Premiering in 1982, Knight Rider redefined action television over four seasons by pairing Michael Knight with K.I.T.T., an advanced artificial intelligence housed in a 1982 Pontiac Trans Am. The series anticipated modern technologies like autonomous driving and, along with its iconic "molecular bonded shell" and Turbo Boost, remains a defining staple of 80s pop culture. For a deeper look, see the fan-focused breakdown of the series.