The Incredible Hulk: Season 4 (1980)
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Banner is pushed further than ever, from being trapped mid-transformation in the two-part “Prometheus” to weighing whether to change on purpose. Released in 1980, it’s a Marvel season that isn’t part of the MCU timeline, so it’s optional and stands on its own. At 13h 20m, it is free to watch with ads on Tubi in the US.
| Release date | November 7, 1980 |
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Why it’s worth knowing about
Introduced Banner's sister and deepened the show's emotional core, the penultimate season of the classic run.
About The Incredible Hulk: Season 4
The fourth season runs 18 episodes, from November 7, 1980, to May 22, 1981, and it goes deeper into what Banner's condition does to him. The two-part "Prometheus" traps him halfway through a transformation, held by a secret government project. In "Dark Side," his own experiments push him into a primitive state. In "The Harder They Fall," he is paralyzed and has to weigh whether to change on purpose. In the two-part "The First," he meets a man who was a Hulk before him and wants that power back.
Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno and Jack Colvin are back, and the main cast moves behind the camera too. Bixby directed "Bring Me the Head of the Hulk," in which a mercenary sets a trap for the creature, and Colvin directed "Goodbye, Eddie Cain." Charles Napier continues as the Hulk's voice.
Good to know
- "The First" introduces another man who was transformed into a Hulk-like creature years before Banner.
- "Prometheus" shows a half-transformed Banner, one of the few times the change stops partway.
- Bill Bixby directed "Bring Me the Head of the Hulk."
- Jack Colvin, who plays McGee, directed "Goodbye, Eddie Cain."
How to watch it
Watch this after season 3. It's the most experimental stretch of the show, so if you're short on time, go straight to the two-parters, "Prometheus" and "The First," then "The Harder They Fall" and the Bixby-directed "Bring Me the Head of the Hulk." These are the episodes that play most with how the transformation works, which makes the season a good fit for fans who like the science-fiction side of the Hulk.
Where to watch The Incredible Hulk: Season 4 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 4 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 4 FAQ
Did Bill Bixby direct any episodes of The Incredible Hulk?
Yes. He directed the season 4 episode "Bring Me the Head of the Hulk," and Jack Colvin directed "Goodbye, Eddie Cain" the same season.
What is "The First" about?
In this two-part season 4 story, Banner learns of a man who was turned into a similar creature long before him and wants to change back into it. The episode adds a new piece to the show's lore without taking it from the comics.
Can you skip The Incredible Hulk: Season 4?
Yes. It isn’t part of the MCU timeline.
How many episodes does The Incredible Hulk: Season 4 have?
The Incredible Hulk: Season 4 is a one-part special.
Is The Incredible Hulk: Season 4 part of the MCU?
No. It was made outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe and isn’t on its timeline.