The Powers of Matthew Star(1982)

The Powers of Matthew Star is a 1980s sci-fi series that aired on NBC from 1982 to 1983. Peter Barton stars as Matthew Star, an alien prince from the planet Quadris hiding his true identity while attending high school on Earth. Louis Gossett Jr. plays his guardian, tasked with keeping Matthew's extraterrestrial powers secret. Amy Steel co-stars as Pam, Matthew's girlfriend at Crestridge High. The show follows Matthew navigating teenage life while concealing his alien origins and supernatural abilities from his classmates. Though short-lived, The Powers of Matthew Star became a notable entry in 1980s television history, later ranking among TV Guide's most infamous series.