Cowboy Bebop (1998–1999): Season 1, Episode 7 - Heavy Metal Queen - full transcript
Spike, Faye and Jet are all after Decker, a bounty head in possession of high explosives. They meet V.T, a female space trucker, and team up with her to catch Decker on a dangerous chase through an abandoned mine.
( "Tank" by The Seatbelts )
I think it's time to blow this thing.
Get everybody and their stuff together.
Okay, 3..2..1..
Let's JAM!
("Live in Baghdad" by Masaaki Endou)
"Ever eaten crabtree?
Missing in the wanting"
"Any else comb tease?
Missing in the wanting"
"Chaka Khan, canine
Tell us, cold eel!"
"Can you have an eye out?
Tell us, oh dear!"
"Ever on a phone tree?
Missing since the fourteenth"
"Annie has cow cheese
Missing in the wanting"
"Shanghai, canine
Tell us, cold eel!"
"Can you have an eye out?
Tell us, oh dear!"
On this, by this, bend this, shin this
I don't intend to be so bold!
VT! Your shift over?
Yeah, finally.
How about you?
Just on my way to Europa.
That will make you some bucks.
Nothing like you've been pulling in.
I heard you made a round-trip
from here to Venus in 4 days or so.
It was three days.
See what I mean?
Anyway, take it easy now.
You too.
Oh, I almost forgot.
Hey, VT!
So, you're still trying, huh?
Yeah of course! And I going to keep
trying until I get my money back.
Hey, knock yourself out.
Okay. You've only got one shot,
and you get no clues.
Alright! VT, I say your name is...
Val Tomyana.
Nice try!
Ah, no!
This is a bad sign...
You be careful now, Aldo.
Yeah, you know that Cross-Eye guy they
put a 8 million reward on the other day?
Guess who caught him!
Me!
- The other day.
- That was 10 years ago, you old coot!
What do you know,
you young turks!
Why, I taught Telpsicorei everything
he ever knew!
You mean Telpsicorei,
the bounty hunter?
That's right.
Those with a price on their head ...
quiver in fear at the sound of his name.
You're blowing smoke,
old man.
Oh, hi Zeros.
Hey, VT. What's it gonna be?
The usual?
Yeah.
What's with all the muscle boys?
The place is usually empty.
There's something coming down.
A bounty named Decker is suppose to
show up later, and word got out.
These guys are all bounty hunters.
No wonder it's such a circus.
Looks like punks on parade in here.
You said "excusive" information?
Now the place is crawling
with bounty hunters.
They all know about Decker.
I've got a hangover the size of Neptune.
We don't even know what
the guy looks like.
All we know is that he has tattoo
shaped like a dragon.
And, Faye?
Yeah, right. Like she is gonna
find him in that place.
Welcome to Woody's!
The family fun place!
If you're having a birthday today...
...you can get your pictures taken free,
with Mackey and Mannie Muskrat!
That's right, Moms and Dads.
Just ask your server!
Hi.
Whadduya want, babe?
You looking for some action?
You might say that.
A certain kind of action.
I'm all yours.
Put your hands up,
Decker my friend!
- Don't be so rough.
- Then get the hell over here.
But I'm working right now,
please!
We just wannabe friends,
sweetie!
Good!
P-Please, stop it.
- I'll show you how to have some fun.
- That's the way!
Stop, please!
Someone help...!
Who the hell are you...?
VT!
Since when is it a bounty hunter's job
to chase ...
... after a woman's butt instead of
chasing after money?
Sorry, it's not personal,
this is my job.
W-What I do wrong?
It's no use playing innocent.
I can see the edge of your dragon tattoo.
Y-You've got the wrong guy...
Hey, you with the glasses!
Put a call in to the police.
Let them know I caught Decker.
Wait! Stop! Don't!
What the hell is that?
I've got a thing for eels.
Next time,
keep it covered!
("Doggy Dog II" by The Seatbelts)
(clapping)
"Let's growl!"
"Let's growl!"
"Let's growl!"
"We are stray dogs, who is fooled us,
you do"
You again!
"Nothing we get in a wave alone"
"We don't need no dog cracks"
"We live in the darkness, yeah,
that's right!"
