The Incredible Hulk (1977)
The Incredible Hulk is a science fiction series that began airing in 1977 and is considered one of the most enduring examples of the superhero genre on television. Adapted from Marvel Comics' legendary character, this production m…
Overview
The Incredible Hulk is a science fiction series that began airing in 1977 and is considered one of the most enduring examples of the superhero genre on television. Adapted from Marvel Comics' legendary character, this production managed to captivate audiences despite the limited visual effects technology of its era, earning cult status over the years. The series tells the tragic transformation of scientist Dr. David Banner (Bill Bixby) following a laboratory accident, and how this transformation turned him into a man perpetually on the run, hiding his identity. The green giant Hulk, portrayed by Lou Ferrigno, made the character unforgettable with his physique and charisma, drawn from his background in bodybuilding at the time.
The series was produced by Kenneth Johnson, who gave the character a more dramatic and human depth than his comic book counterpart. This approach allowed the series to stand out not only for its action sequences but also for its emotional storytelling. Among the cast listed in the references, Simone Griffeth also appeared in various episodes of the series, contributing to television acting of that era. The Incredible Hulk ran for five seasons, offering a broad narrative universe across more than 80 episodes.
Plot
At the center of the series lies scientist Dr. David Banner's effort to uncover the hidden power within his own body. While researching why humans sometimes possess strength beyond the normal in stressful situations, the gamma radiation experiment he conducts on himself goes disastrously wrong. This event causes the suppressed anger and tension within him to uncontrollably transform him, in moments of stress, into a massive, green, incredibly powerful creature.
This transformation completely upends Banner's life. After a journalist (Jack McGee) mistakenly believes him dead and begins investigating the events, Banner is forced to constantly change his identity, living under different names in different cities. Encountering new people in a new place each episode, Banner finds opportunities to help those around him while grappling with his own struggle. However, whenever emotional tension rises, the monster within emerges and events spiral out of control.
The series' true dramatic power lies in the journey Banner undertakes in hope of finding a cure. He wants to live like an ordinary person, avoid harming those he loves, and free himself from his curse. Yet each time, a new danger, a new injustice, or a new crisis forces him to transform into the Hulk. This cycle forms the series' structure, which is both repetitive and enriched with a different human story in every episode.
Why Watch It?
The Incredible Hulk is an important stop for those who want to witness the origins of superhero narratives. Unlike modern superhero productions, this series focuses more on human drama than on action and spectacle. Bill Bixby's performance imbues the character of Banner with a deep sense of loneliness and desperation, drawing the viewer into the character's inner world.
Lou Ferrigno's take on the Hulk offers an experience entirely different from today's CGI-heavy approach. Brought to the screen through the physical power and presence of a real human body, the Hulk carries a unique authenticity. This gives viewers a nostalgic yet still impressive visual experience.
The series' episodic structure, presenting a different city and a different human story each week, continually introduces viewers to new characters and situations. This anthology-style format prevents the long-running series from falling into monotony. Additionally, its quality as a time capsule reflecting 1970s America, the social issues of that era, and human relationships is a distinct point of appeal for viewers.
Who Is It For?
This series is ideal for viewers with an interest in classic television productions, retro science fiction content, and superhero origins. For those expecting action-packed, fast-paced modern productions, the series may feel a bit slow, since The Incredible Hulk places greater weight on drama and character development.
It is a production suitable for family viewing together, with limited violent content. It is a perfect choice for viewers seeking nostalgia, who want to experience the television aesthetics and storytelling style of the 1970s. It also serves as a valuable resource for fans who have watched the cinematic versions of the Marvel universe and want to dig into the character's roots.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
1. Bill Bixby's emotional and convincing performance as Dr. Banner gives the character genuine humanity.
2. The image of the Hulk created through Lou Ferrigno's physical presence forms an unforgettable visual identity despite the technical limitations of the era.
3. The anthology structure, focusing on different human stories in each episode, gives the series a rewatchable variety.
Cons:
1. The repetitive plot patterns in some episodes may become predictable for viewers following the series over a long period.
2. The era's limited effects technology may fall short of realism in some scenes by today's standards.
Genre and Tone
The Incredible Hulk is a series that blends science fiction and drama genres, carrying a melancholic tone. Although action elements are present, the series' true strength lies in the stories it tells about human nature, the search for identity, and loneliness. Adopting a classic "road" narrative style, the series presents a new stop, a new human drama, in every episode.
