Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990–1996): Season 2, Episode 11 - The Fine Print - full transcript
The Planeteers visit an organic farm to see how natural insect-repellents are used on crops, but Joe, a neighboring illiterate farmer too ashamed to admit he can't read, receives a job offer operating sprayers from Looten Plunder and Argos Bleak. Their machines are full of pesticide that not only kills the insects, but also other animals. This nearly causes a mass- poisoning when a cloud of it heads for the town. The Planeteers succeed in warning Angela, a schoolteacher, and her students, and Captain Planet removes the gas before leaving. The Planeteers decide to investigate the gas, and take Angela when she reveals that her boyfriend Joe suffered fainting-attacks near where the pesticides were used. Joe is tricked into signing a form making him liable for the operation by being told that he's insuring himself so Plunder will pay for his medical bills. When he sees Plunder and Bleak preparing to attack Angela with the Planeteers, he attempts to intervene but is locked in a warehouse. Ma-Ti and Angela are soon placed with him, and the other Planeteers are forced into a silo filled with corn, as Plunder plans to pour pesticides in on all seven and blame Joe. The Planeteers must break free to stop Plunder from causing any more harm, but even Captain Planet is at the mercy of poisons and farm-machinery.
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!
Gi: And now back to
"Captain Planet".
[ Hawk screeches ]
[ Hawk calls ]
Wow! Check it out!
[ Hawk screeches ]
[ Keyboard playing ]
[ Hawk screeches ]
Whoa!
Aah!
[ Monkey chitters ]
[ Laughs ]
Do not worry, Suchi.
They came to see Linka.
[ Monkey chitters ]
[ Hawk calls ]
[ Playing continues ]
[ Hawk screeches ]
Planeteers,
we should go now.
Yeah, right, Kwame.
We don't want to pass up
a chance to see some dumb farm.
For your information, Wheeler,
this is not a dumb farm.
It is a smart farm.
**
[ Coughing ]
[ Airplane flies overhead ]
Angela: Joe! Joe!
[ Coughing ]
Angela!
I didn't hear you.
That crop-duster's
noisy.
I picked up
your prescription.
Maybe you should
take some now.
[ Coughs ]
Thanks.
Joe, stop!
[ Slurps ]
You didn't even
read the directions!
How much are you
supposed to take?
Take as needed?
What? Let me see.
"1 teaspoonful
every 4 hours."
Oh, Joe.
You can't read?
Sure, I can.
Everybody can read,
everybody except me.
I'm not gonna lie to you,
Angie.
I can't read a word.
But so what?
I do okay.
Sure you do, Joe.
But lots of people
have reading problems.
And I can teach you.
Ah, forget it.
I don't need it.
Joe, it's easy...
[ Smooches ]
...when you've got
a good teacher.
Think about it.
Aw, so he can't read.
Mr. Plunder was right.
Now we can get rid of
that picky crop-duster pilot
and do real bug bombing.
You wanted to see me,
Mr. Plunder?
Did I
do something wrong?
On the contrary, Joe.
Good news.
We're automating the farm.
And you're the new supervisor.
You start today
with automated spraying.
Wow!
Ay! Are those things
edible?
Who cares?
They look perfect.
They look great.
They'll sell.
[ Laughs ]
Wheeler: Hey, Dr. Bettinger,
these apples don't look so good.
What's wrong
with them?
Never mind the spots, Wheeler.
Try one.
[ Birds chirping ]
[ Crunches ]
[ Munching ]
Mmm! Excellent!
[ Chuckles ] Just goes to show
you can't judge a book --
or, in this case, an apple --
by its cover.
Those spots are natural,
Wheeler.
[ Monkey chitters ]
Hey! Come back here,
you little apple snatcher!
[ Munching ]
[ Laughter ]
**
Bleak: "Danger. Poison."
[ Laughs ]
Not anymore,
with these new labels.
[ Laughs ]
Good thing
that simpleton can't read.
Plunder:
So, all you have to do is push
the green button to make it fly.
Okay? And when they run out
of pesticide --
ooh! --
organic nutrient spray,
just hit the red button
like this.
[ Beeping ]
And they'll come home.
Then you fill them up
again.
Got it?
No sweat,
Mr. Plunder.
