Avengers Assemble (2013–…): Season 1, Episode 24 - Crime and Circuses - full transcript
When the Circus of Crime rolls into town, Hawkeye's dark past begins to surface and puts the Avengers in danger.
ENJOY!!!! Do not
miss this tomorrow!
Any idea what we're
dealing with here?
Hey, you know as much as I do.
Robbery in progress at
a Stark lab facility.
Suspected super-powered
perpetrators.
Stark facility... Why
isn't Iron man here?
You seriously expect Tony
to clean up his own messes?
So, we're the only two
that answered the alert?
- Yup.
- Weird.
Yup.
- Gotcha.
- Thanks.
Main operations lab entrance
is about 50 yards forward.
It's gotta be their target.
Stark makes high-output
fuel cells here.
Since when do you pay attention
to what Tony builds and where?
Let's just say, I may
have been here before.
Previous Avengers mission?
Let's just not say.
If I didn't know better, I'd say that
sounds like our angry green guy.
Isn't it a little late for
"punk the new Avenger"?
It's no joke. Move.
Uh, what's going on?
Wrong question.
Right question... where
is our fearless leader?
Good evening, creeps.
It's showtime.
Now, I'm freaked out.
Hit the birdie, win a prize.
They're mind controlled.
Who has the power to mind
control the Avengers?
And who's sick enough to
dress them like that?
Someone who's desperate to nab
experimental Stark tech for upgrades.
Hold up. I've been on a S.H.I.E.L.D.
satellite for the past 48 hours.
But how did you avoid getting
stuffed into a clown suit?
Look, Iron man doesn't
have his helmet.
That head ring is
the mind device.
They all have 'em.
Little precision shooting ought
to knock that tiara right off.
- Hey.
- Take 'em off without knowing
the code, and you'll
fry their brains.
How do you know that exactly?
Just a ...Hunch.
Let's make a deal. Explain how you got so
good at hunches, and I don't drop you.
Straight up, Hawkeye.
What is this?
It's the Circus of Crime.
Circus of Crime? You
just make that up?
Show yourself, Ringmaster.
Hope you know what you're doing.
Got special seats for
you, right down front.
Welcome to the show.
I am Ringmaster.
Hawkeye, you know this clown?
Hawkeye hasn't told
you about us yet?
Where are your manners, archer?
We are the new Circus of Crime.
High-tech acts for a modern age.
The Human Cannonball.
Cannot be stopped
by man or beast!
- Leave him alone!
- Pipe down, bird,
or I'll clip your feathers.
The Gambonno Twins, capable
of amazing acrobatic feats!
Huh?
Bruto, the strong man!
More powerful than a Hulk!
I... doubt... that.
Doubt this, backstabber.
And an old favorite. Trick Shot!
I bet you weren't expecting
to see him, were you?
Trick Shot?
Who cares? Whoever you
freaks are, you're toast!
You defending him?
'Cause he sure won't
do the same for you.
S.H.I.E.L.D. is right behind us.
Well, that won't do at all.
I need a little time to
implement these new toys,
Mr. Stark was kind enough to
donate to our performances.
Iron Man...
Let them feel what it's like
to be betrayed by a friend!
The next time you see us...
the Circus of Crime
will launch the careers
of the biggest
criminals on Earth!
The Avengers!
Enjoy the show...
as it breaks you, Clint!
He called you by name.
How do you know these people?
This is personal, isn't it?
What is this, 20 questions?
Tri-carrier. I don't
have time for this!
Where are you going? S.H.I.E.L.D.
just got here!
Great! Give them my love.
Fury's not going to
like this one bit.
Whoa!
Okay.
Here's a good idea. I'll ask
questions that you actually answer.
Uh, I hate that plan.
Hawkeye, sometimes I think you're
the coolest guy on the team.
And other days, I
can't stand you.
So I'm an enigma, let it go.
Happy to.
No, no!
Hey, come on, man!
Take two. Why don't you want S.H.I.E.L.D.
or me involved in this?
Because it's my fault.
All of this.
That's all I'm gonna say about
it until I set things right.
Alone.
Mind-controlled Avengers should
be handled by S.H.I.E.L.D.
At least respect that I know
that much and come with me.
Falcon to tri-carrier bridge.
Request permission
to come aboard.
