The Powers of Matthew Star 1982
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 17, 1982
- Format
- 1 season · 22 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~22 hours (60 min/ep)
- Created By
- Harve Bennett, Steven E. de Souza
- Network
- NBC
What is The Powers of Matthew Star?
The Powers of Matthew Star is a television series first released in 1982. Catalogued under Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 22
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 17, 1982
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.7/10
- Format
- 1 season · 22 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- NBC
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 22 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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The Powers of Matthew Star is a television series first released in 1982. Catalogued under Sci-Fi & Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 22 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“An alien prince hides his powers while navigating high school and secret missions.”
- Unique blend of teen drama and extraterrestrial intrigue.
- Early 80s sci‑fi aesthetic.
- Critically panned, listed among TV Guide's worst shows.
- Production values feel dated.
Watch it if you enjoy nostalgic 80s sci‑fi series with a high‑school setting.
The series features teenage romance and action, suitable for viewers comfortable with dated special effects.
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What is the premise of The Powers of Matthew Star?
The show follows alien prince Matthew Star, who attends Crestridge High while concealing his extraterrestrial abilities.
Who portrays Matthew Star?
Peter Barton plays the title character.
Who plays Matthew’s guardian?
Louis Gossett Jr. appears as Walt ‘D’hai’ Shepherd.
When did the series originally air?
It aired on NBC from September 17, 1982 through April 8, 1983.
How has the series been received historically?
In 2002 TV Guide ranked it #22 on its list of the 50 Worst TV Shows of All Time.
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