The Greatest American Hero
A special-ed teacher, an FBI agent, and a UFO? That's right, you've guessed it -- The Greatest American Hero. This show was first aired in 1981, and was both a comedy and a drama. A special "power suit" that only works on him is given to the teacher by the aliens, and he is paired up with the gumshoe FBI agent who keeps them both busy with his scenarios. The suit of "unearthly powers" gives the power of strength, flight, invisibilty, flames, telekenesis, vision of events without being there, protection from bullets and fire (if he remembers to cover his head!), and some others that he must figure out as well because; HE LOST THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT CAME WITH THE SUIT! Intro Theme:
Look at what's happened to me
I can't believe it myself
Suddenly I'm up on top of the world
It should have been somebody else Believe it or not I'm walking on air
I never thought I could feel so free
Flying away on a wing and a prayer
Who could it be?
Believe it or not it's just me
![]() |
Robert Culp | Bill Maxwell |
![]() |
William Katt | Ralph Hinkley |
![]() |
Connie Sellecca | Pam Davidson Hinkley |
![]() |
Jesse D. Goins | Cyler Johnson |
![]() |
Paul Carafotes | Thug |
![]() |
Don Cervantes | Paco Rodriguez |
![]() |
Deborah Mays | Tammy |
![]() |
William Bogert | Les Carlisle |
![]() |
Michael Paré | Tony Villicana |
![]() |
Norman Alden | Harry Davidson |
![]() |
Andre the Giant | The Monster |
![]() |
Edward Michael Bell | Principal Knight |
![]() |
Mako | Master of Flowers |
![]() |
David Paymer | The Gatekeeper |
![]() |
Branscombe Richmond | Bar Patron |
![]() |
John Vernon | Justin King |
![]() |
Soon-Tek Oh | Ernie Shikinami |
![]() |
Pepe Serna | Cortez |
![]() |
William Windom | Henry Williams |
![]() |
Andrew Robinson | Chris Stofford |
![]() |
Sandy Martin | Woman |
![]() |
Steve Alterman | Milton |
![]() |
Ken Lerner | Pool Cleaner |
![]() |
Al Leong | Master of Flowers Ninja Warrior |
![]() |
Frank Pesce | Bartender |
After a loud argument with Bill, Ralph quits the hero business and turns in his super-suit. Unknown to both men, a gang of neo-Nazis plans to murder them.
While attending a high-school reunion, Ralph discovers that the wife of a famous pro football player is held hostage to ensure her husband will throw the big game.
With their relationship in trouble, Ralph convinces Pam to go on a vacation without Bill or his suit. Unfortunately Bill shows up unannounced with his suit and trouble ensues.
A magician who was killed performing his greatest trick seemingly returns from the grave to murder his three rivals.
The day of Pam's and Ralph's wedding is coming fast, but unfortunately what appears to be the United States government has found out about the suit and makes life very complicated for all involved.
Bill is believed to have been killed. However, after the funeral, Ralph sees visions of him, leading him to Mexico in search of the truth.
While foiling a Plutonium robbery, Ralph gets exposed, and discovers a new ability. He mentally influence people. He and Bill must discover who is behind the attempt, and prevent his other plans.
A person who goes by the codename of "Space Ranger" has tapped into Russian satellites and is giving information to the CIA. Once it is discovered that Space Ranger is one of Ralph's students (who the KGB is after), complications ensue.
Ralph and Bill find themselves trying to protect a Japanese man after a gang tries to kidnap him.
When an Arab prince who is the country studying disappears, Bill tries to find him with help from Ralph. They learn that he is taking part in a game called Wizards and Warlocks wherein someone gives him a task to do. Now the people who are trying to grab the prince have taken the only person who knows what the prince is doing. So Ralph and Bill have to turn to the only person who might know where the prince is--the man who created the game.
A bomb threat is called in on a private flight that is transporting Elvira, the popular rock band. After the situation is rectified, Bill must take Elvira's singer under his wing for protection, but problems ensue with a gang that is plotting the singer's death.
Ralph, Pam and Bill try to save a beautiful stallion from an obsessed rancher.
Bill accepts an invitation to be honored as Man of the Year by a Latin American country where years before he was instrumental in helping them establish a democratic government.
The aliens tell Ralph to find a suitable replacement for himself when his secret identity is revealed to the world. Much to Bill's disgust he selects a woman to be his successor.