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The Greatest American Hero

TV-141981–19833 seasonsStephen J. Cannell
IMDb 7.3

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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.

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What is The Greatest American Hero (1981) 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.

Who stars in The Greatest American Hero?

The Greatest American Hero stars William Katt (Ralph Hinkley), Robert Culp (Bill Maxwell), Connie Sellecca (Pam Davidson), Faye Grant (Rhonda Blake), Michael Paré (Tony Villicana). The series was created by Stephen J. Cannell.

How many seasons does The Greatest American Hero have?

The Greatest American Hero has 3 seasons. There are 43 episodes in total.

Is The Greatest American Hero worth watching?

The Greatest American Hero holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. Fans of Action & Adventure, Comedy, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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