Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990–1996): Season 2, Episode 14 - Stardust - full transcript
After rescuing George, a miner whose leg is caught in an area under construction, the Planeteers are horrified to see how strip-mining is used for finding minerals, proving disastrous to the environment and dangerous for people. They investigate the mine and find that while Hoggish Greedly is in charge, he is actually working under the mine's owner, Sky Runner, a Native American musician Gi and Linka like who is supposed to be an environmentalist. They go to meet him and learn that strip-mining wasn't his idea, and he goes to confront Greedly. He is kidnapped along with George, whom Greedly knew saw the Planeteers, and they are sent in a cart down the shaft where they will most likely be hurt and unable to get out again to stop him. The Planeteers must help, despite the threat to themselves and their powers the explosives pose.
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!
Stayed tuned, Planeteers.
I'll be right back.
Gi: And now back to
"Captain Planet".
**
Linka: Ohh, that Sky Runner
is so...
[ Speaks Russian ]
So good!
He is my favorite rock star.
Wow! Look at this picture
of Sky Runner's house!
Everything's solar.
Sky Runner -- What kind of name
is that?
American Indian.
He's a native brother
from the North.
[ Monkey chitters ]
Wheeler, I truly appreciate
the beauty of this forest,
but is it necessary
to fly so close to it?
Relax, Kwame.
I think that you're jealous
of Sky Runner, Wheeler.
Jealous? No way!
I bet he lip-syncs
his songs.
That is not true!
Gi: Sky Runner sings every song,
and he works to save the planet.
Da. It says so
right here in this magazine.
Aah!
[ Monkey screeches ]
Wheeler!
Wheeler!
You believe everything
you read in magazines?
Wheeler, we are
going to crash!
Aah!
Wheeler!
Wheeler: Yee-haw!
Chill, Kwame.
Man, that new autopilot
program works great,
doesn't it?
Oh, yes.
And I want to thank you
for letting me know, my friend.
Oh, Wheeler, sometimes
you are so immature.
I think Suchi
would like it better
if you would fly
a little higher, Wheeler.
[ Laughter ]
[ Gasps ] Whoa!
What's that?
Over there!
Gi: Look at that!
They cut down
all the trees.
Ma-Ti: Oh, no!
They must be
strip mining.
[ Gasps ]
Linka:
This is disgusting!
How can people
do this?
Let's go down
for a closer look.
Heart!
Somebody is in trouble
down there.
Help!
Help! Stop!
[ Grunting ]
Earth!
[ All panting ]
Stop!
[ Grunting ]
I cannot get
his foot out!
Keep pulling!
[ All grunting ]
Earth!
Aah!
Aah!
Thanks,
but you better go.
The boss don't like
strangers around here.
Wait! You are hurt.
Let us help you.
[ Rumbling ]
Oh!
Oh!
What was that?
Hey, you!
Get out of here!
Hey, we were just --
You were
just leaving.
No trespassers.
Understand?
The boss ain't going to
like this.
Nope, nope.
**
Gi: The whole place
was totally trashed.
Not a pretty picture.
Strip mining
is bad news.
How can people do this?
It's the cheapest way
to get materials
out of the Earth.
Wheeler:
So, what's the big deal?
The trees and stuff
will grow back.
Maybe, but sometimes
it takes years
for the land to recover,
if it ever does.
If people
would only consume less,
there would be less need
for mining.
Exactly, Kwame.
But when people do mine,
they should use
less harmful methods,
not like the scoundrel who's
running that mining operation.
He's made a real mess
of things.
That person
must truly be a pig.
Greedly: Aah!
[ Snorting ]
Those blasted eco-punks!
Why'd you let them
get away?
Couldn't help it, boss.
No, sirree.
They --
they just took off.
That really
burns my bacon!
Well, when they come back,
and they will,
we're gonna be ready
for them!
Hee hee hee!
[ Snorting ]
[ Rumbling ]
Here they come, boss!
Yep, yep!
We're going to
rock their socks off!
All right, get ready!
[ Inhales sharply ]
[ Explosion ]
Hang on, my friends!
This will be
a rocky landing.
[ All screaming ]
[ All sigh ]
Gi: Nice landing.
[ Birds chirping ]
[ Rumbling, all gasp ]
You idiot!
I told you to wait
for my signal!
Sorry, boss! Sorry!
Come on!
Now I have to
figure out another way
to ditch
those planet pests.
