The Incredible Hulk

(The Incredible Hulk)

 Season 1

12 Episodes

Episodes from the first season

1 - THE INCREDIBLE HULK

Score
9.3
4 votes

Original title : The Incredible Hulk
First Aired : 04.11.1977 (USA)(CBS) - 13.03.1998 (FRANCE) (13ème Rue)
Director : Kenneth Johnson
Writing credits : Kenneth Johnson
Cast : Susan Batson (Mrs. Maier), Mario Gallo (Mr. Bram), Charles Siebert (Ben), Terrence Locke (Young Man), George Brenlin (Man at Lake), Jake Mitchell (Jerry), Olivia Barash (Girl at Lake), Susan Sullivan (Elaina Marks), William Larsen (Minister), June Whitley Taylor (Mrs. Epstein), Lara Parker (Laura Banner (uncredited)), Eric Devon (B.J.), Eric Server (Policeman), Kenneth Johnson (voice of Scotty (uncredited))


The Story : David Banner, a physician and scientist, is haunted by the death of his wife whom he couldn't save in a car accident. While he is researching the hidden immense strength of all humans he discovers that super-human strength can be related to solar flares. In a dangerous experiment, he gives himself a dose of gamma radiation. However the dosage is accidentally set too high. Now under circumstances of extreme emotional stress such as anger, fear, rage, pain or frustration he transforms into a rampaging beast know as "The Incredible Hulk."

2 - DEATH IN THE FAMILY

Score
7.7
3 votes

Original title : Death in the Family
First Aired : 27.11.1977 (USA)(CBS)
Director : Alan J. Levi
Writing credits : Kenneth Johnson
Cast : Laurie Prange (Juliet Griffith), Dorothy Tristan (Margaret Griffith), John McLiam (Michael), Mills Watson (Sheriff Dobson), William Daniels (Dr. John Bonifant), Gerald McRaney (Denny Kayle), Victor Mohica (Rafe), Robert Phillips (Phil), Ann Weldon (1st Nurse), Linda Wiser (2nd Nurse), Janet Adams (3rd Nurse), Roger Aaron Brown (Lab Technician), Socorro Swan (Receptionist), Rita Gorney (Maid), Rick Garcia (The Cuban)


The Story : With the world believing him to be dead, David Banner is on the run, trying to find a way to be cured of his transformations into the Hulk. Meanwhile, David lands a job at a ranch, where he befriends a young heiress. He notices that the woman is being given a questionable drug by her physician. He then overhears a plot to kill her so that her stepmother could gain an inheritance; he also learns that the recent death of the young woman's father was no accident. Now, David must get the heiress to safety before it is too late.
Note : aka Return of the Incredible Hulk, aka The Incredible Hulk: Death in the Family

3 - THE FINAL ROUND

Score
9.0
1 vote

Original title : The Final Round
First Aired : 10.03.1978 (USA)(CBS)
Director : Kenneth Gilbert (II)
Writing credits : Kenneth Johnson
Cast : Al Ruscio (Mr. Sarerigo), Ron Trice (Black Mugger), T. Miratti (White Mugger), John Witherspoon (Tom), Tony Brubaker (Bill Cole), Paul Micale (Man in Audience), Fran Myers (Mary), Paul Henry Itkin (Wilt), Martin Kove (Henry "Rocky" Welsh)


The Story : After a boxer named Rocky rescues David from muggers, Rocky gets David a job at his gym. David tries to help Rocky when he discovers that their boss is a drug dealer and using the unknowing Rocky to deliver the goods.

4 - THE BEAST WITHIN

Score
9.0
1 vote

Original title : The Beast Within
First Aired : 17.03.1978 (USA)(CBS)
Director : Kenneth Gilbert (II)
Writing credits : Karen Harris, Jill Sherman
Cast : Caroline McWilliams (Dr. Claudia Baxter), Dabbs Greer (Dr. Malone), Charles Lampkin (Joe), Jean Durand (Jagger), Norman Rice (1st Zoo Security Guard), Joe DeNicola (2nd Zoo Security Guard), Billie Beach (Rita), Richard Kelton (Carl)


The Story : While working at a zoo, David finds a female scientist doing genetic research, which could help him stop his unwanted transformations into the Hulk.

5 - OF GUILT, MODELS, AND MURDER

Score
7.0
2 votes

Original title : Of Guilt, Models, and Murder
First Aired : 24.03.1978 (USA)(CBS)
Director : Larry Stewart
Writing credits : James D. Parriot
Cast : Jeremy Brett (James Joslin), Loni Anderson (Sheila Cantrell), Jane Alice Brandon (Girl), Ben Gerard (Sanderson), Deanna Lund (Terri Ann), Doug Hale (TV Reporter), Rick Goldman (Elkin), Nancy Steen (Ellen), Bill Baldwin (Jackson), Vince Howard (Security Guard), Art Kimbro (1st Policeman), Ross Durfee (Collins)


The Story : After a transformation back from the Hulk state, David awakens in a room with a dead model and fears he may have killed her. Now David must go to work for the people who were acquainted with the deceased woman to find out the truth.

6 - TERROR IN TIMES SQUARE

Score
6.7
3 votes

Original title : Terror in Times Square
First Aired : 31.03.1978 (USA)(CBS)
Director : Alan J. Levi
Writing credits : William Schwartz
Cast : Jack Kruschen (Norman Abrams), Pamela Susan Shoop (Carol Abrams), Karl Held (Jonathan), Michael Mancini (Hank), Simmy Bow (Mr. Burns), Al Fann (Robert Benson), Arny Freeman (Leo Kahn), Robert Alda (Jason Laird)


The Story : David discovers a murder plot while working in a Times Square arcade, where the owner is being extorted to pay for protection.

