Marvel Comics The Incredible Hulk

Watch Marvel Comics The Incredible Hulk

  • TV-Y7
  • 1996
  • 2 Seasons
  • 6.7  (3,639)

The Incredible Hulk was a television series based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. The show ran for five seasons from 1977 to 1982 and was revived in 1996 for another two seasons. The show aired on various networks including CBS, NBC and UPN. The series starred Lou Ferrigno as the Hulk and Bill Bixby as Dr. David Banner. Bixby also served as the show's executive producer. On the show, Bixby's character had been experimenting with gamma radiation in an attempt to develop superhuman strength, but the experiment went wrong and turned him into a giant green-skinned monster whenever he became angry. As the Hulk, he was pursued by the military and forced to live life as a fugitive.

The 1996 revival featured a new cast and a new storyline. Neal McDonough replaced Bixby as the show's lead, playing Dr. Bruce Banner, a brilliant scientist who was accidentally exposed to gamma radiation during an experiment gone wrong. Unlike the original show, Bruce Banner could control his transformations into the Hulk and used his powers to fight crime.

John Vernon provided the voice for the show's main antagonist, the Leader, a genius-level intellect who was always conspiring to bring down the Hulk. The Leader was assisted by a team of henchmen including the Abomination, a powerful Hulk-like creature who was hellbent on destroying the Hulk.

Throughout the show's two seasons, Bruce Banner's alter ego fought crime and battled various villains while trying to find a cure for his condition. The show was praised for its special effects, which were cutting-edge for their time. The Hulk's transformations were achieved through a combination of prosthetics and stop-motion animation, and the show's action scenes were impressive.

The Incredible Hulk was a beloved character in the Marvel Comics universe and his television show did not disappoint. Despite the changes made to the character in the 1996 revival, the show maintained its popularity with audiences. Its themes of self-discovery and redemption resonated with viewers and it became a cultural touchstone.

The show's longevity can be attributed to its likable characters and engrossing storylines. The Hulk was a complex character who struggled with his dual identities, and McDonough played him with both vulnerability and strength. The Leader provided a formidable adversary for the Hulk, and Vernon's voice acting gave the character a sense of calculated menace.

The show also featured a memorable supporting cast including Betty Ross, Bruce's love interest, and Rick Jones, his loyal friend. The relationship between Bruce and Betty was a central part of the show, with the two characters sharing a deep connection despite the danger that surrounded them.

Overall, Marvel Comics The Incredible Hulk was a thrilling, action-packed series that captured the spirit of its source material. Ferrigno's portrayal of the Hulk remains iconic, and the revival's decision to go in a new direction with the character added a fresh perspective that kept audiences engaged. The show's legacy continues to this day, as the Hulk remains one of Marvel's most enduring and beloved characters.

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Seasons
Mission Incredible
8. Mission Incredible
November 23, 1997
Gray Hulk and She-Hulk have to work Agent Jones and S.H.I.E.L.D. to save the Sea Base's unstable Gamma Power Core.
The Lost Village
7. The Lost Village
November 16, 1997
Bruce and She-Hulk search for the mythical valley of Anavrin in Tibet, where they believe Bruce can be cured once and for all.
Hollywood Rocks
6. Hollywood Rocks
November 9, 1997
Bruce has to stop asteroids from colliding with Earth, but his equipment is stolen by the Fantastic Four's arch-nemesis, Doctor Doom. While Green Hulk storms off after him, She-Hulk is on the fast track to becoming a tv star.
Fashion Warriors
5. Fashion Warriors
November 2, 1997
She-Hulk is taking part in a Miami fashion show for charity, when The Leader and Gargoyle attack. It's up to She-Hulk, Betty and a group of models to stop them.
They Call Me Mr. Fixit
4. They Call Me Mr. Fixit
October 26, 1997
Miss Allure and Crusher Creel are making Chicago's crime world an even nastier place. To stop them, She-Hulk masquerades as a mob boss while Gray Hulk dons a pin-stripe suit, becoming Mr. Fixit.
Mind Over Anti-Matter
3. Mind Over Anti-Matter
October 5, 1997
A dark entity enters our dimension and takes over Bruce's body. She-Hulk gets help in the form of Dr. Strange, who enters Bruce's mind to convince the Gray and Green Hulks to work together against this dark entity.
Down Memory Lane
2. Down Memory Lane
September 28, 1997
During her high school reunion, Jennifer admits she is becoming unhappy about being She-Hulk. As Bruce sees what he can do to help, The Leader and Gargoyle plot to capture him.
A Hulk of a Different Color
1. A Hulk of a Different Color
September 21, 1997
The Nutrient Bath has left Rick Jones transformed into a rampaging teenage Hulk and Bruce turning into a Gray Hulk. Bruce now faces a charge of attempted murder and his lawyer is Jennifer Walters (aka She-Hulk). Meanwhile, The Leader has a plan to capture Rick Jones and suppress Bruce's mind within Gray Hulk.
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  • Premiere Date
    September 8, 1996
  • IMDB Rating
    6.7  (3,639)