This shouldn't take long.
That blast just broke
some connections.
Why are they blasting
this close to the town?
Come on!
Let us find out!
I'll stay and help Gi.
[ Electricity crackles ]
Psst...
Hey, back here.
Name's George.
I wanted to
thank you earlier,
but, well, it wasn't
real healthy to talk.
Why is that?
Eh, because of the boss.
He don't like
strangers.
It wasn't always like this
around here.
You see, a long time ago,
this used to be a boom town.
Back in the '50s, people here
made a decent living
working in the underground
coal mine.
When the mine closed down,
so did jobs.
Folks got desperate.
They couldn't even
feed their kids.
So when the boss come to town
with money and jobs,
everybody bought in
whole hog.
Hmm. But at what price?
Hey, most of us don't like
what's happening
to the mountain,
but we got to take care
of our families.
[ Whispering ]
That blabbermouth.
Soon as they leave,
take care of him.
Yeah, boss. Yeah!
Who is this boss?
Well, fella by the name
of Greedly.
Greedly? Why, that --
[ Rumbling ]
[ Gasps ]
I told him to slow down
that blasting!
We must get back
to the others!
[ All screaming ]
Ma-Ti: Do not lose heart.
The Planeteers will return.
Linka: And now,
back to "Captain Planet".
**
[ All screaming ]
Where are those guys?
I already had a shower today.
Let our powers combine.
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water!
Heart!
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
Planeteers: Go, Planet!
If I don't move fast, this town
could be all washed up!
[ Bowling pins knocking ]
Tree-mendous!
Time for a little de-fence
against that water.
**
Now to pick up the pieces.
[ Grunts ]
I always did like
a good puzzle.
Time to turn on the heat.
**
Kwame: Well done, Cap.
Well, the plumbing problem's
corrected.
Now it's up to you
to flush out Greedly.
The power is yours!
Hey, George!
Boss wants to see you!
Well, uh,
I'll come on by later.
This ain't
a request.
Mr. Greedly wants to
see you now!
Uh...
[ Tires squeal ]
[ Engine shuts off ]
Greedly: Planet-punks!
Right on schedule!
Keep him quiet.
No sweat, boss.
Mum's the word.
Yep, yep.
[ Muffled screams ]
Ah, the pesketeers!
What a swell surprise!
Greedly,
we're shutting you down!
Sorry, pal,
you can't touch me.
This isn't my operation.
I'm just following orders.
Whose orders?
Now, that would be telling,
but I will tell you
one thing.
You know how dangerous
mines are.
And if you hang around here,
you just might get hurt!
[ Laughs ]
[ Snorts ]
[ Laughing, snorting ]
Linka,
we can't just leave!
Do not worry, Wheeler.
I am just finding out what rat
is behind this mess.
[ Keyboard clacking ]
[ Computer beeping ]
Oh, no!
I do not believe this.
Ha! The rat
is Sky Runner.
Oh!
The environmentalist
Sky Runner?
The one who works
to save the planet?
Is that the Sky Runner
that owns this mine?
It must be a mistake.
Well, there is one way
to find out for sure.
We will go see him.
Great.
I can't wait to hear
what Mr. Lip-Sync has to say.
[ Guitar plays ]
[ Tape rewinds ]
[ Guitar plays on recorder ]
That's a new one.
[ Engine shuts off ]
[ Chuckles ] You guys must
really want an autograph.
We don't want autographs!
We want answers!
Wheeler!
Ah-ho! What's going on here?
We must know,
are you the owner of a company
called Eco Industries?
Yeah. It's a mine reclamation
and land restoration company.
Pretty fancy name
for strip mining.
Strip mining?
There it is,
in living color.
I can't believe it,
but you can bet I'm gonna
find out what's going on.
Uh, maybe we should...
think this through.
Man, he really jumps
right into it, doesn't he?
Hmm. Who does that
remind you of?
[ Helicopter blades whirring ]
Unbelievable.
Greedly:
Ah, George, your disloyalty
has left me down in the dumps,
but not as low as you!
If you're back this way again,
drop in!
[ Laughs ]
[ Snorting ]
Well, Rigger, sounds like
those planet-pests are back.
Let's go greet
our guests.
Just one guest,
boss.
Oh!
Reminder -- call police.
Run background check on Greedly.
Well, well,
look who's here.
The big boss himself.
