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The Powers of Matthew Star

1982–19831 seasonHarve Bennett
IMDb 6.0

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The Powers of Matthew Star is an American sci-fi television series that aired from September 17, 1982 through April 8, 1983, on NBC. It starred Peter Barton as the title character, alien prince Matthew ‘E’Hawke’ Star of the planet Quadris. Also starring were Amy Steel as Pam Elliot, Matthew’s girlfriend at Crestridge High, and Louis Gossett, Jr. as Matthew’s guardian Walt ‘D’hai’ Shepherd. In 2002, The Powers of Matthew Star was ranked #22 on the list of TV Guide's "50 Worst TV Shows of All Time".

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What is The Powers of Matthew Star (1982) about?

The Powers of Matthew Star is an American sci-fi television series that aired from September 17, 1982 through April 8, 1983, on NBC. It starred Peter Barton as the title character, alien prince Matthew ‘E’Hawke’ Star of the planet Quadris. Also starring were Amy Steel as Pam Elliot, Matthew’s girlfriend at Crestridge High, and Louis Gossett, Jr. as Matthew’s guardian Walt ‘D’hai’ Shepherd. In…

Who stars in The Powers of Matthew Star?

The Powers of Matthew Star stars Peter Barton (Matthew Star (E'Hawke)), Louis Gossett Jr. (Walter "Walt" Shepherd (D'Hai)), Amy Steel (Pamela Elliot), James Karen (Major Wymore), John Crawford (General Tucker). The series was created by Harve Bennett.

How many seasons does The Powers of Matthew Star have?

The Powers of Matthew Star has 1 seasons. There are 22 episodes in total.

Is The Powers of Matthew Star worth watching?

The Powers of Matthew Star holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. Fans of Sci-Fi & Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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