Alex's sister Charlotte turns up at the taxi office to ask him to visit their father Joe, who's seriously ill in hospital. Alex hasn't seen Joe since their mother's funeral, and hasn't spoken to him for 30 years, but eventually gives in.
Elaine tries to handle too many things in her life at the same time,bringing her close to a nervous breakdown. This leads her to see a psychiatrist and to look to Alex for possible comfort.
Bobby considers quitting acting after he meets a young actor-wannabe who just moved to New York and immediately lands a leading role in an off-Broadway play.
After his apartment complex is torn down, Latka unknowingly signs a lease to live in a luxurious penthouse for $3,000/month. Realizing that Latka will have to move out after a month, the cabbies decide to spend every minute enjoying the perks of the apartment.
Fearing that Zena will break up with him, Louie finally decides to meet her parents. He then pays Alex to accompany him and make sure that he doesn't step out of line.
Tony is initially excited about fighting a former champ whose best days are behind him. His excitement turns to doubt when he realizes that the champ is dedicating the fight to a wheelchair-bound kid.
Latka quickly falls in love with Simka, a girl from his country who is now living in New York and is secretly from a different background than he thinks.
Tired of driving ill-fixed 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.
Elaine keeps her promise to a date with Louie,so that the drivers demands can be met and end the strike. Despite Louie actually being a gentleman, she's still suspicious of his intent.
Upon discussing how an artist's work rises in value after they're gone,Elaine ends up helping the guys try and win a painting at an auction by one who's rumored ill at the time.
After "Fantasy Island" actor Herve Villachez leaves personal photos in Tony's cab, Tony and the rest muse on the idea of life, if fantasies could be real.
