About this season
The second season of Taxi aired on ABC from September 11, 1979 to May 13, 1980.
Episodes (24)
1. Louie and the Nice Girl
Aired 11 September 1979 • 24 min
Louie takes out a female vending-machine mechanic--and then brags about their sexual adventures.
2. Honor Thy Father
8.0Aired 18 September 1979 • 24 min
The cabbies are disturbed by Alex's nonchalance when confronted with the news of his father's heart attack.
3. Reverend Jim: A Space Odyssey
Aired 25 September 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.
4. Nardo Loses Her Marbles
Aired 2 October 1979 • 24 min
Working two jobs and raising her kids takes its toll on Elaine, who seems to be losing her marbles.
5. Wherefore Art Thou, Bobby?
7.0Aired 16 October 1979 • 24 min
Bobby questions his luck when a friend passing through town lands an off-Broadway role.
6. The Lighter Side of Angela Matusa
Aired 23 October 1979 • 24 min
Alex renews his acquaintance with a once-overweight woman who has lost weight and yearns for romance.
7. A Woman Between Friends
Aired 30 October 1979 • 24 min
Bobby and Tony compete for the same woman.
8. The Great Race
Aired 6 November 1979 • 24 min
Alex and Louie compete to see who can haul in the most money during an eight-hour tour on the streets.
9. The Apartment
Aired 13 November 1979 • 24 min
Latka finds a penthouse renting for $3000 a month (maid included).
10. Alex's Romance
Aired 20 November 1979 • 24 min
Alex tries to console an unemployed actress and winds up romancing her.
11. Latka's Revolting
Aired 27 November 1979 • 24 min
Latka plans to return to his homeland to fight in a revolution.
12. Elaine's Secret Admirer
Aired 4 December 1979 • 24 min
Elaine is curious about a secret admirer who sends her love poems.
13. Louie Meets the Folks
9.0Aired 11 December 1979 • 24 min
Nervous about meeting his girlfriend's parents, Louie hires Alex for moral support.
14. Jim Gets a Pet
Aired 18 December 1979 • 24 min
Jim invests his race-track winnings in a lame horse that he wants to set free--in New York City.
15. The Reluctant Fighter
7.0Aired 25 December 1979 • 24 min
Tony faces a bout with a champ who has dedicated his fight to a disabled youth.
16. Tony and Brian
7.0Aired 8 January 1980 • 24 min
Tony wants to adopt a boy who would rather live with a wealthy couple.
17. Guess Who's Coming for Brefnish
Aired 15 January 1980 • 24 min
Latka falls in love with a woman from his homeland.
18. What Price Bobby?
Aired 22 January 1980 • 24 min
An agent agrees to represent Bobby and expects him to be her lover.
19. Shut It Down (1)
8.0Aired 29 January 1980 • 24 min
To settle the cabbies' strike, Elaine agrees to date Louie.
20. Shut It Down (2)
8.0Aired 5 February 1980 • 24 min
Elaine endures a date with Louie to end the cabbies' strike.
21. Alex Jumps Out of an Airplane
7.0Aired 26 February 1980 • 24 min
Alex survives a daring ski jump and finds the thrill addictive.
22. Art Work
8.0Aired 4 March 1980 • 24 min
On Elaine's advice, the cabbies pool their money to buy a painting.
23. Fantasy Borough (1)
7.0Aired 6 May 1980 • 24 min
Photos left in Tony's cab by Herve Villechaize of "Fantasy Island" prompt the cabbies to indulge in their own fantasies.
24. Fantasy Borough (2)
Aired 13 May 1980 • 24 min
The cabbies continue with their fantasies--except Alex, who can't imagine a problem-free situation.