In terms of tone, the series carries a sometimes bleak and sorrowful atmosphere. Banner's constant state of flight means he can never truly find peace, and this instills in viewers a deep sense of empathy. At the same time, the optimistic and humane outlook characteristic of television productions of that era can also be felt in the series' overall mood.
Runtime and Viewing Experience
The series offers a broad body of content consisting of five seasons and 82 episodes. Each episode is generally 45-50 minutes long and contains self-contained stories in keeping with the classic television series format. This structure allows viewers to follow the series episode by episode, at different times, without feeling compelled to watch continuously.
In terms of viewing experience, the series' measured pace and drama-focused structure may require a somewhat different approach for viewers accustomed to today's fast consumption habits. However, for patient viewers who value character-driven stories, this pace can instead be seen as an advantage.Similar Productions
- The Bionic Woman (1976)
- Wonder Woman (1975)
- Manimal (1983)
- V (1983)
Final Verdict
The Incredible Hulk is a character-driven classic of considerable emotional depth that holds an important place in the history of superhero television productions. The iconic performances of Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno have enabled the series to withstand the test of time. While it offers a somewhat different experience for viewers accustomed to modern superhero productions, it provides a valuable journey through time for those who wish to explore the character's roots and experience the classic television era. With its nostalgic atmosphere, human stories, and unforgettable characterization, The Incredible Hulk stands out as a production worth watching even today.
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1981 Sezon 1 · 12 bölüm
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The Incredible Hulk
· 04.11.1977
· 95 dk
A troubled scientist's accidental overexposure to gamma radiation curses him with the tendency to change into a bestial green brute under extreme emotional stre…
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The Return of the Incredible Hulk
· 27.11.1977
· 95 dk
David meets a young woman who can't walk. He gets work on her family's ranch and discovers her doctor is slowly poisoning her. After he reports his suspicions t…
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Final Round
· 10.03.1978
· 60 dk
David 'Benson' is saved from a couple of muggers by a boxer nicknamed 'Rocky' and becomes his friend and corner-man. Unfortunately the young man suffers from hi…
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The Beast Within
· 17.03.1978
· 60 dk
David 'Bradburn' is researching control methods for animal aggression with a female doctor at a zoo. She gets into trouble when new animals keep dying from a my…
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Of Guilt, Models and Murder
· 24.03.1978
· 60 dk
David 'Blaine' takes a job as a valet to investigate the murder of a model that the Hulk is being blamed for. We get to see different accounts of the murder in …
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Terror in Times Square
· 31.03.1978
· 60 dk
David "Blake" is working at an arcade in Times Square, where everybody pays off "Uncle Jason". David finds out two elderly men are planning to take matters into…
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747
· 07.04.1978
· 60 dk
David 'Brown' is flying from San Francisco to Chicago only to find out some of the crew are plotting to steal the Egyptian artifacts on board.
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The Hulk Breaks Las Vegas
· 21.04.1978
· 60 dk
David is working as a card shill in Vegas when he learns his Casino owning boss is crooked. To complicate matters, the people holding the evidence are acquainta…
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Never Give a Trucker an Even Break
· 28.04.1978
· 60 dk
While hitchhiking, Banner is picked up by a young woman desperate to get her rig back from the men who stole it from her.
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Life and Death
· 12.05.1978
· 60 dk
David 'Barnard' subjects himself to an experimental DNA test but finds out his doctor's accomplices are gathering newborn babies for similar research.
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Earthquakes Happen
· 19.05.1978
· 60 dk
Banner uses forged documents to take the place of safety inspector Robert Patterson in order to get access to Gamma ray inversion equipment at a power plant whe…
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The Waterfront Story
· 31.05.1978
· 60 dk
David 'Barton' works in the kitchen of a tavern on the waterfront and helps the young widow who owns it to fight pushy union men.
Sezon 2 · 22 bölüm
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Married
· 22.09.1978
· 95 dk
David 'Benton' travels to Hawaii to meet Dr. Carolyn Fields, a psychologist whose technique might help control the Hulk. However, Dr. Fields is in the terminal …
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The Antowuk Horror
· 29.09.1978
· 60 dk
As the people of Antowuk resort community take advantage of a Hulk sighting, David 'Barton's' hotheaded boss goes as far as to dress up as a creature.
