TV series
The Greatest American Hero
1981–1983, English, on ABC. Created by Stephen J. Cannell.
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.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 43
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1983
Worth the Hype
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7.2/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Greatest American Hero
The Greatest American Hero is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Peacock Premium in India.
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Fandango At HomeAvailability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S3 E13: Vanity, Says the Preacher
Aired 3 March 1983
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Stephen J. CannellCreator
- William KattRalph Hinkley · 43 ep
- Robert CulpBill Maxwell · 43 ep
- Connie SelleccaPam Davidson · 43 ep
- Faye GrantRhonda Blake · 43 ep
- Michael ParéTony Villicana · 43 ep
- Jesse D. GoinsCyler Johnson · 43 ep
- Don CervantesPaco Rodriguez · 43 ep
- William BogertLes Carlisle · 7 ep
- Brandon WilliamsKevin Hinkley · 4 ep
- Kurt GraysonCast · 2 ep
- Jeff MacKayCast · 2 ep
- Bob HastingsSportscaster · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 18 March 1981
- Last aired
- 3 March 1983
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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The Greatest American Hero: quick answers
Is The Greatest American Hero worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Greatest American Hero are there?
The Greatest American Hero has 3 seasons and 43 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Greatest American Hero finished?
Yes. The Greatest American Hero ended in 1983, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Greatest American Hero on?
The Greatest American Hero is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Peacock Premium in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
The Greatest American Hero parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Greatest American Hero is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Greatest American Hero?
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Who created The Greatest American Hero?
The Greatest American Hero was created by Stephen J. Cannell and stars William Katt, Robert Culp, Connie Sellecca.