TV series

The Greatest American Hero

1981★ 7.2 · 116Ended3 seasonsAction & 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.

Trailer

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

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Cast

William Katt
as Ralph Hinkley

Robert Culp
as Bill Maxwell

Connie Sellecca
as Pam Davidson

Faye Grant
as Rhonda Blake

Michael Paré
as Tony Villicana

Jesse D. Goins
as Cyler Johnson

Don Cervantes
as Paco Rodriguez

Crew

Stephen J. Cannell
Producer

Dennis Madalone
Stunt Coordinator

Seasons

Specials

Episodes: 10

Season 1

Episodes: 8

Season 2

Episodes: 22

Season 3

Episodes: 13

Information

Community

7.2/ 10

116 TMDB votes

7.2

Created by: Stephen J. Cannell

First air date: 1981-03-18

Show status: Ended

Genres

Action & AdventureComedyCrime

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