Taxi

1978·Show
114Episodes in5Seasons·TV-PG
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome7
  • Pathos7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Everyday modern life, history, and class and money

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Character-Driven ComedyWorkplace SitcomEnsemble CastNew York City70s NostalgiaSocial CommentaryQuirky HumorHeartwarmingClass Struggles

Actors

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Taxi

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Taxi legally?

Taxi is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+ and Pluto TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Taxi worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Taxi rated?

TV-PGStrong language

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does Taxi have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 114 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Taxi?

Critics77
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Taxi much the same way.

When did Taxi air?

It ran from 1978 to 1983 and has ended.

What language is Taxi in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Taxi?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Taxi in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Taxi use?

The Comically SeriousCelebrity ParadoxAccidental Marriage'70s HairBig Little ManNew Old FlameHope Springs EternalCharacterization Marches OnAmbiguously JewishEverybody Owns a FordMushroom SambaWhen It All Beganand 259 more

TV Tropes lists 271 storytelling tropes for Taxi, including The Comically Serious, Celebrity Paradox, Accidental Marriage.

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