I do respect you, kid.
It's me I'm not so sure about.
You never did learn to check
your six, Princess Python.
I never expected you to show your
face again after what you did.
To you and the Circus...
Yeah, yeah, yeah. I got it.
Are you still with them?
I'm a solo act for the moment.
As if you care.
Believe it or not, I do.
Ringmaster took my team. Do
you know where they are?
Oh, now you care
about your team?
Uh...
That looks a whole lot
bigger than I remember.
There seems to be a lot
you don't remember.
Let me remind you!
Whatever they gave you
that snake upgrade for,
think about what you're doing
before you go back to them.
You have good in you. You could have
made a different choice that day.
We don't all get
second chances, Clint.
It's not too late to put this overgrown
worm back in its cage, princess.
She's a princess?
My snake and I don't
like an ambush!
If you hadn't followed me, I would
have taken care of this, Falcon.
Yeah, I can see you've
got it handled.
Circus is in town.
Ringmaster wants you to run away with us.
And come back home.
Where am I?
The Circus of Crime!
Welcome back! It's been so long,
we'd almost forgotten you.
But then, we never
forget a face.
Especially yours.
And me without my bow.
Yet another reason
I hate the circus.
Always knew you were a
coward, Ringmaster.
Uh-oh.
Hiding behind other people
and other people's tech.
But I don't think you know
who you're up against.
Whoa!
That's the beauty of it,
I know exactly who
I'm up against.
And I have both his friends and
their technology on my side.
What do you want from me?
Isn't it obvious?
I want revenge.
I want a show!
And all of us in the Circus
want to see your turncoat hide.
Ripped apart by your own team!
Okay. Maybe I do
need some back up.
Then I guess you won't be mad I
dropped a tracer in your quiver.
This is where you thank me and
admit you've been a jerk.
Thank you.
That was only half.
No more running?
Oh, but that's what
he does best, flyboy.
Leave his teammates behind.
So, let history repeat
itself, archer.
Walk out on your
so-called "friends"
while we enjoy the show.
Cap first?
Unless he suddenly learned
how to breathe under water.
Trick Shot... I hate that guy.
- Falcon?
- On it!
Clever. Your wing man is much more
talented than you were at his age.
Hulk and Thor next.
We need the muscle.
Actually, a little humility is
probably good for Goldilocks.
Falcon, 12 o'clock!
Busy!
Widow!
Whew! Close call.
Only the Circus can remove
my control rings, traitor.
And that won't happen.
Hawkeye, what's plan B?
We're still on plan A, kid.
Boom!
The show must go on.
Get 'em.
Regretting your decision
to back me up, Beak?
Never. Whatever happened
is in the past.
Here and now, we're a team.
I'll always have your back.
Well, thanks.
Looks like it won't be a commitment
you'll have to keep much longer.
I will have thee yet!
Hold still!
Sorry, Thor. All that training
against you at the tower paid off.
More training needed.
Pew, pew! Pew, pew, pew!
Step aside! It is
not your battle.
I'm an Avenger. That
makes this my fight.
Wrong answer!
- Hang on to this for me.
- Huh?
Come on, green bean,
the one time I actually
want you to lose control,
and you're busy playing
purple pants puppet.
Perfect, isn't it?
With my control rings,
I'll make your new team.
Bigger criminals
than we ever were.
New team? Who was his old team?
Trick Shot, end it.
With pleasure.
Penny for your thoughts?
Yeah, that's what I figured.
Nice shot, for an amateur.
Joke all you want.
Short of the cavalry
charging in,
but you and your Tweety little
friend are done, bowman.
Huh? Can't be!
Oh, yes, it is.
Princess Python!
She's a princess. She
fights with a big snake.
Uh, never mind.
This is called doing
what's right.
Welcome back.
Couldn't resist me, huh?
More like, you need my help.
Falcon, wing up!
The snake won't hold them
more than a few seconds.
It's all I need.
The encryption cell
is the blue light.
Hello.
I never knew you were that good.
I have a lot of secrets.
Do tell.
All right. Everyone
back to normal?
I hate clowns!
Take that as a "yes."
Now, assemble us
and let's shut this circus down.
Thanks for the assist.
I take it you've switched sides.
Depends on who wins
today, I guess.
Bet on the good guys.
