The Greatest American Hero

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The Greatest American Hero ranks 2,283 out of the 18,228 shows on TV.com.

The 384 users who count themselves as The Greatest American Hero fans have written a total of 16 reviews.

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This show was first aired in 1981, and was both a comedy and a drama. A special "power suit" that only works on him is given to the teacher by the aliens, and he is paired up with the gumshoe FBI agent who keeps them both busy with his scenarios. The suit of "unearthly powers" gives the power of strength, flight, invisibilty, flames, telekenesis, vision of events without being there, protection from bullets and fire

This show was first aired in 1981, and was both a comedy and a drama. A special "power suit" that only works on him is given to the teacher by the aliens, and he is paired up with the gumshoe FBI agent who keeps them both busy with his scenarios. The suit of "unearthly powers" gives the power of strength, flight, invisibilty, flames, telekenesis, vision of events without being there, protection from bullets and fireless «

• Why was it canceled?

  Does anyone know why the show was canceled. Is there any reference that states it? maybe in the dvd commentary?

  Does anyone know why the show was canceled. Is there any reference that states it? maybe in the dvd commentary? less «

  mizasterj Last online 1 day, 2 hrs ago
  1 comments, last one Jun 11, 2009 + Add Comment

• Where can I watch episodes online?

  I have looked everywhere :?but can't seem to find any episodes of GAH online anywhere:(. Looked at VEOH and just about everywhere else:x. If you know of anyplace where streams can be viewed please post a link:P. Or if you can upload something to VEOH ;-) Thanks.

  I have looked everywhere :?but can't seem to find any episodes of GAH online anywhere:(. Looked at VEOH and just about everywhere else:x. If you know of anyplace where streams can be viewed please post a link:P. Or if you can upload something to VEOH ;-) Thanks. less «

  jpcastle Last online Apr 29, 2008
  2 comments, last one Jan 25, 2009 + Add Comment

• Ralph's Job

  So when did the term Special Ed start to apply towards mentally handicapped students and not delinquents? When did mentally handicapped students become mainstraemed into public school? It just sounds weird when I hear him call his students Special Ed students

  So when did the term Special Ed start to apply towards mentally handicapped students and not delinquents? When did mentally handicapped students become mainstraemed into public school? It just sounds weird when I hear him call his students Special Ed studentsless «

  bballer151 Last online May 23, 2009
  1 comments, last one Dec 5, 2008 + Add Comment

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  9.2 Superb

  Greatest American Hero is about a normal guy like you and me. Hes hardworking and good at what he does. On a class field trip he gets lost and he ends up meeting a guy named Bill and they end up seeing aliens who give them a special suit and book to use. hide « show »

  First time I saw this show I must of been five or six years old. I was pulled in. It was like a ordinary guy being a superman of all things. Many years later im still a fan of this show. It might have to do with me being a fan of what Stephen J. Cannell has done for Tv shows in the 1980s. I have to say this has to be a trendsetter for those who are normal and want to be something extra ordinary. And do those special things that seperate you from the rest. This is right up there with believing in yourself and doing it when it matters most. Many years later I have these all on dvd. But there missing some of the original songs from the series. Something is better then nothing I guess. There has been talk of a big screen movie on and off. I know the A-Team movie is coming. I cant wait. I guess will all see what happens from here. Ill keep my fingers crossed for a GAH movie.

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  kingtazzy Added Oct 17, 2008 All my reviews
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  9 Superb

  I tought this show was ahead it's time. hide « show »

  I tought this show was ahead of it's time. One of the first super hero shows that was also funny. I did'nt remember this show that well because I was so little at the time. As soon as I start watching on dvd I remembered alot of it and how funny it was.The first season was really good because he was saving people from other people. The second season was pretty much the same. Which I tought was also great. Then they were'nt even sure if it was going to come back for a thrid season,and it did. I belive it had different writers. Which it turned out to be really awful. But all in all I really liked this show, they could have stopped after season two if they wanted to. They did'nt, which thats what I think the main reason for this show being cancelled. But this show dose have really big following now of all ages.

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  sjrlost Added Nov 18, 2007 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  The Greatest American Hero" is one of the greatest American TV shows - and people who try to take it too seriously are missing the point. hide « show »

  Bill reminds me of my mentor when I was training to be an investigative news reporter in Augusta.
  I love the premise of show - and while it can be cheesy - it's the way America should be and was written in a time of relative innocence.
  Wish our country had true GAH "Hero"

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  YOOPERNEWSMAN Added Feb 12, 2007 All my reviews
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  1.5 Abysmal

  Worse show ever!!! :) hide « show »

  Comedy plus superhero powers just does not work. It was so frustrating to see this guy suck so bad. He couldn't fly right, he couldn't do anything right. It was the Inspector Gadget thing all over again. What's the point of giving someone a gift if it ends up being so stupid. I know I was never suppose to take this show seriously and stuff like that but my 3-4 year old childhood memories and my original emotions for this show is what I'm going to base this review on. Now that I'm older I will not watch this show or rent the DVD's. I just have such a bitter taste in my mouth for it. Worse show ever, dumbest show ever!!! :) My older brothers use to love this crap and make me watch it.

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  tramlaw301 Added Dec 30, 2006 All my reviews
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  8.9 Great

  Why I Liked This Crazy Series hide « show »

  This show took a comic book idea and made it real. For every guy who wanted to hide behind a costume and save the world, or at least picture Batman and Spider-Man in the real world, this series showed the pros and cons of superheroics and dual identities even if it had to use a UFO to do it. William Katt was basicly your All-American good guy with a gorgeous girlfriend played by Connie Selleca. Robert Culp was the gungho F.B.I. Agent, a role he played to the hilt. Supported by Faye Grant and Michael Pare, this show lasted a brief but memorable two years before we lost it. Even an attempt was made to pass the premise to a lovely young actress, but by then, the original appeal of the show had faded away.

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  aesgaard41 Added Oct 14, 2006 All my reviews