Knight Rider S01 E01 Knight of the Phoenix

"Michael Knight is today's hero! Driving the car of tomorrow! Together, they're the ultimate crimecrashers!"

When a young detective is ambushed in a failed police stakeout, he is believed to have been killed. In reality, he survives and learns that his face has been altered and his identity has been changed to Michael Knight. The man responsible for this is Wilton Knight, a dying billionaire who, convinced that one man can make a difference, has selected Michael for the role as a crime-fighter.