KITT's Final Test | Knight Rider 

lol

Just painted and no clear coat or the molecular shell afterward

@@justina249 shell was already on. The acid took the color off. Once the paint is on it bonds with the shell

You seem to forget that it was done during a musical montage, meaning they could get 10x the things done.

this comment ko'ed me to the floor

I looked down the comments to see if anyone had said this 😂 you can even see he's spraying over dirt and mud. The hoff doesn't mess about when it comes to his paint jobs.

@@tjfSIM Of course. That's why HE is The Hoff and we are mere mortals lol

That’s not normal paint; it is molecular bonded paint. Only sticks to KITT’s body.

Kitt had his first fear back in field work Michael had his fear in the plot.

I'd say that this is a more thorough explanation of what happened to this highly sophisticated mesh between automobile and supercomputer. My presumption would be that prior to KITT's destruction, KITT's memory banks absorbed knowledge and experience from his interactions with Michael and his own personal experiences. By all mathematical logic (as powered by KITT), it is statistically impossible for a car to drive on two wheels. Yet with Michael at the wheel, he has shown KITT it IS possible. Conversely, KITT assumed that his molecular bonded shell and his design made him indestructible. Goliath, the Urban Armored Assault Vehicle (using a destabilizing agent on the bonded shell), and that acid bath has shown him not to be indestructible. For the longest time, KITT's supercomputers measured his efficiency (or reduction in efficiency over the years), and as such, required routine maintenance from a cybernetic technician (Bonnie or April) to reduce the amount of wear and tear done to KITT over the years. Like with anything machine, newer machines operate better, more powerful, and most efficient when new as opposed to used. KITT's primary function is for the preservation of life, including human life. And especially the life of Michael Knight. Michael Knight - the man whom KITT has spent most, if not all of his time with. Throughout the seasons, fans of the show have seen KITT's capability, humanity, and interaction over the seasons improve because he still absorbs data about his interaction with humans. Now that KITT is like a new machine again (but without his human companion and his primary purpose), he doesn't know how to adjust himself. Especially since the human who interacted with him wasn't in the driver's seat to learn from and be more confident with himself as an autonomous supercomputer. KITT was also second guessing the abilities of his molecular-bonded shell, despite what could be considered Michael's blind faith in its ability to preserve KITT and himself when facing impossible obstacles. Could KITT's molecular bonded shell protect himself and Michael through a wall of reinforced concrete? Absolutely. Well, just so long as it wasn't coated with a chemical meant to destabilize that bonded shell and weaken KITT's indestructibility. KITT knew that wasn't the case. But he wasn't sure if Michael was going to be hurt when they went through the brick wall. Therefore, KITT's primary directive for the preservation of human life overridden KITT's logic (and Michael's confidence in KITT) and KITT saw that it was logical to stop before going through the wall. As time goes on, Michael interacting with KITT could give KITT the confidence he needs to have faith in his molecular bonded shell to blast through impossible obstacles once again. (Notice how KITT wasn't needed to Turbo Boost through the building's walls or over the toxin pit in this episode?) Such attention to details makes ALL the difference between a GOOD show to a GREAT show.

@@delanorrosey4730 Excellent observations, and exactly what made Knight Rider a great show for the time.

@@audreyseddon9749 Thanks!

And Michael refused to cut corners or accept shortcuts.

Bonnie was his mom and Michael was his dad, if we look at this in terms of traditional parental roles. Mom nurtures and takes care of KITT, while dad challenges and encourages him to do and be at his best.

@@rbrtck I'd tend to disagree with that. I would say Wilton was really K.I.T.T.'s father, Devon took on the role of Godfather to him and Michael was essentially an almost political VIP to K.I.T.T who he was tasked with providing security and then eventually became a close friend over time. Their relationship was more like that of a security guard chauffeur driver to a celebrity,, you couldn't say Michael was being a dad to K.I.T.T seeing that he was far more knowledgeable than Michael and it was actually his job to protect him from harm, not the other way around. As for Bonnie, yes, definitely took on the pseudo maternal role.

Word up friend 👍😎

Mr.Feeny

Like a wise headteacher or something

his "system malfunction" at 3:23 DEFINITELY was human-like.

George Feeny, Mark Craig, and Knight Industries Two Thousand...I guess William Daniels was a go-to for "capable smartass" characters.

I do too I’m still watching Knight Rider scenes on RU-vid like this one The Junk Yard Dog but they messed up in this scene by showing the old dash...

Yes yes

Everyone does

@@Thomas-ss5jz watch in nbc

@@Sid_20 I have the Knight Rider series on dvd plusI can watch it on RU-vid which is a lot easier...

