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 them from the safety of his “cage,” they form a special bond among themselves, becoming friends and supporting each other through the inevitable trials and tribulations of life.
Air date: 1979-09-11
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Louie takes out a female vending-machine mechanic--and then brags about their sexual adventures.
Air date: 1979-09-18
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The cabbies are disturbed by Alex's nonchalance when confronted with the news of his father's heart attack.
Air date: 1979-09-25
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The drivers try to make a cabbie out of a refugee from the '60s who hasn't quite put his life together.
Air date: 1979-10-02
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Working two jobs and raising her kids takes its toll on Elaine, who seems to be losing her marbles.
Air date: 1979-10-16
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Bobby questions his luck when a friend passing through town lands an off-Broadway role.
Air date: 1979-10-23
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Alex renews his acquaintance with a once-overweight woman who has lost weight and yearns for romance.
Air date: 1979-10-30
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Bobby and Tony compete for the same woman.
Air date: 1979-11-06
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Alex and Louie compete to see who can haul in the most money during an eight-hour tour on the streets.
Air date: 1979-11-13
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Latka finds a penthouse renting for $3000 a month (maid included).
Air date: 1979-11-20
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Alex tries to console an unemployed actress and winds up romancing her.
Air date: 1979-11-27
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Latka plans to return to his homeland to fight in a revolution.
Air date: 1979-12-04
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Elaine is curious about a secret admirer who sends her love poems.
Air date: 1979-12-11
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Nervous about meeting his girlfriend's parents, Louie hires Alex for moral support.
Air date: 1979-12-18
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Jim invests his race-track winnings in a lame horse that he wants to set free--in New York City.
Air date: 1979-12-25
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Tony faces a bout with a champ who has dedicated his fight to a disabled youth.
Air date: 1980-01-08
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Tony wants to adopt a boy who would rather live with a wealthy couple.
Air date: 1980-01-15
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Latka falls in love with a woman from his homeland.
Air date: 1980-01-22
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: An agent agrees to represent Bobby and expects him to be her lover.
Air date: 1980-01-29
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: To settle the cabbies' strike, Elaine agrees to date Louie.
Air date: 1980-02-05
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Elaine endures a date with Louie to end the cabbies' strike.
Air date: 1980-02-26
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Alex survives a daring ski jump and finds the thrill addictive.
Air date: 1980-03-04
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: On Elaine's advice, the cabbies pool their money to buy a painting.
Air date: 1980-05-06
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Photos left in Tony's cab by Herve Villechaize of "Fantasy Island" prompt the cabbies to indulge in their own fantasies.
Air date: 1980-05-13
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The cabbies continue with their fantasies--except Alex, who can't imagine a problem-free situation.
