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Taxi

1978–1982 Comedy • Drama

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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Overview

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.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
5
Total Episodes
114
First Air Date
Sep 12, 1978
Most Recent Air Date
Jun 15, 1983
Network / Platform
Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • Lighter moments and character-driven humor shape the pacing.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Rating
16.5
Seasons
5
Episodes
114

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Seasons

Season 1

1978 • 22 episodes

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Season 2

1979 • 24 episodes

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Season 3

1980 • 20 episodes

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Season 4

1981 • 24 episodes

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Season 5

1982 • 24 episodes

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