Knight Rider (1982): episodes, history and where to watch

AT A GLANCE

Knight Rider first went out in September 1982 on NBC (ITV in the UK). It ran until 1991, with 4 series and 84 episodes so far. Where it streams changes often, so check the official services before paying for one.

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Why it is worth your time

David Hasselhoff and KITT, a talking, turbo-boosting Pontiac Trans Am, fight crime one town at a time. Every child of the 1980s wanted the red scanner light.

The details

First broadcast: 26 September 1982
Originally on: NBC (ITV in the UK)
On air: 1982–1991
Series: 4
Episodes: 84
Typical length: 63 minutes
Genres: Drama, Action, Crime
First episode: “Knight of the Phoenix”

Watching it the official way

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Knight Rider: quick answers

When did Knight Rider start?

On 26 September 1982, on NBC (ITV in the UK).

How many episodes of Knight Rider are there?

84 had been broadcast by 14 October 2026, across 4 series. The last aired in 1991.

Where can I watch Knight Rider now?

Rights to older programmes move between services and channels; check BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4 and the main streaming services, or buy it on DVD or digitally.

Dates and episode counts from TVmaze (2026-10-14), CC BY-SA 4.0. Artwork © its owners, shown only to identify the programme.