Taxi Season 5

(1982) October - June | # of Episodes : 24

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7.2

7.7

Series Details

Seasons: 5

Total Episodes: 114

Creators: James L. Brooks , Stan Daniels , Ed. Weinberger

Networks: ABC , NBC

Status: Ended

First Air Date: Sep 12, 1978

Recent Air Date: Jun 15, 1983

Run Time: m

In Production: No

Original Language: English

Age Rating: TV-PG

Website: Link

Production Companies: Paramount Television Studios , John-Charles-Walters Productions

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Synopsis

The fifth and final season of Taxi aired on NBC from September 30, 1982 to June 15, 1983.

Main Cast

Danny DeVito

Louie De Palma

Age : N/A | Popularity : 100%

Marilu Henner

Elaine O'Connor-Nardo

Age : N/A | Popularity : 89%

Andy Kaufman

Latka Gravas

Age : N/A | Popularity : 38%

Christopher Lloyd

Reverend Jim “Iggy” Ignatowski

Age : N/A | Popularity : 100%

Carol Kane

Simka Gravas

Age : N/A | Popularity : 100%

Episodes

Episode 1

30 September 1982 - The Shloogel Show

Newlyweds Latka & Samka throw a Shloogel, one of their religion's traditions. The shloogel is, in effect, a party at Mario's where they set all the gang up on blind dates. Tony is set up with Vicki, an abrasive brunette and immediately starts arguing with her. Elaine is set up with mousy Arnie, who has low self esteem. Jim is set up with actress, Marcia Wallace, who played Carol on his favorite show, Bob Newhart. Louie is set up with Judy, a pretty blind woman. Alex is set up with Susan, who seems to be his dream woman and he seems to be falling for her immediately. Despite the fact that none of the other matches seem perfect, all of them show promise by the end of the evening.

Episode 2

07 October 1982 - Jim's Inheritance

When Jim's father passes away and leaves him a substantial inheritance, Jim's siblings sue to have Jim declared incompetent and his inheritance placed in an account that the brother will have control of. In court, Louie and Alex speak in Jim's behalf, but to no avail. Jim later feels better when he plays a tape of ""You Are the Sunshine of My Life"" that his father left for him.

Episode 3

14 October 1982 - Alex Goes off the Wagon

In this episode, we learn that Alex can be a compulsive gambler. Alex even scares Louie off with his compulsion, but Jim talks some sense into Alex at the end (after having bankrolled him initially).

Episode 4

21 October 1982 - Scenskees from a Marriage (1)

Latka is sent to rescue a female cabbie who is stranded in a snowstorm, but he breaks down as he reaches her. The two are freezing in her cab and decide to make love in order to avoid freezing to death. They survive and are rescued but Latka feels tremendous guilt and Simka realizes he's been unfaithful (despite the circumstances) before he can even tell her. Latka and Simka seek the guidance of their minister, who says to set things right, Simka must sleep with someone Latka works with. (Continued in part two)

Episode 5

28 October 1982 - Scenskees from a Marriage (2)

Latka and Simka throw a party and decide the last to arrive will be the one that Simka must sleep with. Alex barely edges out Louie, in hilarious fashion. Simka goes to Alex's apartment to seduce him, but he refuses her advances. It seems Simka and Latka will have to divorce, but Jim points out that they can just marry again after divorcing.

Episode 6

04 November 1982 - Crime and Punishment

Louie lets Jeff, his assistant dispatcher, take the rap for skimming money from the company (that Louie is actually responsible for), assuring Jeff that he'll smooth everything over. Louie overdoes it when he reprimands Jeff in front of the garage owner, though, and the owner not only fires Jeff but has him arrested. Louie eventually tells the owner the truth before Alex has a chance to turn him in, but the owner thinks that Louie is only doing it to protect Jeff. The owner decides as a favor to Louie to drop the charges against Jeff and hire him back, so Louie's crime ends up going unpunished despite his good intentions.

Episode 7

11 November 1982 - Alex the Gofer

Alex, who loves the theater, takes a part time job as a gofer for a young producer and director, but soon feels mistreated by his younger bosses. Louie, spying on Alex at his new job, spots Alex being humiliated and uncharacteristically does not make fun of him; rather, he tries to convince Alex to stand up for himself and tell the director off. Alex is considering this when the director suddenly has a change of heart and apologizes for mistreating Alex and ignoring one of his earlier suggestions. As a result, Alex regains his dignity.

Episode 8

18 November 1982 - Louie's Revenge

Louie gets a call from Emily, who jilted him in an earlier episode, who is drunk and drugged and wants to meet him at a nearby bar. Louie decides to go over there to throw a drink in her face and reject her, therefore getting the last laugh. However, when he gets to the bar, Emily serenades him and has Louie eating out of her hands. The next morning, she is shocked to see him wake up next to her, but Louie somehow convinces her that they are meant for each other. They begin a relationship but it becomes evident that Louie has become Emily's slave and he's starting to hate himself for it. Eventually she comes to a realization of what she's doing to him and breaks it off with Louie, who is relieved, but he finally exacts revenge by throwing orange juice in her face.

Episode 9

25 November 1982 - Travels with My Dad

Tony's dad, a merchant seaman who Tony hasn't seen much of, arranges to bring Tony on a sea trip with him. Tony is hesitant but doesn't want to disappoint his dad, so he goes along. On the trip, Tony spends much of the time seasick, but bonds with his dad and they engage in a bar brawl in Singapore, and almost get matching tattoos until they think better of it.