7 - 747

Score
7.5
2 votes

Original title : 747
First Aired : 07.04.1978 (USA)(CBS)
Director : Sigmund Neufeld Jr.
Writing credits : Thomas E. Szollosi, Richard Christian Matheson
Cast : Sondra Currie (Stephanie), Denise Galik-Furey (Stephanie), Brandon Cruz (Kevin), Don Keefer (Mr. MacIntire), Susan Cotton (Cynthia Davis), Del Hinkley (Pilot), Ed Peck (Captain Brandes), J. Jay Saunders (Controller), Shirley O'Hara (Mrs. MacIntire), Barbara Mealy (Nurse), Edward Power (Phil), Howard Honig (Mr. Leggit)


The Story : David boards a flight to visit another doctor whom he thinks has information that might help him with his problem. But, when the pilot and stewardess drugs the rest of the crew in an attempt to bail out of the airplane with stolen property, David and a young boy named Kevin try to land the jetliner.

8 - THE HULK BREAKS LAS VEGAS

Score
6.3
6 votes

Original title : The Hulk Breaks Las Vegas
First Aired : 21.04.1978 (USA)(CBS)
Director : Larry Stewart
Writing credits : Justin Edgerton
Cast : Don Marshall (Lee), Simone Griffeth (Cathy), John Dewey-Carter (Ambulance Attendant), John Dennis (Mechanic), Buck Young (Doctor), Phil Hoover (1st Patrolman), William Molloy (Registration Clerk), Paul Coufos (Officer), Charles Picerni (Charlie), Tony Miller (Pit Boss), Wally K. Berns (Texan), David M. Zellitti (2nd Patrolman), Dean Santoro (Ed Campion), John Crawford (Tom Edler), Julie Gregg (Wanda)


The Story : While working in a casino, David helps a Las Vegas reporter with a gambling scandal, only to discover that the reporter is Jack McGee's partner.

9 - NEVER GIVE A TRUCKER AN EVEN BREAK

Score
10.0
1 vote

Original title : Never Give a Trucker an Even Break
First Aired : 28.04.1978 (USA)(CBS)
Director : Kenneth Gilbert (II)
Writing credits : Kenneth Johnson
Cast : Grand L. Bush (Mike), Peggy Doyle (Woman at Gas Station), Don Starr (Storekeeper), Charles Alvin Bell (Man at Gas Station), Frank Christi (Ted), Jennifer Darling (Joanie)


The Story : While working for a female trucker, David is involved in her quest for revenge against the hijacker that stole her father's rig.

10 - LIFE AND DEATH

Score
10.0
1 vote

Original title : Life and Death
First Aired : 12.05.1978 (USA)(CBS)
Director : Jeffrey Hayden
Writing credits : James D. Parriot
Cast : Julie Adams (Ellen), Carl Franklin (Doctor in O.B.), Diane Cary (Carrie Taylor [as Diane Civita]), John Warner Williams (Dan), Sarah Rush (Young Woman), Gilbert Garcia (1st Detective), Judd Laurance (2nd Detective), Takayo (Young Nurse), Lillah McCarthy (Tina), Al Berry (Trucker), Ben Freedman (Man in Elevator), Mitzi Hoag (Chief Nurse), Andrew Robinson (Dr. Stan Rhodes)


The Story : David helps a pregnant woman, and on their way to the hospital, they discover a plot to steal babies for DNA experimentation.

11 - EARTHQUAKES HAPPEN

Score
5.0
2 votes

Original title : Earthquakes Happen
First Aired : 19.05.1978 (USA)(CBS)
Director : Harvey S. Laidman
Writing credits : Jim Tisdale, Migdia Varela
Cast : Sherry Jackson (Dr. Diane Joseph), Peter Brandon (Fred Hannon), Gary Wood (Turner), Kene Holliday (Paul), Lynne Topping (Nancy), Brett Hadley (Ron Harris), Roberta Sherwood (Mrs. Waverly), John Alvin (Dr. Robert Patterson), Arthur Rosenberg (Larry Saenz), Diane Markoff (Janet), Robbyn Stuart (Reporter), Pamela Nelson (Marsha), Michael Wirik (Gate Guard), Laird Stuart (Robert Graham)


The Story : Banner poses as top physics doctor to infiltrate a research complex, in order to access some gamma-ray equipment that may just be able to cure him of his green alter ego. He is about to start the attempt of reversing his condition when an earthquake strikes, blowing his cover, causing mass destruction and devastation, and setting off an impending core melt-down.

12 - THE WATERFRONT STORY

Score
9.0
1 vote

Original title : The Waterfront Story
First Aired : 31.05.1978 (USA)(CBS)
Director : Reza Badiyi
Writing credits : Paul M. Belous, Robert Wolterstorff
Cast : Sheila Larken (Josie Larken), James B. Sikking (Cliff McConnell), Jack Kelly (Tony Kelly), Helen Page Camp (Sarah), Ted Markland (Marty Hammond), William Benedict (Vic), Joe Perry (First Mate), Robert Hackman (Nightwatchman), John Zenda (Dockworker), Tonyo Melendez (Trucker), Anthony Davis (1st Policeman), Blake Marion (2nd Policeman), John Colton (Customer)


The Story : David Banner is working as a bartender in Galveston, Texas. He winds up helping the bar owner, the recent widow of the former dock workers Union President, as she is being pestered by a shady businessman who is running for election as the replacement Union President.