TV series
The Hitchhiker
1983–1991, English, on HBO & USA Network. Created by Lewis Chesler & Richard Rothstein & Riff Markowitz.
He takes you places you don't want to visit alone.
A young hitchhiker introduces characters who are about to experience a frightening and sometimes supernatural incident of some kind in this moody anthology series.
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 85
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1991
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Latest episode
S4 E20: New Blood
Aired 22 February 1991
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
- Lewis CheslerCreator
- Richard RothsteinCreator
- Riff MarkowitzCreator
- Page FletcherThe Hitchhiker · 85 ep
- Nicholas CampbellThe Hitchhiker · 85 ep
- Garwin SanfordDuncan · 2 ep
- Shannon TweedDr. Rita de Roy · 2 ep
- Lawrence BayneTom · 2 ep
- Kirstie AlleyAngelica · 2 ep
- Jill HennessyElisabeth · 2 ep
- Stephen McHattieJoe Caldwell · 2 ep
- Krista BridgesPenny · 2 ep
- Garry ChalkChef · 2 ep
- Nadia CaponeMandy · 2 ep
- Alexandra StewartJackie Winslow · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 23 November 1983
- Last aired
- 22 February 1991
- Network
- HBO, USA Network
- Language
- English
- Country
- Canada, United States
- Type
- Scripted
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The Hitchhiker: quick answers
Is The Hitchhiker worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Hitchhiker are there?
The Hitchhiker has 4 seasons and 85 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Hitchhiker finished?
Yes. The Hitchhiker ended in 1991, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Hitchhiker on?
The Hitchhiker isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Hitchhiker parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Hitchhiker?
If you liked The Hitchhiker, try 50 States of Fright, Them, Bad Girls.
Who created The Hitchhiker?
The Hitchhiker was created by Lewis Chesler and Richard Rothstein and Riff Markowitz and stars Page Fletcher, Nicholas Campbell, Garwin Sanford.