The Incredible Hulk: Season 2 (1978)
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David Banner's cross-country search for a cure continues as reporter Jack McGee closes in, with the Hulk surfacing in small towns across America. This 1978 Marvel season was made outside Marvel Studios’ main MCU line-up, so it’s optional for the watch order and works fine on its own. At 16h 40m, it is free to watch with ads on Tubi in the US.
| Release date | September 22, 1978 |
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Why it’s worth knowing about
The show hit its stride: more Hulk-outs, the catchphrase era in full swing, and stronger standalone stories than the first season.
About The Incredible Hulk: Season 2
Season two is where the show finds its full stride. It runs to 22 episodes, from September 22, 1978, to May 25, 1979, and McGee is more central to the chase than before. Banner's anger still triggers the change, but several episodes explore his attempts to master it, and the season tries bigger, more emotional stories. The best known is "Married," a two-hour special that won the show its only Emmy. In the two-part "Mystery Man," Banner has amnesia and ends up stranded with McGee after a plane crash.
Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno and Jack Colvin return, with Kenneth Johnson still in charge for CBS. Production had a sad turn: Ted Cassidy, who had voiced the Hulk since the first pilot, died in January 1979. "The Confession" was his last episode, and Charles Napier took over the Hulk's voice starting with "The Quiet Room."
Good to know
- Mariette Hartley won the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her guest role in "Married," which aired in two parts in syndication.
- "Another Path" is the episode where Banner first calls his alter ego "the Hulk."
- Hulk co-creator Jack Kirby makes a cameo in "No Escape."
- "The Disciple" was a backdoor pilot for a Rick Springfield series that never went ahead.
How to watch it
Watch this right after season 1. If you only have time for a few episodes, make it "Married" for the emotional high point, the two-part "Mystery Man" for the Banner and McGee dynamic, and "No Escape" to spot Jack Kirby. Banner's attempts to control the change here lead into the more experimental stories of seasons 3 and 4.
Where to watch The Incredible Hulk: Season 2 in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Not currently on a US subscription service |
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| Free with ads | Tubi (more free Marvel) |
| Rent or buy | Apple TV, Amazon, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch The Incredible Hulk: Season 2 outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
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| United Kingdom | Prime Video | None needed |
| Canada | Not included | Not available |
| Australia | Not included | Not available |
| India | Not included | Not available |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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The Incredible Hulk: Season 2 FAQ
What is the Incredible Hulk episode that won an Emmy?
"Married," a two-hour season 2 special. Mariette Hartley won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her guest role in it.
Why does the Hulk's voice change during season 2?
Ted Cassidy, the original Hulk voice, died in January 1979. Charles Napier took over from "The Quiet Room" onward.
Does Jack Kirby appear in The Incredible Hulk?
Yes. The Hulk's co-creator has a cameo in the season 2 episode "No Escape."
Can you skip The Incredible Hulk: Season 2?
Yes. It sits outside the MCU timeline, so nothing in the MCU depends on it.
How many episodes does The Incredible Hulk: Season 2 have?
The Incredible Hulk: Season 2 is a one-part special.
Is The Incredible Hulk: Season 2 part of the MCU?
No. It’s a Marvel title made outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe.