The Greatest American Hero

1981 - 1983

The Greatest American Hero

18th March 1981

Episode 1

Ralph 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.

The Hit Car

25th March 1981

Episode 2

Bill, 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.

Here's Looking at You Kid

Episode 3

When 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.

Saturday on Sunset Boulevard

Episode 4

Russians 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.

Reseda Rose

15th April 1981

Episode 5

Ralph uses his suit to help Rhonda, one of his students, after her mother is kidnapped by the Russians.

My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys

29th April 1981

Episode 6

Ralph 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.

Fire Man

Episode 7

Ralph 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.

The Best Desk Scenario

Episode 8

At 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.

Top Cast

William Katt•Robert Culp•Connie Sellecca

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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William Katt Image

William Katt

Ralph Hinkley

Robert Culp Image

Robert Culp

Bill Maxwell

Connie Sellecca Image

Connie Sellecca

Pam Davidson

Faye Grant Image

Faye Grant

Rhonda Blake

Michael Paré Image

Michael Paré

Tony Villicana

Jesse D. Goins Image

Jesse D. Goins

Cyler Johnson

Don Cervantes

Paco Rodriguez

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Stephen J. Cannell

Producer

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Dennis Madalone

Stunt Coordinator

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