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Ricky
· 06.10.1978
· 60 dk
Banner works as a mechanic at a racetrack and befriends a young man, the brother of the local champ, who is taken advantage of by some rival race-drivers.
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Rainbow's End
· 13.10.1978
· 60 dk
David 'Bishop' contacts native American Thomas Logan, who has developed a herbal compound to calm down high strung racing horses, hoping it might cure his condi…
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A Child in Need
· 20.10.1978
· 60 dk
Working as a groundskeeper at an elementary school, David 'Baxter' suspects one schoolboy of being a victim of child abuse.
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Another Path
· 27.10.1978
· 60 dk
David 'Braemer' meets an old Chinese master on the road who is on his way back to the school he founded in San Francisco. There they find one of his students ru…
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Alice in Disco Land
· 03.11.1978
· 60 dk
David works as a barman at the Pandemonium Disco when he recognizes a teenage girl, Alice, whom he used to know years before. He finds out she has a serious dri…
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Killer Instinct
· 10.11.1978
· 60 dk
David 'Burnett', working as a ankle wrapper at the Colloseum, is interested in Dr. Stewart's hypnotic therapy, but his treatment of a star football player only …
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Stop the Presses
· 24.11.1978
· 60 dk
David is washing dishes at Bruno's Restaurant, whose owners are being targeted by a sleazy journalist from The National Register. When Banner's picture is taken…
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Escape from Los Santos
· 01.12.1978
· 60 dk
David 'Brown' and a young widow he has never met before are framed for the murder of her husband by a corrupt sheriff and his men. Handcuffed together, the two …
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Wildfire
· 17.01.1979
· 60 dk
As 'David Blakeman', Banner is trying to earn some money working on an oil rig. The owner's daughter takes a liking to him, but fierce competitors will do anyth…
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A Solitary Place
· 24.01.1979
· 60 dk
In Mexico, David 'Baily' has secluded himself from other people to keep his rage in check. But Gail Collins, another doctor on the run stumbles upon his hiding …
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Like a Brother
· 31.01.1979
· 60 dk
David 'Butler' works at a car-wash in a black neighborhood run by a drug dealer with a black panther. He tries to help two orphans, the youngest of which is a d…
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Haunted
· 07.02.1979
· 60 dk
David helps a young woman move back into her childhood home and stays to work as her gardener when it turns out she is haunted by her past, namely her deceased …
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Mystery Man (1)
· 02.03.1979
· 60 dk
Banner has lost his memory after a car crash. With his face wrapped in bandages, he accepts Jack McGee's proposition to see a specialist. Unfortunately, their p…
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Mystery Man (2)
· 09.03.1979
· 60 dk
'John Doe' and McGee bond while keeping ahead of the forest fire and a pack of wolves. After transforming into the Hulk, Banner regains his memory and when McGe…
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The Disciple
· 16.03.1979
· 60 dk
David returns to master Li Sung, who has become ill and wants a promising student to take over his work. Unfortunately, the young man is torn between the school…
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No Escape
· 30.03.1979
· 60 dk
David 'Baron' is arrested as a vagrant but manages to escape along side a mental patient who thinks he's Ernest Hemmingway. Feeling guilty, David has to track t…
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Kindred Spirits
· 06.04.1979
· 60 dk
David 'Barton' joins an expedition that has found evidence of a pre-historic Hulk and is recognized by a young doctor who was inspired by him. Together they try…
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The Confession
· 04.05.1979
· 60 dk
McGee reluctantly takes on an intern as his assistant, who takes an interest in a lonely little man claiming to be the Hulk. David 'Beeman' worries if the man m…
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The Quiet Room
· 11.05.1979
· 60 dk
David 'Balin' is working as an orderly at Valley View Sanatorium. After discovering that a surgeon is using experimental mind control, he unwillingly becomes a …
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Vendetta Road
· 25.05.1979
· 60 dk
David 'Brennan' inadvertently joins up with a modern day 'Bonnie & Clyde' who blow up gas stations in a bid to avenge the death of the male's father.
