Ep 19. No Escape
- TV-PG
- March 30, 1979
- 48 min
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6.6 (178)
Dr. David Banner is a scientist who is plagued by a dangerous curse that transforms him into a powerful and monstrous creature whenever he becomes angry or stressed. In season two, episode 19 of The Incredible Hulk, entitled "No Escape," Banner finds himself in a tight spot as he becomes trapped in a hostile prison environment with no way out.
The episode begins with Banner being apprehended by the military and sentenced to ten years in prison for a crime he did not commit. As an inmate at the State Penitentiary, Banner faces constant abuse and harassment from fellow prisoners and guards alike, making it nearly impossible for him to keep his rage in check.
Adding to Banner’s woes, the prison’s warden is revealed to be a corrupt official who runs a secret underground fight club using prisoners as gladiators. When Banner is forced to participate in one of these fights, his Hulk alter-ego is unleashed, causing destruction and chaos throughout the prison.
Banner manages to evade the authorities by hiding in the prison’s ventilation system, but the warden puts a bounty on his head in order to encourage his capture. With nowhere to run, and only a handful of unlikely allies, Banner has to find a way to escape the prison and clear his name before it’s too late.
As Banner makes his way through the prison’s labyrinthine tunnels and ventilation shafts, he encounters a host of colorful characters, including a wise old inmate named Ironwood who acts as his mentor and a sympathetic nurse named Laurie who helps him evade the authorities.
With the warden hot on his trail and the odds stacked against him, Banner must use all his wits and brawn to outmaneuver his captors and prove his innocence. But as he transforms into the Hulk more frequently and with greater intensity, it becomes clear that his inner demons may be too much for him to overcome.
The action-packed episode features thrilling fight scenes and high-stakes drama as Banner battles against overwhelming odds to protect himself and his newfound friends. As the tension builds to a climactic showdown between the Hulk and his foes, viewers are left on the edge of their seats wondering whether Banner will emerge victorious or succumb to his violent impulses.
Overall, season two, episode 19 of The Incredible Hulk is a thrilling and gripping installment of the popular series that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. With its lovable cast of characters and heart-pumping action sequences, it’s a treat for anyone who loves a good superhero story.