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Series · 1987 · 60 min · 2 seasons

Max Headroom (1987)

6.9/10 · 80 votes
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Max Headroom is a TV series (Drama and Sci-Fi & Fantasy) that first aired in 1987. Max Headroom has 2 seasons and 14 episodes in total. It has an average rating of 6.9/10 from 80 viewers. In United States, you can watch Max Headroom on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex, Plex Channel and Tubi TV.

Last episode S2 · E8 — Baby Grobags May 12, 1988

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Streaming services that carry Max Headroom, and the countries where you can watch it:

Hoopla 2 countries 📍

Canada, United States

The Roku Channel 1 countries 📍

United States

Plex 1 countries 📍

United States

Plex Channel 1 countries 📍

United States

Tubi TV 1 countries 📍

United States

Plot

Television networks battle one another in an unrelenting ratings war. Whoever controls the airwaves controls the dystopic world in which they broadcast. So when Network 23's star reporter, Edison Carter, uncovers a deadly secret that could shake up the station's dominion over its viewers, the only option is to eliminate Carter before he can make his story public. After Carter's "accident," his mind is uploaded to create the world's first self-aware, computer-generated TV host — Max Headroom! But will Max bow to his creators? Or will he be the key to his human alter ago bringing down a network superpower?

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Max Headroom?

In United States, you can watch Max Headroom on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex, Plex Channel and Tubi TV.

Who stars in Max Headroom?

The main cast of Max Headroom includes Matt Frewer, Chris Young, Jeffrey Tambor, William Morgan Sheppard and Concetta Tomei.

Who created Max Headroom?

Max Headroom was created by Annabel Jankel and Rocky Morton.

How many seasons and episodes does Max Headroom have?

Max Headroom has 2 seasons and 14 episodes in total.

When was Max Headroom released?

Max Headroom first aired on March 31, 1987.

Has Max Headroom ended?

Yes, Max Headroom has ended.

Is Max Headroom worth watching?

Max Headroom has an average rating of 6.9/10 from 80 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Max Headroom?

If you enjoyed Max Headroom, try The Storyteller: Greek Myths, The Ray Bradbury Theater, Battlestar Galactica and Charmed.

Is Max Headroom on Hoopla?

Yes. In United States, Max Headroom is available on Hoopla.

Is Max Headroom on The Roku Channel?

Yes. In United States, Max Headroom is available on The Roku Channel.

Is Max Headroom on Plex?

Yes. In United States, Max Headroom is available on Plex.

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Updated: October 25, 2026 ·