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The Best Episodes of Taxi

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Taxi Season 2 Episode 13 - Louie Meets the Folks
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Louie Meets the Folks

    S2:E13

    Nervous about meeting his girlfriend's parents, Louie hires Alex for moral support.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Barry Kemp

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  2. Taxi Season 1 Episode 7 - High School Reunion
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #2 - High School Reunion

    S1:E7

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

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Taxi Season 1 Episode 8 - Paper Marriage
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Paper Marriage

    S1:E8

    Latka must marry an American to avoid deportation.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Taxi Season 2 Episode 2 - Honor Thy Father
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Honor Thy Father

    S2:E2

    The cabbies are disturbed by Alex's nonchalance when confronted with the news of his father's heart attack.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Les Charles, Glen Charles

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  5. Taxi Season 2 Episode 19 - Shut It Down (1)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Shut It Down (1)

    S2:E19

    To settle the cabbies' strike, Elaine agrees to date Louie.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Taxi Season 2 Episode 20 - Shut It Down (2)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Shut It Down (2)

    S2:E20

    Elaine endures a date with Louie to end the cabbies' strike.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Howard Gewirtz

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  7. Taxi Season 2 Episode 22 - Art Work
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Art Work

    S2:E22

    On Elaine's advice, the cabbies pool their money to buy a painting.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Les Charles, Glen Charles

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  8. Taxi Season 3 Episode 2 - Tony's Sister and Jim
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Tony's Sister and Jim

    S3:E2

    Tony's sister, Monica, has returned to New York after her divorce, and Tony has set her up on a date with Alex, with hopes that they will fall in love. However, while Monica waits for Alex in the garage, she gets to talking to Jim and they hit it off famously. They begin dating, but Tony is not supportive of the relationship and asks Jim not to see her anymore. However, Tony catches Jim at Monica's apartment when he stops by for a visit. Tony is angered that they are seeing each other despite his objections and is ready to toss Jim out (literally), when Monica tells him off about his immaturity and trying to control her life. Tony then sees the light, apologizes, and seems resigned to the new relationship.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Taxi Season 3 Episode 13 - Zen and the Art of Cab Driving
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Zen and the Art of Cab Driving

    S3:E13

    Jim picks up two men in his cab and overhear them talking about the secret to success: dynamic perfectionism. Jim takes it to heart and decides to use the technique to reach his goal, which he won't reveal to the cabbies. Soon, Jim becomes the perfect cab driver, setting company records on every shift. After a few weeks, Jim gives up, announcing that he's reached his goal and can no longer stand to work so hard. He invites the gang over to his apartment to reveal what he's been working so hard for. Upon arrival, they see that his goal was a room full of televisions, with satellites, cable, VCRs, and video games—his ticket to the global village. The gang is unimpressed at first, until each of them gets sucked into watching exciting things on the various televisions.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writers:Les Charles, Glen Charles

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  10. Taxi Season 4 Episode 3 - Mr. Personalities
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Mr. Personalities

    S4:E3

    Latka begins exhibiting multiple personalities again: not only Vic Ferrari, but also a cowboy, and best of all, he becomes Alex! Elaine refers Latka to her psychiatrist, but meanwhile Latka is becoming even more ""Alex""-like than Alex himself: he is a better cab driver and gives better advice to the gang. Alex decides he'd better sit in on a psychiatric session with Latka and Latka/Alex is about to reveal the answer to all of Alex's problems (somehow he has figured out the secret to Alex in the midst of subconsciously becoming him), when he becomes Latka again. This leaves Alex extremely frustrated and after Latka leaves, Alex sticks around to talk to the psychiatrist further.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Howard Gewirtz

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  11. Taxi Season 5 Episode 2 - Jim's Inheritance
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Jim's Inheritance

    S5:E2

    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 have control of. In court, Louie and Alex speak in Jim's behalf, but to no avail. Jim later feels better when he plays a tape of ""You Are the Sunshine of My Life"" that his father left for him.

    Director:Noam Pitlik
    Writer:Ken Estin

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  12. Taxi Season 5 Episode 7 - Alex the Gofer
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Alex the Gofer

    S5:E7

    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, spots Alex being humiliated and uncharacteristically does not make fun of him; rather, he tries to convince Alex to stand up for himself and tell the director off. Alex is considering this when the director suddenly has a change of heart and apologizes for mistreating Alex and ignoring one of his earlier suggestions. As a result, Alex regains his dignity.

    Director:Michael Lessac
    Writer:David Lloyd

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  13. Taxi Season 5 Episode 24 - Simka's Monthlies
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Simka's Monthlies

    S5:E24

    Simka faces deportation if she puts off another immigration interview because of her monthly "crimpka poosh."

    Director:Harvey Miller
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Taxi Season 1 Episode 11 - A Full House For Christmas
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - A Full House For Christmas

    S1:E11

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

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Barry Kemp

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  15. Taxi Season 1 Episode 16 - Bobby's Big Break
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Bobby's Big Break

    S1:E16

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

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Taxi Season 1 Episode 18 - Alex Tastes Death and Finds a Nice Restaurant
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Alex Tastes Death and Finds a Nice Restaurant

    S1:E18

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

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Barry Kemp

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  17. Taxi Season 1 Episode 1 - Like Father, Like Daughter
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Like Father, Like Daughter

    S1:E1

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

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:James L. Brooks

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  18. Taxi Season 1 Episode 9 - Money Troubles
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Money Troubles

    S1:E9

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

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Taxi Season 1 Episode 12 - Sugar Mama
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Sugar Mama

    S1:E12

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

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Barry Kemp

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  20. Taxi Season 1 Episode 14 - Louie Sees The Light
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Louie Sees The Light

    S1:E14

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

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Les Charles, Glen Charles

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  21. Taxi Season 1 Episode 19 - Hollywood Calling
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Hollywood Calling

    S1:E19

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

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Les Charles, Glen Charles

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  22. Taxi Season 1 Episode 20 - Substitute Father
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Substitute Father

    S1:E20

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

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Taxi Season 2 Episode 5 - Wherefore Art Thou, Bobby?
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Wherefore Art Thou, Bobby?

    S2:E5

    Bobby questions his luck when a friend passing through town lands an off-Broadway role.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Barry Kemp

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  24. Taxi Season 2 Episode 15 - The Reluctant Fighter
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - The Reluctant Fighter

    S2:E15

    Tony faces a bout with a champ who has dedicated his fight to a disabled youth.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Ken Estin

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  25. Taxi Season 2 Episode 16 - Tony and Brian
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Tony and Brian

    S2:E16

    Tony wants to adopt a boy who would rather live with a wealthy couple.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Ken Estin

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Best Episodes Summary

"Louie Meets the Folks" is the best rated episode of "Taxi". It scored 9/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by James Burrows and written by Barry Kemp, it aired on 12/11/1979. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "High School Reunion".