"We are the doggy doggy dogs!
We are the doggy doggy dogs!"
Cut him up, boys!
VT!
I'm tired of you, blonde.
Where did you come from?
You spilled my egg.
I needed that egg.
Oh shit! Come on boys!
Let's get this guy too!
There you are!
Shit, I'll make you pay for that!
Uh, just kidding.
Just forget about us!
Aaahhh!!!
My 12 million,
all gone.
Talk about the bottom
of the food chain.
Bounty hunters must be the
lowest form of life there is.
You think so?
I know so!
Human beings are just a
price tag to them.
They live by gambling on
other peoples lives.
Yeah?
Well, that may be.
So, have a set.
The drinks are on me!
Don't whine. Bean sprouts are
very healthy. They're good for you!
Anyway, that's all there is.
Give me a break here, would you please!
That must be it!
Oh Faye, it's you.
That was quick.
WHAT!?
Oh, man,
that's gross!
It's called "A Prairie Oyster".
Good for hangovers.
You're the second person I've know
that actually drinks those awful things.
And who's the first?
It was my husband.
VT!
We'll bound to get it now.
All cash!
One try for all three of you?
That's right!
Alright, suit yourself.
Here it is!
Let's go!
VT,
I think your name is...
Adrienne, that's just got to be it, right?
But Adrienne doesn't start with a "V".
Ah, you see? We should have
stuck with Leticia!
Yeah.
Do I get that little mountain of cash if
I guess your name?
Yeah.
I don't remember who started it,
but it just kept piling up...
And now I'm sitting on a fat stack,
you know?.
Well, I'll give it a try.
Jet: "Spike! It's me!
"Faye just missed Decker.
"Go after him, quick!"
Spike!
Get lost!
Lying lowlife bounty hunter!
I'm not paying for your drinks.
Wait, Spike!
Oh, my.
Ah!
My ship!
Yeah, those guys you beat up did this.
They're called "The Something Brothers".
You were watching?
Uh-huh.
So Mariel,
why didn't you tell me about it?
But I did tell you.
I told you just now!
What do you want?
You're headed for home now, VT?
That's right.
Zeros,
come on.
What are YOU still doing here?
Hitchhiking.
Those stooges smashed up my starship.
You're just a messed up loser, Spike.
And a lowlife bounty hunter scumbag.
Don't forget that.
Don't push your luck!
Come on, let's go.
Mind if I take another friend
of mine along?
(Heavy Metal Music blasting)
HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO
TELL YOU THE SAME THING!?
SHORT, BALD, WITH
GLASSES, AND A SARASVATI--
HUH!? WHAT DID YOU SAY!?
I JUST SAID IT...!
CAN YOU PLEASE TURN DOWN THAT
REPULSIVE MUSIC!?
I don't think so. "When in Rome,
do as the Romans do".
Huh?
And it's not repulsive,
it's very soothing.
It's called "Heavy Metal,"
by the way!
I can't believe they wreaked both
ships on the same day.
And who do you think is
going to repair these things?
Now what the hell am I supposed to do
with those little scraps of information?
How many bald guys with glasses do
you think there are in this galaxy?
So I said, bald, short, with glasses...
...and driving a tacky truck
with "Sarasvati" painted on the side!
Yeah?
VT, is that you?
Hey, Otto.
What's up?
I got into a hit-and-run.
Huh?
Guy cuts in line at the gate,
rams me, and then jets off.
Shit! I gotta make him pay
for repairs at least!
Tell me if you see the weasel.
How do I spot him?
Let me think ...
Yeah, there was this giant Asian goddess
painted on his ship.
Wait a minute!
It wasn't "Sarasvati", was it?
Yeah, yeah, that's what it said.
How'd you know, anyway?
Zeros.
Breaker one nine! Breaker one nine.
To all truckers on the asteroid.
This is Heavy Metal Queen.
Hey guys, if you see a truck
with "Sarasvati" painted on it,
give me a ring. Thanks guys.
Hey VT!
Love Machine over here in sector 12.
What's up with this guy?
Did some dude skip out on you?
Something like that.
I haven't seen the guy,
but you know I'll be out looking for him.
Thanks for the help.
