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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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
The cabbies volunteer to drive Alex to Miami to meet the daughter he hasn't seen in 15 years.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by James L. Brooks, Stan Daniels, David Davis, Ed. WeinbergerGuest stars Talia Balsam, Jill Jaress, Robert Bakanic, Mark Diamond, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy, Ralph Litt, Nico Stevens
Episode 2
Tony is ecstatic when a lucky punch of his brings a boxing champion to his knees.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Earl PomerantzGuest stars Dwight Woody, Carlos Palomino, Ron Rich, J. Alan Thomas, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy, Allan Arbus, Nick Borgani
Episode 3
Alex finds himself inexplicably attracted to an overweight and abrasive blind date.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Michael J. LeesonGuest stars Suzanne Kent, J. Alan Thomas, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy, Robert Bakanic, Mel Gold, Steve Hershon
Episode 4
Bobby looks for an acting job before his self-imposed deadline arrives.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Stan Daniels, Ed. WeinbergerGuest stars John Lehne, Taurean Blacque, Robert Phalen, Michael Mann, J. Alan Thomas, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy, Joyce Goldman
Episode 5
Elaine invites Alex to her party for art dealers for moral support, but asks him to lie about his occupation.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Les Charles, Glen CharlesGuest stars William Bogert, Andra Akers, Clyde Kusatsu, Paula Victor, Treva Silverman, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy, Joyce Goldman
Episode 6
John conquers his meekness long enough to pick up a girl in a bar--and marry her.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Earl PomerantzGuest stars Ellen Regan, Dolph Sweet, Bill Foster, Sheila Rogers, Rusdi Lane, Fritz Hess, Steve Hershon, Virginia Kennedy
Episode 7
When Louie hesitates to attend his high-school reunion, Bobby offers to take his place.
Directed by James BurrowsGuest stars J. Alan Thomas, Arlene Golonka, Joanna Cassidy, Pierrino Mascarino, Angelo Gnazzo, Sandy Holt, Marshall Jay Kaplan, Joyce Mandel
Episode 8
Latka must marry an American to avoid deportation.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Glen Charles, Les Charles, Barton DeanGuest stars Christopher Lloyd, James Randolph, Woody Eney, Michele Bernath, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy, Steve Hershon, Robert Bakanic
Episode 9
John and his new bride are in financial straits, and only Alex has the resources to come to the rescue.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Earl PomerantzGuest stars J. Alan Thomas, Ellen Regan, Fritz Hess, Joyce Goldman, Steve Hershon, Robert Bakanic
Episode 10
Tony cannot escape the clutches of a possessive girlfriend.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Stan Daniels, Ed. WeinbergerGuest stars Gail Edwards, George Reynolds, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy, Joyce Goldman, Robert Bakanic, Leland Sun
Episode 11
Louie's gambling brother, Nick from Las Vegas, comes to visit the garage. Irritated that Nick refuses to spend time with their mother, Louie bankrolls Alex in a card game to try and get back at him.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Barry KempGuest stars Richard Foronjy, Darren Milton, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy, Joyce Goldman, Steve Hershon, Robert Bakanic
Episode 12
After a ride in Alex's cab, a widow decides to rent him out as her chauffeur.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Les Charles, Glen CharlesGuest stars Ruth Gordon, Aharon Ipalé, Herb Vigran, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy, Joyce Goldman, Steve Hershon, Robert Bakanic
Episode 13
Tony mourns the death of his goldfish, which he left in Bobby's care.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Earl PomerantzGuest stars J. Alan Thomas, Liz Miller, Fritz Hess, Joyce Goldman, Steve Hershon, Robert Bakanic, Elliot Broones, Jimmy Ortega
Episode 14
Louie vows to change his ways if the Lord sees him through an operation.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Ruth BennettGuest stars J. Alan Thomas, John Dukakis, Fay Hauser, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy, Joyce Goldman, Steve Hershon, Robert Bakanic
Episode 15
Elaine dates a congressman who badly needs self-confidence.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Les Charles, Glen CharlesGuest stars Jeffrey Tambor, Susan Heldfond, Rusdi Lane, Fritz Hess, Joyce Goldman, Steve Hershon, Robert Bakanic, Leland Sun
Episode 16
Bobby leaves the cab company after landing a role in a soap opera.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Barry KempGuest stars Amanda McBroom, Michele Conaway, Fritz Hess, Joyce Goldman, Leland Sun, Jimmy Ortega, Robert Bakanic, Steve Hershon
Episode 17
Latka's visiting mother finds Alex's company more appealing than her son's.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Les Charles, Glen CharlesGuest stars Susan Kellermann, T.J. Castronovo, Fritz Hess, Joyce Goldman, Steve Hershon, Robert Bakanic, Jimmy Ortega
Episode 18
After being grazed by a mugger's bullet, Alex decides to give up his cab.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Michael J. LeesonGuest stars James Staley, Byron Webster, Charles Thomas Murphy, Mavis Neal Palmer, John Petlock, William C. Poore, Sherrie Wills, Ken Allen
Episode 19
The cabbies are wined and dined by a film company looking for ideas for a movie they are making about taxi drivers.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Les Charles, Glen CharlesGuest stars J. Alan Thomas, George Reynolds, Martin Mull, Joey Aresco, Gary Imhoff, Rik Colitti, Christine Dickinson, Fritz Hess
Episode 20
The cabbies become surrogate fathers when they baby-sit Elaine's son, and get to cheer him on at the district spelling bee.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Barry KempGuest stars Michael Hershewe, David Knapp, Suzanne Carney, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy, Joyce Goldman, Robert Bakanic, Carl Byrd
Episode 21
As Latka repairs Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about the odd passengers it carried.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Barry KempGuest stars Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy, Joyce Goldman, Steve Hershon, Robert Bakanic, Scoey Mitchell, Chris Barnes, Rod Browning
Episode 22
As Latka repairs Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about the odd passengers it carried.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Barry KempGuest stars Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy, Joyce Goldman, Steve Hershon, Robert Bakanic, Leland Sun, Mandy Patinkin, Tom Selleck
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Judd HirschAlex Reiger
Jeff ConawayBobby Wheeler
Danny DeVitoLouie De Palma
Marilu HennerElaine O'Connor-Nardo
Tony DanzaTony Banta
Andy KaufmanLatka Gravas
Randall CarverJohn Burns
Christopher LloydReverend Jim 'Iggy' Ignatowski
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