A fare inadvertently leaves a large amount of money in Olshansky's cab -- money he believes is being used to bring an immigrant's son to the United States. But his mission to return the money keeps getting ambushed during the course of the night.
After reluctantly picking up Chuck, a frantic naked fare, Olshansky agrees to help him track down the hooker who stole his wallet, clothes and, most important, his wedding ring. But the hooker's pimp has already gotten the ring from her.
When a homeless man dies in Olshansky's cab, discovering who he was becomes a Thanksgiving mission for Olshanky. He attempts to learn about the man's past and find his family so the man's wish of going back home can be granted.
After half-heartedly agreeing to look into the case of Nick Bennett, a bookie whose lawyer and wife swear he's being framed for gun trafficking, Olshansky is horrified to discover that Marcellus Washington, the arresting officer, planted the weapons.
Olshansky takes a job driving sleazy Jack Shannon, despite the reservations of Marcellus Washington and Father Grizz, to earn extra money to pay for Michael Jr.'s orthodontics. But Olshansky slowly finds himself getting sucked into Shannon's world.
Vanessa wants her brother Teddy to go straight, and Mike offers to help out. But old ways die hard, and Teddy's lack of gratitude makes Mike a target.
Olshansky picks up a hysterical man, Henry Nibs, who says that his criminal ex-business partner, Boone, is out of jail and he fears that Boone will harm him. Olshansky threatens Boone, who files assault charges against Olshansky.
Olshansky picks up Jeanine Adams and her daughter and takes them to a shelter. Jeanine tells Olshansky that her cop husband has abused her. Olshansky calls upon Marcellus Washington for help, but Washington believes Jeanine's husband is innocent.
Donnie Franco, an abrasive and distressed fare with two broken legs, convinces Olshansky to help him deliver his gambling debts to the notoriously deadly Eddie O'Daniel. Olshansky gets more than he bargained for -- including having his cab stolen.
We learn that Olshansky is a former cop turned cab driver who was dishonorably discharged from the force -- an action that drove Olshansky apart from his wife, from whom he's now separated.
After an accident inside The World leaves Mary comatose in real life, Tobias and Sakuya search for a way to revive their friend. Meanwhile, the mysterious Hermit gets a dose of very bad news.