Series regulars or semi-regulars in 'Taxi' from 1970-1982:
- Andy Kaufman as Latka Gravas (1978-1983)
- Danny DeVito as Louie De Palma (1978-1983)
- J. Alan Thomas as Jeff Bennett (1978-1983)
- Judd Hirsch as Alex Reiger (1978-1983)
- Marilu Henner as Elaine Nardo (1978-1983)
- Tony Danza as Tony Banta (1978-1983)
- Jeff Conaway as Bobby Wheeler (1978-1981)
- Randall Carver as John Burns (1978-1979)
- Christopher Lloyd as Reverend Jim Ignatowski (1979-1983)
- Carol Kane as Simka Dahblitz-Gravas (1980-1983)
1970-1982 Episode Guide for 'Taxi':
(Episodes with dates prior to 1970 aired as reruns.)
Season 1, episode 1
W: David Davis, Stan Daniels, James L. Brooks, Ed Weinberger D: James Burrows
With Jill Jaress (Airline Counter Employee), Talia Balsam (Cathy Consuelas).
Judd Hirsch stars in a new series centering on the warmly funny shenanigans of a bunch of New York City cabbies. In the initial episode, they embark on a wild trip to Miami so that their fellow cabbie can spend 20 minutes between planes with his long-lost daughter.
Season 1, episode 2
W: Earl Pomerantz D: James Burrows
With Dwight Woody (Frankie Wallace), Carlos Palomino (Carlos Navarone), Ron Rich (Attendant), Allan Arbus (Jerry Martin).
The taxi gang unites to support the dream of a fellow cabbie who gets a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get into the ring with a world champion.
Season 1, episode 3
W: Michael Leeson D: James Burrows
With Suzanne Kent (Angela Matusa).
The sexy voice on an answering service triggers Alex's romantic instincts, and he arranges a dinner date that turns into one big surprise.
Season 1, episode 4
W: Ed Weinberger, Stan Daniels D: James Burrows
With Taurean Blacque (Police Officer), Robert Phalen (Tom Jeffries), John Lehne (Hamlet's Owner).
Bobby decides to give up his dramatic aspirations if he doesn't find an acting job by midnight.
Season 1, episode 5
W: Glen Charles, Les Charles D: James Burrows
With Treva Silverman (Woman at Party), Paula Victor (Mrs. Hazeltine), Andra Akers (Rita), William Bogert (James Broderick), Clyde Kusatsu (Paul).
Elaine suspects the worst when the cabbies invite themselves to her party for her highbrow friends.
Season 1, episode 6
W: Earl Pomerantz D: James Burrows
With Rusdi Lane (Rudy), Sheila Rogers (Mrs. Carruthers), Dolph Sweet (Mr. Carruthers), Ellen Regan (Suzanne), Bill Foster (Beer Drinking Champion).
The cabbies come up with a sure-fire way for John to meet his new heartthrob.
Season 1, episode 7
W: Sy Rosen D: James Burrows
With Angelo Gnazzo (George), Arlene Golonka (Sheila), Pierrino Mascarino (Stanley Tarses), Joanna Cassidy (Beverly), Sandra Holt (Woman).
Louie is afraid to attend his 20th anniversary class reunion -- so Bobby goes in his place.
Season 1, episode 8
W: Glen Charles, Les Charles D: James Burrows
With James Randolph (INS agent), Rita Taggart (Vivian), Christopher Lloyd (Reverend Jim), Woody Eny (INS agent).
Latka Gravas faces deportation unless he marries a U.S. citizen.
Season 1, episode 9
W: Earl Pomerantz D: James Burrows
With Ellen Regan (Suzanne).
John and Suzanne are having financial troubles, and must decide which one of them is going to drop out of college and support the household.
Season 1, episode 10
W: Ed Weinberger, Stan Daniels D: James Burrows
With Gail Edwards (Denise), George Reynolds (Cabdriver).
A determined cabbie with a crush on Tony joins the Sunshine Cab Company.
