Blue Thunder

·1984 ·1 Season ·Action & Adventure ·Crime ·Drama

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.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1 Season 1 11 ep
1
Second Thunder
Second Thunder
1984-01-06
2
A Clear and Present Danger
A Clear and Present Danger
1984-01-13
3
Arms Race
Arms Race
1984-01-20
4
Revenge in the Sky
Revenge in the Sky
1984-01-27
5
Trojan Horse
Trojan Horse
1984-02-03
6
Skydiver
Skydiver
1984-02-24
7
Clipped Wings
Clipped Wings
1984-03-02
8
Payload
Payload
1984-03-09
9
The Long Flight
The Long Flight
1984-03-16
10
Godchild
Godchild
1984-03-23
11
The Island
The Island
1984-04-16

Actors

James Farentino
James Farentino
Acting
Dana Carvey
Dana Carvey
Acting
Sandy McPeak
Sandy McPeak
Acting
Dick Butkus
Dick Butkus
Acting
Bubba Smith
Bubba Smith
Acting

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