Knight Rider
1982 · TV series
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Season 122 episodes · premiered Sep 26, 1982
- 1.01Knight of the PhoenixSep 26, 1982Rate

A young detective survives a botched police operation, only to discover his face and identity have been changed by a dying billionaire who believes he can be molded into a crime-fighter named Michael Knight.
- 1.02Deadly ManeuversOct 1, 1982Rate

Michael gives a ride to a stranded Army Lieutenant, but upon arriving at her base, he learns her father has died under suspicious circumstances, prompting him to look into the mystery.
- 1.03Good Day at White RockOct 8, 1982Rate

Michael and K.I.T.T. travel to the peaceful town of White Rock for a vacation and some rock climbing, only to discover that a rowdy motorcycle gang is causing trouble and preparing for a violent clash with a rival biker group.
- 1.04Slammin' Sammy's Stunt Show SpectacularOct 22, 1982Rate

Michael becomes involved with a daredevil car show that is secretly in financial trouble after its owners took a second mortgage from a criminal, who is orchestrating accidents to seize control of the business.
- 1.05Just My BillOct 29, 1982Rate

Michael is assigned to protect a determined state senator who has made powerful enemies through his reform efforts.
- 1.06Not a Drop to DrinkNov 5, 1982Rate

Michael is sent by Devon to intervene in a conflict between ranchers fighting over water rights, escalating tensions in the region.
- 1.07No Big ThingNov 12, 1982Rate

Devon is arrested for a minor offense and ends up in a small-town jail, where the situation escalates when another inmate is fatally shot by police.
- 1.08Trust Doesn't RustNov 19, 1982Rate

Michael is tasked with tracking down and stopping KARR, a rogue prototype of KITT that has gone berserk and is determined to survive no matter the cost.
- 1.09Inside OutNov 26, 1982Rate

Michael assumes the identity of a notorious criminal to gain entry into a sophisticated crime syndicate led by a retired colonel orchestrating a large-scale heist.
- 1.10The Final VerdictDec 3, 1982Rate

A timid accountant must prove his friend's innocence in a murder case before authorities arrest him for financial misconduct.
- 1.11A Plush RideDec 10, 1982Rate

Michael enrolls in a specialized driving school for chauffeur-bodyguards in an effort to uncover an assassin targeting three foreign dignitaries.
- 1.12Forget Me NotDec 17, 1982Rate

Michael's only lead in stopping a plot to assassinate a Latin American president is a woman who knows the details but has no memory of them.
- 1.13Hearts of StoneJan 14, 1983Rate

Michael investigates a network of gunrunners trafficking high-tech rifles through Central America under the name "Corazon de Piedras.
- 1.14Give Me Liberty... or Give Me DeathJan 21, 1983Rate

Michael enters an alternative-fuel race to investigate who is sabotaging the vehicles.
- 1.15The Topaz ConnectionJan 28, 1983Rate

Michael investigates the murder of a men's magazine publisher and uncovers a connection to an upcoming exposé the publication was set to release. His search takes him to Las Vegas, where he delves into the secrets the magazine sought to reveal.
- 1.16A Nice, Indecent Little TownFeb 18, 1983Rate

A counterfeit currency investigation takes an unexpected turn as an agent arrives in a quiet village, where the suspect seems to have vanished—and the presence of the CIA raises new questions.
- 1.17Chariot of GoldFeb 25, 1983Rate

Michael looks into the unexplained deaths of members from an elite society of intellectuals who are participating in an archaeological excavation.
- 1.18White BirdMar 4, 1983Rate

Michael works to stop a conspiracy that implicates a lawyer's assistant, only to discover a personal connection when he learns she was once his fiancée before his identity was altered.
- 1.19Knight MovesMar 11, 1983Rate

Michael investigates a series of hijackings targeting cargo shipments transported by independent truckers.
- 1.20Nobody Does It BetterApr 29, 1983Rate

Michael investigates the theft of computer-software secrets while dealing with the complications of an overzealous private investigator.
- 1.21Short NoticeMay 6, 1983Rate
Michael finds himself entangled with a cycle gang after accidentally killing one of its members, and must negotiate with the only witness, who demands his help in recovering her kidnapped child in exchange for her testimony.
- 1.22Short NoticeRate
Season 224 episodes · premiered Oct 2, 1983
- 2.01GoliathOct 2, 1983Rate

Michael and KITT face off against a powerful truck resembling KITT, created by Wilton Knight's ex-wife and their son.
- 2.02Brother's KeeperOct 9, 1983Rate

