The Greatest American Hero

Name: The Greatest American Hero
Released: 1981-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: William Katt, Connie Sellecca, Robert Culp

TV Show · Comedy · Adventure

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 has to learn by trial and error to control the suit's powers.

1981 · 1h 35m

Starring William Katt, Connie Sellecca, Robert Culp

EPISODE 1

The Greatest American Hero

In this feature-length pilot, 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.

49m
EPISODE 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.

48m
EPISODE 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.

48m
EPISODE 4

Saturday on Sunset Boulevard

Maxwell and Hinkley are in the midst of international affairs that could gravely affect the world.

49m
EPISODE 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.

49m
EPISODE 6

My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys

Maxwell enlists Hinkley’s help to prevent his wartime buddy — now a jaded cop — from turning crooked.

49m