Better yet, be one.
That was just my opening act.
Strike!
Python!
Would have been fun to watch
your team destroy you,
but the Circus of Crime is happy
to destroy you ourselves.
Circus Maximus, attack!
You can flip, but
you can't hide.
Stronger than you look.
Uglier, too.
Only room for one
strong man here.
Bad news for you.
Yo, Trick Shot, over here!
Don't be jealous.
The Circus recruited a
bowman every bit your match.
Imitation is the highest
form of flattery.
You know the worst thing
about cannonballs?
All power...
no steering.
Ouch!
What sorcery!
It's a-science!
Ha!
Hey, look who just drop in.
Ha!
Widow!
Time for your
farewell performance!
How you like-a the
boots from Italy?
I prefer American made.
Ha!
With the greatest of ease.
Guess we know who's
the strongest.
I had him.
And I finished him.
This is three-ring chaos.
If you're gonna be a hero,
princess, now's the time.
Hawkeye?
Guess again.
Back inside.
This battle stops now, or
I finish this traitor.
I guess you proved who
the master archer is.
Python, you can keep playing
hero and share their fate,
or you can rejoin us.
Choice is yours.
I already chose my side.
I'm not a Circus act anymore.
All I needed to hear.
Trick Shot, what are you doing?
Teamwork.
No.
Show's over.
For good this time.
Hey, Princess, want
you to meet someone.
Name's Nick Fury.
He's not so big on pets,
but he's really good
with second chances.
Something you wanna say
about all this, Hawkeye?
I guess I do owe you
guys an explanation.
See, back in the day, I worked
the Circus as Trick Shot,
but I never felt good about it,
so during our biggest heist ever,
I decided to trigger the alarm.
Of course we all got captured,
but Fury saw something in me.
Gave me a chance to
walk the right path,
and I never had to
look back, until now.
I thought you guys
wouldn't accept my past.
Hate me much?
Never.
But keeping secrets, even tough
ones, doesn't do anyone any good.
I know. And, ugh,
it makes my lips itch to
say this, but I'm sorry.
Hey, it's in the past.
All of it.
What matters is the
Hawkeye you are today...
good parts and bad.
Thanks, Sam. I'm an Avenger now,
and I wouldn't have
it any other way.
miss this tomorrow!
Any idea what we're
dealing with here?
Hey, you know as much as I do.
Robbery in progress at
a Stark lab facility.
Suspected super-powered
perpetrators.
Stark facility... Why
isn't Iron man here?
You seriously expect Tony
to clean up his own messes?
So, we're the only two
that answered the alert?
- Yup.
- Weird.
Yup.
- Gotcha.
- Thanks.
Main operations lab entrance
is about 50 yards forward.
It's gotta be their target.
Stark makes high-output
fuel cells here.
Since when do you pay attention
to what Tony builds and where?
Let's just say, I may
have been here before.
Previous Avengers mission?
Let's just not say.
If I didn't know better, I'd say that
sounds like our angry green guy.
Isn't it a little late for
"punk the new Avenger"?
It's no joke. Move.
Uh, what's going on?
Wrong question.
Right question... where
is our fearless leader?
Good evening, creeps.
It's showtime.
Now, I'm freaked out.
Hit the birdie, win a prize.
They're mind controlled.
Who has the power to mind
control the Avengers?
And who's sick enough to
dress them like that?
Someone who's desperate to nab
experimental Stark tech for upgrades.
Hold up. I've been on a S.H.I.E.L.D.
satellite for the past 48 hours.
But how did you avoid getting
stuffed into a clown suit?
Look, Iron man doesn't
have his helmet.
That head ring is
the mind device.
They all have 'em.
Little precision shooting ought
to knock that tiara right off.
- Hey.
- Take 'em off without knowing
the code, and you'll
fry their brains.
How do you know that exactly?
Just a ...Hunch.
Let's make a deal. Explain how you got so
good at hunches, and I don't drop you.
Straight up, Hawkeye.
What is this?
It's the Circus of Crime.
Circus of Crime? You
just make that up?
Show yourself, Ringmaster.
Hope you know what you're doing.
Got special seats for
you, right down front.
Welcome to the show.
I am Ringmaster.
Hawkeye, you know this clown?
