Knight Rider Timeline ( Real )

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September 26, 1982

Original Knight Rider Series Premiere

The original Knight Rider television series, starring David Hasselhoff as Michael Knight, premiered on NBC.

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April 4, 1986

Knight Rider Original Series Finale

The original Knight Rider television series aired its final episode after four seasons.

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May 16, 1991

Knight Rider 2000 TV Movie Premiere

The TV movie Knight Rider 2000 premiered as a potential continuation of the original series.

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January 12, 1997

Knight Rider 1997 TV Series Premiere

A reboot of the original series titled Knight Rider premiered with new cast and updated technology.

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May 4, 1997

Knight Rider 1997 Series Finale

The 1997 Knight Rider series concluded after one season.

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September 24, 2008

Knight Rider 2008 TV Series Premiere

Another reboot of Knight Rider premiered, featuring a new cast and updated version of KITT.

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April 4, 2009

Knight Rider 2008 Series Finale

The 2008 Knight Rider series aired its final episode after one season.

Knight Rider Timeline ( Fictional )

origin
1982-12

Michael Knight Joins Foundation for Law and Government

Michael Long, after being severely injured and given a new identity as Michael Knight, joins the Foundation for Law and Government (FLAG) to fight crime with advanced technology.

technology
1982-12

Introduction of KITT (Knight Industries Two Thousand)

KITT, an advanced artificially intelligent and nearly indestructible car, is introduced as Michael Knight's partner in crime-fighting missions.

episode
1982-12-26

Pilot Episode – "Knight of the Phoenix"

Michael Knight and KITT complete their first mission to take down a dangerous criminal organization targeting a stolen microprocessor.

conflict
1983

Battle Against The Flag's Enemies

Michael and KITT frequently confront and dismantle various criminal organizations, including T.O. Phantom and The Syndicate.

technology
1983

Introduction of KARR (Knight Automated Roving Robot)

KARR, the prototype of KITT with a self-preservation directive, becomes active and turns antagonist, attempting to eliminate KITT and Michael.

conflict
1984

Michael Knight's Crash and Recovery

Michael suffers a severe crash during a mission, testing KITT's loyalty and abilities in protecting Michael.

relationship
1983-1986

Partnership with Devon Miles and Bonnie Barstow

Michael continues his work with key FLAG members Devon Miles and Bonnie Barstow, who support Michael and maintain KITT's systems.

conflict
1985

Michael Knight’s Confrontation with Garthe Knight

Michael faces Garthe Knight, his evil look-alike, in a battle of wits and technology, threatening FLAG's work.