1. Louie and the Nice Girl
Air date: 1979-09-11 · 30 min
Louie is unsure what to do when he starts to date a nice girl that seems to be more than one of his typical one night stands.
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Season 2.
24 episodes in the catalogue. Explore the stories and air dates, then choose an episode to open FRAME’s player.
2. Honor Thy Father
Air date: 1979-09-18 · 30 min
The cabbies are disturbed by Alex's nonchalance when confronted with the news of his father's heart attack.
Open episode 2 ↗3. Reverend Jim: a Space Odyssey
Air date: 1979-09-25 · 30 min
The drivers try to make a cabbie out of a refugee from the '60s who hasn't quite put his life together.
Open episode 3 ↗4. Nardo Loses Her Marbles
Air date: 1979-10-02 · 30 min
Working two jobs and raising her kids takes its toll on Elaine, who seems to be losing her marbles.
Open episode 4 ↗5. Wherefore Art Thou, Bobby?
Air date: 1979-10-16 · 30 min
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.
Open episode 5 ↗6. The Lighter Side of Angela Matusa
Air date: 1979-10-23 · 30 min
Alex is revisited by a now slimmer Angela whose romantic interest in him has grown since she last saw him a year ago.
Open episode 6 ↗7. A Woman Between Friends
Air date: 1979-10-30 · 30 min
Bobby and Tony become embattled in a fierce competition for the affections of a beautiful girl they both met and asked out at Mario's.
Open episode 7 ↗8. The Great Race
Air date: 1979-11-06 · 30 min
Alex and Louie compete to see who can haul in the most money during an eight hour tour on the streets. If Louie wins he gets a date with Elaine.
Open episode 8 ↗9. The Apartment
Air date: 1979-11-13 · 30 min
After his apartment complex is torn down, Latka unknowingly signs a lease to live in a luxurious penthouse that costs $3,000 a 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.
Open episode 9 ↗10. Alex's Romance
Air date: 1979-11-20 · 30 min
Alex embarks on a romance with a fragile former soap star who is reluctant to get into a long term relationship.
Open episode 10 ↗11. Latka's Revolting
Air date: 1979-11-27 · 30 min
After Latka's country erupts into a civil war, he feels that he has a obligation to go home and join the revolution, after all he is a General.
Open episode 11 ↗12. Elaine's Secret Admirer
Air date: 1979-12-04 · 30 min
Elaine is intrigued when a secret admirer sends her several romantic poems. She soon realizes that it must be someone in the garage.
Open episode 12 ↗13. Louie Meets the Folks
Air date: 1979-12-11 · 30 min
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.
Open episode 13 ↗14. Jim Gets a Pet
Air date: 1979-12-18 · 30 min
Jim invests his racetrack winnings in a lame horse that he wants to set free---in New York City.
Open episode 14 ↗15. The Reluctant Fighter
Air date: 1979-12-25 · 30 min
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 kid in a wheelchair.
Open episode 15 ↗16. Tony and Brian
Air date: 1980-01-08 · 30 min
Tony wants to adopt a boy who would rather live with a wealthy couple.
Open episode 16 ↗17. Guess Who's Coming for Brefnish
Air date: 1980-01-15 · 30 min
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.
Open episode 17 ↗18. What Price Bobby?
Air date: 1980-01-22 · 30 min
Bobby's new manager is more interested in his talents as a lover than his acting abilities.
Open episode 18 ↗19. Shut It Down (1)
Air date: 1980-01-29 · 30 min
Tired of driving ill-fixed cabs, the cabbies go on strike; Louie offers a solution.
Open episode 19 ↗20. Shut It Down (2)
Air date: 1980-02-05 · 30 min
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.
Open episode 20 ↗21. Alex Jumps out of an Airplane
Air date: 1980-02-26 · 30 min
Following a excitement filled ski trip, Alex decides to start living life to the fullest, which includes skydiving for the first time.
Open episode 21 ↗22. Art Work
Air date: 1980-03-04 · 30 min
Elaine convinces the cabbies to pool their money and buy a valuable painting as an investment. But to raise the cash, they'll have to make a deal with the devil — Louie.
Open episode 22 ↗23. Fantasy Borough (1)
Air date: 1980-05-06 · 30 min
Photos left in Tony's cab by Herve Villechaize of "Fantasy Island" prompt the cabbies to indulge in their own fantasies.
Open episode 23 ↗24. Fantasy Borough (2)
Air date: 1980-05-13 · 30 min
The fanciful fantasies of the cabbies continue with a real "show stopper" from Elaine.
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