Yeah, this is Sneaky Snake. Did you
say a painting of a clown?
No.
This is Spider Mike!
Black Panther of Jupiter.
VT! I've never met you but I hear lots
wild stories about the Heavy Metal Queen.
I guess that's a compliment.
So, what do you know?
I've got a positive ID on your target
about 10 minutes ago.
It wasn't too far from
the old Linus mines.
Hope that helps.
Thanks a bunch,
I owe you one, big guy.
Great.
One more part to be replaced.
He's mine!
Trying to outmaneuver me pal.
Nice try, scumbag!
This is VT calling. Let me talk to that lowlife
scum bounty hunter.
The Linus mines!?
That's crazy
Stay away!
Huh?
What did you say?
Just stay away from Decker!
He's hauling high explosives!
Hello?
(Static)
Hey, hold on!
I have first dibs on Decker! Wait!
It's so ugly!
And parts of it are still broken.
Too bad it wasn't your
mouth that broken.
I heard that.
Hey, Jet!
I'm going out!
Hold on! I didn't even get
the auxiliary working yet!
That was a big mistake...
What all this?
Isn't this a little risky?
Watch your back!
There goes my 12 million...
VT, you there?
If you're alive, say something!
I'm okay. It takes more
than that to get rid of me.
We've gotta get out of here!
Decker was selling enhanced intro.
It's all destabilized now.
His ship is packed with it!
The whole thing? That's enough nitro to
blow this place to shreds!
It gets worst,
this place is an old mining satellite ...
... the reactors are breaking up.
We gotta find a way outta of this mess.
Faye: How much further to the exit chute?
Spike: Not far...
Angle 20 degrees left.
There, it's up ahead.
It's blocked.
Behind you, Faye!
In front!
Faye: You shooting a pop gun?
You'll never blast through like that!
Well, excuse me!
I have no artillery!
All I have are these pincers!
Alright, come on!
There must be a way to get out!
VT: Of course there is.
And it's just waiting for us,
packed inside that freighter!
I don't like this.
It's a delicate operation,
and I'm not the delicate type!
All right then,
don't be so delicate.
Let's just go for it!
Alright,
now just grab one.
Easy for you to say,
Mr. Perfect.
There's gas coming out!
Probably stabilizers.
Which means?
It's touch-sensitive.
What...!
Come on girl, what's the worst that can
happen? Screw up and we all die.
That's very comforting.
OK, I've got one.
Now what do I do with it?
I'm programming this pod to
shoot towards the exit,
and self explode in 40 seconds.
So get that nitro in here ASAP.
You don't have a lot of time, Faye!
What are YOU gonna to do!?
My floating act.
Zeros, get out of the way!
We've got to let him in!
Bingo!
It's all clear!
I need a new gig.
Zeros...
Thanks for the help,
Victoria Telpsicorei.
And give your husband my thanks too.
I figured out who you
were because of this.
Of course,
everyone has heard about him...
About the legendary bounty hunter,
Telpsicorei.
And... wife.
I won't be able to give him
the thanks for a while.
I'm afraid he's doing all his bounty hunting
in Heaven these days.
I see...
The rest is for your husband.
I'm sure he's got a hangover up there...
Treat him to a prairie oyster on me.
English subtitle by Dana Robertson
You're welcome.
( "The Real Folk Blues" by Yoko Kanno )
Aishiteta to nageku niwa
Too much time has passed by to
Amarinimo toki wa sugitte shimatta
Lament that we were deeply in love
Mada kokoro no hokorobi wo
The wind keeps blowing, while my heart
Iyasenu mama kaze ga fuiteru
Cannot heal all the tears in it
Kawaita hitomi de dare ka naite kure
Someone, cry for me with parched eyes
The real folk blues!
Honto no kanashimi ga shiritai dake
I only want to know what true sadness is
Doro no kawa ni tsukatta
Sitting in muddy water
Jinsei mo waruku wa nai
Isn't such a bad life
Ichido kiri de owaru nara
If it ends after the first time
Jet: Once in awhile
I do the preview myself.
I'm Jet Black,
36 years old.
I'm often told I don't look 36.
But you shouldn't judge people
based on appearances.
Or how much hair they have...
ahem.
Things are never what they seem to be.
