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The Incredible Hulk S2E5 — A Child in Need
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The Incredible Hulk•Season 2•Episode 5

A Child in Need

7.9/10 · 349 votesOct 20, 197860 min

Ranked #2 of 22 in Season 2•+0.8 vs season avg

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Working as a groundskeeper at an elementary school, David 'Baxter' suspects one schoolboy of being a victim of child abuse.

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Episode Summary

"A Child in Need" is episode 5 of The Incredible Hulk season 2. It scored 7.9/10 from 349 votes, ranking #2 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on October 20, 1978.

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