7.6/10198 votes7.6/10(198)#1 - Louie and the Nice Girl
Season 2 Episode 1
Aired 9/11/1979
Louie takes out a female vending-machine mechanic--and then brags about their sexual adventures.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: N/A
7.3/10199 votes7.3/10(199)#2 - Honor Thy Father
Season 2 Episode 2
Aired 9/18/1979
The cabbies are disturbed by Alex's nonchalance when confronted with the news of his father's heart attack.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Glen Charles, Les Charles
9.1/10486 votes9.1/10(486)#3 - Reverend Jim: A Space Odyssey
Season 2 Episode 3
Aired 9/25/1979
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
Writer: Glen Charles, Les Charles
7.2/10212 votes7.2/10(212)#4 - Nardo Loses Her Marbles
Season 2 Episode 4
Aired 10/2/1979
Working two jobs and raising her kids takes its toll on Elaine, who seems to be losing her marbles.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: N/A
6.9/10188 votes6.9/10(188)#5 - Wherefore Art Thou, Bobby?
Season 2 Episode 5
Aired 10/16/1979
Bobby questions his luck when a friend passing through town lands an off-Broadway role.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Barry Kemp
6.8/10211 votes6.8/10(211)#6 - The Lighter Side of Angela Matusa
Season 2 Episode 6
Aired 10/23/1979
Alex renews his acquaintance with a once-overweight woman who has lost weight and yearns for romance.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: N/A
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7.1/10189 votes7.1/10(189)#7 - A Woman Between Friends
Season 2 Episode 7
Aired 10/30/1979
8.0/10232 votes8.0/10(232)#8 - The Great Race
Season 2 Episode 8
Aired 11/6/1979
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
7.8/10200 votes7.8/10(200)#9 - The Apartment
Season 2 Episode 9
Aired 11/13/1979
Latka finds a penthouse renting for $3000 a month (maid included).
Director: James Burrows
Writer: N/A
7.1/10174 votes7.1/10(174)#10 - Alex's Romance
Season 2 Episode 10
Aired 11/20/1979
Alex tries to console an unemployed actress and winds up romancing her.
Director: Ed. Weinberger
Writer: Howard Gewirtz
7.4/10184 votes7.4/10(184)#11 - Latka's Revolting
Season 2 Episode 11
Aired 11/27/1979
Latka plans to return to his homeland to fight in a revolution.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Les Charles, Glen Charles
7.9/10216 votes7.9/10(216)#12 - Elaine's Secret Admirer
Season 2 Episode 12
Aired 12/4/1979
Elaine is curious about a secret admirer who sends her love poems.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Barry Kemp, Howard Gewirtz
7.9/10215 votes7.9/10(215)#13 - Louie Meets the Folks
Season 2 Episode 13
Aired 12/11/1979
Nervous about meeting his girlfriend's parents, Louie hires Alex for moral support.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Barry Kemp
7.7/10201 votes7.7/10(201)#14 - Jim Gets a Pet
Season 2 Episode 14
Aired 12/18/1979
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
6.8/10184 votes6.8/10(184)#15 - The Reluctant Fighter
Season 2 Episode 15
Aired 12/25/1979
Tony faces a bout with a champ who has dedicated his fight to a disabled youth.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Ken Estin
6.6/10189 votes6.6/10(189)#16 - Tony and Brian
Season 2 Episode 16
Aired 1/8/1980
Tony wants to adopt a boy who would rather live with a wealthy couple.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Ken Estin
7.6/10175 votes7.6/10(175)#17 - Guess Who's Coming for Brefnish
Season 2 Episode 17
Aired 1/15/1980
6.8/10182 votes6.8/10(182)#18 - What Price Bobby?
Season 2 Episode 18
Aired 1/22/1980
An agent agrees to represent Bobby and expects him to be her lover.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Ken Estin
7.4/10178 votes7.4/10(178)#19 - Shut It Down (1)
Season 2 Episode 19
Aired 1/29/1980
7.8/10171 votes7.8/10(171)#20 - Shut It Down (2)
Season 2 Episode 20
Aired 2/5/1980
Elaine endures a date with Louie to end the cabbies' strike.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Howard Gewirtz
7.1/10160 votes7.1/10(160)#21 - Alex Jumps Out of an Airplane
Season 2 Episode 21
Aired 2/26/1980
Alex survives a daring ski jump and finds the thrill addictive.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Ken Estin
7.5/10172 votes7.5/10(172)#22 - Art Work
Season 2 Episode 22
Aired 3/4/1980
On Elaine's advice, the cabbies pool their money to buy a painting.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Les Charles, Glen Charles
7.2/10161 votes7.2/10(161)#23 - Fantasy Borough (1)
Season 2 Episode 23
Aired 5/6/1980
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
7.3/10169 votes7.3/10(169)#24 - Fantasy Borough (2)
Season 2 Episode 24
Aired 5/13/1980
The cabbies continue with their fantasies--except Alex, who can't imagine a problem-free situation.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Barry Kemp
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!
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...
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Episodes
24
Avg. Rating
7.4
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Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Louie and the Nice Girl" is the best rated episode of "Taxi" season 2. It scored 7.6/10 based on 198 votes. Directed by James Burrows and written by N/A, it aired on 9/11/1979. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Honor Thy Father".