Come for a tour,
Mr. Sky Runner?
You've got some explaining
to do, Greedly.
This is all just
a misunderstanding.
Misunderstanding?!
When you're destroying the land,
polluting the waters,
putting people's lives
in danger?
It's not as bad
as it looks.
Step inside,
and we'll talk about it.
Aah!
Ugh!
[ Recorder beeping ]
What's going on?
Answer me!
Isn't it nice when company
drops in, Rigger?
Ever toured a mine shaft before,
rock star?
Aah!
Greedly: Well, this is the end
of the line for me,
but your trip
is just beginning.
[ Laughs, snorts ]
Try to enjoy the ride.
It could be your last.
See, if the coal dust
in this cave
were to
accidentally ignite,
it could take years
to dig you out.
[ Laughing ]
[ Engine shuts off ]
I hope
we're not too late!
[ Monkey chittering ]
Bogus! They're not here!
[ Monkey chitters ]
Good, Suchi!
Bring it here.
What is it?
It is Sky Runner's
recorder.
And look!
Still recording!
Quick! Hit rewind!
[ Tape rewinds ]
Greedly:
Ever toured a mine shaft before,
rock star?
The mine shaft!
Let's go!
No time for that, boy.
We've got to derail this thing
before we reach the end!
What's at the end?
The deepest hole
in the mine.
Whoa!
Whoa!
All right.
Together now.
[ Both grunting ]
[ Metal grinding ]
[ Grunting ]
[ Mine car crashes ]
That's the hole
I was talking about.
Hold it right there,
Greedly!
Stop!
If I throw this flare
in the mine,
you'll never see your precious
rock star again!
Don't listen to him!
It's a bluff!
No, Wheeler. There are gases
and explosive dust in mines.
Smart boy.
You should listen to him.
Wind!
[ Wind howling ]
[ Panting ]
Get down, everybody!
[ Explosion ]
I'm okay.
This situation is hotter
than we can handle.
Let our powers combine.
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water!
Heart!
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
Sky Runner's
in the mine shaft, Cap!
That's hot news,
but I've got something
to take care of that
unpleasant burning sensation.
Both: Go, Planet!
**
Oh, no!
They're locked in!
Let's go around
the back way.
Come on!
**
[ Both laugh ]
Good riddance, creeps!
Yeah!
What's that noise?
[ Fire crackling ]
Oh, no. He set the coal dust
on fire.
**
This is it!
We're goners!
Look!
**
[ All cheer ]
What did you use
to put out that fireball?
Rock dust. Ha!
What else?
[ Laughter ]
What happened to Greedly?
He got away.
Well, then, it's time for me
to put that pig in the pokey.
Catch you later, Planeteers.
**
You made it!
Did you see
the mining area?
Yes. They are planting
many beautiful trees.
So, what happens now?
We've stopped
the mining operation.
Everyone still has jobs,
but they're reclaiming land,
healing mother Earth.
Yep. We're getting the land
back up to snuff.
And guess
who's the new foreman?
Gi: You deserve it.
Good for you.
Way to go,
George.
Ma-Ti: Congratulations!
Outstanding!
Uh, speaking of jobs, uh,
well, I better get to it.
I've been trying to think of a
way to thank you, Planeteers.
[ Indistinct talking ]
so I've written a song
to honor you.
[ Giggles ]
I cannot believe this.
This is so great.
I guess he's okay.
* Roots of a tree
* Like families of people
[ Thunder rumbles ]
* Drink the life
* Of mother Earth
* Troubled winds
* Cannot uproot
* The sacred colors
* She gives birth
[ Eagle screeches ]
* In a sacred circle
* All life is related
* The four-legged
and the winged ones *
[ Eagle screeches ]
* Everything plays a part
* If you stray
from your circle *
* You know
you will break my heart *
* So come on, Planeteers
* Can you see me now
* Through these clouds
of pollution? *
* We'll make it through
somehow *
That was beautiful.
[ Guitar plays ]
Planeteers: Go, Planet!
A lot of mining is very
destructive to the environment.
But there are ways to minimize
the damage that is done --
by terracing
and planting trees.
We can decrease the need
for more mining...
If we reduce the amount
of materials we consume,
use less energy...
And recycle!
We can all help
by using fewer
of our planet's
precious resources.
Remember,
the power is yours!
Planeteers: We're back!
Go, Planet!
Go, Planet!
