The BEST episodes of The Incredible Hulk (1996) season 1

Every episode of The Incredible Hulk (1996) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Incredible Hulk (1996) season 1!

The Incredible Hulk is an American animated television series starring the Marvel Comics character the Hulk. It ran two seasons, for 21 episodes, on the television network UPN from 1996 to 1997. Lou Ferrigno, who portrayed Universal's version of the Hulk on the 1970s live-action TV series, provided the Hulk's voice for the true version from Marvel.The show often featured cameo appearances by characters from other Marvel cartoons of the period. In the second season, the show's format, after UPN decided that Season 1 was too dark, was changed, and to give "female viewers a chance", the network ordered that She-Hulk be made a regular co-star. As a result, the series was officially renamed The Incredible Hulk and She-Hulk. The second season also featured the Grey Hulk.

Last Updated: 9/13/2024Network: UPNStatus: Ended
Return of the Beast (2)
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7.45
91 votes

#1 - Return of the Beast (2)

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/15/1996

On the run from General Ross, Hulk encounters the Gamma Mutant Warriors. But Abomination reappears and captures Bruce. He is taken to The Leader, who wants the power of the Hulk for himself.

Directors: Leo Sullivan
Writer: Bob Forward
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Return of the Beast (1)
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7.42
115 votes

#2 - Return of the Beast (1)

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/8/1996

Bruce Banner's latest attempt to rid himself of the Hulk is shut down by General Ross and Major Talbot. Now being held in the Gamma Base, Bruce recalls how he became the Incredible Hulk.

Writer: Bob Forward
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Darkness and Light (2)
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7.39
69 votes

#3 - Darkness and Light (2)

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/9/1997

Bruce and the Hulk are now two separate beings, but the Hulk escapes and goes on a destructive rampage. The Leader captures him and has his intellect placed into the Hulk's body, acquiring the power he's craved.

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Doomed
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7.37
73 votes

#4 - Doomed

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/1996

Bruce is visiting his cousin, Jennifer Walters, in Washington D.C. But Doctor Doom attacks and captures them, leaving Jennifer needs a blood transfusion. Only Bruce can donate and Jennifer becomes She-Hulk.

Directors: Dan Thompson
Writer: Bob Forward
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Darkness and Light (3)
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7.21
99 votes

#5 - Darkness and Light (3)

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/16/1997

Equipped with exo-armor, Bruce battles the Incredible Hulk in a massive battle in the desert. When it's over, it's discovered they can't exist without each other and are dying. Their only hope is rejoin via the Nutrient Bath, but General Ross' interference will cause it to go horribly wrong.

Writer: Greg Johnson
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And the Wind Cries…Wendigo
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7.06
72 votes

#6 - And the Wind Cries…Wendigo

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/24/1996

Betty encounters the legendary monster, Wendigo. Bruce is unable to save her because Agent Jones and General Ross capture him. Even though he escapes, he is handcuffed to the General, and as much as they hate to admit it, they'll have to work together to save Betty.

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Man to Man, Beast to Beast
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6.93
75 votes

#7 - Man to Man, Beast to Beast

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/27/1996

Bruce is in Canada looking for the help of his old friend, Dr. Walter Lankowski. When he does find him, Bruce learns his deadly secret.

Directors: Tom Tataranowicz
Writer: Len Wein
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Darkness and Light (1)
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6.93
70 votes

#8 - Darkness and Light (1)

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/2/1997

Betty and Doc Samson have found a way to seperate Bruce from the Hulk. All they need now is to smuggle the Hulk into the Gamma Base lab where the Nutrient Bath is waiting.

Writer: Bob Forward
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Raw Power
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6.89
84 votes

#9 - Raw Power

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/22/1996

Bruce befriends Mitch McCougthen, a man looking for a better life for himself. Their efforts to cure Bruce of the Hulk go horribly wrong when McCoughten is suddenly turned into Zzzazk. Can the Hulk defeat a being of pure energy?

Directors: Dan Thompson
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Fantastic Fortitude
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6.76
102 votes

#10 - Fantastic Fortitude

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/10/1996

Bruce and She-Hulk seek the help of Reed Richards, but instead find the Thing alone at Four Freedoms Plaza. With the other members of the Fantastic Four on vacation, it's up to the Thing, Hulk and She-Hulk to defeat the Ogress and The Leader's Gamma Warriors.

Writer: Bob Forward
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Innocent Blood
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6.74
107 votes

#11 - Innocent Blood

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/6/1996

Ghost Rider is after the Hulk and so it Talbot, who has a deadly new weapon at his disposal.

Writer: Bob Forward
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Helping Hand, Iron Fist
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6.63
80 votes

#12 - Helping Hand, Iron Fist

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/29/1996

Bruce Banner and Rick Jones are in L.A., seeking the help of wealthy industrialist Tony Stark. Iron Man, War Machine and H.O.M.E.R. will have to find a way to cure Bruce of the Hulk before S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Gabriel Jones arrives.

Directors: Ernesto Lopez
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Mortal Bounds
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6.36
44 votes

#13 - Mortal Bounds

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/17/1996

When a gamma virus outbreak occurs in Chicago, Dr. Donald Blake transforms into the mighty Thor to force the Hulk to Chicago. Bruce has to work with Gargoyle, who released the virus, to find a cure.

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