baby Apr 20, 1983 News of his girlfriend's pregnancy floors Tony on the eve of his fight with a contender.
- 22 Jim's Mario's May 18, 1983 Jim buys the cabbies' hangout, oblivious to the fact that no one else hangs out there.
- 23 A Grand Gesture May 25, 1983 · 24m Jim wants the cabbies to experience the joy of giving, so he hands each of them $1000 to give away.
- 24 Simka's Monthlies Jun 15, 1983 · 30m Simka faces deportation if she puts off another immigration interview because of her monthly "crimpka poosh."