[ Beeping ]
**
[ Grunts ]
Dr. Bettinger: Here's where
we breed praying mantises
and other insects that help
control crop pests naturally.
Now, let's look at
the corn fields.
We handle pests differently
there.
[ Wind howling ]
Whoa!
Whoa!
Whew!
The wind was not so strong
a minute ago.
It comes up suddenly
in the valley.
You get used to it.
[ Tractors humming,
drones whizzing ]
Good job, Joe!
You catch on fast.
[ Squirrel chitters ]
[ Coughs ]
[ Gasping ]
[ Mouse chitters ]
**
[ Cat yowls ]
[ Mouse chitters ]
[ Cat yowls ]
[ mouse chitters ]
Now, here we use
a nontoxic spray.
It gets rid of insects that eat
the young ears of corn.
If the sprays are nontoxic,
how do they work?
[ Chuckles ] Well, they're toxic
but only to a particular pest.
Others act as repellents,
keeping insects away.
But they're all safe
for the environment.
In fact, nontoxic sprays can be
made out of common things,
like pepper and garlic.
One bug's food is another bug's
poison, eh, doc?
You have a way with words,
Wheeler.
This is wonderful.
I wish more people knew about
these natural alternatives.
Oh, poor little creature!
[ Sniffing ]
Pesticide!
But where did it
come from?
[ Monkey chitters, sniffs ]
[ Monkey screeches ]
[ Device beeping ]
The concentration
is deadly!
Planeteers.
A cloud of lethal pesticide
is drifting towards town.
Man, I wouldn't want
to breathe that stuff!
And if it
gets into the ground,
it will poison our soil
and groundwater!
You have to be quick, or a lot
of people are going to suffer.
We're on our way, Gaia!
There it is, Planeteers!
Everyone put on your gas masks.
I can smell that stuff
even in here.
[ Monkey screeches ]
You may not like it,
but you would like it even less
if you ended up
like that poor rabbit.
Planeteer alert!
[ Speaks Russian ]
The cloud is heading
right for that school!
[ Children murmuring ]
[ Engine shuts off ]
Well, for goodness...
[ Whistle blows ]
Get away from there, kids!
Who are you?
Is that an airplane?
What are you doing here?
Why are you
wearing masks?
What do you think
you are doing?
Sorry, teach. We had to do it.
Look.
Gi: Everyone inside!
Quickly!
[ Hawk screeches ]
Oh, that poor hawk!
No!
Oh!
Oh! Oh, no!
This is terrible!
Let's go! Now!
[ Indistinct shouting ]
That cloud is
closing fast!
Then let our powers combine.
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water!
Heart!
Captain Planet:
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
All: Go, Planet!
Hmm. It looks a little overcast,
Planeteers,
but today's forecast
calls for a clearing trend.
[ Wind howling ]
Hmm.
**
Let's see, now.
I need a safe place
to ditch this death cloud.
Ah!
A sewage treatment plant.
Can't let an opportunity
like that go to waste.
A little charcoal filtration
should do the trick.
[ All cheering ]
Whew!
That cloud was bad news,
Planeteers.
I'm feeling a little
under the weather.
But things look clear
around here,
so the power is yours!
[ All cheering ]
Thank you!
We must find out
where that stuff came from.
Angela: Oh, no!
What's wrong,
Angela?
There was a phone call.
It was Joe, my boyfriend.
He was loading aerial sprayers
at the farm where he works,
and he collapsed.
[ Cries ]
Where is this farm?
Just east of here.
That's where the cloud
came from. Let's go.
Those fainting spells could mean
big doctor bills, Joe.
But we'll take care
of you.
Just make your mark
here.
Joe: Okay, Mr. Plunder.
Now, what should I do
about all those people
complaining
about the spraying?
[ Laughs ]
Whatever you like, Joe.
'Cause according to
the fine print here,
you're the one
responsible.
You should learn
to read what you sign.
But...
[ Laughs evilly ]
Mr. Plunder,
Planeteers!
Those eco-brats!
This time, they're going
to buy the farm.
[ Gasps ] Angela!
Her too?
I'll teach that teacher
to mind her own business.
No.
I won't let you.
Yeah, right!
