The best episodes of The Incredible Hulk

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  1. 01

    S01E01 · November 4, 1977 · 2h

    The Incredible Hulk8.0

    An accidental overdose of gamma radiation creates a mutation in David Banner's DNA: whenever he becomes angry, he metamorphoses into an over seven-foot-tall, 330-pound, mindless muscular green creature. Tabloid newspaper reporter, Jack McGee begins investigating claims of a giant creature: his investigation leads to the laboratory that Banner was using. An explosion in the lab kills Banner's associate and friend Dr. Elaina Marks. McGee, who dubs the creature "the Hulk", believes it killed David too. Unable to explain the truth, nor control his transformations, David leaves to try to find a cure for himself.Notes: Originally a two-hour movie, is shown in two parts in syndication.

  2. 02

    S01E02 · November 27, 1977 · 2h

    Death in the Family8.0

    David 'Benton' accidentally finds himself in the middle of a plot to kill a young, crippled girl named Julie Griffith so her greedy stepmother and physician can inherit the fortune left behind by her late father. With help from a distant rescuer, he manages to save her life and provide her with help so that she can walk again.Note: Originally a two hour movie, is shown in two parts in syndication.

  3. 03

    S05E04 · November 6, 1981 · 1h

    Sanctuary7.5

    David is urged to present himself as 'Father Costa' in order to protect a young boy who has taken sanctuary at the San Miguel Mission.

  4. 04

    S01E03 · March 10, 1978 · 1h

    Final Round7.0

    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 high blood pressure and is being used to ferry drugs by an unscrupulous manager.

  5. 05

    S03E14 · January 25, 1980 · 1h

    Sideshow7.0

    David 'Burns' reluctantly becomes the stage manager for a carnival act and gets close to a young 'psychic' who is accused of being a jinx.

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