---
title: "The Powers of Matthew Star"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-powers-of-matthew-star-1982"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 11849
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 22
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Powers of Matthew Star (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-powers-of-matthew-star-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An alien prince hides his powers while navigating high school and secret missions."

### Why Watch
- Unique blend of teen drama and extraterrestrial intrigue.
- Early 80s sci‑fi aesthetic.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Critically panned, listed among TV Guide's worst shows.
- Production values feel dated.
- Tone & Suitability: The series features teenage romance and action, suitable for viewers comfortable with dated special effects.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: sci-fi, teen, campy, 80s

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-powers-of-matthew-star-1982#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Harve Bennett, Steven E. de Souza
- **Networks / Studios**: NBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Peter Barton** as *Matthew Star (E'Hawke)*
- **Louis Gossett Jr.** as *Walter "Walt" Shepherd (D'Hai)*
- **Amy Steel** as *Pamela Elliot*
- **James Karen** as *Major Wymore*
- **John Crawford** as *General Tucker*
- **Michael Fairman**
- **Barry Van Dyke**
- **Dick Durock**
- **Katherine Kelly Lang** as *Terri*
- **John Reilly**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who portrays Matthew Star?
Peter Barton plays the title character.

### Q: Who plays Matthew’s guardian?
Louis Gossett Jr. appears as Walt ‘D’hai’ Shepherd.

### Q: When did the series originally air?
It aired on NBC from September 17, 1982 through April 8, 1983.

### Q: 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.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Powers of Matthew Star — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/11849)

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