It's off the laugh meter!
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.
Sep 11, 1979 - 24m
Louie takes out a female vending-machine mechanic--and then brags about their sexual adventures.
Sep 18, 1979 - 24m
The cabbies are disturbed by Alex's nonchalance when confronted with the news of his father's heart attack.
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.
Oct 2, 1979 - 24m
Working two jobs and raising her kids takes its toll on Elaine, who seems to be losing her marbles.
Oct 16, 1979 - 24m
Bobby questions his luck when a friend passing through town lands an off-Broadway role.
Oct 23, 1979 - 24m
Alex renews his acquaintance with a once-overweight woman who has lost weight and yearns for romance.
Oct 30, 1979 - 24m
Bobby and Tony compete for the same woman.
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.
Nov 13, 1979 - 24m
Latka finds a penthouse renting for $3000 a month (maid included).
Nov 20, 1979 - 24m
Alex tries to console an unemployed actress and winds up romancing her.
Nov 27, 1979 - 24m
Latka plans to return to his homeland to fight in a revolution.
Dec 4, 1979 - 24m
Elaine is curious about a secret admirer who sends her love poems.
Dec 11, 1979 - 24m
Nervous about meeting his girlfriend's parents, Louie hires Alex for moral support.
Dec 18, 1979 - 24m
Jim invests his race-track winnings in a lame horse that he wants to set free--in New York City.
Dec 25, 1979 - 24m
Tony faces a bout with a champ who has dedicated his fight to a disabled youth.
Jan 8, 1980 - 24m
Tony wants to adopt a boy who would rather live with a wealthy couple.
Jan 15, 1980 - 24m
Latka falls in love with a woman from his homeland.
Jan 22, 1980 - 24m
An agent agrees to represent Bobby and expects him to be her lover.
Jan 29, 1980 - 24m
To settle the cabbies' strike, Elaine agrees to date Louie.
Feb 5, 1980 - 24m
Elaine endures a date with Louie to end the cabbies' strike.
Feb 26, 1980 - 24m
Alex survives a daring ski jump and finds the thrill addictive.
Mar 4, 1980 - 24m
On Elaine's advice, the cabbies pool their money to buy a painting.
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.
May 13, 1980 - 24m
The cabbies continue with their fantasies--except Alex, who can't imagine a problem-free situation.
