Taxi Jim Joins the Network (Season 4, Episode 4)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 25 min | Comedy

Taxi

Jim Joins the Network (Season 4, Episode 4)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 25 min | Comedy

A network executive, in danger of losing his job, uses Jim and his psychic powers to schedule shows. This arrangement does not sit well with Alex, who chastises Jim for being taken advantage of.

Director

Noam Pitlik

Writers

James L. Brooks (created by) | Stan Daniels (created by) | David Davis (created by) | Ed. Weinberger (created by) | David Lloyd (written by)

Producers

Ken Estin | Howard Gewirtz | Ian Praiser

Composer

Bob James

Cinematographer

Kenneth Peach

Editors

M. Pam Blumenthal | Douglas Hines

Casting Director

Jennifer Jackson Part

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 29, 1981

Release date

Oct 29, 1981 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 18 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 9 wins & 56 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
9 cast members

Name	Known for
Judd Hirsch Alex Reiger Alex Reiger See fewer	The Fabelmans (2022)
Danny DeVito Louie De Palma Louie De Palma See fewer	Matilda (1996)
Marilu Henner Elaine Nardo Elaine Nardo See fewer	L.A. Story (1991)
Tony Danza Tony Banta Tony Banta See fewer	Don Jon (2013)
Christopher Lloyd Reverend Jim Ignatowski Reverend Jim Ignatowski See fewer	Back to the Future (1985)
Andy Kaufman Latka Gravas (credit only) Latka Gravas (credit only) See fewer	Taxi (1978)
Martin Short Mitch Harris Mitch Harris See fewer	Innerspace (1987)
Melendy Britt Janine Janine See fewer	She-Ra: Princess of Power (1985)
J. Alan Thomas Jeff Bennett (uncredited) Jeff Bennett (uncredited) See fewer	Throw Momma from the Train (1987)