Ep 8. Stop the Presses
- TV-PG
- November 24, 1978
- 48 min
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7.3 (209)
The Incredible Hulk season 2 episode 8, titled "Stop the Presses," follows Dr. David Banner as he takes on a new job at a newspaper in an effort to remain under the radar and avoid transforming into his cursed alter ego, the Hulk.
As Banner settles into his new position as a janitor at the paper, he quickly becomes embroiled in the drama of the newsroom. Reporters are scrambling to cover a scandalous story involving a pharmaceutical company, and tempers are running high as deadlines loom and editors demand results.
As Banner goes about his work, he begins to notice that something seems off about the story. Investigating on his own, he discovers a shocking conspiracy involving the pharmaceutical company and the newspaper itself.
With the safety of innocent lives on the line, Banner must use all of his intellect and resourcefulness to gather evidence and stop the story from being published before it's too late.
Meanwhile, his constant fear of triggering his own transformation into the Hulk looms over him, and the stress of the situation threatens to push him over the edge. Will he be able to keep his emotional control and save lives, or will he succumb to the rage within him?
"Stop the Presses" is a tense and thrilling episode that showcases the unique combination of action, drama, and social commentary that made The Incredible Hulk such a beloved show. With a compelling personal story for Banner and a gripping conspiracy at the center of the plot, this episode is sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats from start to finish.