Sezon 3 · 23 bölüm
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Metamorphosis
· 21.09.1979
· 60 dk
A rock star who sings for a Kiss-like group becomes suicidal after one of her fans is injured during a concert performance.
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Blind Rage
· 28.09.1979
· 60 dk
An accident at a chemical warfare research station causes blindness for both David and a friend.
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Brain Child
· 05.10.1979
· 60 dk
A gifted teenager runs away from a scientific institute, and approaches David for help in locating her mother.
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The Slam
· 19.10.1979
· 60 dk
David is arrested for vagrancy, and is sent to a prison camp run by a cruel warden. But when the appearance of Jack McGee prevents David from exposing the condi…
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My Favorite Magician
· 26.10.1979
· 60 dk
David works as the assistant of a magician, only to get mixed up in a situation involving the magician's estranged daughter and an ex-girlfriend with a question…
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Jake
· 02.11.1979
· 60 dk
As a medic for a rodeo, David discovers that an aging cowboy has a serious health condition that could prove fatal; meanwhile, the cowboy's younger brother is m…
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Behind the Wheel
· 09.11.1979
· 60 dk
David becomes a taxi driver for a cab company whose owner is on the verge of losing the business to a greedy loan shark.
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Homecoming
· 30.11.1979
· 60 dk
While visiting his sister and father for Thanksgiving, David must help salvage the family farm from a plague and a crooked developer; in addition, he tries to r…
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The Snare
· 07.12.1979
· 60 dk
After being invited to a remote island, David becomes the quarry of a psychotic hunter.
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Babalao
· 14.12.1979
· 60 dk
In New Orleans, David works for a young physician who tries to convince everyone that a local witch doctor is a con artist.
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Captive Night
· 21.12.1979
· 60 dk
While working the night shift at a department store, David and his co-workers end up being held hostage by two brothers who want to rob the place.
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Broken Image
· 04.01.1980
· 60 dk
Thanks to look-alike criminal, David becomes a victim of mistaken identity, and is pursued by the police and a vindictive gang. An attempt to leave town is hind…
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Proof Positive
· 11.01.1980
· 60 dk
A new publisher takes over the National Register, and decides to rid the newspaper of any questionable stories. This new policy affects Jack McGee's search for …
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Sideshow
· 25.01.1980
· 60 dk
David is hired as a stage manager at a carnival, and learns that the sideshow's mind-reader has been blamed for a series of misfortunes.
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Long Run Home
· 01.02.1980
· 60 dk
David is befriended by a motorcyclist, who inadvertently gets him mixed up in a gang-related conflict.
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Falling Angels
· 08.02.1980
· 60 dk
The orphanage that David is working at has become a crime school, where two orphaned girls are being trained into thievery.
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The Lottery
· 15.02.1980
· 60 dk
When David is unable to collect the money he won in a lottery, he sends a friend to collect it for him. But unfortunately, without David's consent, the friend, …
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The Psychic
· 22.02.1980
· 60 dk
A woman with psychic powers identifies David as the Hulk's alter-ego. While the Hulk is a suspect in the slaying of a teenager, the woman predicts that Jack McG…
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A Rock and a Hard Place
· 29.02.1980
· 60 dk
In Atlantic City, FBI agents catch David with contraband shipments belonging to a gang of thieves, and insist that he be an informant until the gang is apprehen…
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Deathmask
· 14.03.1980
· 60 dk
A serial killer is stalking the college where David is working; then a misunderstanding leads to David's arrest. And while he figures out the real identity of t…
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Equinox
· 21.03.1980
· 60 dk
While working at a private island owned by a spoiled heiress, David is asked to join a masquerade party which Jack McGee attends uninvited. Meanwhile, someone i…
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Nine Hours
· 04.04.1980
· 60 dk
To save the lives of a reformed gangster and a kidnapped boy, David turns to an alcoholic ex-policeman for help.
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On the Line
· 11.04.1980
· 60 dk
David becomes an arson suspect, and is drafted to help extinguish a forest fire.
