Season 2
Episode Guide
Louie And The Nice Girl
S2
E1
Sep 12, 1979
The gang tries to keep a nice girl from getting involved with Louie.
Honor Thy Father
S2
E2
Sep 19, 1979
Alex has an emotional encounter with his estranged father at the hospital.
Reverend Jim: A Space Odyssey
S2
E3
Sep 26, 1979
The gang tries to get Rev. Jim's life back on track, despite Louie's objection.
Nardo Loses Her Marbles
S2
E4
Oct 3, 1979
Alex tells Elaine that her hectic schedule of being a mother, a cabbie and a museum employee is driving her crazy and that she should see a psychiatrist. Elaine decides that a quicker cure would be to spend the night with Alex.
Wherefore Art Thou, Bobby?
S2
E5
Oct 22, 1979
The cabbies are in for a comedy surprise when the small town kid Bobby befriends, Steve, lands a big role as Romeo the first day he arrives in the Big Apple.
The Lighter Side Of Angela Matusa
S2
E6
Oct 24, 1979
The overweight blind date Alex once had returns to the scene a svelte shell of her former self, and eager for the romance she yearns for with Alex.
A Woman Between Friends
S2
E7
Oct 31, 1979
Bobby and Tony's friendship is on the line when they become embroiled in a hilarious love triangle and attempt to outdo each other in vying for the affections of beautiful young lady.
The Great Race
S2
E8
Nov 7, 1979
The riotous race of the century pits Alex against Louie in a winner-take-all bet to see who can bring in the most receipts. Lecherous Louie uses every dirty trick in the book to make sure he wins his prize—an evening with Elaine.
The Apartment
S2
E9
Nov 14, 1979
The cabbies organize a fundraiser to help Latka pay for his new penthouse.
Alex's Romance
S2
E10
Nov 21, 1979
Alex falls in love with a beautiful soap opera actress, Joyce.
Latke's Revolting
S2
E11
Nov 28, 1979
Latka feels obligated to fight in a revolution in his native land.
Elaine's Secret Admirer
S2
E12
Dec 5, 1979
Elaine suddenly starts getting mysterious love letters. When she becomes intrigued by the poetic propositions, a couple of cabbies quickly claim responsibility, leaving Elaine with the hilarious task of discovering who is the amorous writer.
Louie Meets The Folks
S2
E13
Dec 12, 1979
Louie makes a horrible first impression on girlfriend Zena’s parents on “Taxi.” Louie’s romance with girlfriend Zena takes an outrageous twist when she brings him home to meet her parents and the diminutive dispatcher’s hilarious antics make Zena’s mother go for Louie’s throat.
Jim Gets A Pet
S2
E14
Dec 19, 1979
It’s a hilarious shock to the cabbies when Rev. Jim brings his new pet to the garage—an over-the-hill racehorse that he bought after cashing in on the 300-to-1 long shot. However, he soon finds that it’s impossible to housebreak a horse.
The Reluctant Fighter
S2
E15
Dec 26, 1979
It's a dream come true for Tony when he's challenged by an aging ex-champ, but he has more than just a fight on his hand when the opposition unveils its secret weapon.
Tony And Brian
S2
E16
Jan 9, 1980
The cabbies try to make Tony a family man when they convince him to adopt the adorably precocious eight-year-old boy named Brian whom he befriended. The entire plan is threatened when Tony tries to compete for the boys’ love with a wealthy couple who have invited the youngster to stay at their palatial mansion.
Guess Who's Coming to Brefnish?
S2
E17
Jan 16, 1980
Latka falls for a girl from his native land who is among the hated mountain people.
What Price Bobby?
S2
E18
Jan 23, 1980
Bobby faces a humorous predicament when it becomes obvious that one of the biggest talent managers in New York is representing him because of his prowess as a lover, and not for his ability as an actor.
Shut It Down, Part 1
S2
E19
Jan 30, 1980
In a protest against unsafe equipment, the cabbies go on strike, and Louie offers an unusual solution to the problem to shop steward Elaine.
Shut It Down, Part 2
S2
E20
Feb 6, 1980
Lecherous Louie antagonizes the striking cabbies by gloating about his upcoming hot date with Elaine, while she takes the day off to cringe—and to plot the surprise of Louie’s life.
Alex Jumps Out of an Airplane
S2
E21
Feb 27, 1980
Alex turns into a daredevil when a beautiful woman questions his courage.
Artwork
S2
E22
Mar 5, 1980
The cabbies pool their money together to buy a painting from a dying artist.
Fantasy Borough Part 1
S2
E23
May 7, 1980
"Fantasy Island" star Tattoo guest stars and takes the cabbies on an adventure.
Fantasy Borough Part 2
S2
E24
May 14, 1980
The cabbies continue their wild personal flights into outrageous fantasy, which are prompted by a surprise visit.