Taxi
“It's off the laugh meter!”
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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About Taxi
Taxi is a 1978 English-language comedy and drama series created by Stan Daniels and Ed. Weinberger and James L. Brooks. The cast is led by Judd Hirsch, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner. It spans 5 seasons and 114 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel .
Taxi was produced by Paramount Television and John-Charles-Walters Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 12, 1978, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Created by
- Stan Daniels, Ed. Weinberger, James L. Brooks
- First aired
- September 12, 1978
- Last aired
- June 15, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 5 (114 episodes)
- Network
- ABC, NBC
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Paramount Television, John-Charles-Walters Productions
Taxi cast & crew
Taxi was created by Stan Daniels, Ed. Weinberger, and James L. Brooks.
The cast features Judd Hirsch as Alex Reiger, Danny DeVito as Louie De Palma, Marilu Henner as Elaine O'Connor-Nardo, Tony Danza as Tony Banta, Andy Kaufman as Latka Gravas, and Christopher Lloyd as Reverend Jim 'Iggy' Ignatowski.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bob James and it was produced by Sam Simon and Ken Estin.
Is Taxi worth watching?
Taxi holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 173 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy series.
With 5 seasons and 114 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Taxi is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Taxi
In United States, you can stream Taxi on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Taxi
Judd Hirsch
Alex Reiger
Danny DeVito
Louie De Palma
Marilu Henner
Elaine O'Connor-Nardo
Tony Danza
Tony Banta
Andy Kaufman
Latka Gravas
Christopher Lloyd
Reverend Jim 'Iggy' Ignatowski
Carol Kane
Simka Gravas
Taxi — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Taxi in United States?
Taxi is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Taxi on Paramount Plus Premium?
Yes — Taxi is currently available on Paramount Plus Premium in United States.
▸What language is Taxi in?
Taxi is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Taxi are there?
Taxi has 5 seasons with 114 episodes in total.
▸What is Taxi rated?
Taxi is rated TV-PG. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 173 ratings.
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