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The Greatest American Hero (1981 – 1983)

1981 • 3 seasons • Comedy, Crime • TV-14
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The Greatest American Hero — Season 1

8 episodes · Mar 18, 1981

1. The Greatest American Hero
Mar 18, 1981 · 120m · 8.2

Ralph Hinkley, a perfectly ordinary schoolteacher, found himself unexpectedly gifted with a suit possessing extraordinary abilities – a gift from beings not of this world. Now, faced with these newfound capabilities, Ralph grappled with a w…

2. The Hit Car
Mar 25, 1981 · 60m · 7.7

Having pursued a drug network for more than two decades, Bill now faced the necessity of transporting a key witness to Los Angeles for the trial of its leader. He turned to Ralph, requesting his assistance with this critical undertaking.

3. Here's Looking at You Kid
Apr 1, 1981 · 60m · 7.7

The theft of a confidential targeting scope brought Bill to Ralph’s door, seeking his assistance in unraveling the mystery. But Ralph soon found himself contending with an unusual complication: unpredictable moments of invisibility began to…

4. Saturday on Sunset Boulevard
Apr 8, 1981 · 60m · 7.0

Authorities are seeking a woman with substantial inheritance and her Russian spouse, intending to pressure them into allowing a missile storage facility on their privately owned island. Meanwhile, Bill requires Ralph’s assistance after bein…

5. Reseda Rose
Apr 15, 1981 · 60m · 8.0

When Rhonda’s mother was taken by the Russians, Ralph lent her his suit—a small kindness offered in a time of great distress.

6. My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Apr 29, 1981 · 60m · 8.7

Ralph paused to evaluate his abilities, shaken by a near disaster—a miscalculated flight that narrowly averted collision with a bus carrying tourists. Meanwhile, Bill found himself questioning his career choices as troubling allegations sur…

7. Fire Man
May 6, 1981 · 60m · 7.7

Ralph offered Tony a lifeline, securing him a position repossessing cars. However, when Tony was taken into custody on an arson charge, Ralph joined forces with Bill to uncover the true perpetrator.

8. The Best Desk Scenario
May 13, 1981 · 60m · 6.0

Within the walls of FBI headquarters, a flurry of promotions circulated. Yet, Bill found himself contemplating retirement, a quiet farewell to years of service. Simultaneously, Ralph faced a perilous situation: Pam had stumbled upon a distu…