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The Powers of Matthew Star (1982)

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The Powers of Matthew Star is an American sci-fi television series that aired from September 17, 1982 through April 8, 1983, on NBC. It starred Peter Barton as the title character, alien prince Matthew ‘E’Hawke’ Star of the planet Quadris. Also starring were Amy Steel as Pam Elliot, Matthew’s girlfriend at Crestridge High, and Louis Gossett, Jr. as Matthew’s guardian Walt ‘D’hai’ Shepherd. In 2002, The Powers of Matthew Star was ranked #22 on the list of TV Guide's "50 Worst TV Shows of All Time".

First Air Date
September 17, 1982
Seasons
1
Episodes
22
Rating
5.7/10 (7 votes)

Cast: Peter Barton, Louis Gossett Jr., Amy Steel, James Karen, John Crawford

Network: NBC
Production: Paramount Television, Daniel Wilson Productions
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The Powers of Matthew Star

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The Powers of Matthew Star is an American sci-fi television series that aired from September 17, 1982 through April 8, 1983, on NBC. It starred Peter Barton as the title character, alien prince Matthew ‘E’Hawke’ Star of the planet Quadris. Also starring were Amy Steel as Pam Elliot, Matthew’s girlfriend at Crestridge High, and Louis Gossett, Jr. as Matthew’s guardian Walt ‘D’hai’ Shepherd. In 2002, The Powers of Matthew Star was ranked #22 on the list of TV Guide's "50 Worst TV Shows of All Time".

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StatusEnded
TypeScripted
First Aired9/17/1982
Last Aired4/15/1983
Seasons1
Episodes22
LanguageEnglish
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Seasons

22

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1982

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Cast

PB

Peter Barton

as Matthew Star (E'Hawke)

LGJ

Louis Gossett Jr.

as Walter "Walt" Shepherd (D'Hai)

AS

Amy Steel

as Pamela Elliot

JK

James Karen

as Major Wymore

JC

John Crawford

as General Tucker

Seasons

1 seasons
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Season 1

1982

22 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Powers of Matthew Star about?

The Powers of Matthew Star is an American sci-fi television series that aired from September 17, 1982 through April 8, 1983, on NBC. It starred Peter Barton as the title character, alien prince Matthe…

How many seasons does The Powers of Matthew Star have?

1

How many episodes does The Powers of Matthew Star have?

22

Is The Powers of Matthew Star still running?

No, it ended in 1983.

When did The Powers of Matthew Star first air?

September 17, 1982

Who created The Powers of Matthew Star?

Harve Bennett, Steven E. de Souza

Who stars in The Powers of Matthew Star?

Peter Barton, Louis Gossett Jr., Amy Steel

What genre is The Powers of Matthew Star?

Sci-Fi & Fantasy