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The Best Episodes of The Greatest American Hero Season 1

Every episode of The Greatest American Hero Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Greatest American Hero Season 1!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Greatest American Hero Season 1 Episode 1 - The Greatest American Hero
    7.5/10(371 votes)

    #1 - The Greatest American Hero

    S1:E1

    Ralph Hinkley, an average school teacher, is given a suit with amazing powers by aliens. Now, Ralph must decide if he'll use his new powers to fight crime, even though he already lost the suit's instruction manual.

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  2. The Greatest American Hero Season 1 Episode 2 - The Hit Car
    7.0/10(201 votes)

    #2 - The Hit Car

    S1:E2

    Bill, who has been trying to bust open a drug ring for over 20 years, must drive a witness to Los Angeles for the trial of the gang leader and asks Ralph for help.

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  3. The Greatest American Hero Season 1 Episode 3 - Here's Looking at You Kid
    7.0/10(164 votes)

    #3 - Here's Looking at You Kid

    S1:E3

    When a secret gunsight is stolen, Bill asks Ralph for help in solving the case. However, Ralph runs into problems when he keeps turning invisible unexpectedly, and must deal with the pressure of meeting Pam's parents.

    Director:Unknown

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  4. The Greatest American Hero Season 1 Episode 4 - Saturday on Sunset Boulevard
    7.1/10(133 votes)

    #4 - Saturday on Sunset Boulevard

    S1:E4

    Russians are trying to find an heiress and her Russian husband in order to force them to establish a missile cache hold on their private island. Bill needs Ralph's help when he is suspected of failing a lie-detector test at FBI headquarters.

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  5. The Greatest American Hero Season 1 Episode 5 - Reseda Rose
    7.0/10(126 votes)

    #5 - Reseda Rose

    S1:E5

    Ralph uses his suit to help Rhonda, one of his students, after her mother is kidnapped by the Russians.

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  6. The Greatest American Hero Season 1 Episode 6 - My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
    7.9/10(156 votes)

    #6 - My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys

    S1:E6

    Ralph reconsiders his suit of powers after a flying mistake almost takes out a bus full of tourists. Bill also reconsiders his job path when one of his heroes is suspected of plotting out the theft of a precious diamond.

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  8. The Greatest American Hero Season 1 Episode 7 - Fire Man
    7.3/10(120 votes)

    #7 - Fire Man

    S1:E7

    Ralph lends Tony a hand by finding him a job as a car repossesser. When Tony is arrested for arson, Ralph and Bill team up to find the real criminal.

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  9. The Greatest American Hero Season 1 Episode 8 - The Best Desk Scenario
    7.5/10(123 votes)

    #8 - The Best Desk Scenario

    S1:E8

    At FBI headquarters, promotions are being handed out. However, Bill considers retiring from his job. Meanwhile, Ralph must use his suit to save Pam when she discovers her boss is the head of an underground operation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Greatest American Hero" is the best rated episode of "The Greatest American Hero" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 371 votes. Directed by Rod Holcomb and written by Stephen J. Cannell, it aired on 3/18/1981. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "The Hit Car".