Episode guide
Taxi: Season 2
24 episodes · premiered Sep 11, 1979
The second season of Taxi aired on ABC from September 11, 1979 to May 13, 1980.
- Episode 1: Louie and the Nice Girl Sep 11, 1979 · 24m Louie takes out a female vending-machine mechanic--and then brags about their sexual adventures.
- Episode 2: Honor Thy Father Sep 18, 1979 · 24m The cabbies are disturbed by Alex's nonchalance when confronted with the news of his father's heart attack.
- Episode 3: Reverend Jim: A Space Odyssey Sep 25, 1979 · 24m The drivers try to make a cabbie out of a refugee from the '60s who hasn't quite put his life together.
- Episode 4: Nardo Loses Her Marbles Oct 2, 1979 · 24m Working two jobs and raising her kids takes its toll on Elaine, who seems to be losing her marbles.
- Episode 5: Wherefore Art Thou, Bobby? Oct 16, 1979 · 24m Bobby questions his luck when a friend passing through town lands an off-Broadway role.
- Episode 6: The Lighter Side of Angela Matusa Oct 23, 1979 · 24m Alex renews his acquaintance with a once-overweight woman who has lost weight and yearns for romance.
- Episode 7: A Woman Between Friends Oct 30, 1979 · 24m Bobby and Tony compete for the same woman.
- Episode 8: The Great Race Nov 6, 1979 · 24m Alex and Louie compete to see who can haul in the most money during an eight-hour tour on the streets.
- Episode 9: The Apartment Nov 13, 1979 · 24m Latka finds a penthouse renting for $3000 a month (maid included).
- Episode 10: Alex's Romance Nov 20, 1979 · 24m Alex tries to console an unemployed actress and winds up romancing her.
- Episode 11: Latka's Revolting Nov 27, 1979 · 24m Latka plans to return to his homeland to fight in a revolution.
- Episode 12: Elaine's Secret Admirer Dec 4, 1979 · 24m Elaine is curious about a secret admirer who sends her love poems.
- Episode 13: Louie Meets the Folks Dec 11, 1979 · 24m Nervous about meeting his girlfriend's parents, Louie hires Alex for moral support.
- Episode 14: Jim Gets a Pet Dec 18, 1979 · 24m Jim invests his race-track winnings in a lame horse that he wants to set free--in New York City.
- Episode 15: The Reluctant Fighter Dec 25, 1979 · 24m Tony faces a bout with a champ who has dedicated his fight to a disabled youth.
- Episode 16: Tony and Brian Jan 8, 1980 · 24m Tony wants to adopt a boy who would rather live with a wealthy couple.
- Episode 17: Guess Who's Coming for Brefnish Jan 15, 1980 · 24m Latka falls in love with a woman from his homeland.
- Episode 18: What Price Bobby? Jan 22, 1980 · 24m An agent agrees to represent Bobby and expects him to be her lover.
- Episode 19: Shut It Down (1) Jan 29, 1980 · 24m To settle the cabbies' strike, Elaine agrees to date Louie.
- Episode 20: Shut It Down (2) Feb 5, 1980 · 24m Elaine endures a date with Louie to end the cabbies' strike.
- Episode 21: Alex Jumps Out of an Airplane Feb 26, 1980 · 24m Alex survives a daring ski jump and finds the thrill addictive.
- Episode 22: Art Work Mar 4, 1980 · 24m On Elaine's advice, the cabbies pool their money to buy a painting.
- Episode 23: Fantasy Borough (1) May 6, 1980 · 24m Photos left in Tony's cab by Herve Villechaize of "Fantasy Island" prompt the cabbies to indulge in their own fantasies.
- Episode 24: Fantasy Borough (2) May 13, 1980 · 24m The cabbies continue with their fantasies--except Alex, who can't imagine a problem-free situation.