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The Greatest American Hero
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.
- Created by:
- Stephen J. Cannell
- Cast:
- William Katt, Robert Culp, Connie Sellecca, Faye Grant
- Language:
- English
- Network:
- ABC
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Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 8.2The Greatest American Hero
1981-03-18 · 120mRalph Hinkley, an average school teacher, is given a suit with amazing powers by aliens. Now, Ralph must decide if he'll use his new powers to fight crime, even though he already lost the suit's instruction manual.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 7.7The Hit Car
1981-03-25 · 60mBill, who has been trying to bust open a drug ring for over 20 years, must drive a witness to Los Angeles for the trial of the gang leader and asks Ralph for help.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.7Here's Looking at You Kid
1981-04-01 · 60mWhen a secret gunsight is stolen, Bill asks Ralph for help in solving the case. However, Ralph runs into problems when he keeps turning invisible unexpectedly, and must deal with the pressure of meeting Pam's parents.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 7.0Saturday on Sunset Boulevard
1981-04-08 · 60mRussians are trying to find an heiress and her Russian husband in order to force them to establish a missile cache hold on their private island. Bill needs Ralph's help when he is suspected of failing a lie-detector test at FBI headquarters.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.0Reseda Rose
1981-04-15 · 60mRalph uses his suit to help Rhonda, one of his students, after her mother is kidnapped by the Russians.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.7My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
1981-04-29 · 60mRalph reconsiders his suit of powers after a flying mistake almost takes out a bus full of tourists. Bill also reconsiders his job path when one of his heroes is suspected of plotting out the theft of a precious diamond.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 7.7Fire Man
1981-05-06 · 60mRalph lends Tony a hand by finding him a job as a car repossesser. When Tony is arrested for arson, Ralph and Bill team up to find the real criminal.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 6.0The Best Desk Scenario
1981-05-13 · 60mAt FBI headquarters, promotions are being handed out. However, Bill considers retiring from his job. Meanwhile, Ralph must use his suit to save Pam when she discovers her boss is the head of an underground operation.
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William Katt
Ralph Hinkley
Robert Culp
Bill Maxwell
Connie Sellecca
Pam Davidson
Faye Grant
Rhonda Blake
Michael Paré
Tony Villicana
Jesse D. Goins
Cyler Johnson
Don Cervantes
Paco Rodriguez
