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.
Cast: William Katt, Robert Culp, Connie Sellecca
8 episodes
1. The Greatest American HeroRalph 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.TV-14CC2 h 0 minMar 18, 1981
2. The Hit CarBill, 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.TV-14CC1 h 0 minMar 25, 1981
3. Here's Looking at You KidWhen 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.TV-14CC1 h 0 minApr 1, 1981
4. Saturday on Sunset BoulevardRussians 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.TV-14CC1 h 0 minApr 8, 1981
5. Reseda RoseRalph uses his suit to help Rhonda, one of his students, after her mother is kidnapped by the Russians.TV-14CC1 h 0 minApr 15, 1981
6. My Heroes Have Always Been CowboysRalph 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.TV-14CC1 h 0 minApr 29, 1981
7. Fire ManRalph 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.TV-14CC1 h 0 minMay 6, 1981
8. The Best Desk ScenarioAt 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.TV-14CC1 h 0 minMay 13, 1981
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Stephen J. Cannell
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
