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The Hitchhiker

The Hitchhiker tells fictional stories in each episode, typically featuring a mysterious thriller plot.

An anthology series featuring mystery-thriller stories with a unifying element: The Hitchhiker, who introduces and concludes each episode, echoing the style of Rod Serling and Alfred Hitchcock.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Shattered Vows

1. Shattered Vows

Aired: Nov 22, 1983

Handsome ambitious greedy Jeff Boder and his wealthy older wife Jackie Winslo...

Episode 2 When Morning Comes

2. When Morning Comes

Aired: Nov 29, 1983

Married sleazy advertising executive and music producer Bob Ames finds gorgeo...

Episode 3 Split Decision

3. Split Decision

Aired: Dec 13, 1983

In this black comedy, desperate real estate salesman Jake McElhaney tries to ...

Main Cast

Page FletcherPage FletcherThe Hitchhiker
Virginia MadsenVirginia MadsenChristina
Bo HopkinsBo HopkinsLew Bridgeman
Bill PaxtonBill PaxtonTrout
Jackson DaviesJackson DaviesJake McElhaney
Gary BuseyGary BuseyReverand Powers
Susan BlakelySusan BlakelyMelody
Cec LinderCec LinderDr. Fischer
Sandra BernhardSandra BernhardRat
Marilyn HassettMarilyn HassettJill McGinnis
John ColicosJohn ColicosMr. Stregga
Brad DavisBrad DavisRulack
Nicholas CampbellNicholas CampbellThe Hitchhiker
Elizabeth AshleyElizabeth AshleyWoman
Michael WoodsMichael WoodsRick Henson
Tom SkerrittTom SkerrittFrank Sheen
John SheaJohn SheaJeremy
Edward AlbertEdward AlbertArthur Brown
Timothy BottomsTimothy BottomsPeter
Gregg HenryGregg HenryJack Rhodes
Michael O'KeefeMichael O'KeefeRichard
Christopher ColletChristopher ColletJimmy
Ken OlinKen OlinSteve
Susan AnspachSusan AnspachClaudia Reynolds
Fernando AllendeFernando AllendeVictor
Lisa BlountLisa BlountMiranda
Lucy GutteridgeLucy GutteridgeJackie Dresser
Robert VaughnRobert VaughnDr. Christopher Hamilton
Margot KidderMargot KidderJane Reynolds
Paul Le MatPaul Le MatJake Purly
Jenny SeagroveJenny SeagroveMeg
Belinda BauerBelinda BauerVeronica Hoffman
Fred WardFred WardLuthor Redmond
Barry BostwickBarry BostwickTony
Peter CoyotePeter CoyoteAlex
Stephen CollinsStephen CollinsTodd Fields
Dean Paul MartinDean Paul MartinChris
Harry HamlinHarry HamlinJerry Maclachlan
Bruce GreenwoodBruce GreenwoodJeff Boder
Michael Des BarresMichael Des BarresThe Wiseman
Antony HamiltonAntony HamiltonJim Buckley
Sonny ForbesSonny ForbesUndercover Cop #1
Helen HuntHelen HuntDonette
Kirstie AlleyKirstie AlleyAngelica
Jerry OrbachJerry OrbachCameron
Ornella MutiOrnella MutiSister Theresa
Audrey LandersAudrey LandersPriscilla Packard
Alexandra PaulAlexandra PaulJulie
Michael MadsenMichael MadsenJohn Hampton
Kelly LynchKelly LynchTeresa and Melissa
Andy SummersAndy SummersHodie
Jennifer CookeJennifer CookeEleanor
James RemarJames RemarRon
Parker StevensonParker StevensonBrett
Michael SchoefflingMichael SchoefflingLance
Karen BlackKaren BlackKay Mason
Hannes JaenickeHannes JaenickeSean
Greg EviganGreg EviganJohnnie
Candy ClarkCandy ClarkCheryl
Sonja SmitsSonja SmitsNina Russell
Pamela BowmanPamela BowmanCathy Marks
Patrick HouserPatrick HouserJonathan
Klaus KinskiKlaus KinskiKurt Hoffman
Denise GalikDenise GalikArielle
Shannon TweedShannon TweedBarbara
Dayle HaddonDayle HaddonDebby
LaGena LookabillLaGena LookabillLeda
Brian DooleyBrian DooleyCatelya
Deborah LaceyDeborah LaceyTanya
Steve InwoodSteve InwoodSimon Hopper
John IrelandJohn IrelandJack Guttman