Season 1, episode 11
W: Barry Kemp D: James Burrows
With Rod Browning (Father), Scoey Mitchell (Robber), Ed Weinberger (Man on Bridge), Chris Barnes (Kid).
The cabbies are shocked into a period of mourning when John cracks up legendary cab 804.
Season 1, episode 12
W: Barry Kemp D: James Burrows
With Mandy Patinkin (Husband), Regina Baff (Pregnant Woman), Tom Selleck (Mike Beldon).
Latka frantically works to repair the cracked-up cab while the other cabbies remember its good days.
Season 1, episode 13
W: Barry Kemp D: James Burrows
With Darren Milton (Caroler), Richard Foronjy (Nick DePalma), The Benny Powell Singers (Carolers).
The Christmas party at the garage is interrupted by a high-stakes poker game between Alex and Louie's card-shark brother.
Season 1, episode 14
W: Glen Charles, Les Charles D: James Burrows
With Herb Vigran (Weldon Manning), Aharon Ipale (Ramon), Ruth Gordon (Dee Wilcox).
A rich little old lady uses money to buy Alex's companionship as a cure for her loneliness.
Season 1, episode 15
W: Earl Pomerantz D: James Burrows
With Liz Miller (Dominique).
A friendship heads for the rocks when Tony returns from out of town to discover that Bobby has let his prized goldfish die.
Season 1, episode 16
W: Ruth Bennett D: James Burrows
With Fay Hauser (Nurse), John Dukakis (Goodwin).
After having an operation, Louie panics when he has to keep a promise he made to God during surgery.
Season 1, episode 17
W: Glen Charles, Les Charles D: James Burrows
With Rusdi Lane (Rudy), Jeffrey Tambor (Rep. Walter Griswold).
Elaine discovers that her klutzy date is a congressman.
Season 1, episode 18
W: Barry Kemp D: James Burrows
With Michele Conaway (Soap Opera Actress), Amanda McBroom (Soap Opera Actress).
Bobby's new role in a soap opera prompts him to throw his torn-up cabbie license at Louie, who vows revenge.
Season 1, episode 19
W: Glen Charles, Les Charles D: James Burrows
With Tom Castronova (Tommy), Susan Kellerman (Greta Gravas).
Latka assumes that Alex is going to be his new daddy after Alex and Latka's mother spend the night together.
Season 1, episode 20
W: Michael Leeson D: James Burrows
With James Staley (Priest), Byron Webster (Maitre D'), John Petlock (Waiter), Charles Thomas Murphy (Patron), Mavis Palmer (Patron).
After being shot at in a holdup attempt, Alex quits his cabbie job and becomes a waiter in a snobbish restaurant.
Season 1, episode 21
W: Glen Charles, Les Charles D: James Burrows
With Gary Imhoff (Richard), Christine Dickenson (Lea), Joey Aresco (Michael Patrese), Martin Mull (Roger Chapman), Rik Colitti (Cook).
A film company making a movie about taxi drivers turns Louie's garage into a glamorous setting complete with champagne.
Season 1, episode 22
W: Barry Kemp D: James Burrows
With Carl Byrd (Crista's father), Tan Adams (Crista), David Knapp (Moderator), Michael Herschewe (Jason Nardo), Suzanne Carney (Marilu Hartman).
The cabbies reluctanly agree to babysit for Elaine's young son while she is temporarily out of town.
September 11, 1979: Louie And The Nice Girl
Season 2, episode 1
W: Earl Pomerantz D: James Burrows
With Tom Castronova (Tommy), Rhea Perlman (Zena Sherman).
Season premiere. A nice girl's infatuation with Louie appalls the cabbies and leads to non-stop, macho bragging by the dispatcher.
Season 2, episode 2
W: Les Charles, Glen Charles D: James Burrows
With Richard Beauchamp (Cabbie), Ian Wolfe (Patient), Joan Hackett (Charlotte), Jack Gilford (Joe Reiger), Margaret Ladd (Miss Stallworth).
