Taxi
Season 1
The first season of Taxi aired on ABC from September 12, 1978 to May 15, 1979.
Episodes
1. Like Father, Like Daughter
The cabbies volunteer to drive Alex to Miami to meet the daughter he hasn't seen in 15 years.
Guest Stars:
Talia Balsam, Jill Jaress
2. One-Punch Banta
Tony is ecstatic when a lucky punch of his brings a boxing champion to his knees.
Guest Stars:
Dwight Woody, Carlos Palomino, Ron Rich, J. Alan Thomas
3. Blind Date
Alex finds himself inexplicably attracted to an overweight and abrasive blind date.
Guest Stars:
Suzanne Kent, J. Alan Thomas
4. Bobby's Acting Career
Bobby looks for an acting job before his self-imposed deadline arrives.
Guest Stars:
John Lehne, Taurean Blacque, Robert Phalen, Michael Mann, J. Alan Thomas
5. Come as You Aren't
Elaine invites Alex to her party for art dealers for moral support, but asks him to lie about his occupation.
Guest Stars:
William Bogert, Andra Akers, Clyde Kusatsu, Paula Victor, Treva Silverman
6. The Great Line
John conquers his meekness long enough to pick up a girl in a bar--and marry her.
Guest Stars:
Ellen Regan, Dolph Sweet, Bill Foster, Sheila Rogers, Rusdi Lane
7. High School Reunion
When Louie hesitates to attend his high-school reunion, Bobby offers to take his place.
Guest Stars:
J. Alan Thomas, Arlene Golonka, Joanna Cassidy, Pierrino Mascarino, Angelo Gnazzo
8. Paper Marriage
Latka must marry an American to avoid deportation.
Guest Stars:
Christopher Lloyd, James Randolph, Woody Eney, Michele Bernath
9. Money Troubles
John and his new bride are in financial straits, and only Alex has the resources to come to the rescue.
Guest Stars:
J. Alan Thomas, Ellen Regan
10. Men are Such Beasts
Tony cannot escape the clutches of a possessive girlfriend.
Guest Stars:
Gail Edwards, George Reynolds
11. A Full House For Christmas
After John smashes up Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about their experiences in the car.
Guest Stars:
Scoey Mitchell, Chris Barnes, Rod Browning, Ed. Weinberger
12. Sugar Mama
After a ride in Alex's cab, a widow decides to rent him out as her chauffeur.
Guest Stars:
Mandy Patinkin, Tom Selleck, Regina Baff
13. Friends
Tony mourns the death of his goldfish, which he left in Bobby's care.
Guest Stars:
J. Alan Thomas, Richard Foronjy, Darren Milton
14. Louie Sees The Light
Louie vows to change his ways if the Lord sees him through an operation.
Guest Stars:
Ruth Gordon, Aharon Ipalé, Herb Vigran
15. Elaine and the Lame Duck
Elaine dates a congressman who badly needs self-confidence.
Guest Stars:
J. Alan Thomas, Liz Miller
16. Bobby's Big Break
Bobby leaves the cab company after landing a role in a soap opera.
Guest Stars:
J. Alan Thomas, John Dukakis, Fay Hauser
17. Mama Gravas
Latka's visiting mother finds Alex's company more appealing than her son's.
Guest Stars:
Jeffrey Tambor, Susan Heldfond, Rusdi Lane
18. Alex Tastes Death and Finds a Nice Restaurant
After being grazed by a mugger's bullet, Alex decides to give up his cab.
Guest Stars:
Amanda McBroom, Michele Conaway
19. Hollywood Calling
The cabbies are wined and dined by a film company looking for ideas for a movie they are making about taxi drivers.
Guest Stars:
Susan Kellermann, T.J. Castronovo
20. Substitute Father
The cabbies become surrogate fathers when they baby-sit Elaine's son, and get to cheer him on at the district spelling bee.
Guest Stars:
James Staley, Byron Webster, Charles Thomas Murphy, Mavis Neal Palmer, John Petlock
21. Memories of Cab 804 (1)
As Latka repairs Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about the odd passengers it carried.
Guest Stars:
J. Alan Thomas, Martin Mull, Joey Aresco, Gary Imhoff, Rik Colitti
22. Memories of Cab 804 (2)
As Latka repairs Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about the odd passengers it carried.
Guest Stars:
Michael Hershewe, David Knapp, Carl Byrd, Tan Adams, Suzanne Carney
