The Greatest American Hero

The Greatest American Hero

PRIMETIME EMMYS® 2X nominee in 1982
In this acclaimed spoof, school teacher Ralph Hinkley encounters aliens who leave him with a red power suit, turning him into a superhero. The trouble is that he lost the instruction manual and now has to learn by trial and error to control the powers of his suit. With the help of his girlfriend and an FBI agent, a most unlikely crime fighter gets tangled in one crazy adventure after another.
IMDb 7.3/1019813 seasons
AdventureComedySuspenseful
AdventureComedySuspenseful
IMDb 7.3/1019813 seasons
8 episodes

  • 1. The Greatest American Hero

    1. The Greatest American Hero

    In this feature-length pilot, a pair of strangers, liberal high school teacher Ralph Hinkley and right-wing FBI agent Bill Maxwell, have a close encounter in the Southern California desert one night with aliens who give our heroes a red superhero suit.
    In this feature-length pilot, a pair of strangers, liberal high school teacher Ralph Hinkley and right-wing FBI agent Bill Maxwell, have a close encounter in the Southern California desert one night with aliens who give our heroes a red superhero suit.
    13+
    1 h 46 min
    Mar 18, 1981

  • 2. The Hit Car

    2. The Hit Car

    Ralph works with Bill to dodge professional killers while transporting a beautiful and flirtatious FBI informant to testify against her drug-dealing mobster boyfriend.
    Ralph works with Bill to dodge professional killers while transporting a beautiful and flirtatious FBI informant to testify against her drug-dealing mobster boyfriend.
    13+
    49min
    Mar 25, 1981

  • 3. Here's Looking at You, Kid

    3. Here's Looking at You, Kid

    A call to defend his country's national security thwarts Hinkley's plans to spend time with Pam's parents, who are visiting from Minnesota.
    A call to defend his country's national security thwarts Hinkley's plans to spend time with Pam's parents, who are visiting from Minnesota.
    NR
    49min
    Apr 1, 1981

  • 4. Saturday on Sunset Boulevard

    4. Saturday on Sunset Boulevard

    Maxwell and Hinkley are in the midst of international affairs that could gravely affect the world.
    Maxwell and Hinkley are in the midst of international affairs that could gravely affect the world.
    NR
    49min
    Apr 8, 1981

  • 5. Reseda Rose

    5. Reseda Rose

    Ralph and Bill try to unravel a case involving secret military plans, a Russian submarine and the kidnapping of Rhonda's mother.
    Ralph and Bill try to unravel a case involving secret military plans, a Russian submarine and the kidnapping of Rhonda's mother.
    NR
    50min
    Apr 15, 1981

  • 6. My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys

    6. My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys

    Maxwell enlists Hinkley's help to prevent his wartime buddy - now a jaded cop - from turning crooked.
    Maxwell enlists Hinkley's help to prevent his wartime buddy - now a jaded cop - from turning crooked.
    13+
    50min
    Apr 29, 1981

  • 7. Fire Man

    7. Fire Man

    When one of his students is suspected of arson, Ralph enlists the help of Pam and Maxwell to prove the boy's innocence.
    When one of his students is suspected of arson, Ralph enlists the help of Pam and Maxwell to prove the boy's innocence.
    NR
    50min
    May 6, 1981

  • 8. The Best Desk Scenario

    8. The Best Desk Scenario

    Ralph revs up his unpredictable super powers, racing to Pam's rescue when her promotion to junior law partner becomes a death sentence.
    Ralph revs up his unpredictable super powers, racing to Pam's rescue when her promotion to junior law partner becomes a death sentence.
    NR
    50min
    May 13, 1981

    • More versions available

    Customers also watched

    The Greatest American Hero
    AdventureComedySuspenseful
    IMDb 7.3/1019813 seasons
    In this acclaimed spoof, school teacher Ralph Hinkley encounters aliens who leave him with a red power suit, turning him into a superhero. The trouble is that he lost the instruction manual and now has to learn by trial and error to control the powers of his suit. With the help of his girlfriend and an FBI agent, a most unlikely crime fighter gets tangled in one crazy adventure after another.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Arnold LavenIvan Dixon
    Producers
    Stephen J. Cannell
    Cast
    William KattRobert CulpConnie SelleccaMichael Paré
    Studio
    Shout Factory
    Content advisory
    13+
    violencealcohol usefoul language
    By clicking play, you agree to our Terms of Use.

    Feedback

    Support

    Get Help