Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left (1993–…): Season 1, Episode 3 - Next Item on the Schedule: School - full transcript
Lox was right. The blue planet is dirty and dangerous.
I'm trying to teach the family this.
But they don't seem to understand.
Mother started by speaking French.
Doesn't she understand that we have to fit in?
We seem perfectly normal.
Quite normal.
Until we have food, shelter and proper furniture.
Dovis prefers to be a cat and Qurk would rather play with water.
Father was involved in a fraud at Zyrgon, so the boss is after us.
Now there are new frauds.
It's all Aunt Hecla's fault.
She was the previous organizer.
The collection is not over.
Not yet.
Where are they? They've disappeared off the face of the planet.
They must have had help, but who would have dared?
It's coming from Lox's apartment.
X swore she'd turn her father over to us.
But what is she doing?
Helping him escape!
-Where are they?
-How should I know?
Of course they're asking for your help, as a former organiser.
Where are they?
In the attic?
The stables? Or the prairie?
In this weather? You're kidding!
What do you love most?
What do you cherish?
You're a strong woman, Aunt Hecla.
Please don't hurt Zeppy.
Then tell me...
Where's the family?
That's too bad.
This one never gets dyed wool.
Okay, I'll tell it like it is.
She went to my old ranch.
Farthest away on the satellite.
They're hiding out in a little cave on the south side where they used to mine beads.
Well, that's convenient. Thank you. Thank you.
If you're lying, you and Zeppy will be in the lava with the girl.
Does everyone remember their new names?
Father?
Mortimer. Itortimer Jackson.
My first dish, Charlotte.
That's my name. Charlotte.
Mother?
Renée. I'm going to order some beautiful monogrammed stationery.
Cadance, Albertine, Cleopatra...
Okay, Astrella.
And Gurk?
George. George Jackson.
That doesn't look like foldable food.
Taste it!
Bravo, Mortimer. It tastes wonderful.
First item of business completed.
Item two...
Hor is going to get a job and renew the currency.
Item three: Father is not to get into gambling situations
-Next item: schooling.
-But why?
It's the law. You, George and I have to go to school while we're here.
What can they teach us?
You don't go there to learn, you go there to be normal.
Stop banging in front of people!
-You walked into me.
-Bang faster.
You're a jerk, Roland.
You should see yourself.
What are they doing with their lips?
Kissing expresses different emotions.
That's weird. I'll remember that.
Excuse me. We've had our little chat before.
Don't you remember?
How's it going?
Are you going to sign in?
We've just returned from Peru...
Mortimer's an international engineer, and he's obviously looking forward to school.
Of course he is.
Perhaps you could show us the headmaster's office?
-First door on the right.
-Thank you. Follow me.
Mr. Jackson, tell me about the students. Please sit down.
This is Do...do...
Oetta is my eldest daughter Astrella.
You're standing very nicely.
Have you been taking dance lessons?
No, with the cosmos flyers.
-What she means is...
-Just a moment.
-Who's your favorite composer?
-H73Chok.
-H73...
-Chok.
He's a friend, quite unknown.
-What's your name, young lady?
-Apple Charlotte.
-"Apple Charlotte"?
-Charlotte.
What do you like to do?
Nothing in particular, I'm just ordinary.
Like the rest of us.
Charlotte takes care of our budget.
Oh, a dancer and a mathematician.
That's interesting.
-No, I'm the mathematician.
-Then who are you?
-Ge... George.
-Have you been to school before?
-Yes, I...
-No, never on earth.
Can I give you some advice, Charlotte?
I like forwardness, but not rudeness.
Is that understood?
-Charlotte?
-Yes, Miss Brewster.
We take boys from the fourth grade.
We have room for your whole family.
That's wonderful.
Travel and such things must be paid for in advance.
-Of course.
-Uniforms are available in Bellwood.
I'll need all the children's school reports.
They're still in Peru.
We left in a hurry.
I understand. Everything takes time.
Thank you, Miss Brewster.
Mr Jackson, I think that kind of behaviour is best suited to South America.
They wear here is perfectly nasty.
-The colours are so dull.
-We must all make sacrifices.
Come on, Mortimer.
I think I did good.
The kissing is fun.
-Look at those weirdos.
-100% weird. Genuinely weird.
-Well, duinmer.
-Frog.
They must be aliens, otherwise why do they have a car like that?
-Okay, you were right.
-Of course you were.
They're here to learn how to read and write, that's why they're in Belluood.
-Shut up.
-You saw it land!
-It wasn't her...
-Yes, she was.
Hi, Lynne. Hi, Sally.
-It wasn't her.
-Why?
They're hiding on a planet far away, I'm sure of it.
But I'll find them, Hecla too.
She's gone?
We've ransacked her ravine, destroyed her dwelling...
We have to show them what's going on.
I'll look day and night.
We'll have snitches all over the galaxy.
I don't care if it takes thousands of years!
I don't think you'll have to wait that long.
You hardly have my experience officer... Jady?
Hello, Captain Lox. I'm new here at the shuttle kiosk.
Would you care for a drink?
Then you can tell me all about it.
-What do you think, Chief?
-Officer Jady!
It's really...
-Thank you very much...?
-Jady. One more?
I'm going to the test site.
That's all I can say.
What about tomorrow? I love your uniform.
Tomorrow. I have to go now. Hi, guys.
Move, robot!
-Where's the family?
-What family? I don't have one.
You know who I mean. Where are they?
I can't tell you.
You will tell me, Mr. Modebralla...
or everyone will know you filled out the uniform in the Mr. Galax contest!
