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The Greatest American Hero (1981)

Series · 1981 · 3 seasons · Action & Adventure · Comedy · Crime

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.

Created by Stephen J. Cannell

Starring William Katt, Robert Culp, Connie Sellecca, Faye Grant, Michael Paré, Jesse D. Goins, Don Cervantes

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Series details

First aired18 March 1981
Latest episode3 March 1983
StatusEnded
Seasons3 (43 episodes)

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