The Greatest American Hero
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The Greatest American Hero

7.2/10 1981 3 Seasons 43 Episodes

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.

On screen

Top Cast

William Katt

William Katt

Ralph Hinkley

Robert Culp

Robert Culp

Bill Maxwell

Connie Sellecca

Connie Sellecca

Pam Davidson

Faye Grant

Faye Grant

Rhonda Blake

Michael Paré

Michael Paré

Tony Villicana

Jesse D. Goins

Jesse D. Goins

Cyler Johnson

Don Cervantes

Don Cervantes

Paco Rodriguez

William Bogert

William Bogert

Les Carlisle

Brandon Williams

Brandon Williams

Kevin Hinkley

Kurt Grayson

Kurt Grayson

Jeff MacKay

Jeff MacKay

Bob Hastings

Bob Hastings

Sportscaster

Episodes guide

Seasons

Specials

Specials

10 episodes · —

Season 1

Season 1

8 episodes · 1981

Season 2

Season 2

22 episodes · 1981

Season 3

Season 3

13 episodes · 1982

Preview

Official Trailer

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