Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990–1996): Season 1, Episode 2 - Rain of Terror - full transcript
Verminous Skumm, a mutant part-man/part-rat, takes over an abandoned coal factory to create acid rain to terrorize the people of a nearby town. Ma-Ti, after being unable to go through an obstacle course, believes that his small size will only disadvantage his friends so doesn't follow them into the factory. But he must find it in himself to take action somehow when they wind up trapped in a warehouse with chemicals, where they can't summon Captain Planet and might not even be able to get out alive...
Our world is in peril.
Gaia, the spirit of the Earth,
can no longer stand
the terrible destruction
plaguing our planet.
She sends five magic rings
to five special young people --
Kwame from Africa,
with the power of Earth.
[ Sirens wailing ]
From North America -- Wheeler,
with the power of fire.
**
From the Soviet Union -- Linka,
with the power of wind.
From Asia -- Gi,
with the power of water.
**
And from South America --
Ma-Ti, with the power of heart.
When the five powers combine,
they summon
Earth's greatest champion --
Captain Planet!
All: Go, Planet!
Captain Planet:
The power is yours!
[ Bird caws ]
[ Birds chirping ]
**
Soldier: How does the factory
look, Mr. Skumm?
Skumm: Deserted as
an empty rat nest.
Those stinking
environmentalists
had the place
closed down
because it was
polluting too much.
Some people just got
no appreciation for filth.
Surface!
Aye-aye,
Mr. Skumm.
**
Come,
my soldiers of slime.
We're gonna see to it this
factory resumes its dirty work,
or my name ain't
Verminous Skumm!
**
We have the smokestack going,
Mr. Skumm,
just like you ordered.
There's enough
high-sulfur coal here
to do some real serious
polluting.
That's my kind
of dirty trick.
Go ahead. Add that special
rainmaking chemical.
Yes, Mr. Skumm.
When that chemical
turns the clouds into rain,
the coal smoke will
turn the rain into acid.
[ Hisses ]
Wheeler: Come on, dudes!
Last one to finish
has to jump in an oil spill.
[ Grunts ]
These obstacles are not easy
for a little guy.
[ Grunting ]
[ Panting ]
This obstacle course is
a terrific way to stay in shape.
Yes,
and it is fun, too.
All right! Go for it!
Looking good, Linka!
Now everyone
must climb this wall.
Okay.
Ready...set...
go!
Go!
We have to make it
over the mud trap first.
But there is no --
Water!
Mud!
Whoa!
[ Chuckles ]
I'm going to win.
I don't think so, Gi.
Earth!
[ Rumbling ]
[ Gasps ] Aah!
Ugh!
Nice catch, Kwame.
[ Chuckles ]
Tag. You're it.
Bet you can't
catch me again.
Oh, yes, I can.
[ Chuckles ]
Come back here!
You can't get away
from me!
Oh, yes, I can.
[ Both laugh ]
Need any help,
rooskie-tootskie?
Hmm. That will be the day,
Yankee pest!
Come on, Ma-Ti!
Come on, come on!
Come on, Ma-Ti!
You can do it!
[ Grunts ]
Whoa!
All right, Ma-Ti!
Come on, Ma-Ti!
You can do it!
I wish these obstacles
were a little smaller
[grunts]
or I were
a little bigger.
Keep going!
Climb, Ma-Ti!
Climb!
[ Grunts ]
Just a little further,
dude.
[ Grunts ]
Whoa!
[ Both gasp ]
[ Gasps ]
[ Coughs ] Ech!
[ Laughter ]
Hey, Ma-Ti, with a cherry
and some whipped cream,
you'd look just like
a hot-fudge sundae.
[ Laughter ]
How embarrassing.
And in front of everybody, too.
Look! It's Gaia!
There must be
an eco-emergency.
Right you are,
my Planeteers.
To the crystal chamber
at once.
Linka: Come on,
little friend.
Let us help you
from your messy predicament.
Ma-Ti?
Everyone always has to helps me
because I am so small.
I am nothing but trouble.
You would all be better off
without me.
Wait! Ma-Ti!
Wheeler: Hey, what's wrong
with him?
Ma-Ti must feel like
he failed.
Maybe we shouldn't have
laugh at him.
