Knight Rider - Season 1 - Eps 1: Knight of the Phoenix
When 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.
About Knight Rider
Title: Knight Rider
First Air Date: 1982-09-26
Last Air Date: 1986-04-04
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.544/10 (from 1294 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 5
Total Episodes: 84
Network: NBC
Genres: Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Crime
Production Companies: Universal Television, Glen A. Larson Productions, Universal Television Entertainment
Synopsis
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
Michael Knight
Edward Mulhare
Devon Miles
William Daniels
K.I.T.T. (voice)
Patricia McPherson
Bonnie Barstow
Peter Parros
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