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The Greatest American Hero (1981)

7.2/10 Ended 60 min Mar 18, 1981 3 Seasons
Action & Adventure Comedy Crime

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.

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Show Details

Original Title The Greatest American Hero
Original Language EN
Status Ended
Type Scripted
Total Episodes 43
Total Seasons 3
Popularity 18.1

Networks

ABC
US

Cast

William Katt
William Katt
Ralph Hinkley
43 episodes
Robert Culp
Robert Culp
Bill Maxwell
43 episodes
Connie Sellecca
Connie Sellecca
Pam Davidson
43 episodes
Faye Grant
Faye Grant
Rhonda Blake
43 episodes
Michael Paré
Michael Paré
Tony Villicana
43 episodes
Jesse D. Goins
Jesse D. Goins
Cyler Johnson
43 episodes
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Don Cervantes
Paco Rodriguez
43 episodes
William Bogert
William Bogert
7 episodes
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Brandon Williams
Kevin Hinkley
4 episodes
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Kurt Grayson
2 episodes
Jeff MacKay
Jeff MacKay
2 episodes
Bob Hastings
Bob Hastings
Sportscaster
2 episodes

Key Crew

Created By Stephen J. Cannell
Producer Stephen J. Cannell

Seasons

Specials
Specials
10 episodes
Season 1
Season 1
8 episodes 1981
Season 2
Season 2
22 episodes 1981
Season 3
Season 3
13 episodes 1982

Networks

ABC
US

Videos & Trailers

'The Greatest American Hero' [01] TV Promo - 1981
'The Greatest American Hero' [01] TV Promo - 1981
Trailer

Image Gallery

Backdrops
Backdrop Image
Backdrop Image

Keywords

alien encounter

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Rating
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Based on 105 votes

Details
First Air Date March 18, 1981
Last Air Date March 3, 1983
Country US
Language EN
Status Ended
Popularity 18.1
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