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The Hitchhiker

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: November 1, 1983
  • Seasons: 4
  • Episodes: 85
  • Networks: HBO, USA Network
  • Genres: Drama, Crime
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The Hitchhiker(1983)
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He takes you places you don't want to visit alone.

TMDB Rating: 6.1 (32 votes)

Overview

A young hitchhiker introduces characters who are about to experience a frightening and sometimes supernatural incident of some kind in this moody anthology series.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

26 episodes • 1983Avg: 2.9Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Shattered VowsNov 23, 19834.0
2When Morning ComesNov 30, 19834.0
3Split DecisionDec 14, 19836.0
4LovesoundsNov 13, 19843.5
5Remembering MelodyNov 27, 19842.0
6Face To FaceDec 4, 19845.5
7And If We DreamJan 15, 19853.5
8Petty ThievesJan 29, 19852.5
9VideodateFeb 16, 19852.0
10A Time For RiflesMar 2, 19852.5
11Man at the WindowMar 12, 19852.0
12Hired HelpMar 26, 19851.5
13Murderous FeelingsApr 9, 19852.5
14NightshiftOct 15, 19851.5
15Out of the NightOct 29, 19853.0
16The KillerNov 12, 19853.0
17W.G.O.D.Nov 26, 19852.0
18Man's Best FriendDec 10, 19852.5
19GhostwriterJan 7, 19864.0
20O.D. Feelin'Jan 28, 19861.0
21Dead Man's CurveFeb 11, 19863.0
22The CurseFeb 25, 19866.0
23True BelieverMar 11, 19862.0
24Last SceneMar 25, 19862.5
25Man of Her DreamsApr 8, 19862.0
26One Last PrayerApr 22, 19862.0
Season 2 Poster

Season 2

13 episodes • 1987Avg: 2.6Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Perfect OrderFeb 17, 19873.0
2MinutemanFeb 24, 19874.0
3Dead HeatMar 3, 19872.0
4Why Are You Here?Mar 10, 19872.0
5HomebodiesMar 17, 19873.0
6Doctor's OrdersMar 24, 19872.0
7The Legendary Billy B.Mar 31, 19873.0
8In the Name of LoveApr 7, 19872.5
9Made For Each OtherApr 14, 19872.0
10JokerApr 21, 19872.0
11Best ShotApr 28, 19872.0
12Secret IngredientMay 5, 19872.0
13Cabin FeverMay 12, 19874.0
Season 3 Poster

Season 3

26 episodes • 1989Avg: 1.9Valley of Despair

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The MartyrApr 22, 19892.0
2In Living ColorApr 29, 19892.0
3Dark WishesJul 1, 19892.0
4Garter BeltJul 7, 19893.0
5Shadow PuppetsJul 8, 19892.0
6RenaissanceJul 14, 19890.0
7The Miracle of Alice AmesJul 15, 19891.0
83615 Code-LizJul 21, 19890.0
9Her Finest HourJul 22, 19890.0
10Together ForeverJul 28, 19890.0
11Phantom ZoneAug 4, 19890.0
12Spinning WheelAug 5, 19890.0
13Square DealAug 11, 19890.0
14Part of MeAug 12, 19890.0
15Fashion ExchangeAug 18, 19890.0
16HootchSep 16, 19890.0
17CoachSep 30, 19890.0
18The VerdictNov 4, 19890.0
19Hit & RunNov 10, 19891.0
20Studio 3XNov 11, 19890.0
21StripteaseNov 17, 19890.0
22Cruelest CutNov 18, 19890.0
23Dying GenerationNov 24, 19890.0
24My EnemyNov 25, 19890.0
25Power PlayDec 9, 19890.0
26PawnsDec 16, 19890.0
Season 4 Poster

Season 4

20 episodes • 1990Avg: 1.0Valley of Despair

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Fading AwaySep 21, 19900.0
2Tough Guys Don't WhineSep 28, 19900.0
3Riding the NightmareOct 5, 19900.0
4Strate ShooterOct 12, 19900.0
5Hard RhymeOct 19, 19900.0
6Toxic ShockOct 26, 19900.0
7New DawnNov 2, 19900.0
8A Function of ControlNov 9, 19900.0
9Trust MeNov 16, 19900.0
10WindowsNov 23, 19900.0
11Working GirlNov 30, 19900.0
12White SlavesDec 7, 19900.0
13Tourist TrapDec 14, 19900.0
14HomecomingJan 11, 19910.0
15Living a LieJan 18, 19910.0
16Made In ParisJan 25, 19910.0
17A Whole New YouFeb 1, 19910.0
18OffspringFeb 8, 19910.0
19SecretsFeb 15, 19911.0
20New BloodFeb 22, 19910.0

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