Episode
Knight Rider: Knight of the Phoenix
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- Knight Rider
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 1982-09-26
- Runtime
- 97 min
Episode context
Knight of the Phoenix is Episode 1 in Season 1 of Knight Rider. It aired on 1982-09-26. The runtime is 97 min.
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