Alex's father appears after a 30-year absence and, in an emotional confrontation, gives Alex the shock of his life.
Season 2, episode 3
W: Glen Charles, Les Charles D: James Burrows
With Tom Castronova (Tommy).
The cabbies find Reverend Jim, the gentleman who performed Latka's wedding, on skid row and decide to reform him and make him a cabbie.
Season 2, episode 4
W: Earl Pomerantz D: James Burrows
With William Callaway (Gallery Owner), Robert Picardo (Phillip), Mary Woronov (Artist), Tom Ewell (Dr. Collins), William Callaway (Sandor Kovacs).
Elaine, convinced her hectic life is driving her crazy, decides that an easier cure than seeing a psychiatrist would be to spend a night with Alex.
Season 2, episode 5
W: Barry Kemp D: James Burrows
With Michael Horton (Steve).
A small-town kid befriended by Bobby shocks everyone when he lands a major acting role.
Season 2, episode 6
W: Earl Pomerantz D: James Burrows
With Tom Castronova (Tommy), Dick Miller (Waiter), Phil Rubenstein (Wayne), Suzanne Kent (Angela).
A formerly overweight woman Alex once dated reappears, slim and attractive, and she assumes that Alex wants to date her again.
Season 2, episode 7
W: Ken Estin D: James Burrows
With Tom Castronova (Tommy), Constance Forslund (Janet).
Bobby and Tony are embroiled in fierce competition for the romantic attentions of a lovely young lady.
Season 2, episode 8
W: Glenn Gordon Caron D: James Burrows
With Fred Stuthman (Passenger), James Hong (Businessman), Scott Brady (Taxi Inspector), Kres Mersky (Nun), Julie Payne (Nun), Jean Hayworth (Passenger).
Louie uses every dirty trick in the book to make sure he wins a bet with Alex and gets his prize -- a night with Elaine.
Season 2, episode 9
W: Barry Rubinowitz D: James Burrows
With Dick Butkus (Partygoer), Nancy Steen (Maid).
When Latka's flea-trap apartment building is demolished, he promptly spends his life savings on a luxurious penthouse, not realizing that the $3,000 is for just one month's rent.
Season 2, episode 10
W: Ian Praiser, Howard Gewirtz D: Ed Weinberger
With Dee Wallace (Joyce Rogers).
Alex becomes involved with a struggling actress who insists she is giving up her career -- until she gets an offer from Hollywood.
Season 2, episode 11
W: Glen Charles, Les Charles D: James Burrows
With Tom Castronova (Tom Jeffries), Lenny Baker (Baschi).
The cabbies throw a wild goodbye bash for Latka, when a revolution breaks out in his country and he feels obligated to join.
Season 2, episode 12
W: Barry Kemp, Ian Praiser, Howard Gewirtz D: James Burrows, Ed Weinberger
With Michael DeLano (Don Reavy).
Elaine is flattered by a secret admirer who sends her love poems.
Season 2, episode 13
W: Barry Kemp D: James Burrows
With Rhea Perlman (Zena Sherman), Camila Ashland (Mrs. Sherman), John C. Becher (Reverend Sherman).
Louie's romance with Zena takes an unusual twist when she brings him home to meet her parents.
Season 2, episode 14
W: David Lloyd D: James Burrows
The cabbies get a hilarious shock when Reverend Jim brings his new pet to the garage -- an over-the-hill racehorse.
Season 2, episode 15
W: Ken Estin D: James Burrows
With Gene LeBell (Referee), Michael V. Gazzo (Vince), Armando Muniz (Benny Foster), Marc Anthony Danza (Brian Sims), John Dennis (Maintenance Man).
Tony, ecstatic when an aging champ challenges him to a bout, changes moods when the opposition reveals his secret weapon.
Season 2, episode 16
W: Ken Estin D: James Burrows
With Shane Butterworth (Tommy), Barbara Stuart (Mrs. Brennan), Michael Fairman (Mr. Brennan), Marc Anthony Danza (Brian), Mary Betten (Maid).
