Ep 8. Paper Marriage
- TVPG
- October 31, 1978
- 24 min
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7.9 (223)
In the eighth episode of Taxi's first season, titled "Paper Marriage," the staff at Sunshine Cab Company gets caught up in an elaborate scheme involving a fake marriage.
When Tony decides to apply for a loan to buy a new cab, he discovers that he has a huge unpaid tax bill that he can't afford to pay. Desperate for a solution, Tony concocts a plan to marry a wealthy woman who will pay off his debts in exchange for a green card.
The staff at Sunshine Cab Company is initially skeptical, but they agree to help Tony out by serving as witnesses at his wedding. However, things quickly spiral out of control when Tony's bride-to-be turns out to be a spoiled, self-absorbed heiress who wants nothing more than to use Tony as arm candy.
As the wedding draws closer, Tony becomes increasingly anxious about his decision to enter into a fake marriage. Meanwhile, the rest of the staff at Sunshine Cab Company scrambles to keep up the ruse, with Alex trying to teach Tony how to act like a doting husband and Elaine struggling to hide her jealousy over Tony's sudden wealth.
With tensions mounting and the wedding just hours away, the staff at Sunshine Cab Company must decide whether to come clean about the fake marriage or continue to play along with Tony's scheme.
Overall, "Paper Marriage" is a fun and fast-paced episode that showcases the ensemble cast's knack for zany comedic hijinks. Fans of Taxi will be delighted by the episode's witty dialogue and hilarious physical gags, while newcomers will find plenty to love in the show's quirky characters and offbeat humor.