The Incredible Hulk is a TV series that aired on NBC from March 10, 1978 to May 12, 1982 for five seasons.
Cast & Character Origins
Characters | From | Date | Episode |
|---|---|---|---|
David Bruce Banner, Jack McGee | The Incredible Hulk (1977) | November 4, 1977 | TV Movie |
David Bruce Banner, Jack McGee | The Return of the Incredible Hulk/A Death in the Family | November 27, 1977 | TV Movie |
(Note: The Incredible Hulk began with two pilot movies that were later recut as episodes of the TV show for syndication. The Return of The Incredible Hulk was renamed “A Death in the Family” for episodic format.)
Outgoing Crossovers
Characters | Guest On | Date | Episode | Crossover Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
David Bruce Banner | December 8, 1985 | S01E10: “Remote Control Man” | B* |
(Note: NBC had the legal rights to The Incredible Hulk and used them in a technically “official” capacity for the Amazing Stories episode. Hulk was not played by Lou Ferrigno but bodybuilder Jake Steinfeld in this appearance.)
Specials & TV Movies
Name | Date |
|---|---|
The Incredible Hulk Returns | May 22, 1988 |
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk | May 7, 1989 |
The Death of the Incredible Hulk | February 18, 1990 |
Reboots & Alternate Versions
Name | Date |
|---|---|
Hulk (2003 film) | June 20, 2003 |
The Incredible Hulk (2008 film) | June 13, 2008 |
(Notes: Lou Ferrigno from the original TV series played a security guard in the 2003 film and did Hulk’s vocalizations in the 2008 film. The 2008 film also used “The Lonely Man Theme” from the TV series which has continued to be used in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.)