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Season 1 – The Powers of Matthew Star

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An alien poses as a student to sharpen his telepathic skills.

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John J. O'Connor New York Times 07/13/2018
Mr. Barton, a former model and native of Valley Stream, L.I., is properly sensitive and heroic. But it is Mr. Gossett, always a fine actor, who brings a semblance of solidity to the general nonsense. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
The Powers of Matthew Star — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Peter Barton

Matthew Star

Louis Gossett Jr.

Walt Shephard

Amy Steel

Pam Elliott

Chip Frye

Bob Alexander

James Karen

Major Wymore

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 17, 1982 Jackal An alien assassin posing as a high-school student threatens Matthew's life. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 24, 1982 Accused When Walt is arrested for a crime by his double (Louis Gossett Jr. in a dual role), Matthew uses his powers to track the real crook. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 1, 1982 Daredevil Matthew secretly helps a friend (Paul Regina) who is doing a dangerous motorcycle stunt for a movie; with Kaz Garas, Bill Daily. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 8, 1982 Genius A high-school science whiz invents a paint that robs Matthew of his powers and explodes at high temperatures. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 15, 1982 The Prediction When a head injury causes a classmate to have terrifying premonitions, Matthew uses his abilities to help her. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 29, 1982 The Italian Caper Gen. Tucker sends Matthew and Walt to Italy to find a top-secret military device lost in a canyon; with Michael Constantine. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 5, 1982 Winning When Pam develops a crush on the school's star quarterback, Matthew joins the team and uses his powers to compete. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 12, 1982 Endurance Matthew and Pam sense they are being watched while on a high-school camping trip; with Barry Van Dyke. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 19, 1982 The Triangle Matthew and Pam search for Pam's uncle, lost in the Bermuda Triangle; directed by Leonard Nimoy. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 26, 1982 Mother Assassins follow Matthew's mother (Tricia O'Neil) who hopes to reunite with her son on Earth; written by Walter Koenig. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 10, 1982 Experiment While at a marine park, Matthew receives telepathic messages from a dolphin being used in experiments. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 17, 1982 Fugitives Medical treatment to save Walt from a deadly bacteria may reveal his and Matthew's extraterrestrial origins. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 21, 1983 Matthew Star: D.O.A. While Matthew is "astral-projecting," someone steals his body from the morgue. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 28, 1983 The Racer's Edge Matthew enters a motocross race to protect an adventurous heiress (Doran Clark) from international terrorists. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 11, 1983 Dead Man's Hand Wymore sends Walt and Matthew to Las Vegas to get evidence on an extortion ring. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 18, 1983 Thirty-Six Hours Three shuttle astronauts will die if Matthew and Walt cannot find a stolen guidance system; with Scott Hylands, Penny Peyser. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 25, 1983 The Quadrian Caper Walt and Matthew are captured by bank robbers who figure they can use Matthew's abilities for a heist. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 4, 1983 Brain Drain Matthew infiltrates a dating service that may be manipulating the country's top thinkers into defecting. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 11, 1983 The Great Waldo Shepherd Walt and Matthew join an air show as a stunt pilot and a wing walker to retrieve NATO documents from a stolen plane. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 25, 1983 Road Rebels Wymore sends Matthew and Walt to bust a smuggling ring run by a police officer and a drag-racer. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 8, 1983 Swords and Quests Matthew joins a group of college students in a fantasy role-playing game; with Kevin Hooks, Hari Rhodes. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 15, 1983 Starr Knight The guardian of a high-school student reveals their origins as extraterrestrials. Details

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Season Info

Network
NBC
Genre
Sci-Fi, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 17, 1982