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Knight Rider

"Michael Knight is today's hero! Driving the car of tomorrow! Together, they're the ultimate crimecrashers!"

7.5
4 seasons
84 episodes
Ended
Action & Adventure
Drama
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Crime

Plot Summary

Michael Long, an undercover police officer, is shot while investigating a case and left for dead by his assailants. He is rescued by Wilton Knight, a wealthy, dying millionaire and inventor who arranges life-saving surgery, including a new face and a new identity--that of Michael Knight. Michael is then given a special computerized and indestructible car called the Knight Industries Two Thousand (nicknamed KITT), and a mission: apprehend criminals who are beyond the reach of the law. The series depicts Michael's exploits as he and KITT battle the forces of evil on behalf of the Foundation for Law and Government.

First Aired:September 26, 1982
Last Aired:April 4, 1986
Episode Runtime:48m
Networks:
NBC
Created By:
Glen A. Larson

Cast & Characters

Where to watch free (US)

The Roku Channel

Seasons (5)

Season 1
7.4

Season 1

21 episodes

Aired: 1982

Season 2
7.7

Season 2

21 episodes

Aired: 1983

Season 3
7.5

Season 3

21 episodes

Aired: 1984

Season 4
6.5

Season 4

21 episodes

Aired: 1985

Production

Universal Television

Glen A. Larson Productions

Universal Television Entertainment