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Season 2

Season 2

1979
24 Episodes

The second season of Taxi aired on ABC from September 11, 1979 to May 13, 1980.

Episodes

Louie and the Nice Girl
1

1. Louie and the Nice Girl

Sep 11, 1979
24 min

Louie takes out a female vending-machine mechanic--and then brags about their sexual adventures.

Honor Thy Father
2

2. Honor Thy Father

Sep 18, 1979
24 min
8.0

The cabbies are disturbed by Alex's nonchalance when confronted with the news of his father's heart attack.

Reverend Jim: A Space Odyssey
3

3. Reverend Jim: A Space Odyssey

Sep 25, 1979
24 min

The drivers try to make a cabbie out of a refugee from the '60s who hasn't quite put his life together.

Nardo Loses Her Marbles
4

4. Nardo Loses Her Marbles

Oct 2, 1979
24 min

Working two jobs and raising her kids takes its toll on Elaine, who seems to be losing her marbles.

Wherefore Art Thou, Bobby?
5

5. Wherefore Art Thou, Bobby?

Oct 16, 1979
24 min
7.0

Bobby questions his luck when a friend passing through town lands an off-Broadway role.

The Lighter Side of Angela Matusa
6

6. The Lighter Side of Angela Matusa

Oct 23, 1979
24 min

Alex renews his acquaintance with a once-overweight woman who has lost weight and yearns for romance.

A Woman Between Friends
7

7. A Woman Between Friends

Oct 30, 1979
24 min

Bobby and Tony compete for the same woman.

The Great Race
8

8. The Great Race

Nov 6, 1979
24 min

Alex and Louie compete to see who can haul in the most money during an eight-hour tour on the streets.

The Apartment
9

9. The Apartment

Nov 13, 1979
24 min

Latka finds a penthouse renting for $3000 a month (maid included).

Alex's Romance
10

10. Alex's Romance

Nov 20, 1979
24 min

Alex tries to console an unemployed actress and winds up romancing her.

Latka's Revolting
11

11. Latka's Revolting

Nov 27, 1979
24 min

Latka plans to return to his homeland to fight in a revolution.

Elaine's Secret Admirer
12

12. Elaine's Secret Admirer

Dec 4, 1979
24 min

Elaine is curious about a secret admirer who sends her love poems.

Louie Meets the Folks
13

13. Louie Meets the Folks

Dec 11, 1979
24 min
8.0

Nervous about meeting his girlfriend's parents, Louie hires Alex for moral support.

Jim Gets a Pet
14

14. Jim Gets a Pet

Dec 18, 1979
24 min

Jim invests his race-track winnings in a lame horse that he wants to set free--in New York City.

The Reluctant Fighter
15

15. The Reluctant Fighter

Dec 25, 1979
24 min
7.0

Tony faces a bout with a champ who has dedicated his fight to a disabled youth.

Tony and Brian
16

16. Tony and Brian

Jan 8, 1980
24 min
7.0

Tony wants to adopt a boy who would rather live with a wealthy couple.

Guess Who's Coming for Brefnish
17

17. Guess Who's Coming for Brefnish

Jan 15, 1980
24 min

Latka falls in love with a woman from his homeland.

What Price Bobby?
18

18. What Price Bobby?

Jan 22, 1980
24 min

An agent agrees to represent Bobby and expects him to be her lover.

Shut It Down (1)
19

19. Shut It Down (1)

Jan 29, 1980
24 min
8.0

To settle the cabbies' strike, Elaine agrees to date Louie.

Shut It Down (2)
20

20. Shut It Down (2)

Feb 5, 1980
24 min
8.0

Elaine endures a date with Louie to end the cabbies' strike.

Alex Jumps Out of an Airplane
21

21. Alex Jumps Out of an Airplane

Feb 26, 1980
24 min
7.0

Alex survives a daring ski jump and finds the thrill addictive.

Art Work
22

22. Art Work

Mar 4, 1980
24 min
8.0

On Elaine's advice, the cabbies pool their money to buy a painting.

Fantasy Borough (1)
23

23. Fantasy Borough (1)

May 6, 1980
24 min
7.0

Photos left in Tony's cab by Herve Villechaize of "Fantasy Island" prompt the cabbies to indulge in their own fantasies.

Fantasy Borough (2)
24

24. Fantasy Borough (2)

May 13, 1980
24 min

The cabbies continue with their fantasies--except Alex, who can't imagine a problem-free situation.