That's how the next episode is too.
It's a story that seems very unlike Bebop.
Next episode: "Waltz for Venus".
Stuff like this is good
every once in awhile, huh?
I think it's time to blow this thing.
Get everybody and their stuff together.
Okay, 3..2..1..
Let's JAM!
("Live in Baghdad" by Masaaki Endou)
"Ever eaten crabtree?
Missing in the wanting"
"Any else comb tease?
Missing in the wanting"
"Chaka Khan, canine
Tell us, cold eel!"
"Can you have an eye out?
Tell us, oh dear!"
"Ever on a phone tree?
Missing since the fourteenth"
"Annie has cow cheese
Missing in the wanting"
"Shanghai, canine
Tell us, cold eel!"
"Can you have an eye out?
Tell us, oh dear!"
On this, by this, bend this, shin this
I don't intend to be so bold!
VT! Your shift over?
Yeah, finally.
How about you?
Just on my way to Europa.
That will make you some bucks.
Nothing like you've been pulling in.
I heard you made a round-trip
from here to Venus in 4 days or so.
It was three days.
See what I mean?
Anyway, take it easy now.
You too.
Oh, I almost forgot.
Hey, VT!
So, you're still trying, huh?
Yeah of course! And I going to keep
trying until I get my money back.
Hey, knock yourself out.
Okay. You've only got one shot,
and you get no clues.
Alright! VT, I say your name is...
Val Tomyana.
Nice try!
Ah, no!
This is a bad sign...
You be careful now, Aldo.
Yeah, you know that Cross-Eye guy they
put a 8 million reward on the other day?
Guess who caught him!
Me!
- The other day.
- That was 10 years ago, you old coot!
What do you know,
you young turks!
Why, I taught Telpsicorei everything
he ever knew!
You mean Telpsicorei,
the bounty hunter?
That's right.
Those with a price on their head ...
quiver in fear at the sound of his name.
You're blowing smoke,
old man.
Oh, hi Zeros.
Hey, VT. What's it gonna be?
The usual?
Yeah.
What's with all the muscle boys?
The place is usually empty.
There's something coming down.
A bounty named Decker is suppose to
show up later, and word got out.
These guys are all bounty hunters.
No wonder it's such a circus.
Looks like punks on parade in here.
You said "excusive" information?
Now the place is crawling
with bounty hunters.
They all know about Decker.
I've got a hangover the size of Neptune.
We don't even know what
the guy looks like.
All we know is that he has tattoo
shaped like a dragon.
And, Faye?
Yeah, right. Like she is gonna
find him in that place.
Welcome to Woody's!
The family fun place!
If you're having a birthday today...
...you can get your pictures taken free,
with Mackey and Mannie Muskrat!
That's right, Moms and Dads.
Just ask your server!
Hi.
Whadduya want, babe?
You looking for some action?
You might say that.
A certain kind of action.
I'm all yours.
Put your hands up,
Decker my friend!
- Don't be so rough.
- Then get the hell over here.
But I'm working right now,
please!
We just wannabe friends,
sweetie!
Good!
P-Please, stop it.
- I'll show you how to have some fun.
- That's the way!
Stop, please!
Someone help...!
Who the hell are you...?
VT!
Since when is it a bounty hunter's job
to chase ...
... after a woman's butt instead of
chasing after money?
Sorry, it's not personal,
this is my job.
W-What I do wrong?
It's no use playing innocent.
I can see the edge of your dragon tattoo.
Y-You've got the wrong guy...
Hey, you with the glasses!
Put a call in to the police.
Let them know I caught Decker.
Wait! Stop! Don't!
What the hell is that?
I've got a thing for eels.
Next time,
keep it covered!
("Doggy Dog II" by The Seatbelts)
(clapping)
"Let's growl!"
"Let's growl!"
"Let's growl!"
"We are stray dogs, who is fooled us,
you do"
You again!
"Nothing we get in a wave alone"
"We don't need no dog cracks"
"We live in the darkness, yeah,
that's right!"
"We are the doggy doggy dogs!
We are the doggy doggy dogs!"
Cut him up, boys!
VT!
I'm tired of you, blonde.
Where did you come from?
You spilled my egg.
