Ep 7. The Snare

David Banner, having escaped yet another near miss with the authorities, takes up a job on a ranch in the middle of nowhere to hide from any further troubles. But his stay at the ranch becomes anything but peaceful as he realizes that the ranch owner, Don, has been trapping wild mustangs in a cruel and inhumane way. David's conscience drives him to expose Don's evil deeds and rescue the wild horses before it's too late.

David meets a young girl, Julie, who's also staying at the ranch. She's passionate about horses and has no idea about what her father is doing behind her back to make money. David quickly becomes fond of Julie and her love for horses as he sees himself in her. They go on a small adventure to the hills to look for wild mustangs to photograph and study. David learns about the rancher's plan to capture these wild horses and use them as farm labor, breaking their spirits in the process.

He decides to confront Don about his cruel scheme but is met with defiance and a warning to mind his own business. David soon discovers that Don has a partner in crime, someone who's always monitoring him, restricting his movements, and watching his every move. The ranch hand, Joe, acts as an enforcer for Don, and David finds himself in a dangerous snare.

With no way out, David decides to trust Julie with his secret, revealing his alter-ego as the Hulk. Julie is taken aback by the revelation but is quickly convinced when she sees the Hulk's strength and agility in action. The two hatch a plan to free the horses and simultaneously expose Don's evil plans.

The Hulk comes to the rescue, charging through the ranch, taking down anyone who gets in his way. In an epic showdown, the Hulk takes on Don, who turns out to be more of a hardened criminal than David thought. The danger is magnified by the presence of an armed Joe. But the Hulk is unfazed, tearing through the barn, freeing the horses, and trouncing Don and his goons.

In the end, Julie's father confesses, realizing his misdeeds, and agrees to change his ways. David and Julie share a touching moment, with David promising to keep in touch and help her with her passion for horses. He leaves the ranch, once again a nomad, with the satisfaction of knowing that he did the right thing.

The Snare is a thrilling and emotional episode of The Incredible Hulk, tackling issues of animal cruelty, greed, and the love of horses. It showcases David Banner's inner turmoil and his desire to do good even when it puts him in harm's way. The acting performances are top-notch, with special effects that still hold up today. The episode is sure to leave you feeling inspired and touched.