
About the TV Show

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The Greatest American Hero
First Air Date: March 18, 1981
First Aired on | : | 1981 |
Status | : | Ended |
Created By | : | Stephen J. Cannell |
Networks | : | ABC |
Genres | : | Action & Adventure,Comedy,Crime |
Seasons/Episodes | : | 45 episodes in 3 Seasons |
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.