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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 Worst Episode
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    Taxi Season 4 Episode 2 - Vienna Waits
    6.5/10(217 votes)

    #1 - Vienna Waits

    S4:E2

    Alex and Elaine decide to take a vacation together through Europe. However, Alex feels it necessary to tell Elaine in no uncertain terms that they are going together as platonic friends, so there's no resentment if he meets and wants to spend time with any other ladies on vacation. Elaine agrees to this and they decide to do things mostly separately during the days, but to meet up once a day to write post cards together. During the trip, it turns out that Elaine is getting all the action, while Alex is lonely and unhappy. The last night, however, Elaine takes pity on Alex (more or less) and propositions him, suggesting that their friendship is strong enough to endure one night of ""love."" They then go off together...

    Director:Howard Storm
    Writer:Ken Estin

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  2. Taxi Season 5 Episode 16 - A Taxi Celebration (1)
    6.5/10(133 votes)

    #2 - A Taxi Celebration (1)

    S5:E16

    Part one of a two part clip show featuring highlights of Taxi.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Taxi Season 5 Episode 17 - A Taxi Celebration (2)
    6.5/10(129 votes)

    #3 - A Taxi Celebration (2)

    S5:E17

    Part two of a two part clip show featuring highlights of Taxi.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Taxi Season 2 Episode 16 - Tony and Brian
    6.6/10(216 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Taxi Season 4 Episode 13 - Nina Loves Alex
    6.6/10(198 votes)

    #5 - Nina Loves Alex

    S4:E13

    Alex is strangely rejecting the advances of a cute, bubbly, young African American cab driver named Nina. Alex is growing more and more annoyed until he decides to invite Nina over to his apartment to talk to her and try to explain why she shouldn't be so interested in him. Although he succeeds with a fatherly talk where he comes off very dull, they kiss goodnight. After the kiss, Nina is convinced there's no spark between them after all, while Alex seems to change his tune also, but it's too late.

    Director:Joan Darling
    Writer:David Lloyd

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  6. Taxi Season 5 Episode 9 - Travels with My Dad
    6.6/10(163 votes)

    #6 - Travels with My Dad

    S5:E9

    Tony's dad, a merchant seaman who Tony hasn't seen much of, arranges to bring Tony on a sea trip with him. Tony is hesitant but doesn't want to disappoint his dad, so he goes along. On the trip, Tony spends much of the time seasick, but bonds with his dad and they engage in a bar brawl in Singapore, and almost get matching tattoos until they think better of it.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Taxi Season 5 Episode 15 - Sugar Ray Nardo
    6.6/10(154 votes)

    #7 - Sugar Ray Nardo

    S5:E15

    When Elaine's son, Jason, watched Tony coaching youth boxing, he wants to get involved. Alex and Tony talk Elaine into letting Jason box, despite her better judgement. In Jason's first bout, he gets knocked out by the first punch and Elaine holds Alex responsible. Fortunately, Elaine forgives Alex eventually and Jason doesn't want to box again.

    Director:Danny DeVito
    Writer:Katherine Green

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  8. Taxi Season 1 Episode 9 - Money Troubles
    6.8/10(270 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Taxi Season 2 Episode 15 - The Reluctant Fighter
    6.8/10(218 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Taxi Season 3 Episode 15 - Bobby's Roommate
    6.8/10(191 votes)

    #10 - Bobby's Roommate

    S3:E15

    Elaine is forced out of her apartment when her building goes co-op and moves into Bobby's place while he's away with a touring stage production. Soon, Bobby returns because he is kicked off the tour for fooling around with the director's daughter, and suddenly, he and Elaine are living together. A few days later, Elaine tells Alex how much she's enjoying living with Bobby, when suddenly she gets a call from her boyfriend, who breaks up with her. Elaine leaves upset, and Alex briefs Bobby to look out because Elaine is vulnerable and may want physical companionship. That night, Elaine wakes up Bobby to talk and drink some wine with her, then Bobby panics that she is coming on to him, and calls Alex. When Alex arrives in his robe and slippers, having run 25 blocks through the snow to get there, Elaine gets upset that they have misinterpreted her actions. The guys are ashamed at their chauvinism and they all make up.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Taxi Season 4 Episode 8 - Fledgling
    6.8/10(172 votes)

    #11 - Fledgling

    S4:E8

    Elaine makes it her mission to try to cure a talented and friendly but troubled artist of his severe agoraphobia (fear of public places). Alex (possibly jealous of Elaine spending time with another man) advises Elaine to leave the treatment to a professional, but she ignores his advice and eventually brings the artist to the garage. Predictably, the artist is scared to leave the cab but while Alex and Elaine bicker about her methods, the artist walks out of the cab and appears to be making progress.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Ken Estin

