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The Greatest American Hero
TV Series (1981 - 1983)
The series was a superhero drama-comedy. Ralph Hinkley was a schoolteacher for 'special students', and was determined to get through to them. The novelty of the show was based on his inability to properly learn to use the super suit, and even learn of its capabilities, other than by trial and error, because he lost the instruction manual in the desert.
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03x09 Thirty Seconds Over Little Tokyo Aired: Feb. 03, 1983A young Chinese scientist has invented a deadly particle "ray gun" weapon. A local gang kidnaps his uncle, hoping to obtain the gun. Bill's plan … [continue reading]
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Divorce Venusian Style
Season 3, Episode #13
Season 3, Episode #13


Vanity, Says the Pre…
Season 3, Episode #12
Season 3, Episode #12


Desperado
Season 3, Episode #11
Season 3, Episode #11


It's Only Rock …
Season 3, Episode #10
Season 3, Episode #10


Wizards and Warlocks
Season 3, Episode #9
Season 3, Episode #9

Space Ranger
Season 3, Episode #8
Season 3, Episode #8

The Resurrection of …
Season 3, Episode #7
Season 3, Episode #7

Heaven Is in Your Ge…
Season 3, Episode #6
Season 3, Episode #6

Thirty Seconds Over …
Season 3, Episode #5
Season 3, Episode #5

Live at Eleven
Season 3, Episode #4
Season 3, Episode #4
Series Fun Facts
- The unsuccessful pilot for a spin-off series, "The Greatest American Heroine", produced in 1986, screens as the final episode in syndication.
- According to Stephen J. Cannell, the emblem on the suit (and also on the clothing of the aliens) was inspired by the square-handled scissors on Cannell's desk.
- Bill was kidnapped a total of eight times and was shot five times. Pam was kidnapped six times.











