Knight Rider_
"Michael Knight is today's hero! Driving the car of tomorrow! Together, they're the ultimate crimecrashers!"
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.
Created By
Glen A. Larson
Network
NBC
Episodes
84
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Overview
Knight Rider has 4 seasons with 84 episodes spanning 1982-1986.
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Rating
With a 7.5/10 rating from 1,385 votes, Knight Rider is considered highly rated.
Year context
Knight Rider first aired 44 years ago in 1982.
CAST (5)
SEASONS (4 seasons, 84 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
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…
02
Deadly Maneuvers
Michael stops to offer a stranded Army Lieutenant a lift, only to learn when they arrive at her base that her father has died under…
03
Good Day at White Rock
Michael 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…
04
Slammin' Sammy's Stunt Show Spectacular
Michael 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…
05
Just My Bill
Michael becomes the bodyguard for a crusading state senator who has stepped on one too many toes.
06
Not a Drop to Drink
Devon sends Michael to stop a range war over water rights.
07
No Big Thing
Devon lands in a small-town lockup on a misdemeanor, but his predicament becomes deadly after a fellow prisoner is killed by the cops.
08
Trust Doesn't Rust
Michael is assigned to stop KARR, an evil prototype of KITT programmed to survive at all costs--and now on the loose.
09
Inside Out
Michael takes on the guise of an infamous criminal to infiltrate a highly organized crime ring headed by a retired colonel, who is planning a…
10
The Final Verdict
A meek accountant can clear a friend of murder—if Michael can find him before he's arrested for "creative" bookkeeping.
11
A Plush Ride
Michael becomes a student in a driving school for chauffeur-bodyguards to expose an assassin whose targets are a trio of visiting Third World leaders.
12
Forget Me Not
Michael's only hope of preventing the assassination of a Latin American president is a girl who knows the plan, but has amnesia.
13
Hearts of Stone
Michael infiltrates a ring of gunrunners selling advanced-design rifles in Central America, "Corazon de Piedras".
14
Give Me Liberty... or Give Me Death
Someone is sabotaging the cars in an alternative-fuel race, so Michael joins the pack to flush out the saboteur.
15
The Topaz Connection
The murder of a men's magazine publisher leads Michael to Las Vegas and an expose the magazine was about to print.
16
A Nice, Indecent Little Town
The 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…
17
Chariot of Gold
Michael investigates the mysterious deaths of members of an exclusive club for geniuses, involved in an archaeological dig.
18
White Bird
Michael 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.
19
Knight Moves
Michael tries to catch hijackers who are knocking off shipments carried by independent truckers.
20
Nobody Does It Better
Michael contends with interference from an overzealous private eye while he tries to discover who's stealing computer-software secrets.
21
Short Notice
After Michael unintentionally kills a cycle-gang member, the only witness insists that he recover her kidnapped child before she will help him.
SEASON 2
01
Goliath
Michael and KITT battle a KITT-like truck built by Wilton Knight's ex-wife and son.
02
Brother's Keeper
Michael is planted in a prison to break out an inmate wanted by a terrorist threatening to blow up a city.
03
Merchants of Death
There's thunder out of the blue when Michael and KITT square off against a futuristic attack helicopter in the hands of mercenaries.
04
Blind Spot
Michael investigates a businessman who's exploiting illegal aliens. A blind woman is the only witness.
05
Return to Cadiz
Michael and K.I.T.T. are about to test K.I.T.T.'s new function which should allow him to drive on water, but the test is aborted when K.I.T.T.…
06
K.I.T.T. the Cat
Michael tries to catch a Robin Hood-style cat burglar before an obsessed cop does.
07
Custom K.I.T.T.
KITT is the bait in Michael's plan to trap customized-car thieves. Suspects found at a traveling custom-car show. Subplot--a couple of inept car thieves try…
08
Soul Survivor
A computer whiz cracks KITT's programming and erases the memory, forcing Michael to battle his own car. KITT is 'boxed' for portability in another car.
09
Ring of Fire
Michael battles to protect Cajun woman from her vengeful husband in a Louisiana bayou.
10
Knightmares
Michael suffers amnesia from a head injury sustained while investigating at a dam and reverts to his former identity as policeman Michael Long.
