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The Greatest American Hero ()

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Seasons: 3 2 1 Years: 1986 1983 1982 ... See all »
A teacher is asked to be a superhero using a special alien suit with powers he can barely understand or control.
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  • Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 4 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary

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  Ralph Hinkley (44 episodes, 1981-1986)
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  Bill Maxwell (44 episodes, 1981-1986)
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  Pam Davidson / ... (44 episodes, 1981-1986)
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  Tony Villicana (30 episodes, 1981-1983)
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  Rhonda Blake (28 episodes, 1981-1982)
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  Cyler Johnson (21 episodes, 1981-1983)
Don Cervantes ...
  Paco Rodriguez (20 episodes, 1981-1983)
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  Les Carlisle / ... (12 episodes, 1981-1983)
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  Joey / ... (5 episodes, 1983)
Deborah Mays ...
  Tammy (5 episodes, 1983)
Edward Michael Bell ...
  Principal Knight / ... (4 episodes, 1981-1983)
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  Coach Ray Buck (4 episodes, 1981-1983)
Brandon Williams ...
  Kevin Hinkley (4 episodes, 1981)
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  Capt. Franklin / ... (4 episodes, 1981-1982)
James Whitmore Jr. ...
  Byron Bigsby / ... (3 episodes, 1981-1983)
Anthony Charnota ...
  Mike / ... (3 episodes, 1981-1983)
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  Charley / ... (3 episodes, 1981-1983)
Eugene Peterson ...
  Clarence Carter / ... (3 episodes, 1981-1983)
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  Hertzog / ... (3 episodes, 1981-1982)
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  Agent Jeff Sharp / ... (3 episodes, 1982)
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  Commander / ... (3 episodes, 1981-1983)
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  Sportscaster / ... (3 episodes, 1981-1982)
Melvin F. Allen ...
  Arnold Diggs / ... (3 episodes, 1981-1983)
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  Chaffey / ... (3 episodes, 1981-1983)
Bert Hinchman ...
  Bus Driver / ... (3 episodes, 1981-1983)
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  Dotty Parker / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1983)
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  Ballentine / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1983)
Woody Eney ...
  Bobby Moody / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1983)
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  Franz Zedlocker / ... (2 episodes, 1982)
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  Alice Davidson (2 episodes, 1981-1983)
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  Abe Figueroa / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1982)
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  Dave Tanner / ... (2 episodes, 1982-1983)
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  Blanchard / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1982)
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  Dr. Gardner / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1982)
Rod Colbin ...
  General Enright / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1982)
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  Peter / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1982)
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  Atkins / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1982)
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  Murph / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1982)
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  Harlan Blackford (2 episodes, 1981-1982)
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  Klaus Vorman / ... (2 episodes, 1982-1983)
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  Lenny / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1982)
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  Edward McAstelli / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1982)
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  Agent Billings / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1982)
Laurence Haddon ...
  Burke / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1982)
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  Captain Reilly / ... (2 episodes, 1981)
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  Counterman / ... (2 episodes, 1982-1983)
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  Chet Kanaby / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1983)
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  Eugene Vale (2 episodes, 1982)
W.T. Zacha ...
  Greg Mathews / ... (2 episodes, 1981)
J.P. Bumstead ...
  Agent Spiegel / ... (2 episodes, 1982)

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Plot Summary

Ralph Hinkley was minding his own business, a teacher on a field trip with his high school students, when the bus he's driving mysteriously drives itself out into the desert. A startled Ralph is soon visited by aliens, who had decided to endow him with superhuman powers to fight the battle against injustice and crime. To this end, they gave him a special suit and an instruction manual. Unfortunately, Ralph managed to lose the instruction manual, and the aliens have a nasty habit of never being around when you need them. Written by Murray Chapman

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Taglines What America needs is a super hero. What America got was Ralph Hinkley! See more »
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Also Known As
  • Ralph Super-héros (France)
  • El gran héroe americano (Spain)
  • 날으는 슈퍼맨 (South Korea)
  • Titta, han flyger (Sweden)
  • 霹靂超人 (Taiwan)
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  • 60 min
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Did You Know?

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Trivia William Katt said that at the start of the series, he and Robert Culp had difficulties getting along and working with each other. Katt added they were able to use that to their advantage, as their relationship reflected the one portrayed between their respective characters. Katt and Culp were able to resolve their differences, and actually became good friends over the course of the series. See more »
Movie Connections Featured in 1981 (2002). See more »
Crazy Credits Throughout the show's production, save for the original pilot, the copyright disclaimer toward the end of each episode's credits had an error, spelling the name of the United States as "THE UNTED STATES" See more »
Quotes Ralph Hinkley: It's a bird. It's a plane. It's...
[chuckles]
Ralph Hinkley: Ralph Hinkley.
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