Tony investigates the possibility of adopting Brian and is shattered when he decides to go with a wealthy couple instead.
Season 2, episode 17
W: Barry Kemp D: James Burrows
With Tom Castronova (Tommy), Phil Coccioletti (John Hannon).
Romance strikes the Sunshine Cab Co. when Latka meets and falls in love with a woman from his homeland.
Season 2, episode 18
W: Ken Estin D: James Burrows
With Susan Sullivan (Nora Chandliss).
Bobby's acting career is on the rise after he starts having an affair with his new agent.
Season 2, episode 19
W: Howard Gewirtz, Ian Praiser D: James Burrows
With Paul Loving (Young Cabbie).
Tired of driving dangerous cabs, the cabbies go on strike. Louie offers a solution to Elaine, the strike's leader -- if she goes out with him, he'll make sure everyone gets what they want.
Season 2, episode 20
W: Howard Gewirtz, Ian Praiser D: James Burrows
With Lee Delano (Maitre d'), Maryedith Burrell (Hatcheck Girl).
Elaine keeps her promise to go on a date with Louie so that the drivers' demands will be met and the strike can end.
Season 2, episode 21
W: Ken Estin D: James Burrows
With Tom Castranova (Tommy), Beverly Ross (Skydiving Instructor).
Following a excitement-filled ski trip, Alex decides to start living life to the fullest, which includes skydiving for the first time.
Season 2, episode 22
W: Glen Charles, Les Charles D: James Burrows
With Marvin Newman (Auctioneer), Richard Derr (Buyer #1), Peggy Stewart (Buyer #2).
On Elaine's advice, the cabbies pool their money to buy a painting with the expectation that it will be worth a fortune when the artist dies.
Season 2, episode 23
W: Barry Kemp D: James Burrows
With Eric Sevareid (Himself), Herve Villechaize (Himself), Carl Lumbly (Customer), Warren Munson (Customer).
A package left behind in Tony's cab by "Fantasy Island" star Herve Villechaize results in an exchange of outrageous fantasies among the cabbies.
Season 2, episode 24
W: Barry Kemp D: James Burrows
With Priscilla Barnes (Tawny), Lassie (Herself).
The fanciful fantasies of the cabbies continue with a real "show stopper" from Elaine.
November 19, 1980: Louie's Rival
Season 3, episode 1
W: Ken Estin D: James Burrows
With Rhea Perlman (Zena Sherman), Richard Minchenberg (Dwight), Tom Castronova (Tommy).
Louie goes off the deep end when Zena breaks up with him to pursue a relationship with a bartender at Mario's.
Season 3, episode 2
W: Michael Leeson D: James Burrows
With Julie Kavner (Monica Banta Douglas), Andrew Bloch (Waiter).
Tony's newly divorced sister falls in love with Reverend Jim, much to Tony's dismay, and romantic sparks begin to fly.
Season 3, episode 3
W: Barry Kemp D: James Burrows
With Carlo Quinterio (Carlo Consuelas), Louise Lasser (Phyllis Consuelas), Talia Balsam (Cathy Consuelas), Harvey Skolnik (Attendant).
Alex, upset that his ex-wife purposely kept him out of their daughter's wedding, invites Elaine to go with him to crash the reception.
Season 3, episode 4
W: David Lloyd D: James Burrows
With Michael Pritchard (Kenny), John David Carson (Kirk Bradshaw).
Alex and Tony's plan to arrange a date for Elaine backfires when the date prefers another cabbie over Elaine.
Season 3, episode 5
W: Glen Charles, Les Charles D: James Burrows
With John Eames (Butler), Dick Yarmy (Spencer), Barbara Deutsch (Lila Caldwell), Walter Olkewicz (Tom Caldwell), Victor Buono (Mr. Caldwell).
After a private investigator hired by Jim's father tracks him down, Jim and Alex pay a visit to Jim's father.
Season 3, episode 6
W: Pat Allee D: James Burrows
With Jimmy Staszkiel (Producer), Ed. Weinberger (Jerry Lowell), Sarina C. Grant (Casting Director).
