Made a female superhero a viable network franchise in the disco decade.
Why it matters
Episode guide
60 episodes across 3 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Lynda Carter spun into television immortality as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman — first in a WWII-set ABC season, then in modernized CBS years (1975–1979 overall as a franchise run). Patriotic swimsuit glory met light adventure; the transformation twirl became a national gif before gifs. Lyle Waggoner played the Steve Trevor role across eras. It was feminist iconography filtered through 1970s network sparkle. The bracelets still clang in cultural memory.
Network & studio
Why watch now
Carter's definitive live-action Wonder Woman — sincerity, style, and that spin. Essential superhero TV history with pure period charm.
Cultural impact
The series fixed Lynda Carter as the Wonder Woman for generations and mainstreamed a female superhero lead on U.S. television. Costume and twirl iconography became Halloween permanent. Later DC adaptations still negotiate with Carter's shadow.
Creators
Stanley Ralph Ross
Key cast
- Lynda Carter as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman
- Lyle Waggoner as Steve Trevor
- Debra Winger as Drusilla / Wonder Girl
Flash facts
- Live-action Wonder Woman series starring Lynda Carter; overall run 1975–1979 across networks/formats.
- Early season associated with WWII-period ABC storytelling; later seasons modernized at CBS.
- Lyle Waggoner co-starred in the Steve Trevor role lineage.
- Famous for Carter's spin transformation and iconic costume.
- Based on the DC Comics character created by William Moulton Marston.
FAQ
Who played Wonder Woman on TV in the 1970s?
Lynda Carter.
Did the show's time period change?
Yes — early episodes used a WWII setting before later seasons shifted to a modern era.
What networks aired it?
The franchise run is associated with ABC and then CBS across its life.
What is the spin?
Diana Prince's on-screen transformation into Wonder Woman, a signature visual.
Official & further reading
- Warner Bros. — Wonder Woman
- ABC home
- CBS home
- Wikipedia
- IMDb search
- TMDB search
- YouTube — trailers & clips
External sites for further reading — TV Flash is not affiliated with these networks or studios.
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