1. Jim the Psychic
Air date: 1981-10-08 · 30 min
Jim turns into a soothsayer when he warns of a bizarre catastrophe to befall Alex that also involves an affair with a beautiful blonde.
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Season 4.
24 episodes in the catalogue. Explore the stories and air dates, then choose an episode to open FRAME’s player.
2. Vienna Waits
Air date: 1981-10-15 · 30 min
Louie turns into jealous romantic when his overtures to accompany Elaine on her European vacation are rejected. Instead, Alex becomes the pretty cabbie's holiday companion in a tour of Europe's hot spots—culminating in aromantic rendezvous.
Open episode 2 ↗3. Mr. Personalities
Air date: 1981-10-22 · 30 min
Riotous confusion prevails when Latka Gravas' split personalities prompt Elaine and Alex to take him to a psychiatrist's office, where the predicament takes on a wild new twist as Latka takes on Alex's personality.
Open episode 3 ↗4. Jim Joins the Network
Air date: 1981-10-29 · 30 min
Cabbie Jim Ignatowski's legendary psychic powers hilariously thrust him into the hectic world of television programming when he predicts that a TV show will be a hit—and the program goes through the ratings roof.
Open episode 4 ↗5. Louie's Fling
Air date: 1981-11-05 · 30 min
Louie, at Zena's behest, comforts a girl with boyfriend woes, which leads to zany romantic tangles. Zena's rejected friend uses Louie's narrow shoulders to cry on, unleashing an unexpected comedy adventure that grants him some macho bragging rights.
Open episode 5 ↗6. Like Father, Like Son
Air date: 1981-11-12 · 30 min
Alex and his estranged father become involved with the same woman.
Open episode 6 ↗7. Louie's Mom Remarries
Air date: 1981-11-19 · 30 min
When Louie's mother announces her plans to remarry, the panicked dispatcher threatens to sever all ties with her unless she cancels the marriage.
Open episode 7 ↗8. Fledgling
Air date: 1981-11-26 · 30 min
Elaine befriends a reclusive artist who is afraid to leave his apartment. She decides to take him to the garage to help him overcome his fears.
Open episode 8 ↗9. Of Mice and Tony
Air date: 1981-12-10 · 30 min
Tony meets a promising young heavyweight boxer and offers to become his manager; the problem is, a mysterious "syndicate" is also showing an interest in the rookie fighter.
Open episode 9 ↗10. Louie Goes Too Far
Air date: 1981-12-17 · 30 min
When Louie spies on Elaine changing in the garage bathroom, she enlists a NOW representative's help and gets Louie fired. Louie appeals to Elaine at her apartment one evening though and begs her forgiveness.
Open episode 10 ↗11. I Wanna Be Around
Air date: 1982-01-07 · 30 min
Louie becomes scared of nuclear war after hearing someone talk on Donahue, and he sets up a bomb shelter in the garage.
Open episode 11 ↗12. Bobby Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Air date: 1982-01-14 · 30 min
Joy blossoms at the Sunshine Cab Co. when a triumphant Bobby Wheeler returns to proclaim that he's landed a TV series role. Louie, in his own charming way, puts a damper on the celebration.
Open episode 12 ↗13. Nina Loves Alex
Air date: 1982-01-21 · 30 min
Alex plays hard to get when a young, upbeat new cab driver shows a romantic interest in him.
Open episode 13 ↗14. Tony's Lady
Air date: 1982-01-28 · 30 min
The cabbies seek to help Tony when he falls for a rich, beautiful young woman he's been hired to chauffeur.
Open episode 14 ↗15. Simka Returns
Air date: 1982-02-04 · 30 min
Latka's ex-girlfriend Simka is free again, but Latka's attempts to reconnect with her are stymied when she seems to prefer his alter ego, Vic Ferrari.
Open episode 15 ↗16. Jim and the Kid
Air date: 1982-02-11 · 30 min
A young runaway wreaks havoc at the Sunshine Cab Co. when Alex and Elaine encourage the lad to return home. Jim wants to adopt him, and Louie wants the youngster jailed for not paying his fare.
Open episode 16 ↗17. Take My Ex-Wife, Please
Air date: 1982-02-18 · 30 min
Alex's ex-wife, dumped by her second husband, rebounds by dating the most unsuitable person imaginable: Louie.
Open episode 17 ↗18. The Unkindest Cut
Air date: 1982-02-25 · 30 min
Elaine decides to treat herself to an expensive hairstyle, but the results leave her in tears. Uncharacteristically, Louie leaps to her defense, but Alex persuades Elaine she needs to stand up for herself.
Open episode 18 ↗19. Tony's Comeback
Air date: 1982-03-04 · 30 min
A new cab driver and former pro football player inspires Tony and convinces him to get his boxing license reinstated.
Open episode 19 ↗20. Elegant Iggy
Air date: 1982-03-11 · 30 min
Elaine frets about Jim's unpredictable behavior when they are invited to a society party by an art patron.
Open episode 20 ↗21. The Wedding of Latka and Simka
Air date: 1982-03-25 · 30 min
Latka and Simka have a wedding in the Sunshine Cab Co. garage and at the wedding Simka must pass a test to prove she's chaste.
Open episode 21 ↗22. Cooking for Two
Air date: 1982-04-08 · 30 min
The unflappable Jim gets an unexpected jolt when a wrecking ball crashing through the wall of his condemned apartment. A disaster ensues when he is forced to move in with Louie.
Open episode 22 ↗23. The Road Not Taken (1)
Air date: 1982-04-29 · 30 min
When Elaine considers leaving for a better job in Seattle, her friends talk about the decisions that changed the course of their lives.
Open episode 23 ↗24. The Road Not Taken (2)
Air date: 1982-05-06 · 30 min
As Elaine nears a decision on her future, the cabbies reminisce about those glorious things that might have been had fate not sent them down that treacherous road to the Sunshine Cab Co.
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