Taxi

ComedyDrama1978TV-PG114 episodes5 seasonsScripted

Tagline: It's off the laugh meter!

First aired: 1978-09-12

Synopsis

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.

Creators

Stan DanielsEd. WeinbergerJames L. Brooks

Casting

  • Christopher Lloyd
    Reverend Jim 'Iggy' Ignatowski
  • Danny DeVito
    Louie De Palma
  • Carol Kane
    Simka Gravas
  • Judd Hirsch
    Alex Reiger
  • Tony Danza
    Tony Banta
  • Marilu Henner
    Elaine O'Connor-Nardo
  • Andy Kaufman
    Latka Gravas
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Season 1

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

Number of episodes 22

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Season 2

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

Number of episodes 24

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Season 3

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

Number of episodes 20

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Season 4

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

Number of episodes 24

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Season 5

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

Number of episodes 24