Knight Rider

Original title : Goliath (1/2)
First Aired : 02.10.1983 (USA)(NBC)
Director : Winrich Kolbe
Writing credits : Robert Foster, Robert W. Gilmer
Cast : Shawn Southwick (Rita), Zakes Mokae (Tsombe Kuna), Ivan Naranjo (Chief 'car salesman'), Paul Lambert (General Maddox), Pepper Davis (Gambler), Petrus Antonius (Hotel Clerk), Murray Westgate (Technician), Barbara Rush (Elizabeth Knight)

The Story : Michael and KITT face off against an 18-wheeler armored with the same alloy as KITT, constructed by Wilton Knight's ex-wife and son, Garthe, who's a dead-ringer for Michael.

Original title : Goliath (2/2)
First Aired : 02.10.1983 (USA)(NBC)
Director : Winrich Kolbe
Writing credits : Robert Foster, Robert W. Gilmer
Cast : Shawn Southwick (Rita), Zakes Mokae (Tsombe Kuna), Ivan Naranjo (Chief 'car salesman'), Paul Lambert (General Maddox), Pepper Davis (Gambler), Petrus Antonius (Hotel Clerk), Murray Westgate (Technician), Barbara Rush (Elizabeth Knight)

The Story : Following a near-fatal encounter with Goliath, FLAG races to rebuild KITT in time to stop Garthe Knight.

Original title : Brother's Keeper
First Aired : 09.10.1983 (USA)(NBC)
Director : Sidney Hayers
Writing credits : E.F. Wallengren
Cast : Fitzhugh G. Houston (Parole Board Member), Fred Lerner (Sal), Vince McKewin (Plainclothesman), Marland Proctor (Prison Guard), Dean Wein (Highway Patrolman #1), Michael Cutt (Highway Patrolman #2), Catherine Mary Stewart (Lisa), Tim O'Connor (Phillip Hunt), Michael Fairman (Eric Fenton), Bob Bralver (Alex Payne), Gerald Gordon (Peter McCord)

The Story : Peter, an inmate refusing to be paroled at the fear of being killed, is the only answer to possibly finding a bomb that is set off to level the city. Michael is planted in a prison to break Peter out. It's a race against time as the seconds tick, leaving the city more vulnerable to disaster.

Original title : Merchants of Death
First Aired : 16.10.1983 (USA)(NBC)
Director : Alan Myerson
Writing credits : William Schmidt
Cast : Deborah Allison (Camela/Amelia Clermont), Linden Chiles (Congressman Albert Ebersol), Joe LaDue (Kragen), Dana Elcar (Strock), Kurt Smildsin (Sam Richards), John Wesley (U.S. Marshal)

The Story : Michael and KITT race to stop a hi-tech military helicopter being used by mercenaries.

Original title : Blind Spot
First Aired : 23.10.1983 (USA)(NBC)
Director : Bernard L. Kowalski
Writing credits : Jackson Gillis
Cast : Elyssa Davalos (Julie), Arthur Taxier (Mel), Michael J. London (Dudley), Christopher Coffey (John), Javier Grajeda (Ramon), David J. Partington (Officer Gray), Akosua Busia (Nurse)

The Story : Investigating the exploitation of illegal aliens, Michael must protect a blind woman who's an "ear-witness" to a related crime.

Original title : Return to Cadiz
First Aired : 30.10.1983 (USA)(NBC)
Director : Alan Myerson
Writing credits : Sonny Mathias, Larry Forrester
Cast : Anne Lockhart (Jennifer Shell), Guy Stockwell (Zachary Sloate), Nicolas Coster (Ross Manley), Michael Bowen (Bobby Shell), Marion Yue (Nurse Tracy), Ken Scott (Roessler)

The Story : Michael and KITT are about to test KITT's 'water wings,' which should allow him to drive on water, but the test is aborted when KITT detects an injured scuba-diver washed up on the shore. Befriending the young man's sister, Michael investigates just how the boy got wounded, and uncovers that he has been removing ancient Aztec treasure from a sunken galleon, falling foul of a determined treasure hunter.

Original title : K.I.T.T. the Cat
First Aired : 06.11.1983 (USA)(NBC)
Director : Jeffrey Hayden
Writing credits : Janis Hendler
Cast : Geena Davis (Grace Fallon), Keene Curtis (Griffin), Jack Starrett (Lieutenant Barth), Terry Moore (Molly Frederich), Paul Pepper (Ricky), Kopi Sotiropulos (Gardener), Wally Taylor (Security Guard), Bill Wiley (Maxwell Elliott)

The Story : Michael tries to catch a Robin Hood-style cat burglar before an obsessed cop does.

Original title : Custom K.I.T.T.
First Aired : 13.11.1983 (USA)(NBC)
Director : Georg Fenady
Writing credits : William Schmidt, Robert Specht
Cast : Denise Miller (Carrie Haver), Albert Salmi (Buck Rayburn), Suzanne Weston (Melinda O. Fee), Brian Cutler (Dobie), Robert Pastorelli (LeRoy), Angel Tompkins (Nora Rayburn), Michael Huddleston (Hector), Bernard Fox (Commander Smythe)

The Story : 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 to steal KITT with startling results.

