David is paralyzed after an accident. Being told that he will most likely never walk again, David goes through much turmoil in accepting his condition. He is partially convinced that if he turns into the creature he might be able to cure his condition but his fear of hurting those around him prevent him from deliberately trying to change.
One of the stronger entries in "The Incredible Hulk" series. Bill Bixby's always good as the cursed David Banner but here he's just perfect in displaying a wide range of emotions as David tries to accept his condition. Showing strong support is Denny Miller (who previously appeared in a Season 2 episode called "Killer Instinct" as a different character), a fellow paraplegic who helps David deal with his problem.
The Fourth Season of "The Incredible Hulk" is a mixed bag. It has some of the best episodes ("Prometheus", "The First", "Dark Side", "Interview With The Hulk") but also some fairly weak ones. It's apparent that in some respects the series overstayed it's welcome but it had far too many good moments to be killed off in the way it was. "The Harder They Fall" is a prime example of the series at it's best; displaying strong acting, a good storyline and human characters who face some tough times.