Ugh!
Oh!
[ Laughs ]
I think it's time
to harvest some Planeteers.
Plunder!
We should have guessed!
You would have
if you were half as smart
as that fur piece
on your shoulder.
Get your hands off me,
you big oaf!
Where's Joe?
[ Laughs ] Funny you should ask,
lady.
I was just going to
take you to him.
[ Door opens ]
[ Grunts ]
[ Laughs ]
Two down, four to go.
Whoa!
Do you believe this?
[ Engines rumbling ]
Outside, quick!
[ All gasp ]
Huh?
[ Beeping ]
Run!
[ Beeping continues ]
Fire!
Too much
pollution!
Our rings
won't work!
[ Gasps ]
[ Beeping ]
Ma-Ti: Do not lose heart.
The Planeteers will return.
Linka: And now,
back to "Captain Planet".
**
[ Tires squeal ]
Welcome to Plunder Brook Farm,
Planeteers.
Don't move a muscle,
or I'll blast you with poison.
Plunder!
So you're behind this!
Yeah. Now, get on,
and you'll be behind me.
[ Laughs ]
You'll never
get away with this!
How come the good guys
always say that?
[ Laughs ]
Ma-Ti: Aah!
[ Lock clicks ]
[ Machinery whirs ]
How about a little snack
for our guests, eh, Bleak?
Right-o, Mr. P.
[ Smooches ]
A real treat --
Plunder's popping pleasure,
guaranteed to pop
every time.
[ Truck bed whirs ]
All the popcorn
you can eat, Planeteers.
Too bad you won't be around
long enough to enjoy it.
We'll be
buried alive!
Not if I can help it.
Wind!
Wheeler:
Hey, your ring's working now.
I don't get it.
We must be away
from the pesticides in here.
Good!
I'll burn through the door.
Fire!
It's too thick!
[ Kernels popping ]
Well, at least
we won't starve.
Wheeler, this is no time
for a snack.
That is it!
If Wheeler pops
enough corn,
we can climb on it
and reach the top.
Good, because
I am getting tired!
Fire!
[ Kernels popping ]
Oh, we will never
get through this.
Aah!
[ Groans ]
But perhaps we can go over it.
Jump, Suchi!
Ha ha!
Good job, Suchi!
Ha!
This is what we need!
Amazing! Where did you
find these guys, Angela?
They found me.
We are out of here!
Plunder:
This will be great.
Planeteers wiped out
by pesticides. [ Chuckles ]
Or should I say,
"Pestiteers wiped out
by pesticides."
[ Laughs ]
Bleak:
And the best part is,
they'll blame it all
on good old Joe.
Let's start with the four
trapped in the silo.
We must hurry
and free the others.
Joe:
[ Sighs ] I'll drive.
[ Engine starts ]
I'm dizzy.
Oh.
Joe!
You idiot!
You let them get away!
Huh?
Send the helisprayers
after them.
I'll carpet bomb
those human pests!
Joe: I can't drive anymore.
Then I will.
[ Helicopter blades whirring,
monkey chitters ]
Here comes trouble.
Ma-Ti, over here!
Look! They got out!
We'll never outrun
those helisprayers.
You go on foot. They won't
see you in this tall corn.
Joe and I will
draw them away.
They are not
going to make it.
What can we do?
**
Joe and Angela
are in danger!
Then let our powers
combine.
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water!
Heart!
Captain Planet:
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
All: Go, Planet!
Captain Planet: That Plunder guy
is really starting to bug me.
Hop on,
Planeteers.
I need to borrow your perch
for a moment.
Plunder's gonna flip
over this.
Maybe he'll give me
an odd job around the farm.
Hang on, Joe.
**
If I were a golfer,
I'd call that
a perfect slice.
Time for me to play
the grim reaper.
**
Uh-oh! Looks like revenge
of the rototillers!
Come on, Bleak. This time,
we've got him.
[ Engine starts ]
I'll give that harvester
something to chew on.
[ Gears grinding ]
Just thought I'd drop in
and bail you out of trouble.
Behind you,
Captain Planet!
I've had enough
of you, eco-pest!
Joe, Angela...
run while you can.
Wheeler: Stand back.
I'm gonna thrash me a thresher!
