6.049 minSeason 4 • Episode 21
LatestIntercepting a robbery, Michael is shocked when one of the thieves commits apparent suicide, jumping out of a high-rise window. Investigating, it emerges that a con woman posing as a voodoo princess is using special earclips that submit the wearers to become zombified slaves to her commands. The woman plans to use her tranced henchmen to steal her some priceless archaeological finds, but in trying to stop the plot, Michael himself falls under the spell of one of the earclips...
Michael Long, an undercover police officer, is shot while investigating a case and left for dead by his assailants. He is rescued by Wilton Knight, a wealthy, dying millionaire and inventor who arranges life-saving surgery, including a new face and a new identity--that of Michael Knight. Michael is then given a special computerized and indestructible car called the Knight Industries Two Thousand (nicknamed KITT), and a mission: apprehend criminals who are beyond the reach of the law. The series depicts Michael's exploits as he and KITT battle the forces of evil on behalf of the Foundation for Law and Government.
Practical Effects
KITT's LED dashboard was actual 1982 futuristic magic.
Sound
That scanner sound effect lives rent-free in collective memory.
Production
Pontiac Trans Am product placement as narrative backbone.
Creator
Glen A. Larson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
William Daniels refused on-screen credit for KITT's voice for two seasons, fearing it would hurt his 'serious actor' reputation from St. Elsewhere.
KITT's red scanner light directly inspired countless 80s tech aesthetics and was allegedly borrowed from Battlestar Galactica's Cylons—both Glen A. Larson creations, so he basically stole from himself.
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