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  12. Taxi Season 1 Episode 17 - Mama Gravas
    6.9/10(259 votes)

    #12 - Mama Gravas

    S1:E17

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

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Les Charles, Glen Charles

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  13. Taxi Season 2 Episode 6 - The Lighter Side of Angela Matusa
    6.9/10(239 votes)

    #13 - 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:Unknown

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  14. Taxi Season 2 Episode 18 - What Price Bobby?
    6.9/10(211 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Taxi Season 3 Episode 6 - The Ten Percent Solution
    6.9/10(195 votes)

    #15 - The Ten Percent Solution

    S3:E6

    Bobby is fed up after losing an acting gig to an inferior actor with the right look, which he explains to be like Tony. Tony decides he wants to capitalize on this and give acting a try, and asks Bobby to be his manager. Reluctantly, Bobby agrees and soon, despite a terrible audition, Tony gets a major role in a movie. Bobby is soon regretting his decision to take Tony under his wing, though, since he's resentful that Tony (whose acting is not improving, despite Bobby's coaching) could get a part so easily. Bobby feels vinidicated, however, when Tony is eventually cut from the film because of his lack of skills.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Taxi Season 4 Episode 19 - Tony's Comeback
    6.9/10(169 votes)

    #16 - Tony's Comeback

    S4:E19

    Tony begins working out with a new cabbie, Lucius, who is a former football player. Tony is in great shape all of a sudden and Lucius inspires Tony to try to get his boxing license reinstated. Tony is not hopeful that the boxing commission will reinstate him, so he is surprised when he gets his license back. In addition, he getes a major fight scheduled with a promising young fighter. Meanwhile, Lucius goes away to Miami to try out for the Dolphins. Without Lucius around, Tony loses his motivation and his training suffers. At the fight, he is getting pummelled until Lucius, who has learned that he has made the Dolphins, arrives to inspire him. With Lucius' support, Tony turns the fight around and knocks out his opponent.

    Director:Michael Lessac
    Writer:Sam Simon

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  17. Taxi Season 5 Episode 10 - Elaine and the Monk
    6.9/10(173 votes)

    #17 - Elaine and the Monk

    S5:E10

    Latka and Simka introduce Elaine to a friend of theirs visiting from their country named Zifka. Zifka is a monk who has taken a vow of silence but during his vacation is allowed a week (every ten years) to experience all worldly pleasures. He and Elaine quickly fall in love (seemingly to Alex's dismay) but Zifka must resume his silence when his week ends right before he can tell Elaine exactly how he feels about her. Elaine is saddened but understanding, and lets Zifka go.

    Director:Danny DeVito
    Writer:David Lloyd

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  18. Taxi Season 1 Episode 15 - Elaine and the Lame Duck
    7.0/10(233 votes)

    #18 - Elaine and the Lame Duck

    S1:E15

    Elaine dates a congressman who badly needs self-confidence.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Taxi Season 2 Episode 5 - Wherefore Art Thou, Bobby?
    7.0/10(214 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Taxi Season 5 Episode 12 - Get Me Through the Holidays
    7.0/10(153 votes)

    #20 - Get Me Through the Holidays

    S5:E12

    Alex's ex-wife, Phyllis, depressed and lonely, comes to see Alex, who takes pity on her and includes her in his holiday plans. This turns ugly, when she manages to bring the whole gang down with her self-pity. Her Christmas present to Alex is that she won't bug him for New Year's, which turns out to be the best gift she could give him.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writers:Sam Simon, Ken Estin

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  21. Taxi Season 5 Episode 21 - Tony's Baby
    7.0/10(150 votes)

    #21 - Tony's Baby

    S5:E21

    News of his girlfriend's pregnancy floors Tony on the eve of his fight with a contender.

    Director:Richard Sakai
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Taxi Season 1 Episode 2 - One-Punch Banta
    7.1/10(344 votes)

    #22 - One-Punch Banta

    S1:E2

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

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Taxi Season 1 Episode 4 - Bobby's Acting Career
    7.1/10(334 votes)

    #23 - Bobby's Acting Career

    S1:E4

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

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Taxi Season 1 Episode 6 - The Great Line
    7.1/10(319 votes)

    #24 - The Great Line

    S1:E6

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

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Taxi Season 1 Episode 13 - Friends
    7.1/10(296 votes)

    #25 - Friends

    S1:E13

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

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Barry Kemp

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Vienna Waits" is the worst rated episode of "Taxi". It scored 6.5/10 based on 217 votes. Directed by Howard Storm and written by Ken Estin, it aired on 10/18/1981. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Taxi Celebration (1)".