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Taxi

1978 – 1982 · 45m per ep · TV-PG · English · United States of America

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.

7.3(617 reviews)

41.1251% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Sep 12, 1978
Last air date: Jun 15, 1983
Status: Ended
Seasons: 5
Episodes: 114
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: ABC
Creator / showrunner: Stan Daniels, Ed. Weinberger, James L. Brooks, David Davis
Certification: TV-PG
Production companies: Paramount Television, John-Charles-Walters Productions

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Keywords

new york citytaxi driversitcom

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

1978 · 22 episodes

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

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Cast

Judd Hirsch

Alex Reiger

Danny DeVito

Louie De Palma

Marilu Henner

Elaine O'Connor-Nardo

Tony Danza

Tony Banta

Andy Kaufman

Latka Gravas

Christopher Lloyd

Reverend Jim 'Iggy' Ignatowski

Carol Kane

Simka Gravas

Media

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Reviews & ratings

7.3

617 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.3/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim7.300000000000001/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.3/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.3/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.300000000000001/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful