The Greatest American Hero
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The CW, and The Roku Channel.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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'The Greatest American Hero' [01] TV Promo - 1981
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Frequently asked questions about The Greatest American Hero
Where can I watch The Greatest American Hero in the United States?
The Greatest American Hero is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The CW, and The Roku Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Greatest American Hero on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. The Greatest American Hero is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The CW, and The Roku Channel.
Can I watch The Greatest American Hero for free?
The Greatest American Hero streams free with ads in the United States on The CW, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Greatest American Hero?
The Greatest American Hero scores 7.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Greatest American Hero?
The Greatest American Hero stars William Katt, Robert Culp, Connie Sellecca, Faye Grant, and Michael Paré. Stephen J. Cannell is the creator.
How many seasons of The Greatest American Hero are there?
The Greatest American Hero has 3 seasons and 43 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of The Greatest American Hero?
All 43 episodes of The Greatest American Hero add up to about 43 hours at roughly 60 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 22 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 11 days.
What network is The Greatest American Hero on?
The Greatest American Hero airs on ABC.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.