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  • ABC
  • Mar 18, 1981
  • ABC
  • Mar 18, 1981
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...

Created By: Stephen J. Cannell

  • ABC
  • Mar 18, 1981
  • ABC
  • Mar 18, 1981
The Greatest American Hero
Season 1
Season Premiere: Mar 18, 1981
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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 • Mar 18, 1981 • 2 h
The Greatest American Hero
Episode 2 • Mar 25, 1981 • 49 m
The Hit Car
Ralph's class prepares to perform Shakespeare while he works with Bill to dodge professional killers and transport a beautiful and flirtatious FBI informant to testify against her drug-dealing mobster boyfriend.
Episode 3 • Apr 1, 1981 • 1 h
Here's Looking at You, Kid
Episode 4 • Apr 8, 1981 • 49 m
Saturday Night on Sunset Boulevard
Episode 5 • Apr 15, 1981 • 49 m
Reseda Rose
Ralph and Pam's plans (all of them) take a back seat when Rhonda's Mom Rose is kidnapped, opening the door to a Soviet operation to steal U.S. secrets.
Episode 6 • Apr 29, 1981 • 50 m
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Ralph retires the suit after his super-heroics result in a near-tragedy. Bill desperately needs Ralph to help him crack a corrupt cop caper masterminded by a war buddy. Can the Lone Ranger remind Ralph of a hero's great responsibility?
Episode 7 • May 6, 1981 • 50 m
Fire Man
Tony is accused of arson, and Bill and Ralph must find evidence to clear his name.
Episode 8 • May 13, 1981 • 49 m
The Best Desk Scenario
Pam and Ralph get promotions, and Bill begins to worry about his mistakes and mortality. Pam's new boss is mixed up with the mob, and the team must rescue her and Bill's career.

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