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S5.E1 ∙ Love Un-American Style

Wed, Sep 29, 1982

Simka sets everyone up with their soul mates as part of her cultural tradition.

7.7 /10

S5.E2 ∙ Jim's Inheritance

Wed, Oct 06, 1982

After Jim's father dies he is visited by the probate for his father's estate.

8.4 /10

S5.E3 ∙ Alex Goes Off the Wagon

Wed, Oct 13, 1982

Alex has a gambling problem again.

7.7 /10

S5.E4 ∙ Scenskees from a Marriage: Part 1

Wed, Oct 20, 1982

Latka has an affair with another cab driver putting his marriage in jeopardy.

7.4 /10

S5.E5 ∙ Scenskees from a Marriage: Part 2

Wed, Oct 27, 1982

Simka has a dilemma as to which cab driver she is going to sleep with so she and Latka hold an informal dinner party.

7.5 /10

Realizing the boss has found out that someone has embezzled money from the cab company, Louie convinces Jeff to take the blame for him in hopes that the controversy will blow over. However, the plan goes awry when Jeff is fired and put in jail.

7.4 /10

S5.E7 ∙ Alex the Gofer

Wed, Nov 10, 1982

After Alex drives a producer and director to a local theater he attempts to get a job as their gopher.

7.1 /10

S5.E8 ∙ Louie's Revenge

Wed, Nov 17, 1982

One of Louie's old flames calls heartbroken from a bar. He meets up with her intending to get revenge for rudely dumping him, however things don't go as planned.

7.3 /10

S5.E9 ∙ Travels with My Dad

Wed, Nov 24, 1982

Tony takes the opportunity to join his father on a voyage with the merchant marine.

6.6 /10

S5.E10 ∙ Elaine and the Monk

Wed, Dec 01, 1982

Simka's visiting cousin Zifka is a monk who is allowed to break his vow of silence and sample worldly pleasures for one week every ten years. Zifka and Elaine find romance during that all-too-short week.

6.9 /10

S5.E11 ∙ Zena's Honeymoon

Wed, Dec 08, 1982

After initially ignoring an invitation to attend Zena's wedding, Louie has regrets so he crashes her wedding cruise.

7.2 /10

S5.E12 ∙ Get Me Through the Holidays

Wed, Dec 15, 1982

Alex is visited by his ex-wife, who not only has the holiday blues she refuses to let anyone else have merry spirits, especially Alex.

6.9 /10

S5.E13 ∙ Louie Moves Uptown

Fri, Jan 21, 1983

Louies has a revelation, he lives like he is so he sets his sights on a high rise condo. All he needs to do is borrow money from Jim and beat out Penny Marshall for the flat.

7.4 /10

S5.E14 ∙ Alex's Old Buddy

Fri, Jan 28, 1983

When Alex learns that his old dog is dying, he determines to do everything in his power to make Buddy's last days comfortable.

7.8 /10

S5.E15 ∙ Sugar Ray Nardo

Fri, Feb 04, 1983

Elaine's son takes on boxing with a little encouragement from Tony Banta.

6.6 /10

S5.E16 ∙ A Taxi Celebration: Part 1

Tue, Mar 22, 1983

Clips from Taxi over its 5 season run are hosted & presented by Danny DeVito.

6.5 /10

S5.E17 ∙ A Taxi Celebration: Part 2

Tue, Mar 22, 1983

The drive down Taxi's 5th season memory lane continues with Danny DeVito as host.

6.5 /10

S5.E18 ∙ Alex Gets Burned by an Old Flame

Tue, Mar 29, 1983

Jim's old flame from the "peace & love" days of the 60s walks back into his life but it may be Alex who ends up with warm-hearted feelings for her.

7.3 /10

S5.E19 ∙ Louie and the Blind Girl

Tue, Apr 05, 1983

Louie is in love and plans to propose to his blind girlfriend Judy. When he learns that an operation may restore her sight, he is suddenly very self-conscious about his looks.

7.8 /10

S5.E20 ∙ Arnie Meets the Kids

Tue, Apr 12, 1983

Elaine's has dated Arnie for sometime and wants him to meet her children. Arnie has reservations about how well he'll get along with them..

7.2 /10

S5.E21 ∙ Tony's Baby

Tue, Apr 19, 1983

Tony finds out that his girlfriend might be pregnant.

6.9 /10

S5.E22 ∙ Jim's Mario's

Tue, May 17, 1983

Jim buys out their local hangout, Mario's. He has big plans but things aren't looking up, especially since his brother has made a surprise appearance.

8.1 /10

S5.E23 ∙ A Grand Gesture

Tue, May 24, 1983

Jim is attacked by the gang back at the garage about the amount of money he is recklessly giving away. Jim's solution, he will give them all $1000 each to give away.

8.1 /10

S5.E24 ∙ Simka's Monthlies

Tue, Jun 14, 1983

Simka fails to show up for another citizenship appointment. Latka explains, back at the garage, that she is suffering from her "kremkapush" which consists of craving for salt and erratic behavior.

7.2 /10