Knight Rider

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Ended

First aired

September 26, 1982

Last aired

April 4, 1986

Episodes

84

Network

NBC

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Production

Universal Television,Glen A. Larson Productions

Creator

Glen A. Larson

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0083437