I needed that egg.
Oh shit! Come on boys!
Let's get this guy too!
There you are!
Shit, I'll make you pay for that!
Uh, just kidding.
Just forget about us!
Aaahhh!!!
My 12 million,
all gone.
Talk about the bottom
of the food chain.
Bounty hunters must be the
lowest form of life there is.
You think so?
I know so!
Human beings are just a
price tag to them.
They live by gambling on
other peoples lives.
Yeah?
Well, that may be.
So, have a set.
The drinks are on me!
Don't whine. Bean sprouts are
very healthy. They're good for you!
Anyway, that's all there is.
Give me a break here, would you please!
That must be it!
Oh Faye, it's you.
That was quick.
WHAT!?
Oh, man,
that's gross!
It's called "A Prairie Oyster".
Good for hangovers.
You're the second person I've know
that actually drinks those awful things.
And who's the first?
It was my husband.
VT!
We'll bound to get it now.
All cash!
One try for all three of you?
That's right!
Alright, suit yourself.
Here it is!
Let's go!
VT,
I think your name is...
Adrienne, that's just got to be it, right?
But Adrienne doesn't start with a "V".
Ah, you see? We should have
stuck with Leticia!
Yeah.
Do I get that little mountain of cash if
I guess your name?
Yeah.
I don't remember who started it,
but it just kept piling up...
And now I'm sitting on a fat stack,
you know?.
Well, I'll give it a try.
Jet: "Spike! It's me!
"Faye just missed Decker.
"Go after him, quick!"
Spike!
Get lost!
Lying lowlife bounty hunter!
I'm not paying for your drinks.
Wait, Spike!
Oh, my.
Ah!
My ship!
Yeah, those guys you beat up did this.
They're called "The Something Brothers".
You were watching?
Uh-huh.
So Mariel,
why didn't you tell me about it?
But I did tell you.
I told you just now!
What do you want?
You're headed for home now, VT?
That's right.
Zeros,
come on.
What are YOU still doing here?
Hitchhiking.
Those stooges smashed up my starship.
You're just a messed up loser, Spike.
And a lowlife bounty hunter scumbag.
Don't forget that.
Don't push your luck!
Come on, let's go.
Mind if I take another friend
of mine along?
(Heavy Metal Music blasting)
HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO
TELL YOU THE SAME THING!?
SHORT, BALD, WITH
GLASSES, AND A SARASVATI--
HUH!? WHAT DID YOU SAY!?
I JUST SAID IT...!
CAN YOU PLEASE TURN DOWN THAT
REPULSIVE MUSIC!?
I don't think so. "When in Rome,
do as the Romans do".
Huh?
And it's not repulsive,
it's very soothing.
It's called "Heavy Metal,"
by the way!
I can't believe they wreaked both
ships on the same day.
And who do you think is
going to repair these things?
Now what the hell am I supposed to do
with those little scraps of information?
How many bald guys with glasses do
you think there are in this galaxy?
So I said, bald, short, with glasses...
...and driving a tacky truck
with "Sarasvati" painted on the side!
Yeah?
VT, is that you?
Hey, Otto.
What's up?
I got into a hit-and-run.
Huh?
Guy cuts in line at the gate,
rams me, and then jets off.
Shit! I gotta make him pay
for repairs at least!
Tell me if you see the weasel.
How do I spot him?
Let me think ...
Yeah, there was this giant Asian goddess
painted on his ship.
Wait a minute!
It wasn't "Sarasvati", was it?
Yeah, yeah, that's what it said.
How'd you know, anyway?
Zeros.
Breaker one nine! Breaker one nine.
To all truckers on the asteroid.
This is Heavy Metal Queen.
Hey guys, if you see a truck
with "Sarasvati" painted on it,
give me a ring. Thanks guys.
Hey VT!
Love Machine over here in sector 12.
What's up with this guy?
Did some dude skip out on you?
Something like that.
I haven't seen the guy,
but you know I'll be out looking for him.
Thanks for the help.
Yeah, this is Sneaky Snake. Did you
say a painting of a clown?
No.
This is Spider Mike!
Black Panther of Jupiter.
VT! I've never met you but I hear lots
wild stories about the Heavy Metal Queen.