Solstice was possibly prettier shell/shillouette but there something about kitt, and just sleek elegant stealth practical all in one

@@isabellaereshki The Saturn Sky looks better IMO

Even though there’s their late-70’s Trans-Am.

I don’t know, I like the looks of the ‘77-‘78 Trans Ams/Firebirds.

It looks like a torpedo in car-format.

In retrospect we can see how much they personified KITT. They never really thought of him as a machine or a computer. His “recovery” here is much like a human athlete recovering from an injury.

It's funny thinking back to the first episode and just how much Michael hated "IT" not a "HE".

@@RMJ1984 That contrast was also used as a storyidea in the episode Knightmares.

Bonnie was nice enough to teach Micheal how to fix Kitt suppose if they had a season 6?

I always thought it weird because in the pilot Devon was quick to point out "It's not paint, it's a finish bonded into the molecular structure of a new substance" that wasn't even metal.....I never had high hopes for them closely following continuity though!

I read somewhere that Stu Philips was inspired by the music of the Beverly Hills Cop movie (Axel F); hence the similarities. :)

I was wondering about that

The KR theme itself was inspired by Harry Thuman's song "Sphinx".

@@belabahn Stu Phillips had left the series by this point. The music for this episode was composed by Don Peake.

@@tompinkerton8099 Yes, you are right. I remembered the name incorrectly. :)

I strongly agree

Well, they did have it broadcasting on over the air years ago, but it's been since pulled of the air.

Go buy the dvds I did the whole series

Recently in australia it's been airing at 5:00 PM on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

But NOT as a crappy Mustang! KITT will ALWAYS be a Trans Am to me!

Edward ,.... I agree I remember when this episode came out and K.I.T.T was destroyed it shocked me because at the begining of the season 3 when Bonnie returned K.I.T.T had been blown to bits (except the shell/ Frame work ) when Bonnie's mentor sent a rocket into K.I.T.T's tail pipe. then half way through Season 3 they destroyed him again. each time K.I.T.T has been hurt only his frame work is left thanks to the Molecular Bonded Shell.

And in a regular one hour episode too... This should’ve been a 2 hour episode or movie?

He got pretty messed up for Season 4 when they came out with Super Pursuit Mode.....With the invulnerability neutralized, I think the physical damage was worse but didn't seem to cause much issue to the AI and was back on the road with no ill effects. The evil Devon proclaiming "KITT is dead! Look at him....he's dead!" had me cracking up though, this time was kinda sad and unsettling.

I think there should be a more thorough explanation of what happened to a highly sophisticated mesh between automobile and supercomputer. My presumption would be that prior to KITT's destruction, KITT's memory banks absorbed knowledge and experience from his interactions with Michael and his own personal experiences. By all mathematical logic (as powered by KITT), it is statistically impossible for a car to drive on two wheels. Yet with Michael at the wheel, he has shown KITT it IS possible. Conversely, KITT assumed that his molecular bonded shell and his design made him indestructible. Goliath, the Urban Armored Assault Vehicle (using a destabilizing agent on the bonded shell), and that acid bath has shown him not to be indestructible. For the longest time, KITT's supercomputers measured his efficiency (or reduction in efficiency over the years), and as such, required routine maintenance from a cybernetic technician (Bonnie or April) to reduce the amount of wear and tear done to KITT over the years. Like with anything machine, newer machines operate better, more powerful, and most efficient when new as opposed to used. KITT's primary function is for the preservation of life, including human life. And especially the life of Michael Knight. Michael Knight - the man whom KITT has spent most, if not all of his time with. Throughout the seasons, fans of the show have seen KITT's capability, humanity, and interaction over the seasons improve because he still absorbs data about his interaction with humans. Now that KITT is like a new machine again (but without his human companion and his primary purpose), he doesn't know how to adjust himself. Especially since the human who interacted with him wasn't in the driver's seat to learn from and be more confident with himself as an autonomous supercomputer. KITT was also second guessing the abilities of his molecular-bonded shell, despite what could be considered Michael's blind faith in its ability to preserve KITT and himself when facing impossible obstacles. Could KITT's molecular bonded shell protect himself and Michael through a wall of reinforced concrete? Absolutely. Well, just so long as it wasn't coated with a chemical meant to destabilize that bonded shell and weaken KITT's indestructibility. KITT knew that wasn't the case. But he wasn't sure if Michael was going to be hurt when they went through the brick wall. Therefore, KITT's primary directive for the preservation of human life overridden KITT's logic (and Michael's confidence in KITT) and KITT saw that it was logical to stop before going through the wall. As time goes on, Michael interacting with KITT could give KITT the confidence he needs to have faith in his molecular bonded shell to blast through impossible obstacles once again. (Notice how KITT wasn't needed to Turbo Boost through the building's walls or over the toxin pit in this episode?) Such attention to details makes ALL the difference between a GOOD show to a GREAT show.