Wheeler: What's the trouble,
Gaia,
and who's the rat
responsible?
Gaia:
Rat, indeed, Wheeler.
This time, the culprit is
the most sinister rodent
that ever lived --
Verminous Skumm.
He's an exterminator's
nightmare!
Born and raised
in toxic waste,
Skumm and his rat pack
thrive on pollution
and have declared war
on the environment.
They've nested
in an abandoned factory
and have started burning
tons of coal.
What's so bad
about burning a little coal?
Many things.
One of the worst is that
it creates acid rain.
This terrible pollution can
lay waste to entire forests.
It destroys lakes and rivers,
and it makes the water
undrinkable.
Skumm and his henchmen
are creating
the deadliest cloud of acid rain
the world has ever seen.
There's no limit to the horrors
that cloud could unleash.
It could destroy
an entire city.
[ People shouting ]
We have got to stop
those evil rats!
Good luck, my Planeteers.
The hopes of Earth go with you.
Wheeler: Planeteer alert!
We're coming up
on the abandoned factory.
Estimated time of arrival--
two minutes.
Ma-Ti:
Everyone always has to helps me
because I am so small.
I am nothing but trouble.
You would all be better off
without me.
**
Come on, little buddy.
Time to rock 'n' roll.
Ma-Ti: I am not
going with you.
What?
Are you all right?
What? Why not?
I will just
get in your way.
I do not have what it takes
to be a Planeteer.
Come on, Ma-Ti.
You don't really mean that.
Pick up your ring and --
No, Wheeler!
Just go away!
Go away!
Okay, little buddy,
if that's how you feel.
Poor Ma-Ti.
I had no idea he felt so bad.
Perhaps we should stay
and try to convince him
that we need him.
There isn't time, dude.
Look!
Wheeler's right.
It won't be long before that
cloud starts pouring acid rain.
I have an idea.
Listen close.
You three distract...
Skumm: Pour it on,
my putrid pals.
We'll give the world a shower
it'll never forget --
a shower of pollution!
As the old saying goes,
"Into every life,
a little acid rain must fall."
[ Hisses ]
[ Rumbling ]
Earthquake!
Good job, Kwame. That ought to
rattle those rodents.
[ Gasps ]
Foolish intruders!
How dare you
interrupt my work!
We're the Planeteers,
you festering fur ball.
It's our job to stop
your evil work.
Indeed.
We'll see about that.
Use your toxic waste.
Show these brats
this is not a game.
[ All gasp ]
Look out!
I don't run away
from rats.
Wheeler, stop!
Fire!
Thanks for your help,
kid.
Hurry, Wheeler!
Remember the plan!
Now waste them!
**
Well, we succeeded
in getting their attention.
Now we must keep them busy
so Linka can stop
their coal-burning operation.
That rooskie babe
gets easy all the jobs.
Oh, it's barricaded.
I will need to use my powers
to get inside.
Wind!
**
Watch out, my friends.
Please be careful.
All I have got to do now is
turn off this conveyer machine.
Aha! That must be it!
[ Zapping ]
We're trapped!
Then it's time
to stop running.
I agree.
Let's show these renegade rats
what Planeteers can do!
Water!
Whoa!
Fire!
Ow!
Earth!
Aah!
Congratulations, dudes.
Looks like
we got rid of them all.
Not quite.
[ Gasps ]
Rats! More rats!
Surrender, Planeteers,
or else!
[ Rumbling ]
[ Gasps ]
Skumm: Hold it right there,
my pretty little Planeteer.
You look out of sight
in my sights.
[ Hisses ]
Oh, no! That acid rain cloud
is getting bigger all the time,
and my friends
have been captured!
I should help them.
But what can I do?
[ Thunder crashes ]
Skumm: Soon my acid rain cloud
will begin its rain of terror.
What a pity you won't be around
to see it, Planeteers.
Kwame:
You have not won yet.
Let us go now,
or you will regret it later.
I am warning you.
[ Laughs ]
[ Hisses ]
Save your breath,
impudent human.
Lock them up!
[ Lock clicks ]
Hey! Open up!
We got to stop
that cheese brain!
We have other problems
first, Wheeler. Look!
Kwame: This room is full
of dangerous chemicals.
It was irresponsible for these
to have been left behind
when the factory
was closed.
