
While on a road trip through a desert, mild-mannered high-school teacher Ralph Hinkley (temporarily changed to Ralph Hanley for part of season one due to real-life current events) is greeted by extraterrestrials, who present him with an extraordinary red flying suit that imbues him with uncanny powers. Learning of the suit, high-strung FBI agent Bill Maxwell convinces Ralph to help him fight crime. Ralph's girlfriend, attorney Pam Davidson, also knows of his secret life as a superhero.

Rhonda turns to Ralph when her too-curious mother is abducted by a Soviet spy stealing a weapons manufacturer's secrets.

Bill calls on disillusioned Ralph when he learns his Korean War idol plans to finance retirement with a gem heist.

New junior law-partner Pam learns her boss is involved in a mob bribery scheme.

The aliens who gave Ralph the suit ask him to stop a computerized missile launch which could start World War III.