I know wright and in a regular one hour episode?

The writers wanted to have as a throughline to this season kitt having PTSD like flashbacks and bits of hesitation expressly to show that trauma isn't one and done and that it takes time to heal. The network shot the idea down.

Can someone tell me what was that little white box flashing wit amber lights...

Art of Noise Paranoma.

Mark Salo and what does it do?

@@JustinMacri007 Do do do aue paranomia!

Mark Salo oh

This is still the hardest episode to watch for me. I felt so devastated when K.I.T.T was dumped into that acid. Seeing him literally destroyed like that is still painful to this day. But I love this scene when he finally comes back and of course when he gets revenge on the JD by putting it into the acid.

@@dininliketony917 Me too!

@@cargo71 👍

Sad to say I fitted them to my first car and the scanner.

@@dogwalker666 was it a bad idea?

I want whole dashboard and buttons also.

Friedrich Nietzsche: "That which does not kill us makes us stronger."

season 2 ep GOLIATH part 2

@@andrewblanchard2398 true, forgot about Goliath 👍

season 3 ep KNIGHT OF THE DRONES

This was the first time he needed such an extensive rebuild though. Goliath required some heavy repairs and Knight of the Drones definitely did a number on him but nothing took him out like that Acid. KITT didn't even have the ability to talk after that acid bath. He was literally destroyed.

He was rebuilt 4 times. Goliath part 2, Knight of the Drones, The Juggernaut (season 3 to season 4 cliffhanger), and this. This was the most brutal of them though because he was dropped in acid. But I always thought KITT Prime looked sweet.

Not all, I'm a teen and in my opinion Knight Rider is the words greatest show! I love it with all my heart

I'm only 17, and I think this show is awesome, its 1000x better then any of the F&F films are.

Im 16 and im making my own from a 83 firebird

I too grew up with this show as a kid in the 80's (I have it all on DVD now)...I'm getting a Tesla Model 3 in a month (just waiting on the car to be delivered), and with the exception of turbo boost jumps, the (nearly) indestructible shell, and the snarky computer, it can do most of what KITT could, including self driving. The special effects were actually pretty good by 80's TV standards. No, it's not even remotely believable, but it wasn't supposed to be, it was supposed to just be fun, and it was.

...and here we go all special snowflakes teen complaining with the "I'm only blabla and I yadayada" stuff...

That’s what a good partner is supposed to do see when your ready and give you the kick in the rear you need

Well, I think most producers of the time that were working on the show were using actual film, not VHS tapes. I think technology connections did a video on it at one point. I think he explained that sometimes producers of different medias would use different types of filming, between VHS and actual film. He explained a bit that if you still have the negative of the film, you have the freedom to remaster the film onto whatever media that is relevant without losing too much quality, and scale the resolution up pretty high. But, with tape, you obviously lose the freedom to actually do the same with film. Go watch technology connections "film: the reason some of the past was in HD".

Similar story with the animatronic sharks in "Jaws"

@@floydjohnson7888 So true!

KITT: michael, about time you put your hands on meuhhhhh......😧🤦‍♂️

AdamKNAC Came here to say that. Way to reuse a prop. “Tatiana it means peace.” or whatever that lizard hybrid girl said.

@@dougdirac Prete Nama

@@stubie Thanks!!

That same console was the Doomsday device in the episode Sky Knight.

@E31 Autobahn LOL

lol

Or the turbo boost is hooked up to Michael's rectum to create the combustion with incredibly powerful flatulence. Probably why there's an auto vac function when a grenade is thrown inside kitt in knight of the chameleon or when they set off the miniature explosive in knightlines.

This is the comment I was looking for 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@@ty194 ayo same

They dubbed it Faxel Oley.

Well, no one was sued when Yazoo's "Situation" was ripped off for the _Beverly Hills Cop_ theme, so what right does anyone have to sue _Knight Rider_ ? If anything, Vince Clarke should have sued Harold Faltermeyer.

& Pontiac in general!👍

😂 i was wondering if anyone was gonna mention why all the electrical cords and hoses are lit up wit flashing lights lol

😂😂😂 Michael Scott

😂😂😂😂

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It totally is! Goes along nicely with the lighted vacuum cleaner hoses, Christmas lights and other junk they had lying around! And whatever that doomsday console from V Final Battle sits on looks suspiciously like a copier machine

Ooo😁

I saw it, rewinded to make sure that's what I saw. Hahaha