7.5 of 10 (1251 reviews)

Knight Rider

TV TV-PG 7.5 1982 48 min

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.

Country:

USA

Genre:

Action, Crime, Drama, Science Fiction

Year:

1982

Creator:

Glen A. Larson

Stars:

David Hasselhoff, Edward Mulhare, William Daniels

Tags:

ex-cop, vigilante