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First Aired: September 12nd, 1978

Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Summary: 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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Season 1

Episode 1: Like Father, Like Daughter

Air Date: September 12nd, 1978

Summary: The cabbies volunteer to drive Alex to Miami to meet the daughter he hasn't seen in 15 years.

Episode 2: One-Punch Banta

Air Date: September 19th, 1978

Summary: Tony is ecstatic when a lucky punch of his brings a boxing champion to his knees.

Episode 3: Blind Date

Air Date: September 26th, 1978

Summary: Alex finds himself inexplicably attracted to an overweight and abrasive blind date.

Episode 4: Bobby's Acting Career

Air Date: October 5th, 1978

Summary: Bobby looks for an acting job before his self-imposed deadline arrives.

Episode 5: Come as You Aren't

Air Date: October 10th, 1978

Summary: Elaine invites Alex to her party for art dealers for moral support, but asks him to lie about his occupation.

Episode 6: The Great Line

Air Date: October 17th, 1978

Summary: John conquers his meekness long enough to pick up a girl in a bar--and marry her.

Episode 7: High School Reunion

Air Date: October 24th, 1978

Summary: When Louie hesitates to attend his high-school reunion, Bobby offers to take his place.

Episode 8: Paper Marriage

Air Date: October 31st, 1978

Summary: Latka must marry an American to avoid deportation.

Episode 9: Money Troubles

Air Date: November 14th, 1978

Summary: John and his new bride are in financial straits, and only Alex has the resources to come to the rescue.

Episode 10: Men are Such Beasts

Air Date: November 21st, 1978

Summary: Tony cannot escape the clutches of a possessive girlfriend.

Episode 11: Memories of Cab 804 (1)

Air Date: November 28th, 1978

Summary: After John smashes up Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about their experiences in the car.

Episode 12: Memories of Cab 804 (2)

Air Date: December 5th, 1978

Summary: As Latka repairs Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about the odd passengers it carried.

Episode 13: A Full House for Christmas

Air Date: December 12nd, 1978

Summary: A visit from Louie's prodigal brother sours the dispatcher's Christmas spirit.

Episode 14: Sugar Mama

Air Date: January 16th, 1979

Summary: After a ride in Alex's cab, a widow decides to rent him out as her chauffeur.

Episode 15: Friends

Air Date: January 30th, 1979

Summary: Tony mourns the death of his goldfish, which he left in Bobby's care.

Episode 16: Louie Sees the Light

Air Date: February 6th, 1979

Summary: Louie vows to change his ways if the Lord sees him through an operation.

Episode 17: Elaine and the Lame Duck

Air Date: February 13rd, 1979

Summary: Elaine dates a congressman who badly needs self-confidence.

Episode 18: Bobby's Big Break

Air Date: February 15th, 1979

Summary: Bobby leaves the cab company after landing a role in a soap opera.

Episode 19: Mama Gravas

Air Date: February 27th, 1979

Summary: Latka's visiting mother finds Alex's company more appealing than her son's.

Episode 20: Alex Tastes Death and Finds a Nice Restaurant

Air Date: March 6th, 1979

Summary: After being grazed by a mugger's bullet, Alex decides to give up his cab.

Episode 21: Hollywood Calling

Air Date: May 8th, 1979

Summary: The cabbies are wined and dined by a film company looking for ideas for a movie they are making about taxi drivers.

Episode 22: Substitute Father

Air Date: May 15th, 1979

Summary: The cabbies become surrogate fathers when they baby-sit Elaine's son, and get to cheer him on at the district spelling bee.

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