Season 1 Syndication , 1980 - 2002 Season 2 Syndication , 1981 - 1982 Season 3 Syndication , 1982 - 1983 Season 4 Syndication , 1983 - 1984 Season 5 Syndication , 1984 - 1985 Season 6 Syndication , 1985 - 1986 Season 7 Syndication , 1986 - 1987 Season 8 Syndication , 1987 - 1988