


The Greatest American Hero at a glance
The Greatest American Hero is a 1981 action & adventure and comedy series, running 1h 0m. It has 3 seasons and 43 episodes listed on TMDB, and its status is “Ended”. Age rating: TV-14 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Rated TV-14 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts9
- Format
- TV series
- First aired
- 1981-03-18
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 43
- Episode length
- 1h 0m
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Comedy, Crime
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- TMDB rating
- 7.2 / 10 · 123 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Series overviewThe 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.
Cast
7 names
William KattRalph Hinkley
Robert CulpBill Maxwell
Connie SelleccaPam Davidson
Faye GrantRhonda Blake
Michael ParéTony Villicana
Jesse D. GoinsCyler JohnsonSeasons and episodes
43 episodes
01 · The Greatest American Hero1981-03-18 · 120 min Watch
02 · The Hit Car1981-03-25 · 60 min Watch
03 · Here's Looking at You Kid1981-04-01 · 60 min Watch
04 · Saturday on Sunset Boulevard1981-04-08 · 60 min Watch
05 · Reseda Rose1981-04-15 · 60 min Watch
06 · My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys1981-04-29 · 60 min Watch
07 · Fire Man1981-05-06 · 60 min Watch
08 · The Best Desk Scenario1981-05-13 · 60 min WatchQuestions about The Greatest American Hero
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Greatest American Hero in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Greatest American Hero is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Greatest American Hero suitable for children?
The Greatest American Hero is rated TV-14 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Greatest American Hero on PelisPlus UK?
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What is The Greatest American Hero about?
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.
How many seasons of The Greatest American Hero are there?
The Greatest American Hero has 3 seasons and 43 episodes listed on TMDB. Use the season tabs to see every episode.
Can I watch the The Greatest American Hero trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play 'The Greatest American Hero' [01] TV Promo - 1981 without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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