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The Greatest American Hero

The Greatest American Hero

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.

Created ByStephen J. Cannell
StatusEnded
Original NameThe Greatest American Hero
First Air DateMarch 18, 1981
Last Air DateMarch 3, 1983
Seasons3
Episodes43
Episode Runtime1h 0min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production Countries
Production Companies
NetworksABC
Vanity, Says the Preacher
S03E13

Vanity, Says the Preacher

It seems that 30 years ago Bill helped some revolutionaries overthrow a corrupt regime in an unnamed Central American country, where he is now regarded as a hero. But now Bill's old revolutionary compadres have turned up, and they soon kidnap him and try to get him to help lead another revolution.

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