Original title : Soul Survivor
First Aired : 27.11.1983 (USA)(NBC)
Director : Harvey S. Laidman
Writing credits : Robert Foster, Robert W. Gilmer
Cast : Brian Robbins (Randy Merritt), Ann Turkel (Adrianne Margeaux), Janet Carroll (Denise Merritt), Carl Strano (Fredericks), Jon Cypher (George Atherton), Frank Birney (Asst Manager)

The Story : When a lovestruck teen genius hacks into KITT to steal him, KITT's CPU must be boxed so he and Michael can track down the car and the thief.

Original title : Ring of Fire
First Aired : 04.12.1983 (USA)(NBC)
Director : Winrich Kolbe
Writing credits : Janis Hendler
Cast : Dick Durock (Agent Brown), Joseph Hindy (Tom Baylor), Robert Reynolds (Cray Callan), Larry Moss (Henri Lecroix), George Murdock (Judge Callan), Beau Starr (Jacques Charon), Will McMillan (Sheriff Casey), Leslie Wing (Layla Charon Callan)

The Story : A Cajun married into a powerful Louisiana family needs Michael's protection to escape her violent husband, but the bayou proves to be tough terrain for KITT.

Original title : Knightmares
First Aired : 11.12.1983 (USA)(NBC)
Director : Sidney Hayers
Writing credits : Tom Greene, Janis Hendler
Cast : Laura Bruneau (Cara Caulfield), Susan Kellermann (Nurse), Mike Genovese (Frank), Nick Smith (Duke), J. Jay Saunders (Officer Bowman), William Boyett (Desk Sergeant), Marty Schiff (Taxi Driver), Bruce Paul Barbolia (Police Officer)

The Story : Left amnesiac following an attack at a dam, Michael thinks he's still police officer Michael Long.

Original title : Silent Knight
First Aired : 18.12.1983 (USA)(NBC)
Director : Bruce Kessler
Writing credits : Robert W. Gilmer, Janis Hendler, Stephen B. Katz
Cast : Giorgio Tozzi (Uncle Stephano), David Proval (Bank Robber), Paul La Greca (Tino), Stephen Liska (robber)), Robert Miranda (Paolo), Lloyd Alan (Nick), Janet DeMay (Marta)

The Story : As Christmas nears, Michael must protect a gypsy teenager from the bank robbers from whom he stole a gold watch.

Original title : A Knight in Shining Armor
First Aired : 08.01.1984 (USA)(NBC)
Director : Bernard McEveety
Writing credits : Janis Hendler, Tom Greene
Cast : Daphne Ashbrook (Katherine Granger), Lance LeGault (Christopher Stone), Art Lund (Charlie Granger), David Cowgill (Scott), Thomas F. Wilson (Chip), Julie Ronnie (Stacey)

The Story : A killer with a treasure map must find his victim's estranged daughter, who holds the key to the treasure.

Original title : Diamonds Aren't a Girl's Best Friend
First Aired : 15.01.1984 (USA)(NBC)
Director : Jeffrey Hayden
Writing credits : Robert Foster, Robert W. Gilmer
Cast : Lu Leonard (Dog Lady), Cameron Mitchell (Bernie Mitchell), Jo Ann Pflug (Nina Jurgenson), Wendy Kilbourne (Lauren Janes), Elizabeth Lindsey (Rachel Robinson), Rene Assa (Miller), Nicholas Guest (Chris Carlson), Nancy Ellison (Photographer)

The Story : Michael heads for Mexico to trap a talent agent who's using beautiful models to smuggle diamonds into the U.S.

Original title : White-Line Warriors
First Aired : 29.01.1984 (USA)(NBC)
Director : Bob Bralver
Writing credits : Richard C. Okie
Cast : Woody Brown (Ron Prescott), Mary Beth Evans (Cindy Mattheson), Hugh Gillin (Chief Craig), Allyn Ann McLerie (Marietta Mattheson), Sammy Jackson (Handsome Anson James), Sal Landi (Ty), Tim Gillin (Officer Apted), Milt Oberman (Manny Carmichael), Frank Garret (Mace Beaudry)

The Story : Car club members are being blamed for a string of burglaries that coincide with their weekend visits to a coastal community. Meanwhile, Manny tries to sell a car security system to Michael.

Original title : Race For Life
First Aired : 05.02.1984 (USA)(NBC)
Director : Georg Fenady
Writing credits : Bruce Belland, Roy M. Rogosin
Cast : Hank Brandt (Dr. Carney), James Arone (Tony), Scott Getlin (Ric), Mario Marcelino (Julio), Robyn Lively (Becky Phillips), Lynne Marta (Laura Phillips), Toni Nero (Terri), Jesse Aragon (Santos), Vincent Barbour (Conqueror), Frank Lugo (Shop Keeper), William Harlow (Trooper)

The Story : Michael races the clock to find a gang member who's the only compatible donor for April's niece, who needs a life-saving bone marrow transplant.