[ Gas hissing, all gasp ]
Get back!
The fumes are poisonous!
We have to find a way
out of here fast!
No problem.
I'll just burn a hole
in this wall.
[ Gasps ]
Wheeler, don't!
One spark, and these chemicals
would explode like a bomb.
Gee,
I didn't think of that.
I will start an earthquake.
That will crack
this building open like an egg.
No, Kwame. An earthquake would
spill these chemicals
and poison the ground.
My wind power might
release toxic fumes
into the atmosphere.
My water power might contaminate
an underground spring.
Well, friends, we'd better
do something, and fast.
With the door closed,
it will not be long
before this room is filled
with deadly gas.
Let's call
Captain Planet.
We can't from in here.
And not without Ma-Ti.
We have to contact him.
Ma-Ti:
I cannot see my friends anymore.
I wonder what those rotten rats
have done with them.
I could never get passed
those guards.
My ring! It's glowing!
The Planeteers
must be calling me.
Heart!
I sense fear and panic.
My friends are in
terrible danger.
I don't care how dangerous
it is.
I must help them!
[ Gasps ]
**
I sure hope we find
some more intruders.
Me, too. I could really use
the target practice.
Huh?
[ Zap! Mouse squeaks ]
[ Both laugh ]
Sorry, cousin.
Whew! I made it.
I guess being small
does has some advantages.
Heart!
My friends are trapped
in that building!
[ Grunts ]
Locked! There must be
another way.
Perhaps the Planeteers
can tell me.
Heart!
[ All coughing ]
Look!
Kwame: It's Ma-Ti!
He may be little,
but he is big in courage.
Planeteers, how do I
get into this building?
The roof, Ma-Ti!
There's a window in the roof!
You must climb to the top
of the building
and break it open.
Kwame: Hurry, Ma-Ti!
Please hurry!
This building is
like a mountain.
What is I can't climb it?
But for my friends,
I will try.
[ All coughing ]
We can't hold out
much longer.
Come on, Ma-Ti.
We know you can do it.
Ma-Ti: [ Grunts ]
Whaa!
I cannot do it!
I cannot!
I could not climb the wall
of our obstacle course
on Hope Island.
How can I ever climb
this huge building?
[ Sparkle! ]
Gaia!
Saw you were in trouble.
I am scared, Gaia.
I cannot make it.
Yes, you can, Ma-Ti.
The only thing holding you back
is your fear.
Look into your heart,
and you will find
all the strength you need.
With courage,
you can accomplish anything.
The power is yours!
I must not give up.
My friends are depending on me.
[ Grunting ]
[ All coughing ]
[ Grunts ]
[ Panting ]
I made it!
Gaia was right!
This is it, dudes.
[ All coughing ]
Look!
Gi: It's Ma-Ti!
This fire house, we can use it
as a ladder.
[ All cough ]
Here, my friends.
Climb up this.
Last one up's
a hoser!
Mission accomplished,
Mr. Skumm.
We've burned
all the coal.
And all the rainmaking
chemicals, too.
Excellent.
Soon we'll see
if those stupid humans
have enough sense to come in
out of the acid rain!
[ Hisses ]
Back to the rat-tank!
That was a close one.
Thank you, Ma-Ti.
Yeah. You're one
tough hombre.
[ Thunder crashes ]
That terrible cloud is
going to start raining acid
at any moment!
And look where the wind
is blowing it.
Gi:
Right toward that city.
Linka:
There is nothing we can do
to stop that cloud by ourselves.
Then let our powers
combine!
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water!
Heart!
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
All: Go, Planet!
Sensors show our cloud is just
outside the city, Mr. Skumm.
Look! Our super acid rain
is starting.
Skumm: Watch it annihilate
that farm.
**
Now, that's
entertainment!
[ Laughter ]
The acid rain cloud
is killing that forest.
Soon, it will be
over that city.
Can't let that happen.
Guess I'd better
make like the wind and blow!
About-face!
Look! Captain Planet's moving
the cloud away from the city.
All: Go, Planet!
Who is that guy? What's he doing
with my killer cloud?
Hey, you!
Get off of my cloud!
This should be far enough.
Now for a little
basic chemistry.
To neutralize acid,
add a healthy dose
of sodium carbonate.
