The Greatest American Hero S2E11 — The Handpainted Thai
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The Greatest American Hero•Season 2•Episode 11

The Handpainted Thai

7.4/10 · 86 votesJan 27, 198260 min

Ranked #12 of 22 in Season 2•matches the season avg

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Years ago, prisoners of war were brainwashed to respond to a code phrase. Now, someone is using them to commit acts of sabotage. Bill and Ralph investigate, but Bill inadvertently falls under a hypnotic trance, leaving the heroics up to Ralph.

Directed byBruce Kessler
Written byStephen J. Cannell, Frank Lupo
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William Katt

William Katt

Ralph Hinkley

Robert Culp

Robert Culp

Bill Maxwell

Connie Sellecca

Connie Sellecca

Pam Davidson

Faye Grant

Faye Grant

Rhonda Blake

Michael Paré

Michael Paré

Tony Villicana

Jesse D. Goins

Jesse D. Goins

Cyler Johnson

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Don Cervantes

Paco Rodriguez

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Bruce Kessler

Bruce Kessler

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Stephen J. Cannell

Stephen J. Cannell

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Frank Lupo

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Episode Summary

"The Handpainted Thai" is episode 11 of The Greatest American Hero season 2. It scored 7.4/10 from 86 votes, ranking #12 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Bruce Kessler and written by Stephen J. Cannell, Frank Lupo, it aired on January 27, 1982.

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