---
title: "The Six Million Dollar Man"
year: 1974
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-six-million-dollar-man-1974"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 1663
imdb_id: "tt0071054"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 5
episodes_count: 99
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 436
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-six-million-dollar-man-1974

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Six Million Dollar Man is an American science fiction and action television series that aired on ABC from March 7, 1973, to March 6, 1978. The program follows the adventures of Steve Austin, a former astronaut and USAF Colonel portrayed by Lee Majors. After sustaining severe injuries during a NASA test flight crash, Austin is rebuilt with nuclear-powered bionic limbs and implants at considerable expense. As a cybernetically enhanced secret agent employed by the OSI, Austin operates under the command of Oscar Goldman and is supervised by the scientist who created his cybernetics, Rudy Wells. Using the superior strength and speed provided by his bionic arm and legs, along with the enhanced vision from his artificial eye, Austin fights a variety of adversaries, including enemy agents, aliens, and mad scientists. The series also features performances by Richard Anderson, Martin E. Brooks, and Lindsay Wagner. The production chronicles the life of this test pilot turned intelligence agent as he utilizes his bionic enhancements to complete his missions.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A cybernetically enhanced astronaut uses his bionic abilities to serve as a secret agent for the OSI."

### Why Watch
- engaging premise
- superpowered protagonist
- varied villains

### Caveats & Content Note
- dated special effects
- episodic structure
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains standard action sequences involving combat with various villains.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, adventure, sci-fi, spy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus | The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 99
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 12 (12%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 87 (88%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Kenneth Johnson, Martin Caidin
- **Networks / Studios**: ABC, Red Letter Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lee Majors** as *Steve Austin*
- **Richard Anderson** as *Oscar Goldman*
- **Martin E. Brooks** as *Dr. Rudy Wells*
- **Lindsay Wagner** as *Jaime Sommers*
- **Alan Oppenheimer** as *Dr. Rudy Wells*
- **Quinn K. Redeker** as *Frank*
- **Than Wyenn** as *Ambassador Mahmound*
- **Jennifer Darling** as *Peggy Callahan*
- **Farrah Fawcett** as *Major Kelly Woods*
- **Hank Stohl** as *Mike*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is Steve Austin, a cybernetically enhanced former astronaut.

### Q: What is the OSI?
The OSI is the organization that employs Steve Austin for his missions.

### Q: What bionic enhancements does Steve have?
Steve possesses a bionic arm, legs, and an artificial eye that provides enhanced vision.

### Q: Who created Steve's cybernetics?
The scientist Rudy Wells is responsible for creating the cybernetics used by Steve Austin.

### Q: Who is Steve's commander?
Steve Austin operates under the command of Oscar Goldman.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Home - SIX on Broadway](https://sixonbroadway.com/)
- [The Six Million Dollar Man (TV Series 1974-1978) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071054/)
- [6 - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/6)
- [The Six Million Dollar Man - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Six_Million_Dollar_Man)
- [SIX - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeBGDa4mGv12DONHhb5HZ6A)
- [SIX the Musical - Six (from the Studio Cast Recording)](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wTvRNwslYxA)

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