11
Silent Knight
Michael is preparing to attend the Christmas banquet when he encounters a gypsy boy who has witnessed a bank robbery and is sought by the…
12
A Knight in Shining Armor
A killer with a treasure map must find his victim's estranged daughter, who holds the key to the treasure.
13
Diamonds Aren't a Girl's Best Friend
Michael heads for Mexico to trap a talent agent who's using beautiful models to smuggle diamonds into the U.S.
14
White-Line Warriors
Car club members are being blamed for a string of burglaries that coincide with their weekend visits to a coastal community. Subplot--Manny tries to sell…
15
Race For Life
Dedicated to the memory of: Marcel Rafael Marcelino who died while his father, Mario, was filming this episode. Michael races the clock to find a…
16
Speed Demons
Michael and KITT are put on alert when an anonymous letter warns that a killer may strike at a Foundation sponsored motorcycle race.
17
Goliath Returns
Seeking revenge against Michael, old nemesis Garthe Knight kidnaps Devon, April and a scientist to force a showdown between KITT and his new and improved…
18
A Good Knight's Work
Michael is pursued by an international criminal who knows Michael's former identity and wants revenge. A woman who claims her talking teddy bear toy design…
19
Mouth of the Snake
A Government agent, a murdered lawyer's widow and Michael seek connections between an international criminal, a stolen rocket launcher and the code, ""Boca Culebra"".
20
Let It Be Me
Posing as a singer in a rock band, Michael looks for the connection between the former lead singer's ""accidental"" death and an encoded videotape found…
21
Big Iron
While investigating the theft of heavy-duty construction equipment. Michael and KITT are pushed into a quarry and buried with tons of gravel.
SEASON 3
01
Knight of the Drones
A scientist plans to use robots and drone cars to round up criminals to rob a Federal Reserve Bank.
02
The Ice Bandits
Michael trails diamond thieves to the wine country of Northern California where the crooks are using a monastery as a front.
03
Knights of the Fast Lane
Michael hopes to flush out a futuristic sports car by challenging its murderous owner to a street race--with KITT as the prize.
04
Halloween Knight
After Bonnie claims she witnessed a murder, she's plagued by strange happenings designed to scare her out of her new apartment.
05
K.I.T.T. vs. K.A.R.R.
KITT's evil prototype Karr returns, seeking to destroy Michael and KITT with a new laser stolen from the Foundation
06
The Rotten Apples
A psychologist who bought a ranch to use as a home for troubled city kids needs Michael's help to stop rustlers and keep angry townsfolk…
07
Knight in Disgrace
Word gets out when Michael is fired for drug possession, and a crime boss recruits him to steal a one-of-a-kind electronic key from Devon.
08
Dead of Knight
A young dancer ingests a poison meant for Michael, who races the clock to find the only man with a clue to the antidote.
09
Lost Knight
After Michael and KITT are separated in an explosion that erases the car's memory, KITT befriends a boy being chased by thieves who think he…
10
Knight of the Chameleon
Michael poses as a mercenary to flush out the Chameleon, a master of disguise who stole a prototype jet pack from the Government to sell…
11
Custom Made Killer
An extortionist out to sew up the garment industry hires a hit man with a killer car to cut his competition. For laughs: Photog and…
12
Knight by a Nose
The "death" of a Thoroughbred racehorse is staged by its owner to cover gambling debts with the money from the black-market sale of the horse.
13
Junk Yard Dog
Michael vows to nail the owner of a toxic-waste dump when KITT is nearly destroyed in an acid pit.
14
Buy Out
To catch a saboteur, Michael volunteers to drive an armor- plated limousine during a company's missile-defense demonstration.
15
Knightlines
An international criminal rigs the Government's space weapons headquarters to blow up after construction is completed.
16
The Nineteenth Hole
Michael enters KITT in a small-town road rally to investigate death threats received by the race's sponsor.
17
Knight and Knerd
A scientist's daughter is kidnapped by criminals as part of a scheme to build a hot new weapon.
18
Ten Wheel Trouble
Michael takes the wheel of a big rig to help independent truckers fight a takeover by a ruthless corporation.
19
Knight in Retreat
Michael poses as a space-weapon scientist to gain access to a club operated by a woman dealing in blackmail and top-secret weapon systems.