[ Grunts ]
This underground
mineral deposit
ought to provide
the basic solution.
**
Now, that's how I spell
"acid relief".
That meddling creep
has ruined my acid cloud.
There's been a change
in the weather, Skumm.
And now I'm gonna rain
on your parade.
I'll turn that superhero
into superzero.
Activate the toxic-waste
cannon!
Whoa!
Hey!
Ho ho ho!
You'll have to do better
than that, rat.
Oh! Missed me!
[ Chuckles ]
Missed me again.
It's time to tie up
this loose end.
[ Grunts ]
[ Stammers ]
Aw! Captain Planet
bent our blaster!
Let's get out of here.
Dive! Dive!
[ Alarm blares ]
The rodents
are on the run.
Wheeler: Yeah, like rats
from a sinking ship.
Thanks,
Captain Planet.
Don't thank me.
The real hero is Ma-Ti.
With brave Planeteers like you,
the Earth will always be safe
from harm.
Remember, the power is yours!
Cap's right.
If it weren't for you,
little partner,
we'd all be goners.
[ Chuckles ] Nice to have you
back on the team, Ma-Ti.
Good one.
Outstanding, Ma-Ti.
**
[ Grunting ]
[ All cheer ]
The feeling that one person
can't make a difference
is the greatest obstacle
of all.
Congratulations, Ma-Ti.
You overcame your fears.
You're a true Planeteer.
All: Go, Planet!
What's the problem,
Planeteers?
It's acid rain, Cap.
Those factories burning coal
and polluting the air
are a real menace.
Ma-Ti: When the air pollution
mixes with the clouds
and then rains,
it can destroy forests.
Gi: As well as
pollute the drinking water
and kill fish
and other wildlife.
Write a letter
to your congressperson
to support
our environmental laws.
The power is yours!
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water!
Heart!
All: Go, Planet!
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
* Captain Planet
* He's our hero
* Gonna take pollution
down to zero *
* He's our powers magnified
* And he's fighting
on the planet's side *
* Captain Planet
* He's our hero
* Gonna take pollution
down to zero *
* Gonna help him put asunder
* Bad guys who like
to loot and plunder *
You'll pay for this,
Captain Planet!
* We're the Planeteers,
you can be one, too *
* 'Cause saving our planet
is the thing to do *
* Looting and polluting
is not the way *
* Hear what Captain Planet
has to say *
The power is yours!
**
Gaia, the spirit of the Earth,
can no longer stand
the terrible destruction
plaguing our planet.
She sends five magic rings
to five special young people --
Kwame from Africa,
with the power of Earth.
[ Sirens wailing ]
From North America -- Wheeler,
with the power of fire.
**
From the Soviet Union -- Linka,
with the power of wind.
From Asia -- Gi,
with the power of water.
**
And from South America --
Ma-Ti, with the power of heart.
When the five powers combine,
they summon
Earth's greatest champion --
Captain Planet!
All: Go, Planet!
Captain Planet:
The power is yours!
[ Bird caws ]
[ Birds chirping ]
**
Soldier: How does the factory
look, Mr. Skumm?
Skumm: Deserted as
an empty rat nest.
Those stinking
environmentalists
had the place
closed down
because it was
polluting too much.
Some people just got
no appreciation for filth.
Surface!
Aye-aye,
Mr. Skumm.
**
Come,
my soldiers of slime.
We're gonna see to it this
factory resumes its dirty work,
or my name ain't
Verminous Skumm!
**
We have the smokestack going,
Mr. Skumm,
just like you ordered.
There's enough
high-sulfur coal here
to do some real serious
polluting.
That's my kind
of dirty trick.
Go ahead. Add that special
rainmaking chemical.
Yes, Mr. Skumm.
When that chemical
turns the clouds into rain,
the coal smoke will
turn the rain into acid.
[ Hisses ]
Wheeler: Come on, dudes!
Last one to finish
has to jump in an oil spill.
[ Grunts ]
These obstacles are not easy
for a little guy.
[ Grunting ]
[ Panting ]
This obstacle course is
a terrific way to stay in shape.
Yes,
and it is fun, too.
All right! Go for it!
Looking good, Linka!
Now everyone
must climb this wall.
Okay.
Ready...set...
go!
Go!
