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The Best Episodes of Taxi Season 2

Every episode of Taxi Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Taxi Season 2!

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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
    Taxi Season 2 Episode 1 - Louie and the Nice Girl
    7.7/10(253 votes)

    #1 - Louie and the Nice Girl

    S2:E1

    Louie takes out a female vending-machine mechanic--and then brags about their sexual adventures.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Earl Pomerantz

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  2. Taxi Season 2 Episode 2 - Honor Thy Father
    7.4/10(248 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Taxi Season 2 Episode 3 - Reverend Jim: A Space Odyssey
    9.2/10(531 votes)

    #3 - Reverend Jim: A Space Odyssey

    S2:E3

    The drivers try to make a cabbie out of a refugee from the '60s who hasn't quite put his life together.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Les Charles, Glen Charles

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  4. Taxi Season 2 Episode 4 - Nardo Loses Her Marbles
    7.4/10(260 votes)

    #4 - Nardo Loses Her Marbles

    S2:E4

    Working two jobs and raising her kids takes its toll on Elaine, who seems to be losing her marbles.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Earl Pomerantz

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  5. Taxi Season 2 Episode 5 - Wherefore Art Thou, Bobby?
    7.0/10(235 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Taxi Season 2 Episode 6 - The Lighter Side of Angela Matusa
    6.9/10(260 votes)

    #6 - The Lighter Side of Angela Matusa

    S2:E6

    Alex renews his acquaintance with a once-overweight woman who has lost weight and yearns for romance.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Earl Pomerantz

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  7. Taxi Season 2 Episode 7 - A Woman Between Friends
    7.1/10(237 votes)

    #7 - A Woman Between Friends

    S2:E7

    Bobby and Tony compete for the same woman.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Ken Estin

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  8. Taxi Season 2 Episode 8 - The Great Race
    8.2/10(285 votes)

    #8 - The Great Race

    S2:E8

    Alex and Louie compete to see who can haul in the most money during an eight-hour tour on the streets.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Glenn Gordon Caron

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  9. Taxi Season 2 Episode 9 - The Apartment
    7.8/10(249 votes)

    #9 - The Apartment

    S2:E9

    Latka finds a penthouse renting for $3000 a month (maid included).

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Barry Rubinowitz

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  10. Taxi Season 2 Episode 10 - Alex's Romance
    7.2/10(215 votes)

    #10 - Alex's Romance

    S2:E10

    Alex tries to console an unemployed actress and winds up romancing her.

    Director:Ed. Weinberger
    Writers:Howard Gewirtz, Ian Praiser

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  11. Taxi Season 2 Episode 11 - Latka's Revolting
    7.3/10(231 votes)

    #11 - Latka's Revolting

    S2:E11

    Latka plans to return to his homeland to fight in a revolution.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Les Charles, Glen Charles

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  12. Taxi Season 2 Episode 12 - Elaine's Secret Admirer
    8.0/10(271 votes)

    #12 - Elaine's Secret Admirer

    S2:E12

    Elaine is curious about a secret admirer who sends her love poems.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Barry Kemp

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  13. Taxi Season 2 Episode 13 - Louie Meets the Folks
    8.0/10(273 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Taxi Season 2 Episode 14 - Jim Gets a Pet
    7.8/10(251 votes)

    #14 - Jim Gets a Pet

    S2:E14

    Jim invests his race-track winnings in a lame horse that he wants to set free--in New York City.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:David Lloyd

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  15. Taxi Season 2 Episode 15 - The Reluctant Fighter
    6.8/10(239 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Taxi Season 2 Episode 16 - Tony and Brian
    6.7/10(237 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Taxi Season 2 Episode 17 - Guess Who's Coming for Brefnish
    7.7/10(225 votes)

    #17 - Guess Who's Coming for Brefnish

    S2:E17

    Latka falls in love with a woman from his homeland.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Barry Kemp

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  18. Taxi Season 2 Episode 18 - What Price Bobby?
    6.8/10(229 votes)

    #18 - What Price Bobby?

    S2:E18

    An agent agrees to represent Bobby and expects him to be her lover.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Ken Estin

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  19. Taxi Season 2 Episode 19 - Shut It Down (1)
    7.5/10(224 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Taxi Season 2 Episode 20 - Shut It Down (2)
    7.8/10(220 votes)

    #20 - Shut It Down (2)

    S2:E20

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

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Howard Gewirtz, Ian Praiser

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  21. Taxi Season 2 Episode 21 - Alex Jumps Out of an Airplane
    7.1/10(204 votes)

    #21 - Alex Jumps Out of an Airplane

    S2:E21

    Alex survives a daring ski jump and finds the thrill addictive.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Ken Estin

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  22. Taxi Season 2 Episode 22 - Art Work
    7.6/10(217 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Taxi Season 2 Episode 23 - Fantasy Borough (1)
    7.3/10(208 votes)

    #23 - Fantasy Borough (1)

    S2:E23

    Photos left in Tony's cab by Herve Villechaize of "Fantasy Island" prompt the cabbies to indulge in their own fantasies.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Barry Kemp

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  24. Taxi Season 2 Episode 24 - Fantasy Borough (2)
    7.4/10(214 votes)

    #24 - Fantasy Borough (2)

    S2:E24

    The cabbies continue with their fantasies--except Alex, who can't imagine a problem-free situation.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Barry Kemp

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Louie and the Nice Girl" is the best rated episode of "Taxi" season 2. It scored 7.7/10 based on 253 votes. Directed by James Burrows and written by Earl Pomerantz, it aired on 9/11/1979. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Honor Thy Father".