Original title : Speed Demons
First Aired : 12.02.1984 (USA)(NBC)
Director : Bruce Seth Green
Writing credits : Tom Greene, Janis Hendler
Cast : Lydia Cornell (Sabrina Travis), Christine De Lisle (Darlena Webster), John Macchia (Kelly Travis), Kurt Fuller (Cameraman), Bruce Bauer (Lee Carstairs), Michael Champion (Wade Fontaine), Ethan Wayne (Danny Duval), Madison Mason (Roger Floyd), Larry Huffman (Race Announcer)

The Story : Michael and KITT are put on alert when an anonymous letter warns that a killer may strike at a Foundation sponsored motorcycle race.

Original title : Goliath Returns (1/2)
First Aired : 19.02.1984 (USA)(NBC)
Director : Winrich Kolbe
Writing credits : Robert Foster, Robert W. Gilmer, Tom Greene, Janis Hendler, Whitey Hughes
Cast : Suzanne Barnes (Christina), Peter Mark Richman (Dr. Klaus Bergstrom), Cyndi James-Reese (Kathy Cunningham), John M. Banach (Technician #1), Henry G. Sanders (Hotel Security Guard), Vicki McCarty (Hotel Clerk), Ann Turkel (Adrianne St.Clair (a.k.a. Adrianne Margeaux))

The Story : 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 Goliath.

Original title : Goliath Returns (2/2)
First Aired : 19.02.1984 (USA)(NBC)
Director : Winrich Kolbe
Writing credits : Robert Foster, Robert W. Gilmer, Tom Greene, Janis Hendler
Cast : Suzanne Barnes (Christina), Peter Mark Richman (Dr. Klaus Bergstrom), Ann Turkel (Adrianne St.Clair), Cyndi James-Reese (Kathy Cunningham), John M. Banach (Technician #1), Henry G. Sanders (Hotel Security Guard), Vicki McCarty (Hotel Clerk)

The Story : 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 Goliath.

Original title : A Good Knight's Work
First Aired : 04.03.1984 (USA)(NBC)
Director : Sidney Hayers
Writing credits : Richard C. Okie
Cast : Dana Gladstone (Dave Collins), John Vernon (Cameron Zachary), Alexa Hamilton (Gina Adams), Robert O'Reilly (Jake Simpson), Rosalind Allen (Car Buyer)

The Story : Michael is pursued by an international criminal who knows Michael's former identity and wants revenge. A woman claims her talking teddy bear toy design has been stolen wants Michael to break in and recover it.

Original title : Mouth of the Snake (1/2)
First Aired : 08.04.1984 (USA)(NBC)
Director : Winrich Kolbe
Writing credits : Robert Foster, Robert W. Gilmer
Cast : Pedro Armendariz Jr. (Eduardo O'Brian), Joanna Pettet (Joanna St. John), Patty Kotero (Tiara), George Murdock (Archibald), Emily Banks (Pricilla Ragsdale), Robert Clarke (John Ragsdale), Chuck Lindsly (Steward), Luis Contreras (Coyote), Arell Blanton (Frank), Tom Gilleran (Arthur Abrams), Todd Martin (Elmo Elliott), Charles Taylor (David Dalton), Robert Colbert (Elton Mathews)

The Story : 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".
Note : a.k.a. All That Glitters (1/2)

Original title : Mouth of the Snake [a.k.a. All That Glitters] (2)
First Aired : 08.04.1984 (USA)(NBC)
Director : Winrich Kolbe
Writing credits : Robert Foster, Robert W. Gilmer
Cast : Pedro Armendariz Jr. (Eduardo O'Brian), Joanna Pettet (Joanna St. John), Patty Kotero (Tiara), George Murdock (Archibald), Emily Banks (Pricilla Ragsdale), Robert Clarke (John Ragsdale), Chuck Lindsly (Steward), Luis Contreras (Coyote), Arell Blanton (Frank), Tom Gilleran (Arthur Abrams), Todd Martin (Elmo Elliott), Charles Taylor (David Dalton), Robert Colbert (Elton Mathews)

The Story : 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."
Note : a.k.a. All That Glitters (2/2)

Original title : Let It Be Me
First Aired : 13.05.1984 (USA)(NBC)
Director : Bernard McEveety
Writing credits : Robert Foster, Robert W. Gilmer, William Elliot
Cast : Randy Polk (Jimmy), Catherine Hickland (Stevie March), Michael C. Gwynne (Paul Brock), Shanna Reed (Barbara Bellingham), John Patrick Reger (Greg Noble), Joseph Burke (Unknown)

The Story : 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 in his personal effects.

Original title : Big Iron
First Aired : 27.05.1984 (USA)(NBC)
Director : Bernard L. Kowalski
Writing credits : Julie Friedgen
Cast : Stuart Whitman (Frank Sanderson), Patch Mackenzie (Lucy Sanderson), Myron Healey (Lloyd Newald), Alex Kubik (Sam), Michael Rider (Vance Burke), Kaaren Lee (Mary Beth), Gene LeBell (Junior)

The Story : While investigating the theft of heavy-duty construction equipment, Michael and KITT are pushed into a quarry and buried with tons of gravel.