Linka:
Be careful, Wheeler!
Whoa!
Ugh!
[ Engine idling ]
Plunder: Tired of the
same old grind, Planet?
How do you like it --
coarse or fine?
I'll stop it!
[ Electricity crackling ]
Things are heating up,
Mr. Plunder.
Too much excitement down on
the farm for this city boy.
Let's go!
[ Tires squeal ]
It's not working.
None of the machines are.
The power lines are down.
Wheeler: Cap! Cap!
Ma-Ti: We are trapped!
Hey!
Great!
The fire burned
all the pesticide off of me.
Now, let's hotfoot it
out of here.
All aboard
who's coming aboard.
Thank you,
Captain Planet.
All in a day's work.
Phew! Any way you put it,
smoke is hard on the old lungs.
I think I'll whip up
some fresh air.
[ Wind howling ]
Nothing like popcorn
to soak up noxious gases.
Although, I prefer butter
and salt myself.
[ Coughs ]
Captain Planet,
I'm sorry.
This was all my fault
because I can't read.
Yes, you can.
Read my face.
So, what's to be happy about?
The farm has gone up in flames.
Plunder and Bleak
are gone for good.
And most importantly,
you have a dear friend
who will teach you
to read.
I read you loud and clear,
Cap.
The power is yours,
Joe.
Goodbye,
my little friend.
Now you are free to fly.
[ Hawk screeches ]
Good job, Planeteers.
We can all breathe
a whole lot easier now.
I'm proud, too, my friends.
Dr. Bettinger's helping me
buy Plunder's farm.
And we're turning it
into a good farm,
the organic way.
Angela's teaching me
how to read and write.
This is my first effort.
I wrote it just for her.
"Will you marry me?"
Oh, Joe!
Yes!
I hope you read the fine print
on the marriage certificate
first, Joe.
Whatever it says,
I'll say "I do."
Then I say,
"Kiss the bride-to-be."
[ Monkey chitters ]
Ecch!
Planeteers: Go, Planet!
You can find anything
you want to know in books,
like many different ways
to save the Earth.
And how to make
nontoxic garden sprays
out of common kitchen spices
like pepper.
You have to be able to read.
There's nothing to be ashamed of
if you can't.
There are plenty of folks around
who'd love to teach you.
Just ask anyone
at your local library.
Remember,
taking care of the planet
begins with you.
Learn to read.
And the power will be yours.
Wheeler: We'll be right back
with more Planeteer action.
Planeteers: Go, Planet!
The Planeteers
want you to join them
in keeping our planet clean,
healthy, and beautiful.
Don't litter.
It's completely uncool.
Please,
put trash in its place.
Remember, if everybody
works together...
All:
We can clean up the world!
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!
Gi: And now back to
"Captain Planet".
[ Hawk screeches ]
[ Hawk calls ]
Wow! Check it out!
[ Hawk screeches ]
[ Keyboard playing ]
[ Hawk screeches ]
Whoa!
Aah!
[ Monkey chitters ]
[ Laughs ]
Do not worry, Suchi.
They came to see Linka.
[ Monkey chitters ]
[ Hawk calls ]
[ Playing continues ]
[ Hawk screeches ]
Planeteers,
we should go now.
Yeah, right, Kwame.
We don't want to pass up
a chance to see some dumb farm.
For your information, Wheeler,
this is not a dumb farm.
It is a smart farm.
**
[ Coughing ]
[ Airplane flies overhead ]
Angela: Joe! Joe!
[ Coughing ]
Angela!
I didn't hear you.
That crop-duster's
noisy.
I picked up
your prescription.
Maybe you should
take some now.
[ Coughs ]
Thanks.
Joe, stop!
[ Slurps ]
You didn't even
read the directions!
How much are you
supposed to take?
Take as needed?
What? Let me see.
"1 teaspoonful
every 4 hours."
Oh, Joe.
You can't read?
Sure, I can.
Everybody can read,
everybody except me.
I'm not gonna lie to you,
Angie.
I can't read a word.
But so what?
I do okay.
Sure you do, Joe.
But lots of people
have reading problems.
And I can teach you.
Ah, forget it.
I don't need it.
Joe, it's easy...