With Bobby's acting career going nowhere, he takes Tony under his wing and acts as his agent.
Season 3, episode 7
W: Katherine Green D: James Burrows
With Harvey Vernon (Guide).
Alex, Tony and the gang end up stranded without provisions in a mountain cabin when a freak snowstorm and an intrusive bear wreck their well-laid plans.
Season 3, episode 8
W: Glen Charles, Les Charles D: James Burrows
With Wally Amos (Himself).
Latka's inherits his grandmother's cookie recipe upon her death. He intends to go into business with the recipe, but there's a catch -- it contains a special ingredient.
Season 3, episode 9
W: Ken Estin D: James Burrows
With Stephen Elliott (Mr. McKenzie), Eileen Brennan (Mrs. McKenzie).
The boss' wife invites Louie over for a quick affair as a way of getting back at her husband.
Season 3, episode 10
W: David Lloyd D: James Burrows
With Hector Britt (Gus Bates), Louis Guss (Maxie Melcher).
The drivers don costumes and crash a costume party which they believe is being attended by celebrities such as Al Pacino, Henry Kissinger and Woody Allen.
Season 3, episode 11
W: Susan Jane Lindner, Nancy Lane D: Jeff Chambers
With John Considine (Michael Edwards), Martha Smith (Mary Snyder), Myron Natwick (Maitre d'), John Yates (Pilot).
Alex feigns the role of Elaine's sophisticated boyfriend in order to impress her high school rival.
Season 3, episode 12
W: Sam Simon D: James Burrows
With Jimmy Lennon Sr. (Ring Announcer), Vince Delgado (Referee), Mauricio Aldana (Alberto Martinez), Carmine Caridi (Lou-Lou Pantusso), Al Ruscio (Dr. Webster), Jesse D. Goins (Shotgun), Jon St. Elwood (Boxer).
After Tony's third knockout in five fights, a concerned doctor goes to the boxing commission and convinces them to revoke Tony's license.
Season 3, episode 13
W: Glen Charles, Les Charles D: Will Mackenzie
With Jim McKrell (Passenger), Nicholas Hormann (Businessman), Michael Mann (Businessman).
Focusing on being the best cab driver he can be, Jim breaks company records and amasses enough wealth to achieve his secret goal.
Season 3, episode 14
W: Katherine Green D: James Burrows
With Julia DeVito (Gabriella De Palma).
After Louie places his mother in a nursing home, he realizes that his vision of life without her was better than the reality.
Season 3, episode 15
W: Earl Pomerantz D: James Burrows
Elaine can't afford her apartment and temporarily moves in with Bobby, much to the chagrin of Alex and Tony.
Season 3, episode 16
W: David Lloyd D: James Burrows
With Jay Riley (Judge), Sam DeFazio (Louie's Lawyer), Joe Medalis (Edith's Lawyer), Lane Brody (Janine), Iris Korn (Edith Tremayne).
After Louie injures an elderly pedestrian with his cab, she sues him and the Sunshine Cab Company for a million dollars.
Season 3, episode 17
W: Barry Kemp D: James Burrows
With John Harkins (John Bowman).
After reading a nasty review of a play by a powerful critic, Bobby decides to compose a letter attacking the man but comes to regret it.
Season 3, episode 18
W: Dennis Danziger, Ellen Sandler D: James Burrows
With Tom Castranova (Tommy), Alice Hirson (Housewife), Bill Wiley (George Givens), Carmine Caridi (Lou-Lou), John O'Leary (Priest), John Petlock (Chairman of the Board), Robert Balderson (Mr. Barrett).
A layoff causes the gang to scatter and find other employment, and they meet at Mario's a month later to tell stories about their new jobs.
Season 3, episode 19
W: Dennis Danziger, Ellen Sandler D: James Burrows
With Tom Castranova (Tommy), Michael McGuire (Mr. Gray), Dana Halsted (Ms. Lang), Clint Young (Guard), Howie Allen (Child), Heather Hobbs (Child), Al Lewis (Security Guard).
