Knight Rider 2008
“An icon reborn.”
What is Knight Rider?
Knight Rider is a television series that serves as a reimagining of the classic 1980s show. The program follows the adventures of a crime-fighting team that utilizes advanced automotive technology in their missions.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 17
- First aired
- Sep 24, 2008
- Last aired
- Mar 4, 2009
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
Knight Rider is a television series that serves as a reimagining of the classic 1980s show. The program follows the adventures of a crime-fighting team that utilizes advanced automotive technology in their missions. Central to the series is KITT, known as Knight Industries Three Thousand, a highly sophisticated vehicle equipped with artificial intelligence capabilities. This updated version of the iconic car features advanced hacking abilities that allow it to penetrate most computer systems. KITT possesses weaponry comparable to jet fighter aircraft and demonstrates remarkable transformation abilities. The vehicle can modify its physical form and employs advanced holographic technology to deceive and evade criminal adversaries. The series presents a modern take on the original concept while maintaining the core premise of a technologically advanced automobile assisting in law enforcement activities. The show emphasizes action sequences and the partnership between human operators and cutting-edge automotive artificial intelligence in combating various threats.
Should you watch it?
“An iconic 1980s television classic returns as a reinvented, super-charged action series featuring a new KITT.”
- features a technologically advanced vehicle
- includes high-stakes action sequences
- may feel different from the original series
Watch it if you enjoy modern updates of classic television action series.
The series is rated TV-PG.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 17 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 A Knight in Shining Armor Sep 24, 2008
- E2 Journey to the End of the Knight Oct 1, 2008
- E3 Knight of the Iguana Oct 8, 2008
- E4 A Hard Day's Knight Oct 15, 2008
- E5 Knight of the Hunter Oct 22, 2008
- E6 Knight of the Living Dead Nov 5, 2008
- E7 I Wanna Rock & Roll All Knight Nov 12, 2008
- E8 Knight of the Zodiac Nov 19, 2008
- E9 Knight Fever Dec 31, 2008
- E10 Don't Stop the Knight Jan 7, 2009
- E11 Day Turns Into Knight Jan 14, 2009
- E12 Knight to King's Pawn Jan 21, 2009
- E13 Exit Light, Enter Knight Jan 28, 2009
- E14 Fight Knight Feb 4, 2009
- E15 Fly By Knight Feb 11, 2009
- E16 Knight and the City Feb 18, 2009
- E17 I Love the Knight Life Mar 4, 2009
Frequently asked questions
What is KITT?
KITT is a high-tech car equipped with artificial intelligence capable of hacking systems and transforming into other vehicles.
Is this a new series?
Yes, this is a 2008 reinvention of the 1980s television classic.
What genre is this show?
The series is classified as drama, action, adventure, and crime.
Does the car have weapons?
Yes, the vehicle is equipped with weapons systems comparable to those of a jet fighter.
What is the rating of the show?
The series carries a TV-PG rating.