Sezon 4 · 18 bölüm
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Prometheus (1)
· 07.11.1980
· 60 dk
After being exposed to the radiation of a meteor that had just crashed to the Earth, David's transformation back from the Hulk stops midway, leaving him half-Hu…
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Prometheus (2)
· 14.11.1980
· 60 dk
David's half-Hulk/half-human condition leads a military group called Prometheus to believe that he is an alien, so they capture him, and then send him to a lab …
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Free Fall
· 21.11.1980
· 60 dk
David finds himself caught in a feud between a skydiver and the son of a crooked politician.
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Dark Side
· 05.12.1980
· 60 dk
In one of his latest experiments, David's attempt to control the Hulk backfires. He inadvertently releases a darker personality, causing the Hulk to be more vio…
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Deep Shock
· 12.12.1980
· 60 dk
While working at a power plant, David survives an electrial accident that gives him the ability to foresee events--including violence by the Hulk. Meanwhile, as…
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Bring Me the Head of the Hulk
· 09.01.1981
· 60 dk
A rival publisher of McGee's newspaper hires a mercenary to kill the Hulk.
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Fast Lane
· 16.01.1981
· 60 dk
Unbeknownst to David, the car that he is renting happens to be filled with stolen money. To make matters worse, David ends up being pursued by the thugs who are…
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Goodbye Eddie Cain
· 23.01.1981
· 60 dk
A 1940s-style detective can't explain why a corpse is found in his office; except that it may be related to an extortion plot, a mysterious gardener, and a gree…
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King of the Beach
· 06.02.1981
· 60 dk
A body-builder gets signed up in a body-building contest, only to be at odds with some questionable people who are involved in the competition.
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Wax Museum
· 13.02.1981
· 60 dk
With David's help, a woman tries to reopen her wax museum, which was nearly destroyed by a fire. But the task isn't easy, in part because the woman has hallucin…
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East Winds
· 20.02.1981
· 60 dk
Unbeknownst to David, the apartment he is renting in San Francisco's Chinatown neighborhood contains the gold that gangsters are seeking.
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The First (1)
· 06.03.1981
· 60 dk
David discovers the legend of another Hulk, and investigates in the hope of creating a cure for himself.
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The First (2)
· 13.03.1981
· 60 dk
David's attempt at a cure is hindered by the other man's exposure to radiation, which revives the murderous Hulk persona the man was cured of many years before.…
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The Harder They Fall
· 27.03.1981
· 60 dk
David survives an automobile accident, only to be paralyzed from the waist down. Therefore, he is told that he may never walk again.
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Interview with the Hulk
· 03.04.1981
· 60 dk
A hapless reporter steals Jack McGee's latest tip on the Hulk, and ends up getting an interview with David Banner.
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Half Nelson
· 17.04.1981
· 60 dk
David travels to Baltimore where he befriends a midget wrestler who has a habit of telling tall tales. Unfortunately, one of those tales gets David in trouble w…
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Danny
· 15.05.1981
· 60 dk
David attempts to help free a woman and her infant son from a gang of thieves. But one of the thieves is not willing to let that happen.
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Patterns
· 22.05.1981
· 60 dk
David becomes business partners with the owner of a struggling clothing factory in New York City. Unfortunately, however, the promotion spells trouble when loan…
Sezon 5 · 7 bölüm
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The Phenom
· 02.10.1981
· 60 dk
David befriends a rookie baseball player who gets mixed up with a crooked sports agent.
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Two Godmothers
· 09.10.1981
· 60 dk
David is kidnapped by a trio of convicts who have escaped from a women's prison. The situation becomes even more complicated when one of the women goes into lab…
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Veteran
· 16.10.1981
· 60 dk
A disturbed man is plotting to assassinate a politician who was once a Vietnam war hero. So when David discovers evidence of the plot, he must warn the authorit…
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Sanctuary
· 06.11.1981
· 60 dk
While working as a caretaker at a convent, David poses as a minister in order to protect a wounded boy who has been smuggled into the United States from Mexico.
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Triangle
· 13.11.1981
· 60 dk
An irate lumber baron becomes a threat to David's relationship with a young woman, and tries to force David out of town.
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Slaves
· 05.05.1982
· 60 dk
After being captured by an ex-convict, David is forced to work as a slave in a gold mine.
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A Minor Problem
· 12.05.1982
· 60 dk
David enters a small deserted town that has been affected by bacteria. Now he must find an antidote for those who have been exposed to the plague--including him…
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