Elaine and the Monk

Name: Elaine and the Monk
Genre: Comedy
Released: December 2, 1982
Cast: Jeff Conaway, Judd Hirsch, Danny DeVito, Tony Danza, Marilu Henner

Taxi: Season 5: Episode 10

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ABC | Air Date: December 2, 1982

Starring: Jeff Conaway, Judd Hirsch, Danny DeVito, Tony Danza, Marilu Henner, Randall Carver, Andy Kaufman, J. Alan Thomas, Christopher Lloyd, Carol Kane

Summary: Latka and Simka introduce Elaine to a friend of theirs visiting from their country named Zifka. Zifka is a monk who has taken a vow of silence but during his vacation is allowed a week (every ten years) to experience all worldly pleasures. He and Elaine quickly fall in love (seemingly to Alex's dismay) but Zifka must resume his silence whenLatka and Simka introduce Elaine to a friend of theirs visiting from their country named Zifka. Zifka is a monk who has taken a vow of silence but during his vacation is allowed a week (every ten years) to experience all worldly pleasures. He and Elaine quickly fall in love (seemingly to Alex's dismay) but Zifka must resume his silence when his week ends right before he can tell Elaine exactly how he feels about her. Elaine is saddened but understanding, and lets Zifka go.… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy

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Air Date: June 15, 1983
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Air Date: May 18, 1983

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Series Overview
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 30, 1982
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  S5:E24. Simka's Monthlies
  Air Date: June 15, 1983
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  S5:E23. A Grand Gesture
  Air Date: May 25, 1983
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  S5:E22. Jim's Mario's
  Air Date: May 18, 1983
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  S5:E21. Tony's Baby
  Air Date: April 20, 1983
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  S5:E20. Arnie Meets the Kids
  Air Date: April 13, 1983
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  S5:E19. Louie and the Blind Girl
  Air Date: April 6, 1983
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  S5:E18. Alex Gets Burned by an Old Flame
  Air Date: March 30, 1983
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  S5:E17. A Taxi Celebration (2)
  Air Date: March 23, 1983
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  S5:E16. A Taxi Celebration (1)
  Air Date: March 23, 1983
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  S5:E15. Sugar Ray Nardo
  Air Date: February 5, 1983
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  S5:E14. Alex's Old Buddy
  Air Date: January 29, 1983
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  S5:E13. Louie Moves Uptown
  Air Date: January 22, 1983
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  S5:E12. Get Me Through the Holidays
  Air Date: December 16, 1982
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  S5:E11. Zena's Honeymoon
  Air Date: December 9, 1982
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  S5:E10. Elaine and the Monk
  Air Date: December 2, 1982
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  S5:E9. Travels with My Dad
  Air Date: November 25, 1982
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  S5:E8. Louie's Revenge
  Air Date: November 18, 1982
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  S5:E7. Alex the Gofer
  Air Date: November 11, 1982
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  S5:E6. Crime and Punishment
  Air Date: November 4, 1982
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  S5:E5. Scenskees from a Marriage (2)
  Air Date: October 28, 1982
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  S5:E4. Scenskees from a Marriage (1)
  Air Date: October 21, 1982
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  S5:E3. Alex Goes off the Wagon
  Air Date: October 14, 1982
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  S5:E2. Jim's Inheritance
  Air Date: October 7, 1982
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  S5:E1. The Shloogel Show
  Air Date: September 30, 1982
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: October 8, 1981
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: November 19, 1980
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 11, 1979
Season 1

77
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 12, 1978