Hawkeye hasn't told
you about us yet?
Where are your manners, archer?
We are the new Circus of Crime.
High-tech acts for a modern age.
The Human Cannonball.
Cannot be stopped
by man or beast!
- Leave him alone!
- Pipe down, bird,
or I'll clip your feathers.
The Gambonno Twins, capable
of amazing acrobatic feats!
Huh?
Bruto, the strong man!
More powerful than a Hulk!
I... doubt... that.
Doubt this, backstabber.
And an old favorite. Trick Shot!
I bet you weren't expecting
to see him, were you?
Trick Shot?
Who cares? Whoever you
freaks are, you're toast!
You defending him?
'Cause he sure won't
do the same for you.
S.H.I.E.L.D. is right behind us.
Well, that won't do at all.
I need a little time to
implement these new toys,
Mr. Stark was kind enough to
donate to our performances.
Iron Man...
Let them feel what it's like
to be betrayed by a friend!
The next time you see us...
the Circus of Crime
will launch the careers
of the biggest
criminals on Earth!
The Avengers!
Enjoy the show...
as it breaks you, Clint!
He called you by name.
How do you know these people?
This is personal, isn't it?
What is this, 20 questions?
Tri-carrier. I don't
have time for this!
Where are you going? S.H.I.E.L.D.
just got here!
Great! Give them my love.
Fury's not going to
like this one bit.
Whoa!
Okay.
Here's a good idea. I'll ask
questions that you actually answer.
Uh, I hate that plan.
Hawkeye, sometimes I think you're
the coolest guy on the team.
And other days, I
can't stand you.
So I'm an enigma, let it go.
Happy to.
No, no!
Hey, come on, man!
Take two. Why don't you want S.H.I.E.L.D.
or me involved in this?
Because it's my fault.
All of this.
That's all I'm gonna say about
it until I set things right.
Alone.
Mind-controlled Avengers should
be handled by S.H.I.E.L.D.
At least respect that I know
that much and come with me.
Falcon to tri-carrier bridge.
Request permission
to come aboard.
I do respect you, kid.
It's me I'm not so sure about.
You never did learn to check
your six, Princess Python.
I never expected you to show your
face again after what you did.
To you and the Circus...
Yeah, yeah, yeah. I got it.
Are you still with them?
I'm a solo act for the moment.
As if you care.
Believe it or not, I do.
Ringmaster took my team. Do
you know where they are?
Oh, now you care
about your team?
Uh...
That looks a whole lot
bigger than I remember.
There seems to be a lot
you don't remember.
Let me remind you!
Whatever they gave you
that snake upgrade for,
think about what you're doing
before you go back to them.
You have good in you. You could have
made a different choice that day.
We don't all get
second chances, Clint.
It's not too late to put this overgrown
worm back in its cage, princess.
She's a princess?
My snake and I don't
like an ambush!
If you hadn't followed me, I would
have taken care of this, Falcon.
Yeah, I can see you've
got it handled.
Circus is in town.
Ringmaster wants you to run away with us.
And come back home.
Where am I?
The Circus of Crime!
Welcome back! It's been so long,
we'd almost forgotten you.
But then, we never
forget a face.
Especially yours.
And me without my bow.
Yet another reason
I hate the circus.
Always knew you were a
coward, Ringmaster.
Uh-oh.
Hiding behind other people
and other people's tech.
But I don't think you know
who you're up against.
Whoa!
That's the beauty of it,
I know exactly who
I'm up against.
And I have both his friends and
their technology on my side.
What do you want from me?
Isn't it obvious?
I want revenge.
I want a show!
And all of us in the Circus
want to see your turncoat hide.
Ripped apart by your own team!
Okay. Maybe I do
need some back up.
Then I guess you won't be mad I
dropped a tracer in your quiver.
This is where you thank me and
admit you've been a jerk.
Thank you.
That was only half.
No more running?
Oh, but that's what
he does best, flyboy.
Leave his teammates behind.
So, let history repeat
itself, archer.
Walk out on your
so-called "friends"
while we enjoy the show.
Cap first?
Unless he suddenly learned
how to breathe under water.
Trick Shot... I hate that guy.
- Falcon?
- On it!
Clever. Your wing man is much more
talented than you were at his age.
Hulk and Thor next.
We need the muscle.
