Airwolf 1984
“A New Kind of Weapon. A New Kind of Hero.”
What is Airwolf?
Airwolf is an American action military drama television series that centers on a high-technology attack helicopter and its crew. Created by Donald P.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 80
- Runtime
- 48 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 22, 1984
- Last aired
- Aug 7, 1987
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS, USA Network
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
Airwolf is an American action military drama television series that centers on a high-technology attack helicopter and its crew. Created by Donald P. Bellisario, the program features a renegade pilot who enters into an agreement with an intelligence agency. Under the terms of this deal, the pilot agrees to undertake various exotic missions, many of which involve espionage and a Cold War theme, in exchange for government information regarding his missing brother. The narrative follows the crew as they utilize the advanced battle helicopter, code-named Airwolf, which the pilot initially retrieves from a hostile nation. The series features performances by Jan-Michael Vincent, Alex Cord, Ernest Borgnine, and Jean Bruce Scott. The show ran for four seasons, with its initial broadcast beginning on January 22, 1984. Throughout its run, the production focused on the high-tech aircraft and the missions performed by those operating it. The series remains a subject of interest regarding its legacy and the subsequent careers of its cast members.
Should you watch it?
“A renegade pilot flies a stealth helicopter on Cold War missions.”
- Unique helicopter-centric action
- Mix of espionage and military drama
- Strong 80s production values
- Dated special effects
- Repetitive plotlines
You enjoy 80s action shows with military intrigue.
Suitable for teens and up; contains violence and espionage themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Shadow of the Hawke (1) Jan 22, 1984
- E2 Shadow of the Hawke (2) Jan 22, 1984
- E3 Daddy's Gone a Hunt'n Jan 28, 1984
- E4 Bite of the Jackal Feb 4, 1984
- E5 Proof Through the Night Feb 11, 1984
- E6 One Way Express Feb 18, 1984
- E7 Echos From the Past Mar 3, 1984
- E8 Fight Like a Dove Mar 10, 1984
- E9 Mad Over Miami Mar 24, 1984
- E10 And They Are Us Mar 31, 1984
- E11 Mind of the Machine Apr 7, 1984
- E12 To Snare a Wolf Apr 14, 1984
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Sweet Britches Sep 22, 1984
- E2 Firestorm Sep 29, 1984
- E3 Moffett's Ghost Oct 6, 1984
- E4 The Truth About Holly Oct 13, 1984
- E5 The Hunted Oct 20, 1984
- E6 Sins of the Past Oct 27, 1984
- E7 Fallen Angel Nov 3, 1984
- E8 HX 1 Nov 10, 1984
- E9 Flight #093 Is Missing Nov 17, 1984
- E10 Once a Hero (a.k.a. Heroes) Nov 24, 1984
- E11 Random Target Dec 8, 1984
- E12 Condemned Jan 5, 1985
- E13 The American Dream Jan 12, 1985
- E14 Inn at the End of the Road Jan 26, 1985
- E15 Santini's Millions Feb 2, 1985
- E16 Prisoner of Yesterday Feb 9, 1985
- E17 Natural Born Feb 23, 1985
- E18 Out of the Sky Mar 2, 1985
- E19 Dambreakers Mar 16, 1985
- E20 Severance Pay Mar 23, 1985
- E21 Eruption Apr 6, 1985
- E22 Short Walk to Freedom Apr 13, 1985
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 The Horn of Plenty Sep 28, 1985
- E2 Airwolf II Oct 5, 1985
- E3 And a Child Shall Lead Oct 12, 1985
- E4 Fortune Teller Oct 19, 1985
- E5 Crossover Oct 26, 1985
- E6 Kingdom Come Nov 2, 1985
- E7 Eagles Nov 9, 1985
- E8 Annie Oakley Nov 16, 1985
- E9 Jennie Nov 23, 1985
- E10 The Deadly Circle Nov 30, 1985
- E11 Where Have All the Children Gone? Dec 14, 1985
- E12 Half-Pint Dec 21, 1985
- E13 Wildfire Jan 11, 1986
- E14 Discovery Jan 18, 1986
- E15 Day of Jeopardy Jan 25, 1986
- E16 Little Wolf Feb 1, 1986
- E17 Desperate Monday Feb 8, 1986
- E18 Hawke's Run Feb 15, 1986
- E19 Break-In at Santa Paula Feb 22, 1986
- E20 The Girl Who Fell from the Sky Mar 15, 1986
- E21 Tracks Mar 22, 1986
- E22 Birds of Paradise Mar 29, 1986
Season 4 · 24 episodes
- E1 Blackjack Jan 23, 1987
- E2 Escape Jan 30, 1987
- E3 A Town for Hire Feb 6, 1987
- E4 Salvage Feb 13, 1987
- E5 Windows Feb 20, 1987
- E6 A Piece of Cake Feb 27, 1987
- E7 Deathtrain Mar 6, 1987
- E8 Code of Silence Mar 13, 1987
- E9 Stavograd (a.k.a. The Stavograd Incident) (1) Mar 20, 1987
- E10 Stavograd (a.k.a. The Stavograd Incident) (2) Mar 27, 1987
- E11 Mime Troupe Apr 3, 1987
- E12 X-Virus Apr 10, 1987
- E13 Rogue Warrior Apr 24, 1987
- E14 Ground Zero May 1, 1987
- E15 Flowers of the Mountains May 8, 1987
- E16 The Key May 15, 1987
- E17 On the Double May 22, 1987
- E18 Storm Warning May 29, 1987
- E19 The Golden One Jul 3, 1987
- E20 The Puppet Master Jul 10, 1987
- E21 Malduke Jul 17, 1987
- E22 Poppy Chain Jul 24, 1987
- E23 Flying Home Jul 31, 1987
- E24 Welcome to Paradise Aug 7, 1987
Frequently asked questions
Is Airwolf based on a real helicopter?
The show features a fictional stealth helicopter named Airwolf.
Who created the show?
Airwolf was created by Donald P. Bellisario.
How many seasons are there?
The series ran for four seasons.
What is the main character's motivation?
The protagonist flies missions to find his missing brother.
Where can I watch Airwolf?
It is available on streaming platforms like Prime Video and Roku.