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Airwolf

1984 – 1987Show4 seasons80 episodesTV-PG

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic–6.3Rotten Tomatoes–44%

A nostalgic, thrilling series about the future and war, with standout score.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for laughs, big ideas or scares.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 80 episodes · best: S1E10 "Mind of the Machine" 7.8

Episodes

7.1
6.9
7.1

Story

A New Kind of Weapon. A New Kind of Hero.

As part of a deal with an intelligence agency to look for his missing brother, a renegade pilot goes on missions with an advanced battle helicopter.

Feels like

  • Retro Military Sci-Fi
  • Iconic Synth Theme
  • High-Tech Action Hero
  • Episodic Adventure
  • Nostalgic 80s Aesthetic
  • Stealth Helicopter Fantasy
  • Cold War Espionage Lite
  • Comfort TV Classic

Cast

24 of 406 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ken Jubenvill, Virgil W. Vogel, Alan J. Levi
Written by
Rick Kelbaugh, Westbrook Claridge, Burton Armus
Music by
Sylvester Levay

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 22, 1984 · August 7, 1987 · Ended

First aired
January 22, 1984
Last aired
August 7, 1987
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 80 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Computer Virus, Red Scare, Downer Ending +9

  • Computer Virus
  • Red Scare
  • Downer Ending
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Post-Mortem Comeback
  • Instrumental Theme Tune
  • Super Prototype
  • Myth Arc
  • Mook Mobile
  • Noodle Incident
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Literary Allusion Title

12 of 84 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Airwolf?"

Questions about Airwolf

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Airwolf?

PrimeThe Roku

In the United States, Airwolf streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Airwolf worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Airwolf 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.

How long does it take to watch Airwolf?

64 h

About 64 hours: 80 episodes in 4 seasons of about 48 minutes each, aired from 1984 to 1987.

Can I half-watch Airwolf?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Airwolf plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (7 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Airwolf use?

Computer VirusRed ScareDowner EndingArtificial IntelligencePost-Mortem ComebackInstrumental Theme TuneSuper PrototypeMyth ArcMook MobileNoodle IncidentBittersweet EndingLiterary Allusion Titleand 72 more

TV Tropes lists 84 tropes for it, including Computer Virus, Red Scare, and Downer Ending.