Syndication and DVD Releases
In 1996, The Hitchhiker entered syndication and was re-edited (to remove the violence and/or nudity/sexuality that were featured on the HBO runs). The first three episodes had some footage edited and/or re-shot to replace Nicholas Campbell with Page Fletcher, in order to preserve continuity during the syndication runs. The Hitchhiker was syndicated by Rysher up until 2000.
HBO Home Video released 3 volume sets on DVD between 2004–2006, featuring various episodes from the series. The 2-disc sets contain a random selection episodes, most from the HBO-produced episodes but also including some that were made for the USA Network. These releases were discontinued and are now out of print, but can still be found at some retailers as discounted/liquidated stock.
In Canada, Koch Entertainment (now known as (Entertainment One) released Canadian seasons 1 and 3 (which correspond to US Seasons 1-3 and 5, respectively) on DVD in 2004. These releases were discontinued and are now out of print. Canadian Season 2 (US Season 4) was not released due to an ownership/rights situation.
Alliance Home Entertainment released The Hitchhiker: The Complete Collection on DVD in Canada for the very first time on October 11, 2011. The release does not contain all episodes of the series as the title indicates, it only features 30 random episodes from various seasons.
Echo Bridge Home Entertainment announced The Hitchhiker on DVD.
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