[ Smooches ]
...when you've got
a good teacher.
Think about it.
Aw, so he can't read.
Mr. Plunder was right.
Now we can get rid of
that picky crop-duster pilot
and do real bug bombing.
You wanted to see me,
Mr. Plunder?
Did I
do something wrong?
On the contrary, Joe.
Good news.
We're automating the farm.
And you're the new supervisor.
You start today
with automated spraying.
Wow!
Ay! Are those things
edible?
Who cares?
They look perfect.
They look great.
They'll sell.
[ Laughs ]
Wheeler: Hey, Dr. Bettinger,
these apples don't look so good.
What's wrong
with them?
Never mind the spots, Wheeler.
Try one.
[ Birds chirping ]
[ Crunches ]
[ Munching ]
Mmm! Excellent!
[ Chuckles ] Just goes to show
you can't judge a book --
or, in this case, an apple --
by its cover.
Those spots are natural,
Wheeler.
[ Monkey chitters ]
Hey! Come back here,
you little apple snatcher!
[ Munching ]
[ Laughter ]
**
Bleak: "Danger. Poison."
[ Laughs ]
Not anymore,
with these new labels.
[ Laughs ]
Good thing
that simpleton can't read.
Plunder:
So, all you have to do is push
the green button to make it fly.
Okay? And when they run out
of pesticide --
ooh! --
organic nutrient spray,
just hit the red button
like this.
[ Beeping ]
And they'll come home.
Then you fill them up
again.
Got it?
No sweat,
Mr. Plunder.
[ Beeping ]
**
[ Grunts ]
Dr. Bettinger: Here's where
we breed praying mantises
and other insects that help
control crop pests naturally.
Now, let's look at
the corn fields.
We handle pests differently
there.
[ Wind howling ]
Whoa!
Whoa!
Whew!
The wind was not so strong
a minute ago.
It comes up suddenly
in the valley.
You get used to it.
[ Tractors humming,
drones whizzing ]
Good job, Joe!
You catch on fast.
[ Squirrel chitters ]
[ Coughs ]
[ Gasping ]
[ Mouse chitters ]
**
[ Cat yowls ]
[ Mouse chitters ]
[ Cat yowls ]
[ mouse chitters ]
Now, here we use
a nontoxic spray.
It gets rid of insects that eat
the young ears of corn.
If the sprays are nontoxic,
how do they work?
[ Chuckles ] Well, they're toxic
but only to a particular pest.
Others act as repellents,
keeping insects away.
But they're all safe
for the environment.
In fact, nontoxic sprays can be
made out of common things,
like pepper and garlic.
One bug's food is another bug's
poison, eh, doc?
You have a way with words,
Wheeler.
This is wonderful.
I wish more people knew about
these natural alternatives.
Oh, poor little creature!
[ Sniffing ]
Pesticide!
But where did it
come from?
[ Monkey chitters, sniffs ]
[ Monkey screeches ]
[ Device beeping ]
The concentration
is deadly!
Planeteers.
A cloud of lethal pesticide
is drifting towards town.
Man, I wouldn't want
to breathe that stuff!
And if it
gets into the ground,
it will poison our soil
and groundwater!
You have to be quick, or a lot
of people are going to suffer.
We're on our way, Gaia!
There it is, Planeteers!
Everyone put on your gas masks.
I can smell that stuff
even in here.
[ Monkey screeches ]
You may not like it,
but you would like it even less
if you ended up
like that poor rabbit.
Planeteer alert!
[ Speaks Russian ]
The cloud is heading
right for that school!
[ Children murmuring ]
[ Engine shuts off ]
Well, for goodness...
[ Whistle blows ]
Get away from there, kids!
Who are you?
Is that an airplane?
What are you doing here?
Why are you
wearing masks?
What do you think
you are doing?
Sorry, teach. We had to do it.
Look.
Gi: Everyone inside!
Quickly!
[ Hawk screeches ]
Oh, that poor hawk!
No!
Oh!
Oh! Oh, no!
This is terrible!
Let's go! Now!
[ Indistinct shouting ]
That cloud is
closing fast!
Then let our powers combine.
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water!
Heart!
Captain Planet:
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
All: Go, Planet!