With the Sunshine Cab Company still closed, the former employees continue to share stories of their new jobs -- Alex has taken employment as a night watchman, Bobby is a kiddie entertainer, and Louie turns into New York's most detestable stockbroker.
Season 3, episode 20
W: Glen Charles, Les Charles D: James Burrows
With Tom Castranova (Tommy), George Wendt (Exterminator), Robin Klein (Karen).
Latka creates a suave but obnoxious alter ego, Vic Ferrari, to help him score with the ladies.
October 8, 1981: Jim The Psychic
Season 4, episode 1
W: Barry Kemp D: James Burrows
With Bob Larkin (Bar Brawler), J.P. Bumstead (Bar Brawler), Kiva Dawson (Girl Scout).
Reverend Jim's dreams foretell a bizarre catastrophe which will befall Alex.
Season 4, episode 2
W: Ken Estin D: Howard Storm
With Gary Phillips (Todd Bentley), Warwick Sims (James), Reuven Bar-Yotam (Oumas), Cassandra Gava (Desiree), Rob Hughes (Waiter), Patch Mackenzie (Woman on Plane).
Louie is jealous when Elaine and Alex travel to Europe together, but Elaine is the only one who ends up having fun.
Season 4, episode 3
W: Ian Praiser, Howard Gewirtz D: Howard Storm
With Tom Castranova (Tommy), Barry Nelson (Dr. Jeffries), Bernadette Birkett (Doris Marie Winslow), Wendy Goldman (Lynne).
Latka's split personalities prompt Alex and Elaine to take him to a psychiatrist. As a result of the first session, he acquires a new personality: Alex Reiger.
Season 4, episode 4
W: David Lloyd D: Noam Pitlik
With Martin Short (Mitch Harris), Melendy Britt (Janine).
A network executive, in danger of losing his job, uses Jim and his psychic powers to schedule shows.
Season 4, episode 5
W: Sam Simon D: James Burrows
With Rhea Perlman (Zena Sherman), Andrea Marcovicci (Emily).
Louie jeopardizes his relationship with Zena by sleeping with her vulnerable and intoxicated best friend.
Season 4, episode 6
W: David Lloyd D: James Burrows
With Jack Gilford (Joe Reiger), Barbara Babcock (Karen).
Lunch with his estranged father pushes Alex into competing against the older man for a date with an attractive stranger.
Season 4, episode 7
W: Earl Pomerantz D: James Burrows
With Julia DeVito (Gabriella De Palma), Jerry Fujikawa (Itsumi Fujimoto).
Louie is appalled when his elderly mother announces her plans to marry a Japanese man she met at her senior citizens' group.
Season 4, episode 8
W: Ken Estin D: James Burrows
With Paul Sand (Craig Egan).
Elaine befriends a reclusive artist who is afraid to leave his apartment.
Season 4, episode 9
W: Glen Charles, Les Charles D: James Burrows
With Tom Castranova (Tommy), Gene LeBell (Referee), Ernie Hudson (Terry Carver), Jimmy Lennon Sr. (Ring Announcer), Howard Gewirtz (Dr. Smith), Ian Praiser (Dr. Harmon), John Christy Ewing (Dr. Frazier), Andrew Winner (Dr. Gilman), Nat Bernstein (Dr. Stewart).
Tony meets a promising young heavyweight boxer and offers to become his manager; the problem is, a mysterious "syndicate" is also showing an interest in the rookie fighter.
Season 4, episode 10
W: Danny Kallis D: Michael Lessac
With Noni White (Andrea Stewart), Allen Williams (Robert).
When Louie spies on Elaine changing in the garage bathroom, she insists that he be fired.
Season 4, episode 11
W: Glen Charles, Les Charles D: James Burrows
With Stan Rodarte (Friend).
Louie, fearful of an apocalypse, builds a "doom room" to survive a catastrophic event and dares the cabbies to spend a weekend in it with him.
