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Taxi

1978 to 1983 Comedy, Drama 5 seasons

TMDB rating 7.3/10 Ended

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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Seasons5

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

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    TMDB rating 6.8/10

  • The second season of Taxi aired on ABC from September 11, 1979 to May 13, 1980.

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    TMDB rating 7.6/10

  • The third season of Taxi aired on ABC from November 19, 1980 to May 21, 1981.

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    TMDB rating 6.7/10

  • The fourth season of Taxi aired on ABC from October 18, 1981, to May 6, 1982.

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    TMDB rating 7.5/10

  • The fifth and final season of Taxi aired on NBC from September 30, 1982 to June 15, 1983.

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    TMDB rating 7.6/10

Cast and details

  • Judd HirschAlex Reiger
  • Danny DeVitoLouie De Palma
  • Marilu HennerElaine O'Connor-Nardo
  • Tony DanzaTony Banta
  • Andy KaufmanLatka Gravas
  • Fritz HessCab Driver / Boxing Spectator (uncredited)
  • Joyce GoldmanCab Driver / Casino Patron (uncredited)
  • Virginia KennedyHendy (uncredited)
  • Christopher LloydReverend Jim 'Iggy' Ignatowski
  • Robert BakanicCab Driver / Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
  • Jeff ConawayBobby Wheeler
  • J. Alan ThomasJeff Bennett
Created by
Stan Daniels, Ed. Weinberger, James L. Brooks, David Davis
Network
ABC, NBC
First aired
Sep 12, 1978
Latest episode
Jun 15, 1983

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