Michael is placed in a prison as part of a mission to extract an inmate who is being sought by a terrorist planning a major attack on the city.
- 2.03Merchants of DeathOct 16, 1983Rate

Michael and KITT face off against a high-tech attack helicopter piloted by mercenaries, leading to a dramatic confrontation under unexpected stormy skies.
- 2.04Blind SpotOct 23, 1983Rate

Michael looks into a case involving a businessman accused of exploiting undocumented immigrants, with a blind woman serving as the sole eyewitness.
- 2.05Return to CadizOct 30, 1983Rate

Michael and K.I.T.T. interrupt a test of K.I.T.T.'s water-driving capability after discovering an injured scuba diver on the beach. Michael befriends the diver's sister and looks into the circumstances of his injury, eventually uncovering a connection to a sunken Aztec treasure and a rival treasure hunter.
- 2.06K.I.T.T. the CatNov 6, 1983Rate

Michael attempts to track down a cat burglar with a Robin Hood-like reputation before an equally determined police officer can apprehend them.
- 2.07Custom K.I.T.T.Nov 13, 1983Rate

Michael uses KITT as bait to catch a group of thieves targeting customized vehicles, leading them to a traveling car show where the suspects are found. Meanwhile, two clumsy thieves attempt to steal KITT, resulting in unexpected and humorous consequences.
- 2.08Soul SurvivorNov 27, 1983Rate

A skilled hacker infiltrates KITT's system, wiping its memory and forcing Michael to confront a version of his car that has been transferred into a different vehicle for transport.
- 2.09Ring of FireDec 4, 1983Rate

Michael attempts to shield a Cajun woman from her vengeful husband in the remote Louisiana bayou.
- 2.10KnightmaresDec 11, 1983Rate

Michael, after sustaining a head injury during an investigation at a dam, experiences amnesia and temporarily reverts to his previous identity as a police officer named Michael Long.
- 2.11Silent KnightDec 18, 1983Rate

Michael prepares to attend a Christmas banquet when he meets a gypsy boy who has stolen a gold watch from bank robbers and is now being pursued by them.
- 2.12A Knight in Shining ArmorJan 8, 1984Rate

A murderer in possession of a treasure map sets out to locate the estranged daughter of his victim, believing she is essential to unlocking the treasure's secrets.
- 2.13Diamonds Aren't a Girl's Best FriendJan 15, 1984Rate

Michael travels to Mexico to pursue a talent agent suspected of using attractive models to smuggle diamonds into the United States.
- 2.14White-Line WarriorsJan 29, 1984Rate

A car club's weekend trips to a coastal town coincide with a series of burglaries, drawing suspicion upon its members. Meanwhile, Manny attempts to persuade Michael to purchase a car security system.
- 2.15Race For LifeFeb 5, 1984Rate

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Marcel Rafael Marcelino, who passed away while his father, Mario, was filming it.
- 2.16Speed DemonsFeb 12, 1984Rate

Michael and KITT become aware of a potential threat after receiving an anonymous warning about a possible attack during a Foundation-sponsored motorcycle race.
- 2.17Goliath ReturnsFeb 19, 1984Rate

Garthe Knight, a former adversary of Michael, captures Devon, April, and a scientist in an attempt to exact revenge by provoking a confrontation between KITT and his upgraded vehicle, GOLIATH.
- 2.18A Good Knight's WorkMar 4, 1984Rate

Michael is targeted by a criminal who is aware of his past and seeks revenge. At the same time, a woman who accuses a company of stealing her talking teddy bear design asks Michael to help her retrieve it, though her true intentions may not be entirely honest.
- 2.19Mouth of the SnakeApr 8, 1984Rate

A government agent teams up with Michael and the widow of a murdered lawyer to uncover links between an international criminal, a stolen rocket launcher, and the mysterious code "Boca Culebra.
- 2.20Let It Be MeMay 13, 1984Rate

Michael joins a rock band under a false identity to investigate the mysterious death of the group's former lead singer, suspecting a link to an encrypted videotape discovered among his belongings.
- 2.21Big IronMay 27, 1984Rate
Michael and KITT find themselves trapped under tons of gravel after being pushed into a quarry during an investigation into stolen construction equipment.
- 2.22Mouth of the Snake: Part 2Rate
- 2.23Let It Be MeRate
- 2.24Big IronRate
Season 322 episodes · premiered Sep 30, 1984
- 3.01Knight of the DronesSep 30, 1984Rate

