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Elaine and the Lame Duck

February 13, 1979

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Taxi - S1 - E17

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Elaine dates a congressman who badly needs self-confidence.

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Taxi: Season 1 - 22 Episode s

1x1 - Like Father, Like Daughter
September 12, 1978
The cabbies volunteer to drive Alex to Miami to meet the daughter he hasn't seen in 15 years.
1x2 - One-Punch Banta
September 19, 1978
Tony is ecstatic when a lucky punch of his brings a boxing champion to his knees.
1x3 - Blind Date
September 26, 1978
Alex finds himself inexplicably attracted to an overweight and abrasive blind date.
1x4 - Bobby's Acting Career
October 5, 1978
Bobby looks for an acting job before his self-imposed deadline arrives.
1x5 - Come as You Aren't
October 10, 1978
Elaine invites Alex to her party for art dealers for moral support, but asks him to lie about his occupation.
1x6 - The Great Line
October 17, 1978
John conquers his meekness long enough to pick up a girl in a bar--and marry her.
1x7 - High School Reunion
October 24, 1978
When Louie hesitates to attend his high-school reunion, Bobby offers to take his place.
1x8 - Paper Marriage
October 31, 1978
Latka must marry an American to avoid deportation.
1x9 - Money Troubles
November 14, 1978
John and his new bride are in financial straits, and only Alex has the resources to come to the rescue.
1x10 - Men are Such Beasts
November 21, 1978
Tony cannot escape the clutches of a possessive girlfriend.
1x11 - Memories of Cab 804 (1)
November 28, 1978
After John smashes up Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about their experiences in the car.
1x12 - Memories of Cab 804 (2)
December 5, 1978
As Latka repairs Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about the odd passengers it carried.
1x13 - A Full House for Christmas
December 12, 1978
A visit from Louie's prodigal brother sours the dispatcher's Christmas spirit.
1x14 - Sugar Mama
January 16, 1979
After a ride in Alex's cab, a widow decides to rent him out as her chauffeur.
1x15 - Friends
January 30, 1979
Tony mourns the death of his goldfish, which he left in Bobby's care.
1x16 - Louie Sees the Light
February 6, 1979
Louie vows to change his ways if the Lord sees him through an operation.
1x17 - Elaine and the Lame Duck
February 13, 1979
Elaine dates a congressman who badly needs self-confidence.
1x18 - Bobby's Big Break
February 15, 1979
Bobby leaves the cab company after landing a role in a soap opera.
1x19 - Mama Gravas
February 27, 1979
Latka's visiting mother finds Alex's company more appealing than her son's.
1x20 - Alex Tastes Death and Finds a Nice Restaurant
March 6, 1979
After being grazed by a mugger's bullet, Alex decides to give up his cab.
1x21 - Hollywood Calling
May 8, 1979
The cabbies are wined and dined by a film company looking for ideas for a movie they are making about taxi drivers.
1x22 - Substitute Father
May 15, 1979
The cabbies become surrogate fathers when they baby-sit Elaine's son, and get to cheer him on at the district spelling bee.

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