The Greatest American Hero (1981)

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 thus has to learn how to use its powers by trial and error, often with comical results.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Comedy, Crime

What to watch after The Greatest American Hero

• The Fall Guy (1981) — Similar consistency, season to season
• The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) — Christian I. Nyby II and Rod Holcomb directed both
• The A-Team (1983) — Stephen J. Cannell created both
• Batman (1966) — Same feel: cheerful, fun
• MacGyver (1985) — Two steps away in the credits
• The Dukes of Hazzard (1979) — Two steps away in the credits