20
Knight Strike
To find stolen laser rifles, Michael attends a survivalist convention where pistols taken in the same robbery have been sold.
21
Circus Knights
Michael and KITT join a circus as a daredevil act to find out who's trying to force it into bankruptcy.
SEASON 4
01
Knight of the Juggernaut
KITT undergoes an amazing transformation after nearly being destroyed by the Juggernaut, a similarly powerful vehicle with a deadly battering ram.
02
KITTnap
With Michael closing in on a master criminal who has escaped capture for years, the man and his henchmen plot to slow Michael up by…
03
Sky Knight
Bonnie's plane is hijacked and the passengers are held hostage by an ex-intelligence agent who wants money and ""political"" prisoners set free.
04
Burial Ground
An archaeologist excavating an ancient burial ground is kidnapped by a man who gets the oil-rich Indian land if no artifacts are found.
05
The Wrong Crowd
When a biker gang hi-jack and steal the FLAG truck, hospitalising RC3 in the process, they expect it to be full of liquor - so…
06
Knight Sting
Bonnie poses as a jetsetter to gain access to a foreign embassy planning to ship a canister of deadly bacteria out of the country.
07
Many Happy Returns
Michael's well-deserved break for his birthday is interrupted when Devon assigns him to find a stolen hi-tech hovercraft prototype before a black market arms dealer…
08
Knight Racer
Someone tries to kill Michael after he qualifies to drive for an independent racing team plagued by a series of ""accidents"".
09
Knight Behind Bars
Michael discovers that prison inmates were used to steal security plans for a hotel that is hosting a defense conference.
10
Knight Song
A childhood friend of RC3's is involved with a blockbusting real-estate developer, who's trying to prevent the opening of a nightclub that could revitalize RC3's…
11
The Scent of Roses
After a near-fatal encounter with a criminal mastermind, Michael falls into a deep depression and wants to quit the Foundation. He and Stevie are married.
12
Killer K.I.T.T.
An embittered electronics genius gains control of KITT's programming and turns the car on Michael.
13
Out of the Woods
A family logging outfit is unable to sell its timber because the local sawmill is buying pirated timber that was out on national park land.
14
Deadly Knightshade
When a Foundation trustee is murdered, Michael's prime suspects master magician Austin Templeton — but the man was seemingly on stage performing at the time…
15
Redemption of a Champion
When a sports promoter who claims to have some incriminating information about a legendary boxing match is murdered, Michael investigates an upcoming fight involving a…
16
Knight of a Thousand Devils
After a wanted mobster escapes an F.B.I. raid, murdering an Agent friend of Michael's in the process, Michael and K.I.T.T., backed up by RC3, follow…
17
Hills of Fire
Michael and K.I.T.T. have the seemingly easy, relaxing job of patrolling a national park for a couple of days, when they find themselves up against…
18
Knight Flight to Freedom
Michael is captured while trying to rescue an American political prisoner held in a country in the throes of a coup d'etat.
19
Fright Knight
Inexplicable accidents on a movie set are blamed on a legendary phantom haunting the studio.
20
Knight of the Rising Sun
A powerful Japanese businessman attempts to abduct the adopted son of Devon's friend because the boy is a direct descendent of the founder of an…
21
Voo Doo Knight
Intercepting a robbery, Michael is shocked when one of the thieves commits apparent suicide, jumping out of a high-rise window. Investigating, it emerges that a…
SERIES INFO
4
Seasons
84
Episodes
48 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Glen A. Larson
NETWORKS (1)
NBC
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Knight Rider about?
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.
Where can I watch Knight Rider?
Knight Rider is available on SkyShowtime, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Tivify, AMC Channels Amazon Channel, Oldflix. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Knight Rider have?
Knight Rider has 4 seasons with 84 episodes total.
Who created Knight Rider?
Knight Rider was created by Glen A. Larson.
Who stars in Knight Rider?
The cast of Knight Rider includes David Hasselhoff, Edward Mulhare, William Daniels, Patricia McPherson, Peter Parros.
What is the rating of Knight Rider?
Knight Rider has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 1,385 votes on TMDB.
Is Knight Rider still running?
Knight Rider has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (4)
Action & Adventure
Drama
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Crime
