Highway to Heaven 1984
“Some powers are higher than others.”
What is Highway to Heaven?
Highway to Heaven is an American fantasy drama television series that aired on NBC from September 19, 1984, to August 4, 1989. The series was created by Michael Landon, who also served as a co-director and starred in the lead role.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 111
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 19, 1984
- Last aired
- Aug 4, 1989
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Family, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Highway to Heaven is an American fantasy drama television series that aired on NBC from September 19, 1984, to August 4, 1989. The series was created by Michael Landon, who also served as a co-director and starred in the lead role. The plot centers on a probationary angel sent back to Earth to assist individuals in need. Upon his arrival, the angel, named Jonathan Smith, teams up with his human partner and friend, Mark Gordon, who is an ex-cop. Together, the pair travels to help people throughout the duration of the series. In addition to Michael Landon and Victor French, the cast included actors such as James Troesh and Margie Impert. The program ran for five years, concluding its broadcast run in the summer of 1989. The show is recognized for its focus on the collaborative efforts of the angel and his human companion as they navigate their mission on Earth.
Should you watch it?
“A probationary angel teams up with an ex-cop to help people in need.”
- Heartfelt storytelling with strong moral lessons
- Strong chemistry between the lead characters
- Pacing may feel slow to modern viewers
You enjoy faith-based dramas with hopeful storylines.
Suitable for family viewing with gentle themes and minimal mature content.
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Season 1 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Highway to Heaven - Part 1 Mytharc Sep 19, 1984
- E2 Highway to Heaven - Part 2 Mytharc Sep 19, 1984
- E3 To Touch the Moon Core Sep 26, 1984
- E4 The Return of the Masked Rider Core Oct 3, 1984
- E5 Song of the Wild West Core Oct 17, 1984
- E6 One Fresh Batch of Lemonade - Part 1 Mytharc Oct 24, 1984
- E7 One Fresh Batch of Lemonade - Part 2 Mytharc Oct 31, 1984
- E8 A Divine Madness Core Nov 7, 1984
- E9 Catch a Falling Star Core Nov 14, 1984
- E10 Help Wanted: Angel Core Nov 21, 1984
- E11 Dust Child Core Nov 28, 1984
- E12 Hotel of Dreams Core Dec 12, 1984
- E13 Another Song for Christmas Core Dec 19, 1984
- E14 Plane Death Core Jan 9, 1985
- E15 One Winged Angels Core Jan 16, 1985
- E16 Going Home, Going Home Core Jan 23, 1985
- E17 As Difficult as ABC Core Jan 30, 1985
- E18 A Child of God Core Feb 6, 1985
- E19 A Match Made in Heaven Core Feb 20, 1985
- E20 The Banker and the Bum Core Feb 27, 1985
- E21 The Brightest Star Core Mar 6, 1985
- E22 An Investment in Caring Core Mar 13, 1985
- E23 The Right Thing Core Mar 27, 1985
- E24 Thoroughbreds - Part 1 Mytharc May 1, 1985
- E25 Thoroughbreds - Part 2 Mytharc May 8, 1985
Season 2 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 A Song for Jason - Part 1 Mytharc Sep 18, 1985
- E2 A Song for Jason - Part 2 Mytharc Sep 25, 1985
- E3 Bless the Boys in Blue Core Oct 2, 1985
- E4 Cindy Core Oct 23, 1985
- E5 The Devil and Jonathan Smith Core Oct 30, 1985
- E6 Birds of a Feather Core Nov 6, 1985
- E7 Popcorn, Peanuts and CrackerJacks Core Nov 13, 1985
- E8 The Smile in the Third Row Mytharc Nov 20, 1985
- E9 The Secret Core Nov 27, 1985
- E10 The Monster (1) Core Dec 4, 1985
- E11 The Monster (2) Core Dec 11, 1985
- E12 The Good Doctor Mytharc Dec 18, 1985
- E13 Alone Core Jan 8, 1986
- E14 Close Encounters of the Heavenly Kind Core Jan 15, 1986
- E15 Change of Life Core Jan 29, 1986
