7.6/10194 votes#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
7.3/10192 votes#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: Les Charles, Glen Charles
9.1/10476 votes#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: Les Charles, Glen Charles
7.2/10206 votes#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
6.9/10182 votes#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
6.8/10206 votes#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
7.0/10186 votes#7 - A Woman Between Friends
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/30/1979
Bobby and Tony compete for the same woman.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Ken Estin
8.0/10227 votes#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
7.8/10197 votes#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
7.1/10170 votes#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
7.4/10181 votes#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
7.9/10212 votes#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
7.9/10208 votes#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
7.7/10197 votes#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
6.7/10179 votes#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
6.5/10183 votes#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
7.6/10171 votes#17 - Guess Who's Coming for Brefnish
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 1/15/1980
Latka falls in love with a woman from his homeland.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Barry Kemp
6.8/10178 votes#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
7.4/10173 votes#19 - Shut It Down (1)
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 1/29/1980
To settle the cabbies' strike, Elaine agrees to date Louie.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: N/A
7.7/10165 votes#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
7.1/10156 votes#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
7.5/10167 votes#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
7.1/10158 votes#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
7.3/10165 votes#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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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 194 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".