Hmm. It looks a little overcast,
Planeteers,
but today's forecast
calls for a clearing trend.
[ Wind howling ]
Hmm.
**
Let's see, now.
I need a safe place
to ditch this death cloud.
Ah!
A sewage treatment plant.
Can't let an opportunity
like that go to waste.
A little charcoal filtration
should do the trick.
[ All cheering ]
Whew!
That cloud was bad news,
Planeteers.
I'm feeling a little
under the weather.
But things look clear
around here,
so the power is yours!
[ All cheering ]
Thank you!
We must find out
where that stuff came from.
Angela: Oh, no!
What's wrong,
Angela?
There was a phone call.
It was Joe, my boyfriend.
He was loading aerial sprayers
at the farm where he works,
and he collapsed.
[ Cries ]
Where is this farm?
Just east of here.
That's where the cloud
came from. Let's go.
Those fainting spells could mean
big doctor bills, Joe.
But we'll take care
of you.
Just make your mark
here.
Joe: Okay, Mr. Plunder.
Now, what should I do
about all those people
complaining
about the spraying?
[ Laughs ]
Whatever you like, Joe.
'Cause according to
the fine print here,
you're the one
responsible.
You should learn
to read what you sign.
But...
[ Laughs evilly ]
Mr. Plunder,
Planeteers!
Those eco-brats!
This time, they're going
to buy the farm.
[ Gasps ] Angela!
Her too?
I'll teach that teacher
to mind her own business.
No.
I won't let you.
Yeah, right!
Ugh!
Oh!
[ Laughs ]
I think it's time
to harvest some Planeteers.
Plunder!
We should have guessed!
You would have
if you were half as smart
as that fur piece
on your shoulder.
Get your hands off me,
you big oaf!
Where's Joe?
[ Laughs ] Funny you should ask,
lady.
I was just going to
take you to him.
[ Door opens ]
[ Grunts ]
[ Laughs ]
Two down, four to go.
Whoa!
Do you believe this?
[ Engines rumbling ]
Outside, quick!
[ All gasp ]
Huh?
[ Beeping ]
Run!
[ Beeping continues ]
Fire!
Too much
pollution!
Our rings
won't work!
[ Gasps ]
[ Beeping ]
Ma-Ti: Do not lose heart.
The Planeteers will return.
Linka: And now,
back to "Captain Planet".
**
[ Tires squeal ]
Welcome to Plunder Brook Farm,
Planeteers.
Don't move a muscle,
or I'll blast you with poison.
Plunder!
So you're behind this!
Yeah. Now, get on,
and you'll be behind me.
[ Laughs ]
You'll never
get away with this!
How come the good guys
always say that?
[ Laughs ]
Ma-Ti: Aah!
[ Lock clicks ]
[ Machinery whirs ]
How about a little snack
for our guests, eh, Bleak?
Right-o, Mr. P.
[ Smooches ]
A real treat --
Plunder's popping pleasure,
guaranteed to pop
every time.
[ Truck bed whirs ]
All the popcorn
you can eat, Planeteers.
Too bad you won't be around
long enough to enjoy it.
We'll be
buried alive!
Not if I can help it.
Wind!
Wheeler:
Hey, your ring's working now.
I don't get it.
We must be away
from the pesticides in here.
Good!
I'll burn through the door.
Fire!
It's too thick!
[ Kernels popping ]
Well, at least
we won't starve.
Wheeler, this is no time
for a snack.
That is it!
If Wheeler pops
enough corn,
we can climb on it
and reach the top.
Good, because
I am getting tired!
Fire!
[ Kernels popping ]
Oh, we will never
get through this.
Aah!
[ Groans ]
But perhaps we can go over it.
Jump, Suchi!
Ha ha!
Good job, Suchi!
Ha!
This is what we need!
Amazing! Where did you
find these guys, Angela?
They found me.
We are out of here!
Plunder:
This will be great.
Planeteers wiped out
by pesticides. [ Chuckles ]
Or should I say,
"Pestiteers wiped out
by pesticides."
[ Laughs ]
Bleak:
And the best part is,
they'll blame it all
on good old Joe.
Let's start with the four
trapped in the silo.
We must hurry
and free the others.
Joe:
[ Sighs ] I'll drive.