Episode 10

02 December 1982 - Elaine and the Monk

Latka and Simka introduce Elaine to a friend of theirs visiting from their country named Zifka. Zifka is a monk who has taken a vow of silence but during his vacation is allowed a week (every ten years) to experience all worldly pleasures. He and Elaine quickly fall in love (seemingly to Alex's dismay) but Zifka must resume his silence when his week ends right before he can tell Elaine exactly how he feels about her. Elaine is saddened but understanding, and lets Zifka go.

Episode 11

09 December 1982 - Zena's Honeymoon

Zena comes to the garage and announces she's getting married and asks the gang to let Louie know that she wants to speak with him. After telling Louie, he becomes convinced that she wants to get back together, and he meets her for dinner. Louie is crushed when she tells him she's getting married and wants him to attend, and he reacts very insultingly toward her. The rest of the gang goes to the wedding when Louie refuses, but afterwards he regrets not going and wishing her well, so he crashes his way on to their cruise ship (about to leave on their honeymoon). Zena and her husband are not happy to see Louie and before he can wish them well, Louie has a change of heart and starts choking the husband. After composing himself, however, he wishes them well, and Zena seems touched.

Episode 12

16 December 1982 - Get Me Through the Holidays

Alex's ex-wife, Phyllis, depressed and lonely, comes to see Alex, who takes pity on her and includes her in his holiday plans. This turns ugly, when she manages to bring the whole gang down with her self-pity. Her Christmas present to Alex is that she won't bug him for New Year's, which turns out to be the best gift she could give him.

Episode 13

22 January 1983 - Louie Moves Uptown

Louie decides to buy a luxury co-op apartment with some help on the down payment from the newly wealthy Jim. Unfortunately, Louie first has to convince a snooty co-op board that he is right for their building (as he comes in, they are rejecting actress Penny Marshall because they don't approve of the actress lifestyle). Bringing Alex for support, Louie has his work cut out for him when he sees that the board is bigoted. Alex goes on a tirade against their discriminatory process, and the board accepts Louie just to spite Alex.

Episode 14

29 January 1983 - Alex's Old Buddy

Alex takes ownership of his old dog, Buddy, who has been living at his sister's place in the country. Buddy is now 19 and Alex wants to spend as much time with him as possible. The dog is lovable but at his advanced age, requires constant care, and Alex soon is taking Buddy with him everywhere including the cab. The gang soon sees that Buddy is not doing very well and gently suggest that Alex consider putting him to sleep, but Alex refuses. Jim suggests that Alex get Buddy to do his old trick (playing dead) to determine his wellness. Buddy does the trick successfully, although gives the gang a scare when he doesn't get up right away and they really think he may be dead (thankfully, he turns out to be okay). However, the next time the gang sees Alex, he doesn't have Buddy with him, and Alex says that he had to take Buddy to the vet where he died. Louie ushers everyone out of the garage so Alex can grieve alone. With everyone gone, the stoic Alex cries as the episode ends.

Episode 15

05 February 1983 - Sugar Ray Nardo

When Elaine's son, Jason, watched Tony coaching youth boxing, he wants to get involved. Alex and Tony talk Elaine into letting Jason box, despite her better judgement. In Jason's first bout, he gets knocked out by the first punch and Elaine holds Alex responsible. Fortunately, Elaine forgives Alex eventually and Jason doesn't want to box again.

Episode 16

23 March 1983 - A Taxi Celebration (1)

Part one of a two part clip show featuring highlights of Taxi.

Episode 17

23 March 1983 - A Taxi Celebration (2)

Part two of a two part clip show featuring highlights of Taxi.

Episode 18

30 March 1983 - Alex Gets Burned by an Old Flame

Diane, an old friend of Jim's comes to the garage looking for Jim, and Alex takes a liking to her. Alex makes some less than flattering remarks about Jim, not realizing that she and Jim have begun a romantic relationship. When Jim confronts Alex about the things he said, Alex justifies his comments with examples of crazy things that Jim has done. Jim is touched that Alex remembered all those things about him and all is well.

Episode 19

06 April 1983 - Louie and the Blind Girl

Louie is worried by the prospect of his girlfriend having her sight restored.

Episode 20

13 April 1983 - Arnie Meets the Kids

Elaine and her beau share butterflies over his meeting her children.

Episode 21

20 April 1983 - Tony's Baby

News of his girlfriend's pregnancy floors Tony on the eve of his fight with a contender.

Episode 22

18 May 1983 - Jim's Mario's

Jim buys the cabbies' hangout, oblivious to the fact that no one else hangs out there.

Episode 23

25 May 1983 - A Grand Gesture

Jim wants the cabbies to experience the joy of giving, so he hands each of them $1000 to give away.

Episode 24

15 June 1983 - Simka's Monthlies

Simka faces deportation if she puts off another immigration interview because of her monthly "crimpka poosh."

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Producer	Ian Praiser Ken Estin Sam Simon Howard Gewirtz Glen Charles Eileen Brennan Richard Sakai Les Charles
	Executive Producer	Ed. Weinberger David Davis James L. Brooks Stan Daniels
Writing	Writer	David Davis Ellen Sandler Stan Daniels Ian Praiser Barton Dean Earl Pomerantz Holly Holmberg Brooks Dennis Danzinger Ed. Weinberger Michael J. Leeson
Sound	Original Music Composer	Bob James
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