Season 4, episode 12
W: Glen Charles, Les Charles D: James Burrows
With Tom Castranova (Tommy), Jeff Conaway (Bobby Wheeler), Tony Gaetano (Waiter).
After leaving the garage six months earlier to pursue his acting career, Bobby Wheeler returns with news that his pilot has been picked up by a network.
Season 4, episode 13
W: David Lloyd D: Joan Darling
With Charlayne Woodard (Nina Chambers), John Mengatti (Boy), Audrey Berindey (Girl).
Alex plays hard to get when a young, upbeat new cab driver shows a romantic interest in him.
Season 4, episode 14
W: Ken Estin D: Michael Zinberg
With Rebecca Holden (Christina Longworth), John Calvin (Doug Blakely), Joel Brooks (Nick Dwyer).
Tony takes a part time job as chauffeur for a charming young socialite and finds himself falling in love with her.
Season 4, episode 15
W: Howard Gewirtz, Ian Praiser D: Michael Zinberg
Latka's girlfriend Simka is back in New York, but can their romance be successfully rekindled once his other personalities -- especially lounge lizard Vic Ferrari -- begin to vie for her attentions?
Season 4, episode 16
W: David Lloyd D: Michael Zinberg
With Tony LaTorre (Terry), Rebecca Clemons (Mrs. Booth), Mark Harrison (Mr. Booth), Wendell Wright (Policeman).
When a runaway boy is discovered in the back of a cab, Jim decides to adopt him and raise him as his own son.
Season 4, episode 17
W: Ian Praiser, Howard Gewirtz D: Noam Pitlik
With Louise Lasser (Phyllis Reiger), Randi Brough (Randi Moratta), Candi Brough (Candi Moratta), Alex Rodine (Maitre D').
Alex's lonely ex-wife finds a source of compassion in Louie.
Season 4, episode 18
D: Noam Pitlik
With Ted Danson (Vincenzo Senaca), Gela Jacobson (Receptionist), Sari Price (Woman #1), Karen Anders (Woman #2), Frances Welter (Client #1), Torill (Client #2), Marcia Wolf (Client #3).
Elaine decides to treat herself to an expensive hairstyle, but the results leave her in tears.
Season 4, episode 19
W: Sam Simon D: Michael Lessac
With Gene LeBell (Referee), Bubba Smith (Lucius Franklin), Jimmy Lennon Sr. (Ring Announcer), John Steve (Burke), Ed. Weinberger (Boxing Fan), Naomi Stevens (Aunt Lucia).
Tony is motivated to regain his boxing license by a positive-thinking ex-NFL player.
Season 4, episode 20
W: Ken Estin D: Noam Pitlik
With Fran Ryan (Mrs. Weber), Nina Van Pallandt (Lindsay).
Elaine is invited to a high society dinner, with Jim as her date.
Season 4, episode 21
W: Howard Gewirtz, Ian Praiser D: James Burrows
With Dr. Joyce Brothers (Herself), Vincent Schiavelli (Reverend Gorky), Peter Elbling (Mascha), Susan Kellerman (Greta Gravas).
Latka and Simka have a wedding in the garage, and at the wedding Simka must pass a test to prove she's chaste.
Season 4, episode 22
W: Ken Estin, Sam Simon D: James Burrows
After Reverend Jim's building is condemned and destroyed, he moves in with Louie; unfortunately for Louie he asks Jim to cook something for dinner.
Season 4, episode 23
W: Ken Estin, Sam Simon D: James Burrows
With Gene LeBell (Referee), Eugene Roche (Jack), Tom Hanks (Gordon), Wendy Phillips (Heather), J. Pat O'Malley (Tom), Charles Cioffi (Frank), Anthony Eldridge (Student).
Elaine's job offer prompts the cabbies to recollect turning points in their lives.
Season 4, episode 24
W: Ian Praiser, Howard Gewirtz D: James Burrows
With Melanie Gaffin (Jennifer Nardo), David Mendenhall (Jason Nardo), Max Wright (Mr. Ambrose), Jill Jaress (Sally), Matthew Faison (Mr. Thompson), Susan Kellerman (Greta Gravas).
