Knight Rider Michael Knight is today's hero! Driving the car of tomorrow! Together, they're the ultimate crimecrashers!
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.
- Created By
Glen A. Larson
- First Aired on
Sep 26, 1982
- Popularity: 36.1713
- 1,312 votes
- Networks
- (US)
- Production
Universal Television (US)Glen A. Larson Productions (US)Universal Television Entertainment
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
4 seaons till Apr 04, 1986
Last episode: Voo Doo Knight
Seasons & episodes
Total 4 seasons, 84 episodes
Specials
Aired
Episode 1Knight Rider 200090 min
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.
Episode 2Under the Hood Feature45 min
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.
Episode 3Knight Moves Feature45 min
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.
Episode 4Knight Sounds Feature45 min
An interview with Stu Phillips, composer of the legendary "Knight Rider" theme tune.
Episode 5Pilot Episode Feature3 min
A featurette with several short segments on various aspects of the Pilot episode: The Car, The Jail, The Mansion and The Knight Truck.
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