The Greatest American Hero
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.
- 1981-1986
- 3 seasons
- ABC
- Action & Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction
- TV-14
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.
Season 3 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 1982 - 1986
Episode 1
Divorce, Venusian Style
Fri, Oct 29, 1982 48 mins
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.
Episode 2
The Price Is Right
Fri, Nov 5, 1982 60 mins
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.
Episode 3
This Is the One the Suit Was Meant For
Fri, Nov 12, 1982 48 mins
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.
Episode 4
The Resurrection of Carlini
Fri, Nov 19, 1982 48 mins
Bill is summoned to a will reading (along with several other magicians) at Carlini's mansion, who was believed to have perished when a stage act went wrong. Another magician is suspected of attempted murder when Bill and everyone involved nearly become killed when a fire breaks out. Later when one of the magicians is found dead, it is realized that the killer is still out there and must be found.
Episode 5
The Newlywed Game
Thu, Jan 6, 1983 48 mins
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.
Episode 6
Heaven Is in Your Genes
Thu, Jan 13, 1983 48 mins
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.
Episode 7
Live at Eleven
Thu, Jan 20, 1983 49 mins
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.
Episode 8
Space Ranger
Thu, Jan 27, 1983 48 mins
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.
Episode 9
Thirty Seconds Over Little Tokyo
Thu, Feb 3, 1983 47 mins
Ralph and Bill find themselves trying to protect a Japanese man after a gang tries to kidnap him.
Episode 10
Wizards and Warlocks
Tue, Aug 16, 1983 48 mins
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.
Episode 11
It's Only Rock and Roll
Tue, Aug 16, 1983 46 mins
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.
Episode 12
Desperado
Tue, Aug 16, 1983 48 mins
Ralph and Pam are enjoying watching federally protected horses running free on an open plain. However, some rustlers appear and illegally start rounding up the horses, which Ralph is unable to stop them without his suit, and Bill and Pam are unable to convince the local law enforcement to help without any concrete proof.
Episode 13
Vanity, Says the Preacher
48 mins
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.
Episode 14
The Greatest American Heroine
Sat, Aug 16, 1986 46 mins
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.