The result was a unique blend of crime drama, science fiction, and the classic "lone hero" narrative. Knight Rider debuted on NBC on , and immediately captured the public's imagination, becoming a cornerstone of 1980s pop culture.

"Knight of the Juggernaut" (Two-Part Premiere introducing Super Pursuit Mode) Episode 69: "KITTnap" Episode 70: "Sky Knight" Episode 71: "Burial Ground" Episode 72: "The Wrong Crowd" Episode 73: "Knight Sting" Episode 74: "Many Happy Returns" Episode 75: "Knight Racer" Episode 76: "Knight Behind Bars" Episode 77: "Knight Song" Episode 78: "The Scent of Roses" Episode 79: "K.I.T.T. out of Shadows" Episode 80: "Redemption of a Champion" Episode 81: "Knight of a Thousand Devils" Episode 82: "Hills of Fire" Episode 83: "Knight Flight to Freedom"

Knight Rider premiered on September 26, 1982, and ran for four seasons, concluding on August 6, 1986. The show was produced by Universal Television and Glen A. Larson Productions. During its run, the series consisted of:

"Trust Doesn't Rust" (Introduces K.A.R.R., K.I.T.T.'s evil prototype) Episode 10: "Inside Out" Episode 11: "The Final Verdict" Episode 12: "A Plush Ride" Episode 13: "Forget Me Not" Episode 14: "Hearts of Stone" Episode 15: "Give Me Liberty… or Give Me Death" Episode 16: "The Topaz Connection" Episode 17: "A Nice, Indecent Little Town" Episode 18: "Chariot of Gold" Episode 19: "White Line Warriors" Episode 20: "A Knight in Shining Armor" Episode 21: "The Snail Mutation" Episode 22: "Short Walk Is a Long Way Down" Season 2 (1983–1984)

The following is an index of episodes for the 1982 TV series Knight Rider that originally aired during the calendar year 1982. 1982 Episode Index (Season 1) Knight of the Phoenix (Part 1 & 2) Air Date : September 26, 1982