Knight Rider (1982)

Action · Adventure · Crime

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.

IMDb rating: 6.9 (41,172 votes)
Seasons: 4
Streaming (US): The Roku Channel
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Jul 3, 2026 · 4 seasons indexed

Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (1982)

6.92 avg 22 episodes 7.3 → 6.7 49 min avg

Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Knight of the Phoenix: Part 1	7.3	2,405
2	Knight of the Phoenix: Part 2	7.3	658
3	Deadly Maneuvers	6.8	609
4	Good Day at White Rock	7.0	560
5	Slammin' Sammy's Stunt Show Spectacular	7.0	512
6	Just My Bill	6.9	499
7	Not a Drop to Drink	6.6	492
8	No Big Thing	7.1	478
9	Trust Doesn't Rust	7.6	593
10	Inside Out	6.9	427
11	The Final Verdict	6.7	427
12	A Plush Ride	6.8	415
13	Forget Me Not	6.6	402
14	Hearts of Stone	6.6	399
15	Give Me Liberty... or Give Me Death	7.1	420
16	The Topaz Connection	6.8	394
17	A Nice, Indecent Little Town	6.8	387
18	Chariot of Gold	7.0	412
19	White Bird	7.3	433
20	Knight Moves	6.7	376
21	Nobody Does It Better	6.7	378
22	Short Notice	6.7	388

Season 2 (1983)

6.97 avg 24 episodes 7.4 → 6.8 52 min avg

Season 2 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Goliath: Part 1	7.4	431
2	Goliath: Part 2	7.3	337
3	Brother's Keeper	6.8	359
4	Merchants of Death	6.7	333
5	Blind Spot	7.1	340
6	Return to Cadiz	6.8	344
7	K.I.T.T. the Cat	7.0	344
8	Custom K.I.T.T.	7.0	331
9	Soul Survivor	7.0	365
10	Ring of Fire	6.6	319
11	Knightmares	7.1	333
12	Silent Knight	6.7	324
13	A Knight in Shining Armor	6.7	329
14	Diamonds Aren't a Girl's Best Friend	6.8	316
15	White-Line Warriors	7.1	309
16	Race for Life	7.0	321
17	Speed Demons	6.8	302
18	Goliath Returns	7.4	358
19	Goliath Returns: Part 2	7.3	75
20	A Good Knight's Work	7.0	320
21	Mouth of the Snake	6.8	347
22	Mouth of the Snake: Part 2	7.2	65
23	Let It Be Me	6.8	345
24	Big Iron	6.8	290

Season 3 (1984)

7.16 avg 22 episodes 7.4 → 7.0 50 min avg

Season 3 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Knight of the Drones	7.4	344
2	Knight of the Drones: Part 2	7.8	71
3	The Ice Bandits	6.9	280
4	Knights of the Fast Lane	7.3	304
5	Halloween Knight	7.6	393
6	K.I.T.T. vs. K.A.R.R.	8.0	498
7	The Rotten Apples	6.8	290
8	Knight in Disgrace	7.4	308
9	Dead of Knight	7.3	277
10	Lost Knight	7.2	305
11	Knight of the Chameleon	6.9	283
12	Custom Made Killer	7.1	272
13	Knight by a Nose	6.8	269
14	Junk Yard Dog	7.4	321
15	Buy Out	6.9	283
16	Knightlines	6.8	271
17	The Nineteenth Hole	7.0	281
18	Knight & Knerd	6.8	285
19	Ten Wheel Trouble	6.9	286
20	Knight in Retreat	7.2	270
21	Knight Strike	7.0	277
22	Circus Knights	7.0	259

Season 4 (1985)

6.92 avg 22 episodes 7.5 → 6.7 49 min avg

Season 4 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Knight of the Juggernaut: Part 1	7.5	343
2	Knight of the Juggernaut: Part 2	8.1	75
3	KITTnap	7.0	287
4	Sky Knight	6.9	302
5	Burial Ground	6.6	261
6	The Wrong Crowd	6.8	278
7	Knight Sting	6.9	263
8	Many Happy Returns	6.7	256
9	Knight Racer	6.9	275
10	Knight Behind Bars	6.8	260
11	Knight Song	6.6	262
12	The Scent of Roses	7.6	347
13	Killer K.I.T.T.	7.2	277
14	Out of the Woods	6.8	252
15	Deadly Knightshade	7.2	266
16	Redemption of a Champion	6.6	265
17	Knight of a Thousand Devils	6.7	256
18	Hills of Fire	6.6	268
19	Knight Flight to Freedom	6.6	257
20	Fright Knight	7.1	285
21	Knight of the Rising Sun	6.4	264
22	Voo Doo Knight	6.7	290