Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: NBC
Type: Scripted
Rating: 5.0/10
The Powers of Matthew Star
Overview
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".
This production, originally released in 1982, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: German.
Starring Cast
Peter Barton
Matthew Star (E'Hawke)
Louis Gossett Jr.
Walter "Walt" Shepherd (D'Hai)
Amy Steel
Pamela Elliot
James Karen
Major Wymore
John Crawford
General Tucker
Seasons
Specials
1 Episodes • Aired 1981-09-14
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
22 Episodes • Aired 1982-09-17
No season overview provided for this season.