The Greatest American Hero S2E12 — Just Another Three Ring Circus
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The Greatest American Hero•Season 2•Episode 12

Just Another Three Ring Circus

7.1/10 · 94 votesFeb 3, 198260 min

Ranked #17 of 22 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

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Ralph takes a job at the circus as a human cannonball while trying to help Bill bust a crime ring that involves a phony dating service.

Directed byChuck Bowman
Written byStephen J. Cannell
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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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Chuck Bowman

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Stephen J. Cannell

Stephen J. Cannell

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Episode Summary

"Just Another Three Ring Circus" is episode 12 of The Greatest American Hero season 2. It scored 7.1/10 from 94 votes, ranking #17 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Chuck Bowman and written by Stephen J. Cannell, it aired on February 3, 1982.

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