[ Engine starts ]
I'm dizzy.
Oh.
Joe!
You idiot!
You let them get away!
Huh?
Send the helisprayers
after them.
I'll carpet bomb
those human pests!
Joe: I can't drive anymore.
Then I will.
[ Helicopter blades whirring,
monkey chitters ]
Here comes trouble.
Ma-Ti, over here!
Look! They got out!
We'll never outrun
those helisprayers.
You go on foot. They won't
see you in this tall corn.
Joe and I will
draw them away.
They are not
going to make it.
What can we do?
**
Joe and Angela
are in danger!
Then let our powers
combine.
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water!
Heart!
Captain Planet:
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
All: Go, Planet!
Captain Planet: That Plunder guy
is really starting to bug me.
Hop on,
Planeteers.
I need to borrow your perch
for a moment.
Plunder's gonna flip
over this.
Maybe he'll give me
an odd job around the farm.
Hang on, Joe.
**
If I were a golfer,
I'd call that
a perfect slice.
Time for me to play
the grim reaper.
**
Uh-oh! Looks like revenge
of the rototillers!
Come on, Bleak. This time,
we've got him.
[ Engine starts ]
I'll give that harvester
something to chew on.
[ Gears grinding ]
Just thought I'd drop in
and bail you out of trouble.
Behind you,
Captain Planet!
I've had enough
of you, eco-pest!
Joe, Angela...
run while you can.
Wheeler: Stand back.
I'm gonna thrash me a thresher!
Linka:
Be careful, Wheeler!
Whoa!
Ugh!
[ Engine idling ]
Plunder: Tired of the
same old grind, Planet?
How do you like it --
coarse or fine?
I'll stop it!
[ Electricity crackling ]
Things are heating up,
Mr. Plunder.
Too much excitement down on
the farm for this city boy.
Let's go!
[ Tires squeal ]
It's not working.
None of the machines are.
The power lines are down.
Wheeler: Cap! Cap!
Ma-Ti: We are trapped!
Hey!
Great!
The fire burned
all the pesticide off of me.
Now, let's hotfoot it
out of here.
All aboard
who's coming aboard.
Thank you,
Captain Planet.
All in a day's work.
Phew! Any way you put it,
smoke is hard on the old lungs.
I think I'll whip up
some fresh air.
[ Wind howling ]
Nothing like popcorn
to soak up noxious gases.
Although, I prefer butter
and salt myself.
[ Coughs ]
Captain Planet,
I'm sorry.
This was all my fault
because I can't read.
Yes, you can.
Read my face.
So, what's to be happy about?
The farm has gone up in flames.
Plunder and Bleak
are gone for good.
And most importantly,
you have a dear friend
who will teach you
to read.
I read you loud and clear,
Cap.
The power is yours,
Joe.
Goodbye,
my little friend.
Now you are free to fly.
[ Hawk screeches ]
Good job, Planeteers.
We can all breathe
a whole lot easier now.
I'm proud, too, my friends.
Dr. Bettinger's helping me
buy Plunder's farm.
And we're turning it
into a good farm,
the organic way.
Angela's teaching me
how to read and write.
This is my first effort.
I wrote it just for her.
"Will you marry me?"
Oh, Joe!
Yes!
I hope you read the fine print
on the marriage certificate
first, Joe.
Whatever it says,
I'll say "I do."
Then I say,
"Kiss the bride-to-be."
[ Monkey chitters ]
Ecch!
Planeteers: Go, Planet!
You can find anything
you want to know in books,
like many different ways
to save the Earth.
And how to make
nontoxic garden sprays
out of common kitchen spices
like pepper.
You have to be able to read.
There's nothing to be ashamed of
if you can't.
There are plenty of folks around
who'd love to teach you.
Just ask anyone
at your local library.
Remember,
taking care of the planet
begins with you.
Learn to read.
And the power will be yours.
Wheeler: We'll be right back
with more Planeteer action.
Planeteers: Go, Planet!
The Planeteers
want you to join them
in keeping our planet clean,
healthy, and beautiful.
Don't litter.
It's completely uncool.
Please,
put trash in its place.
Remember, if everybody
works together...
All:
We can clean up the world!
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!
**