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Knight Rider

1982–1986 · Ended · 4 seasons

Science Fiction Drama Crime Action
First aired
Sep 26, 1982
Last aired
Apr 4, 1986
IMDb rating
6.9 / 10 40,213 votes
Recall rating
5.0 / 10 1 rating

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: Michael Knight. Michael is then given a special computerized and indestructible car called the Knight Industries Two Thousand (K.I.T.T.) and a mission: apprehend criminals who are beyond the reach of the law.

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. 5 wins & 8 nominations total

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Episodes

Specials · 3 episodes

  • E1 Knight Rider 2000
    May 19, 1991 94 min

    In the future, guns are banned and criminals are frozen for the duration of their sentences. A recent spate of killings involving handguns brings Michael Knight back to fight for justice, but he insists of the help of KITT, his artificially-intelligent car from decades ago. The only problem is that KITT has been deactivated.

  • E2 Knight Rider 2010
    Feb 13, 1994 86 min

    Borrowing elements from the original series. This TV Movie places a new Knight Rider - Jake McQueen in an apocalyptic future with and artificially intelligent mustang

  • E20 Knight Rider: Behind the Wheel
    Jul 22, 2025 60 min

    This hour-long documentary explores the legacy of the hit series, featuring rare behind-the-scenes footage, bold stunt stories and interviews with the original cast and crew who brought the iconic, talking Pontiac Trans-Am to life.

Cast 6

Crew 1

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