I guess that's a compliment.
So, what do you know?
I've got a positive ID on your target
about 10 minutes ago.
It wasn't too far from
the old Linus mines.
Hope that helps.
Thanks a bunch,
I owe you one, big guy.
Great.
One more part to be replaced.
He's mine!
Trying to outmaneuver me pal.
Nice try, scumbag!
This is VT calling. Let me talk to that lowlife
scum bounty hunter.
The Linus mines!?
That's crazy
Stay away!
Huh?
What did you say?
Just stay away from Decker!
He's hauling high explosives!
Hello?
(Static)
Hey, hold on!
I have first dibs on Decker! Wait!
It's so ugly!
And parts of it are still broken.
Too bad it wasn't your
mouth that broken.
I heard that.
Hey, Jet!
I'm going out!
Hold on! I didn't even get
the auxiliary working yet!
That was a big mistake...
What all this?
Isn't this a little risky?
Watch your back!
There goes my 12 million...
VT, you there?
If you're alive, say something!
I'm okay. It takes more
than that to get rid of me.
We've gotta get out of here!
Decker was selling enhanced intro.
It's all destabilized now.
His ship is packed with it!
The whole thing? That's enough nitro to
blow this place to shreds!
It gets worst,
this place is an old mining satellite ...
... the reactors are breaking up.
We gotta find a way outta of this mess.
Faye: How much further to the exit chute?
Spike: Not far...
Angle 20 degrees left.
There, it's up ahead.
It's blocked.
Behind you, Faye!
In front!
Faye: You shooting a pop gun?
You'll never blast through like that!
Well, excuse me!
I have no artillery!
All I have are these pincers!
Alright, come on!
There must be a way to get out!
VT: Of course there is.
And it's just waiting for us,
packed inside that freighter!
I don't like this.
It's a delicate operation,
and I'm not the delicate type!
All right then,
don't be so delicate.
Let's just go for it!
Alright,
now just grab one.
Easy for you to say,
Mr. Perfect.
There's gas coming out!
Probably stabilizers.
Which means?
It's touch-sensitive.
What...!
Come on girl, what's the worst that can
happen? Screw up and we all die.
That's very comforting.
OK, I've got one.
Now what do I do with it?
I'm programming this pod to
shoot towards the exit,
and self explode in 40 seconds.
So get that nitro in here ASAP.
You don't have a lot of time, Faye!
What are YOU gonna to do!?
My floating act.
Zeros, get out of the way!
We've got to let him in!
Bingo!
It's all clear!
I need a new gig.
Zeros...
Thanks for the help,
Victoria Telpsicorei.
And give your husband my thanks too.
I figured out who you
were because of this.
Of course,
everyone has heard about him...
About the legendary bounty hunter,
Telpsicorei.
And... wife.
I won't be able to give him
the thanks for a while.
I'm afraid he's doing all his bounty hunting
in Heaven these days.
I see...
The rest is for your husband.
I'm sure he's got a hangover up there...
Treat him to a prairie oyster on me.
English subtitle by Dana Robertson
You're welcome.
( "The Real Folk Blues" by Yoko Kanno )
Aishiteta to nageku niwa
Too much time has passed by to
Amarinimo toki wa sugitte shimatta
Lament that we were deeply in love
Mada kokoro no hokorobi wo
The wind keeps blowing, while my heart
Iyasenu mama kaze ga fuiteru
Cannot heal all the tears in it
Kawaita hitomi de dare ka naite kure
Someone, cry for me with parched eyes
The real folk blues!
Honto no kanashimi ga shiritai dake
I only want to know what true sadness is
Doro no kawa ni tsukatta
Sitting in muddy water
Jinsei mo waruku wa nai
Isn't such a bad life
Ichido kiri de owaru nara
If it ends after the first time
Jet: Once in awhile
I do the preview myself.
I'm Jet Black,
36 years old.
I'm often told I don't look 36.
But you shouldn't judge people
based on appearances.
Or how much hair they have...
ahem.
Things are never what they seem to be.
That's how the next episode is too.
It's a story that seems very unlike Bebop.
Next episode: "Waltz for Venus".
Stuff like this is good
every once in awhile, huh?