The Greatest American Hero (1981)

03/18/1981 (EN) • 1h

Action & Adventure, Comedy, Crime

Overview

The chronicles of  teacher Ralph Hinkley's adventures after a group of aliens gives him a red suit that gives him superhuman abilities. Unfortunately, Ralph, who hates wearing the suit, immediately loses its instruction booklet, and thus has to learn how to use its powers by trial and error, often with comical results.

Top Billed Cast

William Katt

Ralph Hinkley

43 Episodes

Robert Culp

Bill Maxwell

43 Episodes

Connie Sellecca

Pam Davidson

43 Episodes

Faye Grant

Rhonda Blake

43 Episodes

Michael Paré

Tony Villicana

43 Episodes

Jesse D. Goins

Cyler Johnson

43 Episodes

Don Cervantes

Paco Rodriguez

43 Episodes


Last Season

Season 3

1982 | 13 Episodes

Season 3 of The Greatest American Hero premiered on October 29, 1982.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Scripted

Original Language

English

Keywords

alien encounter

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