- HD 1080
- Runtime: 48m.
- Status: Ended
- 1
- Languages: en
- Country: United States of America
- Stars: David Hasselhoff, Edward Mulhare, William Daniels, Patricia McPherson, Peter Parros
- keywords: vigilante, ex-cop
- Production_studio: Universal Television, Glen A. Larson Productions, Universal Television Entertainment
- Slogan: Michael Knight is today's hero! Driving the car of tomorrow! Together, they're the ultimate crimecrashers!
- Seasons: 4
- Episodes: 84
- First air date: 1982-09-26
- Last air date: 1986-04-04
- The Knight Rider is featured in the top rankings of 1982
- #2 in Top Drama Series of 1982
- #2 in Top Crime Series of 1982
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.