The BEST episodes of The Incredible Hulk season 1

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

David Banner is a research scientist trying to find a way to tap into the hidden strength that all humans possess. Then, one night in his labratory, an experiment went wrong, causing him to be overexposed to gamma radiation. Now, whenever angered or distressed, the mild-mannered scientist finds himself transforming into a powerful seven-foot green creature known as The Incredible Hulk. The Hulk is guided by David's personality, dealing with whatever distresses David. But unfortunately, David has no control over the creature's actions. Nor can he remember what he had done during his Hulkish states. He travels around the country in search of a cure, while taking various odd jobs under different aliases.

Last Updated: 9/9/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
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Of Guilt, Models and Murder
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7.44
147 votes

#1 - Of Guilt, Models and Murder

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/24/1978

After a transformation as the Hulk, David awakens in a room with a dead model and fears he may have killed her.

Directors: Larry Stewart
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The Waterfront Story
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7.38
26 votes

#2 - The Waterfront Story

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/31/1978

Banner is working in a tavern on the docks in Galveston, Texas, where he befriends the owner, a Union President's widow, whose husband was killed under suspicious circumstances. The woman is being pestered by a shady businessman, running to become the new President, to endorse his election campaign and he is willing to go to any lengths necessary to win the election.

Directors: Reza Badiyi
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747
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7.37
100 votes

#3 - 747

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/7/1978

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.

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Earthquakes Happen
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7.13
87 votes

#4 - Earthquakes Happen

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/19/1978

Banner poses as a top doctor in physics 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.

Directors: Harvey Laidman
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The Beast Within
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7.12
41 votes

#5 - The Beast Within

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/17/1978

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

Directors: Kenneth Gilbert
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Terror in Times Square
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7.08
106 votes

#6 - Terror in Times Square

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/31/1978

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

Directors: Alan J. Levi
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The Hulk Breaks Las Vegas
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7.08
99 votes

#7 - The Hulk Breaks Las Vegas

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/21/1978

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.

Directors: Larry Stewart
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Final Round
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7.06
81 votes

#8 - Final Round

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/10/1978

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.

Directors: Kenneth Gilbert
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Life and Death
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7.05
87 votes

#9 - Life and Death

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/12/1978

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

Directors: Jeffrey Hayden
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Never Give a Trucker an Even Break
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6.86
59 votes

#10 - Never Give a Trucker an Even Break

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/28/1978

While working for a female trucker, David is involved in her quest for revenge against the hijacker that stole her fathers rig.

Directors: Kenneth Gilbert
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