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  • TV-PG
  • ABC
  • Nov 30, 1982
  • 46 m
  • TV-PG
  • ABC
  • Nov 30, 1982
  • 46 m
The Greatest American Hero

Summary This show was first aired in 1981, and was both a comedy and a drama. A special "power suit" that only works on him is given to the teacher by the aliens, and he is paired up with the gumshoe FBI agent who keeps them both busy with his scenarios. The suit of "unearthly powers" gives the power of strength, flight, invisibilty, flames, tel...

Directed By: Christian I. Nyby II

Written By: Stephen J. Cannell, Babs Greyhosky

  • TV-PG
  • ABC
  • Nov 30, 1982
  • 46 m
  • TV-PG
  • ABC
  • Nov 30, 1982
  • 46 m
The Greatest American Hero
S3 • Episode 11
It's Only Rock and Roll
Air Date: Nov 30, 1982
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Summary This show was first aired in 1981, and was both a comedy and a drama. A special "power suit" that only works on him is given to the teacher by the aliens, and he is paired up with the gumshoe FBI agent who keeps them both busy with his scenarios. The suit of "unearthly powers" gives the power of strength, flight, invisibilty, flames, tel...

Created By: Stephen J. Cannell

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Episode 1 • Oct 29, 1982 • 48 m
Divorce, Venusian Style
After a loud argument with Bill, Ralph quits the hero business and turns in his super-suit. Unknown to both men, a gang of neo-Nazis plans to murder them.
Episode 2 • Nov 5, 1982 • 1 h
The Price Is Right
While attending a high-school reunion, Ralph discovers that the wife of a famous pro football player is held hostage to ensure her husband will throw the big game.
Episode 3 • Nov 12, 1982 • 48 m
This Is the One the Suit Was Meant For
With their relationship in trouble, Ralph convinces Pam to go on a vacation without Bill or his suit. Unfortunately Bill shows up unannounced with his suit and trouble ensues.
Episode 4 • Nov 19, 1982 • 48 m
The Resurrection of Carlini
A magician who was killed performing his greatest trick seemingly returns from the grave to murder his three rivals.
Episode 5 • Jan 6, 1983 • 48 m
The Newlywed Game
The day of Pam's and Ralph's wedding is coming fast, but unfortunately what appears to be the United States government has found out about the suit and makes life very complicated for all involved.
Episode 6 • Jan 13, 1983 • 48 m
Heaven Is in Your Genes
Bill is believed to have been killed. However, after the funeral, Ralph sees visions of him, leading him to Mexico in search of the truth.
Episode 7 • Jan 20, 1983 • 49 m
Live at Eleven
While foiling a Plutonium robbery, Ralph gets exposed, and discovers a new ability. He mentally influence people. He and Bill must discover who is behind the attempt, and prevent his other plans.
Episode 8 • Jan 27, 1983 • 48 m
Space Ranger
A person who goes by the codename of "Space Ranger" has tapped into Russian satellites and is giving information to the CIA. Once it is discovered that Space Ranger is one of Ralph's students (who the KGB is after), complications ensue.
Episode 9 • Feb 3, 1983 • 47 m
Thirty Seconds Over Little Tokyo
Ralph and Bill find themselves trying to protect a Japanese man after a gang tries to kidnap him.
Episode 10 • Nov 30, 1982 • 48 m
Wizards and Warlocks
Episode 11 • Nov 30, 1982 • 46 m
It's Only Rock and Roll
Episode 12 • Nov 30, 1982 • 48 m
Desperado
Ralph, Pam and Bill try to save a beautiful stallion from an obsessed rancher.
Episode 13 • Apr 21, 1983 • 48 m
Vanity, Says the Preacher
Bill accepts an invitation to be honored as Man of the Year by a Latin American country where years before he was instrumental in helping them establish a democratic government.
Episode 14 • Nov 30, 1985 • 46 m
The Greatest American Heroine
The aliens tell Ralph to find a suitable replacement for himself when his secret identity is revealed to the world. Much to Bill's disgust he selects a woman to be his successor.

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