We have to make it
over the mud trap first.
But there is no --
Water!
Mud!
Whoa!
[ Chuckles ]
I'm going to win.
I don't think so, Gi.
Earth!
[ Rumbling ]
[ Gasps ] Aah!
Ugh!
Nice catch, Kwame.
[ Chuckles ]
Tag. You're it.
Bet you can't
catch me again.
Oh, yes, I can.
[ Chuckles ]
Come back here!
You can't get away
from me!
Oh, yes, I can.
[ Both laugh ]
Need any help,
rooskie-tootskie?
Hmm. That will be the day,
Yankee pest!
Come on, Ma-Ti!
Come on, come on!
Come on, Ma-Ti!
You can do it!
[ Grunts ]
Whoa!
All right, Ma-Ti!
Come on, Ma-Ti!
You can do it!
I wish these obstacles
were a little smaller
[grunts]
or I were
a little bigger.
Keep going!
Climb, Ma-Ti!
Climb!
[ Grunts ]
Just a little further,
dude.
[ Grunts ]
Whoa!
[ Both gasp ]
[ Gasps ]
[ Coughs ] Ech!
[ Laughter ]
Hey, Ma-Ti, with a cherry
and some whipped cream,
you'd look just like
a hot-fudge sundae.
[ Laughter ]
How embarrassing.
And in front of everybody, too.
Look! It's Gaia!
There must be
an eco-emergency.
Right you are,
my Planeteers.
To the crystal chamber
at once.
Linka: Come on,
little friend.
Let us help you
from your messy predicament.
Ma-Ti?
Everyone always has to helps me
because I am so small.
I am nothing but trouble.
You would all be better off
without me.
Wait! Ma-Ti!
Wheeler: Hey, what's wrong
with him?
Ma-Ti must feel like
he failed.
Maybe we shouldn't have
laugh at him.
Wheeler: What's the trouble,
Gaia,
and who's the rat
responsible?
Gaia:
Rat, indeed, Wheeler.
This time, the culprit is
the most sinister rodent
that ever lived --
Verminous Skumm.
He's an exterminator's
nightmare!
Born and raised
in toxic waste,
Skumm and his rat pack
thrive on pollution
and have declared war
on the environment.
They've nested
in an abandoned factory
and have started burning
tons of coal.
What's so bad
about burning a little coal?
Many things.
One of the worst is that
it creates acid rain.
This terrible pollution can
lay waste to entire forests.
It destroys lakes and rivers,
and it makes the water
undrinkable.
Skumm and his henchmen
are creating
the deadliest cloud of acid rain
the world has ever seen.
There's no limit to the horrors
that cloud could unleash.
It could destroy
an entire city.
[ People shouting ]
We have got to stop
those evil rats!
Good luck, my Planeteers.
The hopes of Earth go with you.
Wheeler: Planeteer alert!
We're coming up
on the abandoned factory.
Estimated time of arrival--
two minutes.
Ma-Ti:
Everyone always has to helps me
because I am so small.
I am nothing but trouble.
You would all be better off
without me.
**
Come on, little buddy.
Time to rock 'n' roll.
Ma-Ti: I am not
going with you.
What?
Are you all right?
What? Why not?
I will just
get in your way.
I do not have what it takes
to be a Planeteer.
Come on, Ma-Ti.
You don't really mean that.
Pick up your ring and --
No, Wheeler!
Just go away!
Go away!
Okay, little buddy,
if that's how you feel.
Poor Ma-Ti.
I had no idea he felt so bad.
Perhaps we should stay
and try to convince him
that we need him.
There isn't time, dude.
Look!
Wheeler's right.
It won't be long before that
cloud starts pouring acid rain.
I have an idea.
Listen close.
You three distract...
Skumm: Pour it on,
my putrid pals.
We'll give the world a shower
it'll never forget --
a shower of pollution!
As the old saying goes,
"Into every life,
a little acid rain must fall."
[ Hisses ]
[ Rumbling ]
Earthquake!
Good job, Kwame. That ought to
rattle those rodents.
[ Gasps ]
Foolish intruders!
How dare you
interrupt my work!
We're the Planeteers,
you festering fur ball.
It's our job to stop
your evil work.
Indeed.
We'll see about that.
Use your toxic waste.
