

6.060 minSeason 5 • Episode 7
LatestDavid enters a small deserted town that has been affected by bacteria. Now he must find an antidote for those who have been exposed to the plague--including himself.
During an experiment gone bad, radiation turns a scientist into a raging green behemoth whenever he becomes agitated. Unable to control his transformations, David Banner searches for a cure as he crosses the country, fugitive-style, with a dogged tabloid reporter on his trail.
Acting
Bill Bixby's wounded humanity sells rubber muscles.
Practical Effects
Lou Ferrigno painted green, no pixels, just body oil and pathos.
Score
That lonely piano theme will haunt your soul forever.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Lou Ferrigno was cast partly because his deafness meant he didn't flinch at explosions, making Hulk seem truly unbothered by chaos.
Kenneth Johnson deliberately avoided comic book camp, modeling the show on Les Misérables and The Fugitive—Marvel hated it until audiences loved it.