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TV series

The Greatest American Hero

1981 · TV-14 · 3 seasons · 43 episodes

Created by Stephen J. Cannell

7.2

TMDB audience score
123 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

About 43h to watch every episode. An estimate: 43 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 60 minutes.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • Amazon Prime Video
  • fuboTV
  • Peacock Premium
  • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
  • Peacock Premium Plus
  • Shout! Factory Amazon Channel

Free

  • The CW

Free with ads

  • The Roku Channel
  • Pluto TV
  • Shout! Factory TV
  • Plex
  • Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
  • Tubi TV
  • Amazon MX Player

Buy

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Fandango At Home

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Trailer

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Main cast

  • William Katt
    Ralph Hinkley
    43 episodes

  • Robert Culp
    Bill Maxwell
    43 episodes

  • Connie Sellecca
    Pam Davidson
    43 episodes

  • Faye Grant
    Rhonda Blake
    43 episodes

  • Michael Paré
    Tony Villicana
    43 episodes

  • Jesse D. Goins
    Cyler Johnson
    43 episodes

  • Don Cervantes
    Paco Rodriguez
    43 episodes

  • William Bogert
    7 episodes

  • Brandon Williams
    Kevin Hinkley
    4 episodes

  • Kurt Grayson
    2 episodes

  • Jeff MacKay
    2 episodes

  • Bob Hastings
    Sportscaster
    2 episodes

  • Arnold F. Turner
    Agent Billings
    2 episodes

  • Carmen Argenziano
    Murph
    2 episodes

  • William Marquez
    Manny Garcia
    2 episodes

  • Dennis Lipscomb
    Tom Gardener
    2 episodes

  • Mel Stewart
    1 episode

  • June Lockhart
    1 episode

Seasons