Show these brats
this is not a game.
[ All gasp ]
Look out!
I don't run away
from rats.
Wheeler, stop!
Fire!
Thanks for your help,
kid.
Hurry, Wheeler!
Remember the plan!
Now waste them!
**
Well, we succeeded
in getting their attention.
Now we must keep them busy
so Linka can stop
their coal-burning operation.
That rooskie babe
gets easy all the jobs.
Oh, it's barricaded.
I will need to use my powers
to get inside.
Wind!
**
Watch out, my friends.
Please be careful.
All I have got to do now is
turn off this conveyer machine.
Aha! That must be it!
[ Zapping ]
We're trapped!
Then it's time
to stop running.
I agree.
Let's show these renegade rats
what Planeteers can do!
Water!
Whoa!
Fire!
Ow!
Earth!
Aah!
Congratulations, dudes.
Looks like
we got rid of them all.
Not quite.
[ Gasps ]
Rats! More rats!
Surrender, Planeteers,
or else!
[ Rumbling ]
[ Gasps ]
Skumm: Hold it right there,
my pretty little Planeteer.
You look out of sight
in my sights.
[ Hisses ]
Oh, no! That acid rain cloud
is getting bigger all the time,
and my friends
have been captured!
I should help them.
But what can I do?
[ Thunder crashes ]
Skumm: Soon my acid rain cloud
will begin its rain of terror.
What a pity you won't be around
to see it, Planeteers.
Kwame:
You have not won yet.
Let us go now,
or you will regret it later.
I am warning you.
[ Laughs ]
[ Hisses ]
Save your breath,
impudent human.
Lock them up!
[ Lock clicks ]
Hey! Open up!
We got to stop
that cheese brain!
We have other problems
first, Wheeler. Look!
Kwame: This room is full
of dangerous chemicals.
It was irresponsible for these
to have been left behind
when the factory
was closed.
[ Gas hissing, all gasp ]
Get back!
The fumes are poisonous!
We have to find a way
out of here fast!
No problem.
I'll just burn a hole
in this wall.
[ Gasps ]
Wheeler, don't!
One spark, and these chemicals
would explode like a bomb.
Gee,
I didn't think of that.
I will start an earthquake.
That will crack
this building open like an egg.
No, Kwame. An earthquake would
spill these chemicals
and poison the ground.
My wind power might
release toxic fumes
into the atmosphere.
My water power might contaminate
an underground spring.
Well, friends, we'd better
do something, and fast.
With the door closed,
it will not be long
before this room is filled
with deadly gas.
Let's call
Captain Planet.
We can't from in here.
And not without Ma-Ti.
We have to contact him.
Ma-Ti:
I cannot see my friends anymore.
I wonder what those rotten rats
have done with them.
I could never get passed
those guards.
My ring! It's glowing!
The Planeteers
must be calling me.
Heart!
I sense fear and panic.
My friends are in
terrible danger.
I don't care how dangerous
it is.
I must help them!
[ Gasps ]
**
I sure hope we find
some more intruders.
Me, too. I could really use
the target practice.
Huh?
[ Zap! Mouse squeaks ]
[ Both laugh ]
Sorry, cousin.
Whew! I made it.
I guess being small
does has some advantages.
Heart!
My friends are trapped
in that building!
[ Grunts ]
Locked! There must be
another way.
Perhaps the Planeteers
can tell me.
Heart!
[ All coughing ]
Look!
Kwame: It's Ma-Ti!
He may be little,
but he is big in courage.
Planeteers, how do I
get into this building?
The roof, Ma-Ti!
There's a window in the roof!
You must climb to the top
of the building
and break it open.
Kwame: Hurry, Ma-Ti!
Please hurry!
This building is
like a mountain.
What is I can't climb it?
But for my friends,
I will try.
[ All coughing ]
We can't hold out
much longer.
Come on, Ma-Ti.
We know you can do it.
Ma-Ti: [ Grunts ]
Whaa!
I cannot do it!
I cannot!
I could not climb the wall
of our obstacle course
on Hope Island.
How can I ever climb
this huge building?
[ Sparkle! ]
Gaia!
Saw you were in trouble.
I am scared, Gaia.
I cannot make it.
Yes, you can, Ma-Ti.
The only thing holding you back
is your fear.
