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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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Checked Jul 26, 2026
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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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Episode 1
Ralph Hinkley, an average school teacher, is given a suit with amazing powers by aliens. Now, Ralph must decide if he'll use his new powers to fight crime, even though he already lost the suit's instruction manual.
Directed by Rod HolcombWritten by Stephen J. CannellGuest stars June Lockhart, G.D. Spradlin, Bob Minor, Richard Herd, Jeff MacKay, Jon Caliri, Brandon Williams
Episode 2
Bill, who has been trying to bust open a drug ring for over 20 years, must drive a witness to Los Angeles for the trial of the gang leader and asks Ralph for help.
Directed by Robert C. Thompson, Rod HolcombWritten by Stephen J. CannellGuest stars Arnold F. Turner, Ernie F. Orsatti
Episode 3
When a secret gunsight is stolen, Bill asks Ralph for help in solving the case. However, Ralph runs into problems when he keeps turning invisible unexpectedly, and must deal with the pressure of meeting Pam's parents.
Written by Juanita BartlettGuest stars Mel Stewart, William Bogert, Glenn R. Wilder
Episode 4
Russians are trying to find an heiress and her Russian husband in order to force them to establish a missile cache hold on their private island. Bill needs Ralph's help when he is suspected of failing a lie-detector test at FBI headquarters.
Directed by Gabrielle Beaumont, Rod HolcombWritten by Stephen J. CannellGuest stars Simone Griffeth, Nicholas Worth, Dave Shelley, Kurt Grayson, E.J. Peaker
Episode 5
Ralph uses his suit to help Rhonda, one of his students, after her mother is kidnapped by the Russians.
Directed by Gabrielle BeaumontWritten by Juanita BartlettGuest stars Brandon Williams, Peter White
Episode 6
Ralph reconsiders his suit of powers after a flying mistake almost takes out a bus full of tourists. Bill also reconsiders his job path when one of his heroes is suspected of plotting out the theft of a precious diamond.
Directed by Gabrielle BeaumontWritten by Stephen J. CannellGuest stars Bruce Tuthill, Brandon Williams, Jack Ging, John Hart, William Woodson
Episode 7
Ralph lends Tony a hand by finding him a job as a car repossesser. When Tony is arrested for arson, Ralph and Bill team up to find the real criminal.
Directed by Robert C. Thompson, Gabrielle BeaumontWritten by Lee SheldonGuest stars Brandon Williams, Mark Withers, Raymond Singer, Sandy Ward, Henry G. Sanders
Episode 8
At FBI headquarters, promotions are being handed out. However, Bill considers retiring from his job. Meanwhile, Ralph must use his suit to save Pam when she discovers her boss is the head of an underground operation.
Where to watch The Greatest American HeroEpisode information updated Jul 26, 2026
William KattRalph Hinkley
Robert CulpBill Maxwell
Connie SelleccaPam Davidson
Faye GrantRhonda Blake
Michael ParéTony Villicana
Jesse D. GoinsCyler Johnson
Mel Stewart
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