Kwame:
This place looks terrible.
Nothing will grow here.
I know, Kwame.
Many forms of mining
destroy the land.
But there's something
you can do
that will stop more
of our beautiful Earth
from looking like this.
Instead of throwing away
your aluminum cans,
foil,
and other reusable metals,
take them to
a collection center.
Be a Planeteer!
Recycle!
All: We do!
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!
Stayed tuned, Planeteers.
I'll be right back.
Gi: And now back to
"Captain Planet".
**
Linka: Ohh, that Sky Runner
is so...
[ Speaks Russian ]
So good!
He is my favorite rock star.
Wow! Look at this picture
of Sky Runner's house!
Everything's solar.
Sky Runner -- What kind of name
is that?
American Indian.
He's a native brother
from the North.
[ Monkey chitters ]
Wheeler, I truly appreciate
the beauty of this forest,
but is it necessary
to fly so close to it?
Relax, Kwame.
I think that you're jealous
of Sky Runner, Wheeler.
Jealous? No way!
I bet he lip-syncs
his songs.
That is not true!
Gi: Sky Runner sings every song,
and he works to save the planet.
Da. It says so
right here in this magazine.
Aah!
[ Monkey screeches ]
Wheeler!
Wheeler!
You believe everything
you read in magazines?
Wheeler, we are
going to crash!
Aah!
Wheeler!
Wheeler: Yee-haw!
Chill, Kwame.
Man, that new autopilot
program works great,
doesn't it?
Oh, yes.
And I want to thank you
for letting me know, my friend.
Oh, Wheeler, sometimes
you are so immature.
I think Suchi
would like it better
if you would fly
a little higher, Wheeler.
[ Laughter ]
[ Gasps ] Whoa!
What's that?
Over there!
Gi: Look at that!
They cut down
all the trees.
Ma-Ti: Oh, no!
They must be
strip mining.
[ Gasps ]
Linka:
This is disgusting!
How can people
do this?
Let's go down
for a closer look.
Heart!
Somebody is in trouble
down there.
Help!
Help! Stop!
[ Grunting ]
Earth!
[ All panting ]
Stop!
[ Grunting ]
I cannot get
his foot out!
Keep pulling!
[ All grunting ]
Earth!
Aah!
Aah!
Thanks,
but you better go.
The boss don't like
strangers around here.
Wait! You are hurt.
Let us help you.
[ Rumbling ]
Oh!
Oh!
What was that?
Hey, you!
Get out of here!
Hey, we were just --
You were
just leaving.
No trespassers.
Understand?
The boss ain't going to
like this.
Nope, nope.
**
Gi: The whole place
was totally trashed.
Not a pretty picture.
Strip mining
is bad news.
How can people do this?
It's the cheapest way
to get materials
out of the Earth.
Wheeler:
So, what's the big deal?
The trees and stuff
will grow back.
Maybe, but sometimes
it takes years
for the land to recover,
if it ever does.
If people
would only consume less,
there would be less need
for mining.
Exactly, Kwame.
But when people do mine,
they should use
less harmful methods,
not like the scoundrel who's
running that mining operation.
He's made a real mess
of things.
That person
must truly be a pig.
Greedly: Aah!
[ Snorting ]
Those blasted eco-punks!
Why'd you let them
get away?
Couldn't help it, boss.
No, sirree.
They --
they just took off.
That really
burns my bacon!
Well, when they come back,
and they will,
we're gonna be ready
for them!
Hee hee hee!
[ Snorting ]
[ Rumbling ]
Here they come, boss!
Yep, yep!
We're going to
rock their socks off!
All right, get ready!
[ Inhales sharply ]
[ Explosion ]
Hang on, my friends!
This will be
a rocky landing.
[ All screaming ]
[ All sigh ]
Gi: Nice landing.
[ Birds chirping ]
[ Rumbling, all gasp ]
You idiot!
I told you to wait
for my signal!
Sorry, boss! Sorry!
Come on!
Now I have to
figure out another way
to ditch
those planet pests.
This shouldn't take long.
That blast just broke
some connections.
Why are they blasting
this close to the town?
Come on!
Let us find out!
I'll stay and help Gi.
[ Electricity crackles ]
Psst...
Hey, back here.
Name's George.
I wanted to
thank you earlier,
but, well, it wasn't
real healthy to talk.
Why is that?
Eh, because of the boss.
