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.
Cast: David Hasselhoff, Edward Mulhare, William Daniels
21 episodes
1. Knight of the PhoenixWhen a young detective is ambushed in a failed police stakeout, he is believed to have been killed. In reality, he survives and learns that his face has been altered and his identity has been changed to Michael Knight. The man responsible for this is Wilton Knight, a dying billionaire who, convinced that one man can make a difference, has selected Michael for the role as a crime-fighter.TV-PGCC1 h 37 minSep 26, 1982
2. Deadly ManeuversMichael stops to offer a stranded Army Lieutenant a lift, only to learn when they arrive at her base that her father has died under mysterious circumstances. With the events surrounding the death highly suspicious, Michael decides to investigate.TV-PGCC49minOct 1, 1982
3. Good Day at White RockMichael and K.I.T.T. head to the quiet backwater town of White Rock for Michael to take a well deserved vacation and do a little rock climbing, but the trip isn't quite the quiet break expected, when they find that the town is being terrorised by a rowdy motorcycle gang preparing to do battle with a rival club of bikers...TV-PGCC49minOct 8, 1982
4. Slammin' Sammy's Stunt Show SpectacularMichael joins an auto-daredevil show whose owners unwittingly took out a second mortgage from a crook who arranges "accidents" so he can take over the business.TV-PGCC49minOct 22, 1982
5. Just My BillMichael becomes the bodyguard for a crusading state senator who has stepped on one too many toes.TV-PGCC49minOct 29, 1982
6. Not a Drop to DrinkDevon sends Michael to stop a range war over water rights.TV-PGCC49minNov 5, 1982
7. No Big ThingDevon lands in a small-town lockup on a misdemeanor, but his predicament becomes deadly after a fellow prisoner is killed by the cops.TV-PGCC49minNov 12, 1982
8. Trust Doesn't RustMichael is assigned to stop KARR, an evil prototype of KITT programmed to survive at all costs--and now on the loose.TV-PGCC48minNov 19, 1982
9. Inside OutMichael takes on the guise of an infamous criminal to infiltrate a highly organized crime ring headed by a retired colonel, who is planning a major heist.TV-PGCC49minNov 26, 1982
10. The Final VerdictA meek accountant can clear a friend of murder—if Michael can find him before he's arrested for "creative" bookkeeping.TV-PGCC49minDec 3, 1982
11. A Plush RideMichael becomes a student in a driving school for chauffeur-bodyguards to expose an assassin whose targets are a trio of visiting Third World leaders.TV-PGCC49minDec 10, 1982
12. Forget Me NotMichael's only hope of preventing the assassination of a Latin American president is a girl who knows the plan, but has amnesia.TV-PGCC49minDec 17, 1982
13. Hearts of StoneMichael infiltrates a ring of gunrunners selling advanced-design rifles in Central America, "Corazon de Piedras".TV-PGCC49minJan 14, 1983
14. Give Me Liberty... or Give Me DeathSomeone is sabotaging the cars in an alternative-fuel race, so Michael joins the pack to flush out the saboteur.TV-PGCC49minJan 21, 1983
15. The Topaz ConnectionThe murder of a men's magazine publisher leads Michael to Las Vegas and an expose the magazine was about to print.TV-PGCC49minJan 28, 1983
16. A Nice, Indecent Little TownThe trail of a counterfeiter leads to a sleepy little village that not only appears to be harboring the criminal he's after but is also under the eye of the CIA.TV-PGCC49minFeb 18, 1983
17. Chariot of GoldMichael investigates the mysterious deaths of members of an exclusive club for geniuses, involved in an archaeological dig.TV-PGCC49minFeb 25, 1983
18. White BirdMichael tries to prevent a lawyer's assistant from being framed for conspiracy, but there's a complication; she was Michael's fiancee before his identity change.TV-PGCC49minMar 4, 1983
19. Knight MovesMichael tries to catch hijackers who are knocking off shipments carried by independent truckers.TV-PGCC49minMar 11, 1983
20. Nobody Does It BetterMichael contends with interference from an overzealous private eye while he tries to discover who's stealing computer-software secrets.TV-PGCC49minApr 29, 1983
21. Short NoticeAfter Michael unintentionally kills a cycle-gang member, the only witness insists that he recover her kidnapped child before she will help him.TV-PGCC49minMay 6, 1983
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Glen A. Larson
