Series synopsis
Knight Rider is an American action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy crime television series that premiered on NBC on September 26, 1982. It ended on April 4, 1986. It was created by Glen A. Larson. It stars David Hasselhoff, Edward Mulhare, William Daniels and Rebecca Holden.
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 ...
Premise
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.
Premise: Michael Knight is today's hero! Driving the car of tomorrow! Together, they're the ultimate crimecrashers!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Hasselhoff as Michael Knight
- Edward Mulhare as Devon Miles
- William Daniels as KITT (voice)
- Rebecca Holden as April Curtis
- Patricia McPherson as Bonnie Barstow
- Peter Parros as RC3
Guest cast
- Pedro Armendáriz Jr. as Eduardo O'Brian
- Julianne McNamara as Julie Rogers
- Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff as Betty
- Jim Brown as C.J. Jackson
- Rosalind Cash as Harana
- Paul Brinegar as Chuck
- Susan Blu as Stewardess Mary
- Michael Horse as Jonathan Eagle
- Charles Fleischer as Hitchhiker
- Robert F. Lyons as Jeff Cavanaugh
- Zakes Mokae as Tsombe Kuna
- Catherine Mary Stewart as Lisa Martinson
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 90 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 6 | May 19, 1991 | April 12, 2004 |
| Season 1 | 21 | September 26, 1982 | May 6, 1983 |
| Season 2 | 21 | October 2, 1983 | May 27, 1984 |
| Season 3 | 21 | September 30, 1984 | May 5, 1985 |
| Season 4 | 21 | September 20, 1985 | April 4, 1986 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Knight Rider 2000 In the year 2000, criminals are frozen, handguns are banned from everyone--including the police, and crime is at an all time low... So why has the mayor been murdered with an illegal handgun? Rookie cop Shawn McCormick is asking these questions while still trying to learn the ropes of the police department. |
May 19, 1991 |
| 2 |
Under the Hood Feature A short but amusing documentary featuring interviews with series creator Gary Larson and star David Hasselhoff. Each was interviewed separately and both talk about the process of putting “Knight Rider” together and the perks of having a massive hit television show. |
April 5, 2004 |
| 3 |
Knight Moves Feature Features an interview with Jack Gill, stunt co-ordinator for "Knight Rider". Jack talks about the numerous stunts featured in the show including the damage he endured whilst performing the big jumps. |
April 5, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Knight of the Phoenix When a young detective is ambushed in a failed police stakeout, he is believed to have been killed. In reality, he survives and learns that his face has been altered and his identity has been changed to Michael Knight. The man responsible for this is Wilton Knight, a dying billionaire who, convinced that one man can make a difference, has selected Michael for the role as a crime-fighter. |
September 26, 1982 |
| 2 |
Deadly Maneuvers Michael stops to offer a stranded Army Lieutenant a lift, only to learn when they arrive at her base that her father has died under mysterious circumstances. With the events surrounding the death highly suspicious, Michael decides to investigate. |
October 1, 1982 |
| 3 |
Good Day at White Rock Michael and K.I.T.T. head to the quiet backwater town of White Rock for Michael to take a well deserved vacation and do a little rock climbing, but the trip isn't quite the quiet break expected, when they find that the town is being terrorised by a rowdy motorcycle gang preparing to do battle with a rival club of bikers... |
October 8, 1982 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Goliath Michael and KITT battle a KITT-like truck built by Wilton Knight's ex-wife and son. |
October 2, 1983 |
| 2 |
Brother's Keeper Michael is planted in a prison to break out an inmate wanted by a terrorist threatening to blow up a city. |
October 9, 1983 |
| 3 |
Merchants of Death There's thunder out of the blue when Michael and KITT square off against a futuristic attack helicopter in the hands of mercenaries. |
October 16, 1983 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Knight of the Drones A scientist plans to use robots and drone cars to round up criminals to rob a Federal Reserve Bank. |
September 30, 1984 |
| 2 |
The Ice Bandits Michael trails diamond thieves to the wine country of Northern California where the crooks are using a monastery as a front. |
October 7, 1984 |
| 3 |
Knights of the Fast Lane Michael hopes to flush out a futuristic sports car by challenging its murderous owner to a street race--with KITT as the prize. |
October 14, 1984 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Knight of the Juggernaut KITT undergoes an amazing transformation after nearly being destroyed by the Juggernaut, a similarly powerful vehicle with a deadly battering ram. |
September 20, 1985 |
| 2 |
KITTnap With Michael closing in on a master criminal who has escaped capture for years, the man and his henchmen plot to slow Michael up by trapping K.I.T.T. ... |
September 27, 1985 |
| 3 |
Sky Knight Bonnie's plane is hijacked and the passengers are held hostage by an ex-intelligence agent who wants money and ""political"" prisoners set free. |
October 18, 1985 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 26, 1982 |
| Last aired | April 4, 1986 |
| Runtime | 48 minutes |
| Status | Ended |