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Knight Rider

2008 – 2009Show1 season17 episodesTV-PG

Action & AdventureDrama
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic215.9Rotten Tomatoes5%–
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic215.9Rotten Tomatoes5%–

Summary

On the heels of NBC's hit movie, the iconic 1980s television classic comes roaring back to life as a reinvented, updated and super-charged action series showcasing the new KITT (Knight Industries Three Thousand).

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

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Knight Rider episodes

1 season · 17 episodes

  1. S1 E0 Knight Rider, 5.9
  2. S1 E1 A Knight in Shining Armor, 6.1
  3. S1 E2 Journey to the End of the Knight, 6.3
  4. S1 E3 Knight of the Iguana, 6.5
  5. S1 E4 A Hard Day's Knight, 6.5
  6. S1 E5 Knight of the Hunter, 7.0
  7. S1 E6 Knight of the Living Dead, 6.7
  8. S1 E7 I Wanna Rock and Roll All Knight, 6.4
  9. S1 E8 Knight of the Zodiac, 6.8
  10. S1 E9 Knight Fever, 6.4
  11. S1 E10 Don't Stop the Knight, 6.9
  12. S1 E11 Day Turns Into Knight, 7.1
  13. S1 E12 Knight to King's Pawn, 7.1
  14. S1 E13 Exit Light, Enter Knight, 7.2
  15. S1 E14 Fight Knight, 6.6
  16. S1 E15 Fly by Knight, 6.7
  17. S1 E16 Knight and the City, 6.7
  18. S1 E17 I Love the Knight Life, 6.8

Cast

20 of 20 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jay Chandrasekhar, Bryan Spicer, Allan Kroeker
Written by
Glen A. Larson, Gary Scott Thompson, Dave Andron
Produced by
Sara Fischer
Music by
Christopher Tyng

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Facts

September 24, 2008 · March 4, 2009 · Ended

First aired
September 24, 2008
Last aired
March 4, 2009
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 17 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Fun with Acronyms, Even Evil Has Standards, Call-Back +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Knight Rider?"

Questions about Knight Rider

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Knight Rider?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Knight Rider from Google Play Movies. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Knight Rider worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 5%, and Metacritic 21). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (13).

Is Knight Rider okay for kids?

TV-PGViolence

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Knight Rider?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Knight Rider plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Knight Rider use?

Fun with AcronymsEven Evil Has StandardsCall-BackBusman's HolidayEvil TwinHoist by Her Own PetardDavid vs. GoliathExtra-Long EpisodeArrested for HeroismBlunt Metaphors TraumaVillainesses Want HeroesIt's Personaland 168 more

TV Tropes lists 180 tropes for it, including Fun with Acronyms, Even Evil Has Standards, and Call-Back.