Bud CortBud CortWax
Geraldine PageGeraldine PageLynette
David DukesDavid DukesTed Miller
Franco NeroFranco NeroDr. Peter Milne
Désirée NosbuschDésirée NosbuschKathy
Season HubleySeason HubleyMiranda
Walter LearningWalter LearningFather Dowling
Dean HalloDean HalloG.R.
Penelope MilfordPenelope MilfordDiane Hampton
Jeff McCrackenJeff McCrackenAllen
Brad DourifBrad DourifBilly Baltimore Jr.
Joel PolisJoel PolisCarl
Alexandra StewartAlexandra StewartJackie Winslow
Melissa ReevesMelissa ReevesDenise O'Mell
Michelle MoffettMichelle MoffettLorri Ann
Michael IronsideMichael IronsideSheriff Lee
Louis Di BiancoLouis Di BiancoLuis
Keith Martin GordeyKeith Martin GordeyRobbie Sharman
Linda E. SmithLinda E. SmithCarole Bayers
Susan TyrrellSusan TyrrellDoris
Robin GreerRobin GreerTess
Judy LandersJudy LandersFrances Packard
Lisa FosterLisa FosterPatty
Ron LeaRon LeaGeoffrey Butler
Scott McGinnisScott McGinnisCal
Darren McGavinDarren McGavinOld Man
M. Emmet WalshM. Emmet WalshDetective Underhill
Clayton RohnerClayton RohnerHarry Deakon
Tom HeatonTom HeatonPaul
Nicholas KilbertusNicholas KilbertusQuinlay
Beah RichardsBeah RichardsSerita
James ShigetaJames ShigetaNishi
Kim LankfordKim LankfordRae Bridgeman
Jonelle AllenJonelle AllenSunny
Robert ItoRobert ItoSato
Dennis KellyDennis KellyMarkey
Dana Wheeler-NicholsonDana Wheeler-NicholsonBelinda
Alberta WatsonAlberta WatsonJill Friedlander
John NovakJohn NovakMan in Black
Dennis BurkleyDennis BurkleyThe Fool
Paul KosloPaul KosloRico
Joe HollandJoe HollandBeck
Boyd NormanBoyd NormanRandi
Angel TompkinsAngel TompkinsJanet O'Mell
Brion JamesBrion JamesLionel
Deanne HenryDeanne HenryMavis
William SamplesWilliam SamplesScott
Michael RudderMichael RudderTommy
Hagan BeggsHagan BeggsProfessor
Arthur CorberArthur CorberDr. Gold
Roger AllfordRoger AllfordMr. Kinderly
Stephen ShellenStephen ShellenEric Dunlap
Madeleine SherwoodMadeleine SherwoodVivian
Sandy TuckerSandy TuckerBrenda
Garwin SanfordGarwin SanfordDuncan
Bronwen MantelBronwen MantelIris Lucas
Peter YunkerPeter YunkerMike
Simon WebbSimon WebbCritic
Stephen McHattieStephen McHattieJoe Caldwell
Brioni FarrellBrioni FarrellDarlene
Tamara MarkTamara MarkElizabeth
August SchellenbergAugust SchellenbergBob Ames
Joe FlahertyJoe FlahertyThe Chemist
Marie LaurinMarie LaurinPearl
Mitchell AndersonMitchell AndersonButchie
Aleisa ShirleyAleisa ShirleyPamela Winslow
Lawrence DaneLawrence DaneSurgeon and Cop
Colleen WintonColleen WintonBarbara
Michael EmilMichael EmilDr. Latimer
Marlane O'BrienMarlane O'BrienBarb Atkinson
Nancy IsaakNancy IsaakCheryl Ann
Belinda MontgomeryBelinda MontgomeryCarla Magnuson
John 'Bear' CurtisJohn 'Bear' CurtisWatchman
Robin WardRobin WardTony
Michele ScarabelliMichele ScarabelliDr. Ensman
David BernerDavid BernerDr. Howard Lesnick
Bernie CoulsonBernie CoulsonSocks
Walter MarshWalter MarshDetective White
Vlasta VranaVlasta VranaMark Greenburg
Frank C. TurnerFrank C. TurnerOld Billy B.
Jim McMullanJim McMullanBill O'Mell

Creators

Riff MarkowitzRiff MarkowitzCreator
Richard RothsteinRichard RothsteinCreator
Lewis CheslerLewis CheslerCreator

The Hitchhiker Videos

The Hitchhiker 1984 Intro (High Quality)

The Hitchhiker 1984 Intro (High Quality)

Info about The Hitchhiker

Seasons: 4

Current Status: Ended

Network: HBO

Production Country: France

Genres:Drama, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi

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