A scientist devises a plan to deploy robots and autonomous vehicles to capture criminals as part of a scheme to rob a Federal Reserve Bank.
- 3.02The Ice BanditsOct 7, 1984Rate

Michael follows a trail of diamond thieves to Northern California's wine country, where he discovers the criminals are operating out of a monastery under the cover of its legitimate activities.
- 3.03Knights of the Fast LaneOct 14, 1984Rate

Michael attempts to retrieve KITT by challenging a dangerous street racer to a high-stakes race, hoping to expose a stolen futuristic sports car.
- 3.04Halloween KnightOct 28, 1984Rate

Bonnie becomes convinced she saw a murder and soon experiences unsettling events that seem intended to drive her out of her apartment.
- 3.05K.I.T.T. vs. K.A.R.R.Nov 4, 1984Rate

Karr, KITT's malevolent prototype, reappears with a stolen laser from the Foundation, intent on eliminating Michael and KITT.
- 3.06The Rotten ApplesNov 11, 1984Rate

A psychologist who established a ranch as a retreat for troubled urban youth turns to Michael for assistance when cattle rustlers threaten her property and provoke hostility from local residents.
- 3.07Knight in DisgraceNov 18, 1984Rate

Michael is fired after being caught with drugs, and the incident attracts the attention of a crime boss who offers him a job: steal a unique electronic key from Devon.
- 3.08Dead of KnightDec 2, 1984Rate

A young dancer accidentally consumes a poison intended for Michael, forcing him to urgently seek out the only person who may know how to create an antidote.
- 3.09Lost KnightDec 9, 1984Rate

Michael and KITT are separated when an explosion wipes KITT's memory, leading the amnesiac car to form a bond with a boy who is being pursued by criminals who believe he can recognize them.
- 3.10Knight of the ChameleonDec 30, 1984Rate

Michael infiltrates a group of mercenaries to uncover the Chameleon, a skilled impersonator who has stolen a government jet pack prototype and is planning to sell it illegally.
- 3.11Custom Made KillerJan 6, 1985Rate

A ruthless extortionist seeks to dominate the garment industry by hiring a hit man with a high-tech car to eliminate rivals. In a lighter moment, a photographer and model use KITT as a fashion runway prop.
- 3.12Knight by a NoseJan 13, 1985Rate

A Thoroughbred racehorse is faked as dead to conceal gambling debts, with the owner using funds from the horse's illegal sale to settle them.
- 3.13Junk Yard DogFeb 3, 1985Rate

Michael is determined to take down the owner of a toxic-waste facility after KITT is severely damaged in an acid pit.
- 3.14Buy OutFeb 10, 1985Rate

Michael offers to drive an armored limousine during a missile-defense demonstration in an effort to uncover a saboteur.
- 3.15KnightlinesMar 3, 1985Rate

An international criminal sabotages a government facility responsible for developing space-based weapons, setting it to explode upon completion of its construction.
- 3.16The Nineteenth HoleMar 10, 1985Rate

Michael enters KITT in a small-town road rally to look into death threats targeting the event's sponsor.
- 3.17Knight and KnerdMar 17, 1985Rate

A scientist's daughter is taken hostage by a group of criminals who are using her father's expertise to develop a powerful new weapon.
- 3.18Ten Wheel TroubleMar 24, 1985Rate

Michael joins a group of independent truckers in a battle against a corporate takeover by taking control of a big rig.
- 3.19Knight in RetreatMar 29, 1985Rate

Michael pretends to be a scientist working on space-based weapons in order to infiltrate a club run by a woman involved in blackmail and dealing with classified military technology.
- 3.20Knight StrikeApr 5, 1985Rate

Michael goes to a survivalist convention in hopes of recovering pistols that were stolen in a recent robbery, believing they may lead to the missing laser rifles.
- 3.21Circus KnightsMay 5, 1985Rate
Michael and KITT pose as a daredevil act in a circus to investigate the forces behind its financial troubles.
- 3.22Circus KnightsRate
Season 422 episodes · premiered Sep 20, 1985
- 4.01Knight of the JuggernautSep 20, 1985Rate

After a near-fatal encounter with the Juggernaut, a powerful vehicle armed with a deadly battering ram, KITT undergoes a dramatic transformation that changes his capabilities and appearance.
- 4.02KITTnapSep 27, 1985Rate

As Michael gets closer to capturing a long-evading master criminal, the criminal and his associates scheme to hinder Michael by targeting and trapping K.I.T.T.
- 4.03Sky KnightOct 18, 1985Rate

