TV show availability guide

The Greatest American Hero

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.

1981 7.2/10 community score 3 seasons · 43 episodes Ended
  • Action & Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Crime

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Country-level availability

Where to watch in United States

18 platforms currently listed across all viewing options

Data checked 16 Oct 2026, 21:29 UTC

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  • Streaming providerShout! Factory Amazon ChannelNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable

Free

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  • Streaming providerThe CWNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable

Free with ads

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  • Streaming providerThe Roku ChannelNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerShout! Factory TVNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerPlexNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerPlex ChannelNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerAmazon MX PlayerNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable

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  • Streaming providerAmazon VideoNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerApple TV StoreNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerFandango At HomeNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable

Series schedule

Seasons and episode dates

A concise series timeline, including the latest aired episode and the next date currently listed.

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First aired
Seasons
3
Episodes
43
Status
Ended

Latest aired episode

S3 E13

Vanity, Says the Preacher

Aired 1h

It seems that 30 years ago Bill helped some revolutionaries overthrow a corrupt regime in an unnamed Central American country, where he is now regarded as a hero. But now Bill's old revolutionary compadres have turned up, and they soon kidnap him and try to get him to help lead another revolution.

Next listed episode

No upcoming episode date is currently listed.

Season guide

Most recent seasons first

4 season entries

  • Season 3

    13 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 2

    22 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 1

    8 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Specials

    10 episodes

    Air date not listed

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