Look into your heart,
and you will find
all the strength you need.
With courage,
you can accomplish anything.
The power is yours!
I must not give up.
My friends are depending on me.
[ Grunting ]
[ All coughing ]
[ Grunts ]
[ Panting ]
I made it!
Gaia was right!
This is it, dudes.
[ All coughing ]
Look!
Gi: It's Ma-Ti!
This fire house, we can use it
as a ladder.
[ All cough ]
Here, my friends.
Climb up this.
Last one up's
a hoser!
Mission accomplished,
Mr. Skumm.
We've burned
all the coal.
And all the rainmaking
chemicals, too.
Excellent.
Soon we'll see
if those stupid humans
have enough sense to come in
out of the acid rain!
[ Hisses ]
Back to the rat-tank!
That was a close one.
Thank you, Ma-Ti.
Yeah. You're one
tough hombre.
[ Thunder crashes ]
That terrible cloud is
going to start raining acid
at any moment!
And look where the wind
is blowing it.
Gi:
Right toward that city.
Linka:
There is nothing we can do
to stop that cloud by ourselves.
Then let our powers
combine!
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water!
Heart!
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
All: Go, Planet!
Sensors show our cloud is just
outside the city, Mr. Skumm.
Look! Our super acid rain
is starting.
Skumm: Watch it annihilate
that farm.
**
Now, that's
entertainment!
[ Laughter ]
The acid rain cloud
is killing that forest.
Soon, it will be
over that city.
Can't let that happen.
Guess I'd better
make like the wind and blow!
About-face!
Look! Captain Planet's moving
the cloud away from the city.
All: Go, Planet!
Who is that guy? What's he doing
with my killer cloud?
Hey, you!
Get off of my cloud!
This should be far enough.
Now for a little
basic chemistry.
To neutralize acid,
add a healthy dose
of sodium carbonate.
[ Grunts ]
This underground
mineral deposit
ought to provide
the basic solution.
**
Now, that's how I spell
"acid relief".
That meddling creep
has ruined my acid cloud.
There's been a change
in the weather, Skumm.
And now I'm gonna rain
on your parade.
I'll turn that superhero
into superzero.
Activate the toxic-waste
cannon!
Whoa!
Hey!
Ho ho ho!
You'll have to do better
than that, rat.
Oh! Missed me!
[ Chuckles ]
Missed me again.
It's time to tie up
this loose end.
[ Grunts ]
[ Stammers ]
Aw! Captain Planet
bent our blaster!
Let's get out of here.
Dive! Dive!
[ Alarm blares ]
The rodents
are on the run.
Wheeler: Yeah, like rats
from a sinking ship.
Thanks,
Captain Planet.
Don't thank me.
The real hero is Ma-Ti.
With brave Planeteers like you,
the Earth will always be safe
from harm.
Remember, the power is yours!
Cap's right.
If it weren't for you,
little partner,
we'd all be goners.
[ Chuckles ] Nice to have you
back on the team, Ma-Ti.
Good one.
Outstanding, Ma-Ti.
**
[ Grunting ]
[ All cheer ]
The feeling that one person
can't make a difference
is the greatest obstacle
of all.
Congratulations, Ma-Ti.
You overcame your fears.
You're a true Planeteer.
All: Go, Planet!
What's the problem,
Planeteers?
It's acid rain, Cap.
Those factories burning coal
and polluting the air
are a real menace.
Ma-Ti: When the air pollution
mixes with the clouds
and then rains,
it can destroy forests.
Gi: As well as
pollute the drinking water
and kill fish
and other wildlife.
Write a letter
to your congressperson
to support
our environmental laws.
The power is yours!
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water!
Heart!
All: Go, Planet!
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
* Captain Planet
* He's our hero
* Gonna take pollution
down to zero *
* He's our powers magnified
* And he's fighting
on the planet's side *
* Captain Planet
* He's our hero
* Gonna take pollution
down to zero *
* Gonna help him put asunder
* Bad guys who like
to loot and plunder *
You'll pay for this,
Captain Planet!
* We're the Planeteers,
you can be one, too *
* 'Cause saving our planet
is the thing to do *
* Looting and polluting
is not the way *
* Hear what Captain Planet
has to say *
The power is yours!
**