TV show availability guide

Max Headroom

Television networks battle one another in an unrelenting ratings war. Whoever controls the airwaves controls the dystopic world in which they broadcast. So when Network 23's star reporter, Edison Carter, uncovers a deadly secret that could shake up the station's dominion over its viewers, the only option is to eliminate Carter before he can make his story public. After Carter's "accident," his mind is uploaded to create the world's first self-aware, computer-generated TV host — Max Headroom! But will Max bow to his creators? Or will he be the key to his human alter ago bringing down a network superpower?

1987 7.0/10 community score 2 seasons · 14 episodes Ended
  • Drama
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Viewing market

Country-level availability

Where to watch in United States

8 platforms currently listed across all viewing options

Data checked 18 Oct 2026, 20:43 UTC

Free

1
  • Streaming providerHooplaNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable

Free with ads

4
  • Streaming providerThe Roku ChannelNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerPlexNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerPlex ChannelNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable

Buy

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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

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First aired
Seasons
2
Episodes
14
Status
Ended

Latest aired episode

S2 E8

Baby Grobags

Aired 48 min

Edison Carter is on the trail of some rather dark people who are stealing babies from the baby pods where they are grown while Bryce carefully considers working for Grossberg and channel 66.

Next listed episode

No upcoming episode date is currently listed.

Season guide

Most recent seasons first

3 season entries

  • Season 2

    8 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 1

    6 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Specials

    12 episodes

    First episode aired

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