The Greatest American Hero (1981)
Plot — What is The Greatest American Hero about?
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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1981 |
| Genre | Action & Adventure, Comedy, Crime |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 3 (43 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 72% (7.2/10, 121 votes) |
The Greatest American Hero — FAQ
Is The Greatest American Hero worth watching? The Greatest American Hero holds a 7.2/10 rating from 121 viewers. 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
Who is behind The Greatest American Hero? Created by Stephen J. Cannell.
Who is in the cast of The Greatest American Hero? It stars William Katt, Robert Culp, Connie Sellecca, Faye Grant, Michael Paré, Jesse D. Goins and more.
Where can I stream The Greatest American Hero? You can stream The Greatest American Hero on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Greatest American Hero release? It first aired in 1981.