Actually, a little humility is
probably good for Goldilocks.
Falcon, 12 o'clock!
Busy!
Widow!
Whew! Close call.
Only the Circus can remove
my control rings, traitor.
And that won't happen.
Hawkeye, what's plan B?
We're still on plan A, kid.
Boom!
The show must go on.
Get 'em.
Regretting your decision
to back me up, Beak?
Never. Whatever happened
is in the past.
Here and now, we're a team.
I'll always have your back.
Well, thanks.
Looks like it won't be a commitment
you'll have to keep much longer.
I will have thee yet!
Hold still!
Sorry, Thor. All that training
against you at the tower paid off.
More training needed.
Pew, pew! Pew, pew, pew!
Step aside! It is
not your battle.
I'm an Avenger. That
makes this my fight.
Wrong answer!
- Hang on to this for me.
- Huh?
Come on, green bean,
the one time I actually
want you to lose control,
and you're busy playing
purple pants puppet.
Perfect, isn't it?
With my control rings,
I'll make your new team.
Bigger criminals
than we ever were.
New team? Who was his old team?
Trick Shot, end it.
With pleasure.
Penny for your thoughts?
Yeah, that's what I figured.
Nice shot, for an amateur.
Joke all you want.
Short of the cavalry
charging in,
but you and your Tweety little
friend are done, bowman.
Huh? Can't be!
Oh, yes, it is.
Princess Python!
She's a princess. She
fights with a big snake.
Uh, never mind.
This is called doing
what's right.
Welcome back.
Couldn't resist me, huh?
More like, you need my help.
Falcon, wing up!
The snake won't hold them
more than a few seconds.
It's all I need.
The encryption cell
is the blue light.
Hello.
I never knew you were that good.
I have a lot of secrets.
Do tell.
All right. Everyone
back to normal?
I hate clowns!
Take that as a "yes."
Now, assemble us
and let's shut this circus down.
Thanks for the assist.
I take it you've switched sides.
Depends on who wins
today, I guess.
Bet on the good guys.
Better yet, be one.
That was just my opening act.
Strike!
Python!
Would have been fun to watch
your team destroy you,
but the Circus of Crime is happy
to destroy you ourselves.
Circus Maximus, attack!
You can flip, but
you can't hide.
Stronger than you look.
Uglier, too.
Only room for one
strong man here.
Bad news for you.
Yo, Trick Shot, over here!
Don't be jealous.
The Circus recruited a
bowman every bit your match.
Imitation is the highest
form of flattery.
You know the worst thing
about cannonballs?
All power...
no steering.
Ouch!
What sorcery!
It's a-science!
Ha!
Hey, look who just drop in.
Ha!
Widow!
Time for your
farewell performance!
How you like-a the
boots from Italy?
I prefer American made.
Ha!
With the greatest of ease.
Guess we know who's
the strongest.
I had him.
And I finished him.
This is three-ring chaos.
If you're gonna be a hero,
princess, now's the time.
Hawkeye?
Guess again.
Back inside.
This battle stops now, or
I finish this traitor.
I guess you proved who
the master archer is.
Python, you can keep playing
hero and share their fate,
or you can rejoin us.
Choice is yours.
I already chose my side.
I'm not a Circus act anymore.
All I needed to hear.
Trick Shot, what are you doing?
Teamwork.
No.
Show's over.
For good this time.
Hey, Princess, want
you to meet someone.
Name's Nick Fury.
He's not so big on pets,
but he's really good
with second chances.
Something you wanna say
about all this, Hawkeye?
I guess I do owe you
guys an explanation.
See, back in the day, I worked
the Circus as Trick Shot,
but I never felt good about it,
so during our biggest heist ever,
I decided to trigger the alarm.
Of course we all got captured,
but Fury saw something in me.
Gave me a chance to
walk the right path,
and I never had to
look back, until now.
I thought you guys
wouldn't accept my past.
Hate me much?
Never.
But keeping secrets, even tough
ones, doesn't do anyone any good.
I know. And, ugh,
it makes my lips itch to
say this, but I'm sorry.
Hey, it's in the past.
All of it.
What matters is the
Hawkeye you are today...
good parts and bad.
Thanks, Sam. I'm an Avenger now,
and I wouldn't have
it any other way.