Blue Thunder, a 1984 ABC series inspired by the film of the same name, revolves around a high-tech helicopter designed for law enforcement. Utilizing the Aérospatiale Gazelle helicopter and incorporating extensive stock footage from its cinematic predecessor, the show features a support unit called "Rolling Thunder," which includes a camouflaged ground vehicle. Starring James Farentino, Dana Carvey, and former NFL players Bubba Smith and Dick Butkus, the series struggled against CBS's Airwolf and the popular soap Dallas, leading to its cancellation after just eleven episodes.
Country
US
Seasons
1
S01E01
Second Thunder
Jan 06, 1984
S01E02
A Clear and Present Danger
Jan 13, 1984
S01E03
Arms Race
Jan 20, 1984
S01E04
Revenge in the Sky
Jan 27, 1984
S01E05
Trojan Horse
Feb 03, 1984
S01E06
Skydiver
Feb 24, 1984
S01E07
Clipped Wings
Mar 02, 1984
S01E08
Payload
Mar 09, 1984
S01E09
The Long Flight
Mar 16, 1984
S01E10
Godchild
Mar 23, 1984
S01E11
The Island
Apr 16, 1984