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The Hitchhiker

TV·1983–1991·4 seasons, 85 episodes·USA Network·Drama, Horror, Mystery·1h·Created by Lewis Chesler, Richard Rothstein, Riff Markowitz

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The Hitchhiker is a half-hour dramatic anthology series presenting modern morality tales with contemporary players. In 85 chilling stories, men and women struggle with the best and worst in themselves, battling with - and all too often succumbing to - their deepest lusts, obsessions and fears.

Cast

Nicholas CampbellNicholas CampbellThe HitchhikerPage FletcherPage FletcherThe Hitchhiker

Episodes by season

Season0126Episodes1983–86Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Shattered VowsNovember 23, 1983—
  2. S01E02When Morning ComesNovember 30, 1983—
  3. S01E03Split DecisionDecember 14, 1983—
  4. S01E04LovesoundsNovember 13, 1984—
  5. S01E05Remembering MelodyNovember 27, 1984—
  6. S01E06Face to FaceDecember 4, 1984—
  7. S01E07And If We DreamJanuary 15, 1985—
  8. S01E08Petty ThievesJanuary 29, 1985—
  9. S01E09VideodateFebruary 16, 1985—
  10. S01E10A Time for RiflesMarch 2, 1985—
  11. S01E11Man at the WindowMarch 12, 1985—
  12. S01E12Hired HelpMarch 26, 1985—
  13. S01E13Murderous FeelingsApril 9, 1985—
  14. S01E14NightshiftOctober 15, 1985—
  15. S01E15Out of the NightOctober 29, 1985—
  16. S01E16The KillerNovember 12, 1985—
  17. S01E17W.G.O.D.November 26, 1985—
  18. S01E18Man's Best FriendDecember 10, 1985—
  19. S01E19GhostwriterJanuary 7, 1986—
  20. S01E20O.D. Feelin'January 28, 1986—
  21. S01E21Dead Man's CurveFebruary 11, 1986—
  22. S01E22The CurseFebruary 25, 1986—
  23. S01E23True BelieverMarch 11, 1986—
  24. S01E24Last SceneMarch 25, 1986—
  25. S01E25Man of Her DreamsApril 8, 1986—
  26. S01E26One Last PrayerApril 22, 1986—

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0213Episodes1987Aired—Season avg
  1. S02E01Perfect OrderFebruary 17, 1987—
  2. S02E02MinutemanFebruary 24, 1987—
  3. S02E03Dead HeatMarch 3, 1987—
  4. S02E04Why Are You Here?March 10, 1987—
  5. S02E05HomebodiesMarch 17, 1987—
  6. S02E06Doctor's OrdersMarch 24, 1987—
  7. S02E07The Legendary Billy B.March 31, 1987—
  8. S02E08In the Name of LoveApril 7, 1987—
  9. S02E09Made for Each OtherApril 14, 1987—
  10. S02E10JokerApril 21, 1987—
  11. S02E11Best ShotApril 28, 1987—
  12. S02E12Secret IngredientMay 5, 1987—
  13. S02E13Cabin FeverMay 12, 1987—

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season0326Episodes1989Aired—Season avg
  1. S03E01The MartyrApril 22, 1989—
  2. S03E02In Living ColorApril 29, 1989—
  3. S03E03Dark WishesJuly 1, 1989—
  4. S03E04Garter BeltJuly 7, 1989—
  5. S03E05Shadow PuppetsJuly 8, 1989—
  6. S03E06RenaissanceJuly 14, 1989—
  7. S03E07The Miracle of Alice AmesJuly 15, 1989—
  8. S03E083615 Code-LizJuly 21, 1989—
  9. S03E09Her Finest HourJuly 22, 1989—
  10. S03E10Together ForeverJuly 28, 1989—
  11. S03E11Phantom ZoneAugust 4, 1989—
  12. S03E12Spinning WheelAugust 5, 1989—
  13. S03E13Square DealAugust 11, 1989—
  14. S03E14Part of MeAugust 12, 1989—
  15. S03E15Fashion ExchangeAugust 18, 1989—
  16. S03E16HootchSeptember 16, 1989—
  17. S03E17CoachSeptember 30, 1989—
  18. S03E18The VerdictNovember 4, 1989—
  19. S03E19Hit & RunNovember 10, 1989—
  20. S03E20Studio 3XNovember 11, 1989—
  21. S03E21StripteaseNovember 17, 1989—
  22. S03E22Cruelest CutNovember 18, 1989—
  23. S03E23Dying GenerationNovember 24, 1989—
  24. S03E24My EnemyNovember 25, 1989—
  25. S03E25Power PlayDecember 9, 1989—
  26. S03E26PawnsDecember 16, 1989—

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Season0420Episodes1990–91Aired—Season avg
  1. S04E01Fading AwaySeptember 21, 1990—
  2. S04E02Tough Guys Don't WhineSeptember 28, 1990—
  3. S04E03Riding the NightmareOctober 5, 1990—
  4. S04E04Strate ShooterOctober 12, 1990—
  5. S04E05Hard RhymeOctober 19, 1990—
  6. S04E06Toxic ShockOctober 26, 1990—
  7. S04E07New DawnNovember 2, 1990—
  8. S04E08A Function of ControlNovember 9, 1990—
  9. S04E09Trust MeNovember 16, 1990—
  10. S04E10WindowsNovember 23, 1990—
  11. S04E11Working GirlNovember 30, 1990—
  12. S04E12White SlavesDecember 7, 1990—
  13. S04E13Tourist TrapDecember 14, 1990—
  14. S04E14HomecomingJanuary 11, 1991—
  15. S04E15Living a LieJanuary 18, 1991—
  16. S04E16Made in ParisJanuary 25, 1991—
  17. S04E17A Whole New YouFebruary 1, 1991—
  18. S04E18OffspringFebruary 8, 1991—
  19. S04E19SecretsFebruary 15, 1991—
  20. S04E20New BloodFebruary 22, 1991—

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

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