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Taxi

1978·Show
114Episodes in5Seasons·TV-PG
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic778.3Rotten Tomatoes–77%
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IMDb7.7Metacritic778.3Rotten Tomatoes–77%
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Taxi fingerprint

Funny, immersive world.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Violence4

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Dark Humor7

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting10
  • Dialogue Quality10
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout score and sound design

  • Music Composition8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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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.
Gritty NYC Workplace ComedyDysfunctional Found FamilySardonic & Sharp DialogueBlue-Collar Slice of LifeCharacter-Driven SitcomUrban Realism with HumorAcerbic Lead PerformanceVintage 70s AtmosphereEmotional ResilienceSatire of Corporate Authority

Crew

Directed by:
James Burrows, Noam Pitlik, Michael Zinberg
Written by:
Ken Estin, Les Charles, Glen Charles
Produced by:
Richard Sakai, Les Charles, Glen Charles
Composed by:
Bob James

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Taxi

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Taxi legally?

PrimeParamount+Pluto TV

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 languageSexual contentViolence

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, and violence.

How many seasons does Taxi have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 114 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

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.