Bonnie's flight is taken over by a former intelligence operative who demands a ransom and the release of imprisoned individuals in exchange for the passengers' safety.
- 4.04Burial GroundOct 25, 1985Rate

An archaeologist working at an ancient burial site is kidnapped by a man whose fate—receiving oil-rich land—depends on the absence of discovered artifacts.
- 4.05The Wrong CrowdNov 1, 1985Rate

A biker gang hijacks a FLAG truck, injuring RC3, and is surprised to find it contains computer equipment instead of liquor. With the help of a tech-savvy young man, they plan to use the technology for a crime spree. Michael and K.I.T.T. work to stop them before they can sabotage a test of a new computerized vehicle armed with a warhead.
- 4.06Knight StingNov 8, 1985Rate

Bonnie disguises herself as a well-traveled individual to infiltrate a foreign embassy suspected of smuggling a container of lethal bacteria. Her mission is to stop the dangerous shipment before it leaves the country.
- 4.07Many Happy ReturnsNov 15, 1985Rate

Michael's birthday plans are disrupted when he is tasked by Devon with recovering a stolen high-tech hovercraft prototype before it can be smuggled out by a black market dealer.
- 4.08Knight RacerNov 29, 1985Rate

Michael faces a deadly threat after earning a spot with an independent racing team that has a troubling history of accidents.
- 4.09Knight Behind BarsDec 6, 1985Rate

Michael uncovers a scheme in which prison inmates were exploited to steal security blueprints for a hotel set to host a major defense conference.
- 4.10Knight SongDec 13, 1985Rate

A childhood friend of RC3 becomes entangled with a real-estate developer opposed to a new nightclub that could rejuvenate RC3's neighborhood.
- 4.11The Scent of RosesJan 3, 1986Rate

Michael, reeling from a life-threatening confrontation with a criminal mastermind, becomes deeply depressed and considers leaving the Foundation. During this time, he marries Stevie.
- 4.12Killer K.I.T.T.Jan 10, 1986Rate

An electronics expert with a grudge takes control of KITT's systems, causing the car to turn against Michael.
- 4.13Out of the WoodsJan 17, 1986Rate

A family-owned logging business struggles to sell its legally harvested timber as a local sawmill gains an unfair advantage by purchasing wood illegally taken from a national park.
- 4.14Deadly KnightshadeJan 24, 1986Rate

A Foundation trustee is found murdered, and Michael suspects renowned magician Austin Templeton, despite his apparent alibi of performing on stage at the time. Michael believes Templeton used his skills to create a deceptive illusion, making the case more complicated when Bonnie, Templeton's ex-lover and an eyewitness, vouches for his innocence.
- 4.15Redemption of a ChampionJan 31, 1986Rate

A sports promoter with knowledge about a historic boxing match is found dead, prompting Michael to look into a high-stakes fight involving a ruthless promoter and a retired champion eager to return to the ring at any cost.
- 4.16Knight of a Thousand DevilsFeb 7, 1986Rate

Michael and K.I.T.T., with assistance from RC3, pursue a fugitive mobster who has killed an FBI agent and is attempting to flee to Mexico by participating in a secret dune-buggy race.
- 4.17Hills of FireFeb 14, 1986Rate

Michael and K.I.T.T. are assigned to patrol a national park, only to encounter an arsonist using an All-Terrain Vehicle to evade capture. As they work to uncover the true identity behind the fires, Michael becomes involved in clearing a reformed teenage vandal who is wrongly accused of the crimes.
- 4.18Knight Flight to FreedomFeb 21, 1986Rate

Michael is captured during an attempt to rescue an American political prisoner in a country undergoing a coup.
- 4.19Fright KnightMar 7, 1986Rate

A string of bizarre accidents occurs on a film set, leading cast and crew to suspect the presence of a legendary studio ghost.
- 4.20Knight of the Rising SunMar 14, 1986Rate

A prominent Japanese businessman seeks to take the adopted son of Devon's friend, as the boy is a direct descendant of the founder of an ancient extremist group.
- 4.21Voo Doo KnightApr 4, 1986Rate
Michael investigates a bizarre robbery in which a thief apparently commits suicide, uncovering a scheme led by a con woman impersonating a voodoo princess. She uses special earclips to hypnotize people into obeying her, intending to steal valuable artifacts. In the process, Michael himself becomes a victim of the device.
- 4.22Voo Doo KnightRate
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