The "Wonder Woman" TV show is an American superhero series based on the DC Comics character Wonder Woman. It starred Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman/Diana Prince and Lyle Waggoner as Steve Trevor (both Sr. and Jr.). The show aired for three seasons from 1975 to 1979. The first season aired on ABC and was set during World War II in the 1940s. The storyline follows Diana, an Amazon princess from Paradise Island, who rescues American pilot Steve Trevor and eventually travels to America to fight crime and injustice. Diana transforms into Wonder Woman using her magical golden belt, bullet-deflecting bracelets, and unbreakable lasso that compels truth-telling. The season features her battling Nazi spies and other wartime threats
. Seasons two and three aired on CBS and were set in the contemporary late 1970s, retitled as "The New Adventures of Wonder Woman." In these seasons, Diana returns to "Man's World" to fight various evils such as terrorists, crooks, and Nazi war criminals. Steve Trevor Jr., the son of the original Steve Trevor, joins her. The show maintained a strong feminist appeal, often reversing traditional gender roles with Steve Trevor frequently needing rescue from Wonder Woman
. The series is noted for Lynda Carter's iconic portrayal, which remains one of the most famous and beloved versions of the character. The show combined superhero action with a campy 1970s style and retained the essence of Wonder Woman's comic book roots
. In summary, the "Wonder Woman" TV show is a classic 1970s superhero series starring Lynda Carter, spanning three seasons with a transition from a WWII setting to a contemporary 1970s backdrop, featuring Wonder Woman's fight against various villains using her superpowers and iconic costume and accessories
