Series synopsis
The Highwayman is an American action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on NBC on September 20, 1987. It ended on May 6, 1988. It was created by Douglas Heyes, Glen A. Larson. It stars Sam J. Jones, Mark "Jacko" Jackson, Tim Russ and Jane Badler.
The Highwaymen fight crime in the near future.
Premise
The Highwaymen fight crime in the near future.
Premise: All Roads Lead to The Highwayman
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sam J. Jones as The Highwayman
- Mark "Jacko" Jackson as Jetto
- Tim Russ as D.C. Montana
- Jane Badler as Ms. Tania Winthrop
Guest cast
- Nick Young as M.P. #1
- Claudia Christian as Dawn
- John Quade as Bartender
- Paul Drake as Deputy Bricker
- G. Gordon Liddy as Merrick
- Michael Berryman as Chromedome
- Branscombe Richmond as Geronimo
- Stan Egi as Toto
- Jimmy Smits as Bo Ziker
- Theresa Saldana as Angela Brown
- William Conrad as Narrator
- Jennifer Runyon as Amanda Merrick
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | September 20, 1987 | May 6, 1988 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Terror on the Blacktop A government agent in a supertruck named "Stealth" that is loaded with ultra-high-tech weapons and a helicopter travels the highways, fighting evil. |
September 20, 1987 |
| 2 |
Road Lord Highway investigates the murder of his fellow Marshall, Stephen North (Kent McCord) and finds that there is more to the story. Androids. |
March 4, 1988 |
| 3 |
The Hitchhiker Highwayman transports an alien life form that infects himself and others exposed to it. |
March 11, 1988 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 20, 1987 |
| Last aired | May 6, 1988 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 20:00:00 |