He don't like
strangers.
It wasn't always like this
around here.
You see, a long time ago,
this used to be a boom town.
Back in the '50s, people here
made a decent living
working in the underground
coal mine.
When the mine closed down,
so did jobs.
Folks got desperate.
They couldn't even
feed their kids.
So when the boss come to town
with money and jobs,
everybody bought in
whole hog.
Hmm. But at what price?
Hey, most of us don't like
what's happening
to the mountain,
but we got to take care
of our families.
[ Whispering ]
That blabbermouth.
Soon as they leave,
take care of him.
Yeah, boss. Yeah!
Who is this boss?
Well, fella by the name
of Greedly.
Greedly? Why, that --
[ Rumbling ]
[ Gasps ]
I told him to slow down
that blasting!
We must get back
to the others!
[ All screaming ]
Ma-Ti: Do not lose heart.
The Planeteers will return.
Linka: And now,
back to "Captain Planet".
**
[ All screaming ]
Where are those guys?
I already had a shower today.
Let our powers combine.
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water!
Heart!
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
Planeteers: Go, Planet!
If I don't move fast, this town
could be all washed up!
[ Bowling pins knocking ]
Tree-mendous!
Time for a little de-fence
against that water.
**
Now to pick up the pieces.
[ Grunts ]
I always did like
a good puzzle.
Time to turn on the heat.
**
Kwame: Well done, Cap.
Well, the plumbing problem's
corrected.
Now it's up to you
to flush out Greedly.
The power is yours!
Hey, George!
Boss wants to see you!
Well, uh,
I'll come on by later.
This ain't
a request.
Mr. Greedly wants to
see you now!
Uh...
[ Tires squeal ]
[ Engine shuts off ]
Greedly: Planet-punks!
Right on schedule!
Keep him quiet.
No sweat, boss.
Mum's the word.
Yep, yep.
[ Muffled screams ]
Ah, the pesketeers!
What a swell surprise!
Greedly,
we're shutting you down!
Sorry, pal,
you can't touch me.
This isn't my operation.
I'm just following orders.
Whose orders?
Now, that would be telling,
but I will tell you
one thing.
You know how dangerous
mines are.
And if you hang around here,
you just might get hurt!
[ Laughs ]
[ Snorts ]
[ Laughing, snorting ]
Linka,
we can't just leave!
Do not worry, Wheeler.
I am just finding out what rat
is behind this mess.
[ Keyboard clacking ]
[ Computer beeping ]
Oh, no!
I do not believe this.
Ha! The rat
is Sky Runner.
Oh!
The environmentalist
Sky Runner?
The one who works
to save the planet?
Is that the Sky Runner
that owns this mine?
It must be a mistake.
Well, there is one way
to find out for sure.
We will go see him.
Great.
I can't wait to hear
what Mr. Lip-Sync has to say.
[ Guitar plays ]
[ Tape rewinds ]
[ Guitar plays on recorder ]
That's a new one.
[ Engine shuts off ]
[ Chuckles ] You guys must
really want an autograph.
We don't want autographs!
We want answers!
Wheeler!
Ah-ho! What's going on here?
We must know,
are you the owner of a company
called Eco Industries?
Yeah. It's a mine reclamation
and land restoration company.
Pretty fancy name
for strip mining.
Strip mining?
There it is,
in living color.
I can't believe it,
but you can bet I'm gonna
find out what's going on.
Uh, maybe we should...
think this through.
Man, he really jumps
right into it, doesn't he?
Hmm. Who does that
remind you of?
[ Helicopter blades whirring ]
Unbelievable.
Greedly:
Ah, George, your disloyalty
has left me down in the dumps,
but not as low as you!
If you're back this way again,
drop in!
[ Laughs ]
[ Snorting ]
Well, Rigger, sounds like
those planet-pests are back.
Let's go greet
our guests.
Just one guest,
boss.
Oh!
Reminder -- call police.
Run background check on Greedly.
Well, well,
look who's here.
The big boss himself.
Come for a tour,
Mr. Sky Runner?
You've got some explaining
to do, Greedly.
This is all just
a misunderstanding.
Misunderstanding?!
When you're destroying the land,
polluting the waters,
putting people's lives
in danger?
It's not as bad
as it looks.
Step inside,
and we'll talk about it.
Aah!
Ugh!
[ Recorder beeping ]
What's going on?
