The Greatest American Hero S2E13 — The Shock Will Kill You
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The Greatest American Hero•Season 2•Episode 13

The Shock Will Kill You

7.5/10 · 92 votesFeb 10, 198260 min

Ranked #9 of 22 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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A space shuttle is about to crash, and only Ralph can save it. He does so, but ends up supermagnetized, perhaps permanently. Worst of all, a strange creature aboard the shuttle heads towards Los Angeles, electricuting all who get in its way.

Directed byRod Holcomb
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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Stephen J. Cannell

Stephen J. Cannell

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Rod Holcomb

Rod Holcomb

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Episode Summary

"The Shock Will Kill You" is episode 13 of The Greatest American Hero season 2. It scored 7.5/10 from 92 votes, ranking #9 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Rod Holcomb and written by Stephen J. Cannell, it aired on February 10, 1982.

Next: E14 · A Chicken in Every PlotBest of Season 2