An undercover police officer, michael Long, is shot while investigating a case and left for dead. He is rescued by Wilton Knight, a wealthy, dying creator and millionaire who arouses lifesaving surgery, for example a brand new identity and a new face --which of Michael Knight. Michael is subsequently provided a unique computerized and indestructible car known as the Knight Industries Two Thousand (known as KITT), and a mission: apprehend criminals who are beyond the reach of law. The series KITT battle with the forces of evil for Law and Government and depicts Michael's exploits since he.