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Automan

★7.9 1983 – 1984 1 Season Glen A. Larson TV-MA

Automan is an American science fiction superhero television series produced by Glen A. Larson. It aired for only 12 episodes on ABC between 1983 and 1984.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

Automan

Episode 01

Automan

Dec 15, 1983 · 73 min

Walter Nebicher is a young police officer who wants desperately to get out on the streets and experience some action. Unfortunately, his superior Captain Boyd has assigned Nebicher to a desk job where he can utilize his skills as a computer expert. Still wanting to make a difference, Nebicher goes to work creating the ultimate crime-solving computer program. It turns out so well that the program actually takes on a life of it's own, by taking the holographic form of a man called Automan. Due to the large amount of power needed to exist outside of the computer, Automan can only exist at night, when the rest of the city's power usage is low. Together, he and Walter become one of television's most unusual crime fighting teams. They jump into their first case when Walter's friend Lt. Jack Curtis disappears while investigating the disappearances of several top scientists. Their investigation uncovers an international plot to kidnap the world's top scientific minds, who are then taken to a

Staying Alive While Running a High Flashdance Fever

Episode 02

Staying Alive While Running a High Flashdance Fever

Dec 22, 1983 · 50 min

Walter and Automan investigate a judge that appears to be corrupt and involved with the mob.

The Great Pretender

Episode 03

The Great Pretender

Dec 29, 1983 · 49 min

When a truck load of paper the government uses to print money is hi-jacked, Automan, with the help of Cursor, poses as an rich criminal competing to undermine the existing network of a known criminal dealing in counterfit money.

Ships in the Night

Episode 04

Ships in the Night

Jan 5, 1984 · 49 min

Walter and Auto fly to San Cristobal to investigate the disappearances of Americans. They discover a man, aided by the local authorities, that lures investors in order to kill them and take their money.

Unreasonable Facsimile

Episode 05

Unreasonable Facsimile

Jan 12, 1984 · 48 min

Automan and Walter attempt to solve the murder of a businessman and the crash of a police helicopter. Automan begins acting peculiar after watching soap-operas on television.

Flashes and Ashes

Episode 06

Flashes and Ashes

Jan 19, 1984 · 48 min

Walter's friend and fellow cop, Frank Cooney is killed during the theft of police weaponry. But when the Internal Affairs agent believes Frank was involved, Walter is suspended when he and Auto interfere trying to prove his friends' innocence.

The Biggest Game in Town

Episode 07

The Biggest Game in Town

Jan 26, 1984 · 49 min

Automan and Walter attend a computer game convention where they must track down Ronald Tilson, a computer genius who has programmed computers to cause disasters that will kill people unless he gets $10 million dollars.

Renegade Run

Episode 08

Renegade Run

Mar 5, 1984 · 48 min

When Walter investigates a crooked sheriff who is using illegal immigrants for manual labor, he and a friend are put in jail. Automan teams up with a motorcycle gang to free him.

Murder MTV

Episode 09

Murder MTV

Mar 12, 1984 · 48 min

Walter and Automan investigate an apparent attempt to kill the members of an all-girl band called Sweet Kicks. But their investigation if hampered when the father of one of the girls seeks assistance from a crime syndicate.

Murder, Take One

Episode 10

Murder, Take One

Mar 19, 1984 · 47 min

Former movie star Veronica Everly is a suspect in the murder of gossip columnist, Ray Gillette. However, when Automan discovers that a Hollywood producer had a greater motive for murder, he goes undercover as an actor to catch the real killer.

Zippers

Episode 11

Zippers

Mar 26, 1984 · 47 min

Automan goes undercover as an erotic dancer in a ladies only strip club.

Death By Design

Episode 12

Death By Design

Apr 2, 1984 · 48 min

When a ruthless crime syndicate kills one of Jack's best friends, Automan poses as a vigilante cop by the name of Mad Dog who is out for justice.

Club Ten

Episode 13

Club Ten

Apr 9, 1984 · 47 min

The Club Ten resort is a center of diamond smuggling. One of the gang, Felipe, has double-crossed his cohorts and they are after him. Golf pro Ted and henchman Randy catch him, and when he refuses to divulge the whereabouts of the diamonds he stole, they capture his companion, Laura Ferguson, in the act of making a call for help.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.9 /10

based on 196 votes

Synopsis

Automan is an American science fiction superhero television series produced by Glen A. Larson. It aired for only 12 episodes on ABC between 1983 and 1984.

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyDrama

Cast

5 principal cast

Desi Arnaz Jr.

Desi Arnaz Jr.

Walter Nebicher

Chuck Wagner

Chuck Wagner

Automan

Heather McNair

Roxanne Caldwell

Gerald S. O'Loughlin

Gerald S. O'Loughlin

Cpt. E.G. Boyd

Robert Lansing

Robert Lansing

Lt. Jack Curtis

Where to watch Automan

Automan is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The action & adventure from Glen A. Larson has 1 season and 13 total episodes, rated 7.9/10 by 196 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Automan have?

Automan has 1 season with 13 episodes in total.

Is Automan still on the air?

Automan has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Automan?

Automan airs on ABC.

When did Automan first air?

Automan first aired on December 15, 1983.

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