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The Greatest American Hero (1981)

First aired March 18, 19811h/ep3 seasons · 43 epsEnded
7.2

111 votes

Action & AdventureComedyCrime

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.

Created By

Stephen J. Cannell

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Top Billed Cast

William Katt

William Katt

Ralph Hinkley

Robert Culp

Robert Culp

Bill Maxwell

Connie Sellecca

Connie Sellecca

Pam Davidson

Faye Grant

Faye Grant

Rhonda Blake

Michael Paré

Michael Paré

Tony Villicana

Jesse D. Goins

Jesse D. Goins

Cyler Johnson

Don Cervantes

Don Cervantes

Paco Rodriguez

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Scripted

Last Air Date

March 3, 1983

Networks

ABC

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