While Elaine deliberates her job offer, Latka and Alex recall past opportunities.
September 30, 1982: The Shloogel Show
Season 5, episode 1
W: Ken Estin, Sam Simon D: Noam Pitlik
With Tom Castranova (Tommy), Anne DeSalvo (Vicki DiStefano), Wallace Shawn (Arnie Ross), Murphy Cross (Judy Griffith), Carlene Watkins (Susan McDaniel), Marcia Wallace (Herself).
Following an old country tradition, Latka and Simka host a matchmaking party for the drivers of the Sunshine Cab Company.
Season 5, episode 2
W: Ken Estin D: Noam Pitlik
With Dick Sargent (John Bickers), F. William Parker (Judge Herring), Santos Morales (Perez), Richard Monahan (Winslow).
When Jim's father passes away and leaves him a substantial inheritance, Jim's siblings sue to have Jim declared incompetent.
Season 5, episode 3
W: Danny Kallis D: Noam Pitlik
With Anthony Charnota (Croupier), Keone Young (Japanese Man), Carolyn Demirjian (Large Lady), Christopher Maher (Indian).
A lucky streak at a casino unleashes the compulsive gambler in Alex, and Jim has to come to the rescue.
Season 5, episode 4
W: Howard Gewirtz, Ian Praiser D: Noam Pitlik
With Allyce Beasley (Cindy), Vincent Schiavelli (Reverend Gorky), Peter Elbing (Mascha).
Simka accuses Latka of being unfaithful to her, putting their marriage in jeopardy unless Simka reciprocates with one of the cabbies.
Season 5, episode 5
W: Ian Praiser, Howard Gewirtz D: Noam Pitlik
Simka has a dilemma as to which cab driver she is going to sleep with, so she and Latka hold an informal dinner party where she will select a partner for her affair.
Season 5, episode 6
W: Katherine Green D: Stan Daniels
With Allen Garfield (Mr. Ratledge), Martin Garner (Cabbie), Thom Koutsoukos (Policeman).
Louie lets Jeff take the blame for skimming money from the company, an act which Louie is actually responsible for.
Season 5, episode 7
W: David Lloyd D: Michael Lessac
With Matthew Laurance (Allen), David Paymer (Ned), Caren Kaye (Actress).
After Alex drives a Broadway producer and director to a local theater, he attempts to land a job as their part-time assistant.
Season 5, episode 8
W: Sam Simon D: Stan Daniels
With Andrea Marcovicci (Emily), Charlie Stavola (Bartender).
The woman who once spent the night with Louie while under alcoholic duress phones him in desperation -- and Louie is eager to get revenge for remarks she later made.
Season 5, episode 9
W: Barton Dean D: Michael Zinberg
With Donnelly Rhodes (Angelo Banta), Dick Miller (Fergie), Wendell Wright (Sam).
Tony takes the opportunity to join his father on a voyage with the merchant marine.
Season 5, episode 10
W: David Lloyd D: Danny DeVito
With Mark Blankfield (Zifka).
Simka's cousin, a monk who is allowed to break his vow of silence and sample worldly pleasures for one week every ten years, find romance with Elaine during that all-too-short week.
Season 5, episode 11
W: David Lloyd D: Richard Sakai
With Rhea Perlman (Zena Sherman), Peter Jurasik (Tom Pelton), Robert Moberly (Waiter), Jim Pollack (Man at Table), Patrick Davis (Gramps).
After initially ignoring an invitation to attend Zena's wedding, Louie has regrets so he crashes her wedding cruise.
Season 5, episode 12
W: Ken Estin, Sam Simon D: Michael Zinberg
With Louise Lasser (Phyllis Consuelos), Joseph Brennan (Messenger), Hillary Carlip (Fruitcake), Gary Quinn (Toy Soldier).
Alex is visited by his ex-wife, who not only has the holiday blues but refuses to let anyone else have merry spirits, especially Alex.