- E16 Keep Smiling Core Feb 5, 1986
- E17 The Last Assignment Core Feb 12, 1986
- E18 To Bind the Wounds Core Feb 19, 1986
- E19 Heaven on Earth Core Feb 26, 1986
- E20 Summit Core Mar 5, 1986
- E21 The Torch Mytharc Mar 12, 1986
- E22 Sail Away Core Apr 2, 1986
- E23 Children's Children Mytharc Apr 30, 1986
- E24 Friends Mytharc May 7, 1986
Season 3 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 A Special Love (1) Mytharc Sep 24, 1986
- E2 A Special Love (2) Core Oct 1, 1986
- E3 For the Love of Larry Core Oct 8, 1986
- E4 Another Kind of War, Another Kind of Peace Core Oct 15, 1986
- E5 That's Our Dad Core Oct 29, 1986
- E6 Love at Second Sight Core Nov 5, 1986
- E7 Love and Marriage (1) Core Nov 12, 1986
- E8 Love and Marriage (2) Core Nov 12, 1986
- E9 Code Name: FREAK Core Nov 19, 1986
- E10 Man to Man Core Nov 26, 1986
- E11 Jonathan Smith Goes to Washington Core Dec 3, 1986
- E12 Oh Lucky Man Core Dec 10, 1986
- E13 Basinger's New York Core Dec 17, 1986
- E14 All That Glitters Core Jan 7, 1987
- E15 Wally Core Jan 14, 1987
- E16 A Song of Songs Core Jan 21, 1987
- E17 A Night to Remember Core Jan 28, 1987
- E18 A Mother and a Daughter Mytharc Feb 4, 1987
- E19 Normal People Core Feb 11, 1987
- E20 The Hero Core Feb 18, 1987
- E21 Parents' Day Core Feb 25, 1987
- E22 A Father's Faith Core Mar 4, 1987
- E23 Heavy Date Core Mar 18, 1987
- E24 Ghost Rider Mytharc Apr 1, 1987
- E25 The Gift of Life Mytharc May 6, 1987
Season 4 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Man's Best Friend (1) Mytharc Sep 16, 1987
- E2 Man's Best Friend (2) Core Sep 23, 1987
- E3 Fight for Your Life Core Sep 30, 1987
- E4 The People Next Door Core Oct 21, 1987
- E5 I Was a Middle Aged Werewolf Core Oct 28, 1987
- E6 Playing For Keeps Core Nov 4, 1987
- E7 Amazing Man Core Nov 11, 1987
- E8 All the Colors of the Heart Core Nov 18, 1987
- E9 Why Punish the Children? Core Nov 25, 1987
- E10 A Dream of Wild Horses Core Dec 2, 1987
- E11 In With the 'In' Crowd Core Dec 9, 1987
- E12 With Love, the Claus Core Dec 23, 1987
- E13 A Mother's Love Core Jan 6, 1988
- E14 Country Doctor Core Jan 13, 1988
- E15 Time in a Bottle Core Jan 20, 1988
- E16 Back to Oakland Core Feb 3, 1988
- E17 We Have Forever (1) Core Feb 10, 1988
- E18 We Have Forever (2) Core Feb 17, 1988
- E19 The Correspondent Core Feb 24, 1988
- E20 Aloha Core Mar 2, 1988
- E21 A Dolphin Song For Lee (1) Core Mar 16, 1988
- E22 A Dolphin Song For Lee (2) Core Mar 23, 1988
- E23 Heaven Nose, Mister Smith Mytharc Mar 30, 1988
- E24 The Whole Nine Yards Mytharc Apr 27, 1988
Season 5 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Whose Trash Is It Anyway? Mytharc Oct 12, 1988
- E2 Hello and Farewell (1) Core Dec 7, 1988
- E3 Hello and Farewell (2) Core Dec 7, 1988
- E4 The Silent Bell Core Mar 21, 1989
- E5 The Reunion Core Jun 2, 1989
- E6 The Source Core Jun 9, 1989
- E7 The Squeaky Wheel Core Jun 16, 1989
- E8 Goodbye, Mr. Zelinka Core Jun 23, 1989
- E9 Choices Core Jun 30, 1989
- E10 Summer Camp Core Jul 14, 1989
- E11 The Inner Limits Core Jul 21, 1989
- E12 It's a Dog's Life Mytharc Jul 28, 1989
- E13 Merry Christmas from Grandpa Mytharc Aug 4, 1989
Frequently asked questions
Is Highway to Heaven based on a book?
No, it is an original television series created by Michael Landon.
Who plays the angel in Highway to Heaven?
Michael Landon plays Jonathan Smith, the probationary angel.
What is the premise of Highway to Heaven?
An angel sent to Earth teams up with an ex-cop to help people in need.
When did Highway to Heaven air?
It originally aired from 1984 to 1989 on NBC.
Where was Highway to Heaven filmed?
The series was primarily filmed in California and other locations in the United States.
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