Answer me!
Isn't it nice when company
drops in, Rigger?
Ever toured a mine shaft before,
rock star?
Aah!
Greedly: Well, this is the end
of the line for me,
but your trip
is just beginning.
[ Laughs, snorts ]
Try to enjoy the ride.
It could be your last.
See, if the coal dust
in this cave
were to
accidentally ignite,
it could take years
to dig you out.
[ Laughing ]
[ Engine shuts off ]
I hope
we're not too late!
[ Monkey chittering ]
Bogus! They're not here!
[ Monkey chitters ]
Good, Suchi!
Bring it here.
What is it?
It is Sky Runner's
recorder.
And look!
Still recording!
Quick! Hit rewind!
[ Tape rewinds ]
Greedly:
Ever toured a mine shaft before,
rock star?
The mine shaft!
Let's go!
No time for that, boy.
We've got to derail this thing
before we reach the end!
What's at the end?
The deepest hole
in the mine.
Whoa!
Whoa!
All right.
Together now.
[ Both grunting ]
[ Metal grinding ]
[ Grunting ]
[ Mine car crashes ]
That's the hole
I was talking about.
Hold it right there,
Greedly!
Stop!
If I throw this flare
in the mine,
you'll never see your precious
rock star again!
Don't listen to him!
It's a bluff!
No, Wheeler. There are gases
and explosive dust in mines.
Smart boy.
You should listen to him.
Wind!
[ Wind howling ]
[ Panting ]
Get down, everybody!
[ Explosion ]
I'm okay.
This situation is hotter
than we can handle.
Let our powers combine.
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water!
Heart!
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
Sky Runner's
in the mine shaft, Cap!
That's hot news,
but I've got something
to take care of that
unpleasant burning sensation.
Both: Go, Planet!
**
Oh, no!
They're locked in!
Let's go around
the back way.
Come on!
**
[ Both laugh ]
Good riddance, creeps!
Yeah!
What's that noise?
[ Fire crackling ]
Oh, no. He set the coal dust
on fire.
**
This is it!
We're goners!
Look!
**
[ All cheer ]
What did you use
to put out that fireball?
Rock dust. Ha!
What else?
[ Laughter ]
What happened to Greedly?
He got away.
Well, then, it's time for me
to put that pig in the pokey.
Catch you later, Planeteers.
**
You made it!
Did you see
the mining area?
Yes. They are planting
many beautiful trees.
So, what happens now?
We've stopped
the mining operation.
Everyone still has jobs,
but they're reclaiming land,
healing mother Earth.
Yep. We're getting the land
back up to snuff.
And guess
who's the new foreman?
Gi: You deserve it.
Good for you.
Way to go,
George.
Ma-Ti: Congratulations!
Outstanding!
Uh, speaking of jobs, uh,
well, I better get to it.
I've been trying to think of a
way to thank you, Planeteers.
[ Indistinct talking ]
so I've written a song
to honor you.
[ Giggles ]
I cannot believe this.
This is so great.
I guess he's okay.
* Roots of a tree
* Like families of people
[ Thunder rumbles ]
* Drink the life
* Of mother Earth
* Troubled winds
* Cannot uproot
* The sacred colors
* She gives birth
[ Eagle screeches ]
* In a sacred circle
* All life is related
* The four-legged
and the winged ones *
[ Eagle screeches ]
* Everything plays a part
* If you stray
from your circle *
* You know
you will break my heart *
* So come on, Planeteers
* Can you see me now
* Through these clouds
of pollution? *
* We'll make it through
somehow *
That was beautiful.
[ Guitar plays ]
Planeteers: Go, Planet!
A lot of mining is very
destructive to the environment.
But there are ways to minimize
the damage that is done --
by terracing
and planting trees.
We can decrease the need
for more mining...
If we reduce the amount
of materials we consume,
use less energy...
And recycle!
We can all help
by using fewer
of our planet's
precious resources.
Remember,
the power is yours!
Planeteers: We're back!
Go, Planet!
Go, Planet!
Kwame:
This place looks terrible.
Nothing will grow here.
I know, Kwame.
Many forms of mining
destroy the land.
But there's something
you can do
that will stop more
of our beautiful Earth
from looking like this.
Instead of throwing away
your aluminum cans,
foil,
and other reusable metals,
take them to
a collection center.
Be a Planeteer!
Recycle!
All: We do!
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!
**