Ep 8. Custom K.I.T.T.
- TV-PG
- November 13, 1983
- 48 min
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7.0 (269)
In Knight Rider Classic season 2 episode 8, entitled "Custom K.I.T.T," Michael Knight and K.I.T.T. are called upon to help protect a wealthy man whose life is in danger. The man, Jonathan Davenport, has been receiving death threats, and Michael must use all of his skills and K.I.T.T.'s advanced technology to keep him safe.
As Michael and K.I.T.T. try to uncover the identity of the person behind the threats, they discover that a rival businessman is trying to put Jonathan out of business. The rival businessman, named James Berwick, has developed his own advanced car and is determined to prove that it is superior to K.I.T.T.
Although K.I.T.T. is initially skeptical of the new car, Michael decides to have it customized to match K.I.T.T.'s capabilities. Meanwhile, Berwick convinces Jonathan to give him a test drive of his newest car, which he has outfitted with dangerous features.
As Michael works to upgrade K.I.T.T., Berwick puts Jonathan's life in danger, causing Michael to spring into action. With the help of K.I.T.T.'s new upgrades, including a turbo boost and a flamethrower, Michael is able to thwart Berwick's plan and save the day.
Throughout the episode, Michael and K.I.T.T. also struggle with the idea of someone creating a car that could rival K.I.T.T.'s technology and skills. Their loyalty is tested as they weigh the pros and cons of having a worthy opponent.
In the end, "Custom K.I.T.T." is a thrilling episode that showcases the best of Michael and K.I.T.T.'s abilities while also exploring the impact of advanced technology on competition and loyalty.