“Powers of Matthew Star, The” (1982)

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 EHawke Star of the planet Quadris. Also starring were Amy Steel as Pam Elliot, Matthews girlfriend at Crestridge High, and Louis Gossett, Jr. as Matthews guardian Walt Dhai 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”.