Ep 9. Captive Night
- TV-NR
- December 21, 1979
- 48 min
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7.2 (150)
The Incredible Hulk season 3 episode 9, titled "Captive Night," revolves around Bruce Banner's attempts to escape from a remote detention center, where he is being held captive by a group of military officers who are determined to capture and control the Hulk. As the episode begins, we see Bruce being pursued by a group of soldiers who have been tracking him since he began his journey to escape.
Despite his efforts to evade capture, Bruce eventually finds himself cornered and is subsequently taken into custody. He is transported to a high-security detention center, where he meets a group of other prisoners who are just as desperate to escape as he is.
As the days pass, Bruce faces numerous challenges as he attempts to find a way out of the facility. He is constantly monitored by the guards, who are on high alert, and he quickly realizes that his usual methods of escape will not work in this situation.
As the tension builds, Bruce becomes increasingly frustrated and agitated, and the stress of captivity begins to take its toll on his mental and physical health. But even as he struggles to maintain his sanity, he refuses to give up, and continues to search for a way out of his prison.
Over the course of the episode, we see Bruce engaging in a variety of different strategies in an attempt to escape. He tries to pick the lock on his cell, digs a tunnel through the walls, and even starts a riot among the other prisoners.
Despite his best efforts, however, he is continually foiled by the vigilant guards, who are always one step ahead of him. As night falls, Bruce makes one final attempt at escape, using all of his strength and resourcefulness to break free from his captivity and make a run for freedom.
The rest of the episode is a thrilling chase sequence, as Bruce tries to evade the guards and escape through the wilderness. Along the way, he encounters a series of unexpected obstacles and challenges, including a treacherous cliff face and a raging river.
Despite these obstacles, Bruce is determined to keep moving forward, and he eventually finds himself face to face with his old enemy, the Hulk. But even as he transforms into the raging green monster, Bruce knows that he cannot let his emotions get the best of him if he wants to survive.
In the end, "Captive Night" is a tense and exciting episode of The Incredible Hulk, packed with action, drama, and heart-pumping suspense. As always, Bill Bixby delivers a powerful performance as Bruce Banner, while Lou Ferrigno brings his trademark intensity to the role of the Hulk. Whether you're a longtime fan of the show or a newcomer to the world of the Hulk, this episode is one that you won't want to miss.