Episode guide
Taxi: Season 3
20 episodes · premiered Nov 19, 1980
The third season of Taxi aired on ABC from November 19, 1980 to May 21, 1981.
- Episode 1: Louie's Rival Nov 19, 1980 · 24m Louie and Zena are running into trouble in their relationship, and Zena dumps him after confessing that she's been dating Dwight, a bartender at Mario's. A depressed Louie tells Alex about…
- Episode 2: Tony's Sister and Jim Nov 26, 1980 · 24m Tony's sister, Monica, has returned to New York after her divorce, and Tony has set her up on a date with Alex, with hopes that they will fall in love. However, while Monica waits for Alex…
- Episode 3: Fathers of the Bride Dec 3, 1980 · 24m Alex learns through a wedding notice in the newspaper that his daughter is getting married in New York. Alex is very upset that he hasn't been invited and calls his ex-wife, whose…
- Episode 4: Elaine's Strange Triangle Dec 10, 1980 · 24m At Mario's, while Elaine is complaining about problems with her love life, a handsome man named Kirk approaches. Tony then plays matchmaker for Elaine and soon she and Kirk are dating…
- Episode 5: Going Home Dec 17, 1980 · 24m Jim is sought out by a detective, hired by his wealthy father to locate him and give him plane tickets to come visit him in Boston. Jim explains to the gang that he has been estranged from…
- Episode 6: The Ten Percent Solution Jan 7, 1981 · 24m Bobby is fed up after losing an acting gig to an inferior actor with the right look, which he explains to be like Tony. Tony decides he wants to capitalize on this and give acting a try…
- Episode 7: The Call of the Mild Jan 21, 1981 · 24m After witnessing Bobby playing a lumberjack in a beer commercial, the guys are inspired to go camping and rough it in the woods for a week. They opt for a hunting cabin 100 miles away from…
- Episode 8: Latka's Cookies Feb 5, 1981 · 24m When Latka's grandmother dies, he is pleased that she has left him her famous cookie recipe, complete with a supply of the secret ingredients. He bakes up some for the cabbies to enjoy…
- Episode 9: Thy Boss's Wife Feb 12, 1981 · 24m At the garage, the cabbies overhear a screaming match between the company's owner, Mr. McKenzie, and his wife. Meanwhile, Louie tells them that whenever McKenzie and his wife are fighting…
- Episode 10: The Costume Party Feb 19, 1981 · 24m Bobby finds a fancy briefcase in the back of his cab, and when the cabbies are going through it, with the intention of returning it to its rightful owner, they find an appointment book…
- Episode 11: Elaine's Old Friend Feb 26, 1981 · 24m In her cab, Elaine picks up a woman who turns out to be her old high-school rival, Mary. Elaine is embarrassed that she is a cab driver, especially since Mary heads a prestigious ad…
- Episode 12: Out of Commission Mar 12, 1981 · 24m After Tony is beaten badly in his most recent boxing match, the state takes his boxing license away.
- Episode 13: Zen and the Art of Cab Driving Mar 19, 1981 · 24m Jim picks up two men in his cab and overhear them talking about the secret to success: dynamic perfectionism. Jim takes it to heart and decides to use the technique to reach his goal…
- Episode 14: Louie's Mother Mar 26, 1981 · 24m Louie is reveling in the news that he's moved his mother out of his apartment and into a nursing home and is throwing a party to celebrate, inviting only Alex. Alex grudgingly shows and…
- Episode 15: Bobby's Roommate Apr 9, 1981 · 24m Elaine is forced out of her apartment when her building goes co-op and moves into Bobby's place while he's away with a touring stage production. Soon, Bobby returns because he is kicked…
- Episode 16: Louie Bumps into an Old Lady Apr 16, 1981 · 24m Louie, driving a cab in order to give pointers to a new driver, accidentally runs into an old lady pedestrian. Louie starts catering to the old lady, in the hopes of avoiding being sued…
- Episode 17: Bobby and the Critic Apr 30, 1981 · 24m Bobby, who is appearing in a one man play, is fired up about a ruthless theater critic who has been writing scathing reviews. Bobby writes an angry letter to the critic, but throws it away…
- Episode 18: On the Job (1) May 7, 1981 The cab company goes bust, and the gang is forced to get other jobs. They meet at Mario's a month later to discuss their new jobs. Tony is a collector for a bookie, but feels guilty about…
- Episode 19: On the Job (2) May 14, 1981 In part two, the gang continues talking about their new job experiences. Louie gets a job as a stock broker, after convincing the boss that his persistence and lack of morals will make him…
- Episode 20: Latka the Playboy May 21, 1981 After Latka is rejected by a snobbish, but beautiful woman at Mario's, he decides to change his image by taking some time off and studying Playboy magazines and English language tapes…