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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 Sep 1, 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
Louie takes out a female vending-machine mechanic--and then brags about their sexual adventures.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Earl PomerantzGuest stars J. Alan Thomas, T.J. Castronovo, Rhea Perlman, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy, Joyce Goldman, Steve Hershon, Larry Carr
Episode 2
The cabbies are disturbed by Alex's nonchalance when confronted with the news of his father's heart attack.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Les Charles, Glen CharlesGuest stars J. Alan Thomas, Joan Hackett, Jack Gilford, Ian Wolfe, Margaret Ladd, Richard Beauchamp, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy
Episode 3
The drivers try to make a cabbie out of a refugee from the '60s who hasn't quite put his life together.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Les Charles, Glen CharlesGuest stars J. Alan Thomas, Christopher Lloyd, T.J. Castronovo, Mel Gold, Joyce Goldman, Steve Hershon, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy
Episode 4
Working two jobs and raising her kids takes its toll on Elaine, who seems to be losing her marbles.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Earl PomerantzGuest stars J. Alan Thomas, Paula Victor, Tom Ewell, Robert Picardo, Mary Woronov, William Callaway, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy
Episode 5
Bobby questions his luck when a friend passing through town lands an off-Broadway role.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Barry KempGuest stars J. Alan Thomas, Michael Horton, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy, Joyce Goldman, Richard Monahan
Episode 6
Alex renews his acquaintance with a once-overweight woman who has lost weight and yearns for romance.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Earl PomerantzGuest stars Suzanne Kent, T.J. Castronovo, Phil Rubenstein, Dick Miller, Fritz Hess, Joyce Goldman, Virginia Kennedy, Robert Buckingham
Episode 7
Bobby and Tony compete for the same woman.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Ken EstinGuest stars J. Alan Thomas, T.J. Castronovo, Constance Forslund, Fritz Hess, Richard Boyer, Joyce Goldman, Virginia Kennedy, Joel Marston
Episode 8
Alex and Louie compete to see who can haul in the most money during an eight-hour tour on the streets.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Glenn Gordon CaronGuest stars J. Alan Thomas, Scott Brady, James Hong, Julie Payne, Kres Mersky, Fred Stuthman, Jean Hayworth, Fritz Hess
Episode 9
Latka finds a penthouse renting for $3000 a month (maid included).
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Barry RubinowitzGuest stars J. Alan Thomas, Nancy Steen, Dick Butkus, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy, Joyce Goldman, Rush Adams, Larry Clardy
Episode 10
Alex tries to console an unemployed actress and winds up romancing her.
Directed by Ed. WeinbergerWritten by Howard Gewirtz, Ian PraiserGuest stars J. Alan Thomas, Christopher Lloyd, Dee Wallace, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy, Joyce Goldman, Robert Bakanic, Ree Kai
Episode 11
Latka plans to return to his homeland to fight in a revolution.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Les Charles, Glen CharlesGuest stars J. Alan Thomas, Christopher Lloyd, T.J. Castronovo, Lenny Baker, Fritz Hess, Joyce Goldman, Steve Hershon, Robert Bakanic
Episode 12
Elaine is curious about a secret admirer who sends her love poems.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Barry KempGuest stars J. Alan Thomas, Christopher Lloyd, Michael Delano, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy, Joyce Goldman
Episode 13
Nervous about meeting his girlfriend's parents, Louie hires Alex for moral support.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Barry KempGuest stars Christopher Lloyd, Rhea Perlman, Camila Ashland, John C. Becher, Fritz Hess, Joyce Goldman, Robert Bakanic
Episode 14
Jim invests his race-track winnings in a lame horse that he wants to set free--in New York City.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by David LloydGuest stars J. Alan Thomas, Christopher Lloyd, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy, Joyce Goldman, Robert Bakanic, Richard Monahan
Episode 15
Tony faces a bout with a champ who has dedicated his fight to a disabled youth.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Ken EstinGuest stars J. Alan Thomas, Michael V. Gazzo, Armando Muniz, Marc Anthony Danza, Gene LeBell, John Dennis, Fritz Hess, Joyce Goldman
Episode 16
Tony wants to adopt a boy who would rather live with a wealthy couple.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Ken EstinGuest stars J. Alan Thomas, Christopher Lloyd, Marc Anthony Danza, Barbara Stuart, Michael Fairman, Mary Betten, Shane Butterworth, Fritz Hess
Episode 17
Latka falls in love with a woman from his homeland.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Barry KempGuest stars Carol Kane, Christopher Lloyd, T.J. Castronovo, Philip Coccioletti, Teresa Baxter, Edith Fields, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy
Episode 18
An agent agrees to represent Bobby and expects him to be her lover.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Ken EstinGuest stars Christopher Lloyd, Susan Sullivan, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy, Joyce Goldman, Robert Bakanic, Mel Gold, Richard Monahan
Episode 19
To settle the cabbies' strike, Elaine agrees to date Louie.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Howard Gewirtz, Ian Praiser, Mark Jacobson, Michael TolkinGuest stars J. Alan Thomas, Christopher Lloyd, Paul Loving, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy, Joyce Goldman, Steve Hershon, Robert Bakanic
Episode 20
Elaine endures a date with Louie to end the cabbies' strike.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Howard Gewirtz, Ian PraiserGuest stars Christopher Lloyd, Lee Delano, Maryedith Burrell, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy, Joyce Goldman, Robert Bakanic, Richard Monahan
Episode 21
Alex survives a daring ski jump and finds the thrill addictive.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Ken EstinGuest stars J. Alan Thomas, Christopher Lloyd, Beverly Ross, T.J. Castronovo, Rodney Saulsberry, Robert Buckingham, Robert Bakanic, Joyce Goldman
Episode 22
On Elaine's advice, the cabbies pool their money to buy a painting.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Les Charles, Glen CharlesGuest stars Christopher Lloyd, Marvin Newman, Richard Derr, Peggy Stewart, Fritz Hess, Virginia Kennedy, Joyce Goldman, Robert Bakanic
Episode 23
Photos left in Tony's cab by Herve Villechaize of "Fantasy Island" prompt the cabbies to indulge in their own fantasies.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Barry KempGuest stars Christopher Lloyd, Hervé Villechaize, Eric Sevareid, Warren Munson, Carl Lumbly, Virginia Kennedy, Joyce Goldman, Richard Monahan
Episode 24
The cabbies continue with their fantasies--except Alex, who can't imagine a problem-free situation.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Barry KempGuest stars Christopher Lloyd, Priscilla Barnes, Lassie, Fritz Hess, Joyce Goldman, Robert Bakanic
Episode information updated Sep 17, 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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