I'll talk about it, but not here.
Halfway across the galaxy and then to the left.
It's up to you Zeppy, are you tough enough?
Yeah, I'm good.
...Melba from Hanover then Kresta.
There's a gap between Exit and...
Two Wishes has...
I have good news.
I found the best clothing store in Bellwood.
The owner was so impressed with me, she wants to see me tomorrow.
This planet needs your clothes.
-The footwear hurts.
-I'm going to cook.
I'm just going to shop at the nearest ferry kiosk.
Remember, we're going to bed early.
Remember, my name is Astrella.
When we're alone, we can use our names.
-That's how we feel at home.
-Will X allow it?
I don't think she'll mind.
We're out of danger now.
She takes everything so seriously.
It's been difficult getting us across the galaxy.
Today's dinner is called... chocolate cake.
It won't take long.
Don't get lost, Father.
I need your help with the job.
-How?
-I haven't got it yet.
Andrea's nice, but she has to earn it.
She wants me to surprise her.
She wants to see my work.
Then do something!
He's a typical ferry pilot.
All he cares about is the size of the tassels and how well the medals are polished.
Did you find a brain in that so-called beautiful head?
Exactly!
It proves that looks don't matter.
Wouldn't you agree?
A kinetic beam.
From another space-time zone, halfway across the galaxy.
Quick, the beam seeker!
It's heading for the C4 area.
It's a fabric layer.
Just a little to the left and...
-Is that enough?
-Yes, it's enough. Let's see now...
Two rolls of transparent thread and one roll of spider web lace.
Seeker is up and running.
It won't be long now.
Come on, follow the fabric!
Andrea will love it.
Just one more thing from the apartment.
The sewing box.
Prepare for kinetic transfer.
Hole in sight.
Three lunar seconds.
Found it!
Activate kinetic transfer.
Now!
What happened? What happened? What happened?
We must have hit an asteroid!
This is your fault, Officer Jady.
Yes... unforgivable. I'm sorry.
I'm trying to teach the family this.
But they don't seem to understand.
Mother started by speaking French.
Doesn't she understand that we have to fit in?
We seem perfectly normal.
Quite normal.
Until we have food, shelter and proper furniture.
Dovis prefers to be a cat and Qurk would rather play with water.
Father was involved in a fraud at Zyrgon, so the boss is after us.
Now there are new frauds.
It's all Aunt Hecla's fault.
She was the previous organizer.
The collection is not over.
Not yet.
Where are they? They've disappeared off the face of the planet.
They must have had help, but who would have dared?
It's coming from Lox's apartment.
X swore she'd turn her father over to us.
But what is she doing?
Helping him escape!
-Where are they?
-How should I know?
Of course they're asking for your help, as a former organiser.
Where are they?
In the attic?
The stables? Or the prairie?
In this weather? You're kidding!
What do you love most?
What do you cherish?
You're a strong woman, Aunt Hecla.
Please don't hurt Zeppy.
Then tell me...
Where's the family?
That's too bad.
This one never gets dyed wool.
Okay, I'll tell it like it is.
She went to my old ranch.
Farthest away on the satellite.
They're hiding out in a little cave on the south side where they used to mine beads.
Well, that's convenient. Thank you. Thank you.
If you're lying, you and Zeppy will be in the lava with the girl.
Does everyone remember their new names?
Father?
Mortimer. Itortimer Jackson.
My first dish, Charlotte.
That's my name. Charlotte.
Mother?
Renée. I'm going to order some beautiful monogrammed stationery.
Cadance, Albertine, Cleopatra...
Okay, Astrella.
And Gurk?
George. George Jackson.
That doesn't look like foldable food.
Taste it!
Bravo, Mortimer. It tastes wonderful.
First item of business completed.
Item two...
Hor is going to get a job and renew the currency.
Item three: Father is not to get into gambling situations
-Next item: schooling.
-But why?
It's the law. You, George and I have to go to school while we're here.
What can they teach us?
You don't go there to learn, you go there to be normal.
Stop banging in front of people!
-You walked into me.
-Bang faster.
You're a jerk, Roland.
You should see yourself.
What are they doing with their lips?
Kissing expresses different emotions.
That's weird. I'll remember that.
Excuse me. We've had our little chat before.
Don't you remember?
How's it going?
Are you going to sign in?
We've just returned from Peru...
Mortimer's an international engineer, and he's obviously looking forward to school.
Of course he is.
Perhaps you could show us the headmaster's office?
-First door on the right.
-Thank you. Follow me.
Mr. Jackson, tell me about the students. Please sit down.
This is Do...do...
Oetta is my eldest daughter Astrella.
You're standing very nicely.
Have you been taking dance lessons?
No, with the cosmos flyers.
-What she means is...
-Just a moment.
-Who's your favorite composer?
-H73Chok.
-H73...
-Chok.
He's a friend, quite unknown.
-What's your name, young lady?
-Apple Charlotte.
-"Apple Charlotte"?
-Charlotte.
What do you like to do?
Nothing in particular, I'm just ordinary.
Like the rest of us.
Charlotte takes care of our budget.
Oh, a dancer and a mathematician.
That's interesting.
-No, I'm the mathematician.
-Then who are you?
-Ge... George.
-Have you been to school before?
-Yes, I...
-No, never on earth.
Can I give you some advice, Charlotte?
I like forwardness, but not rudeness.
Is that understood?
-Charlotte?
-Yes, Miss Brewster.
We take boys from the fourth grade.
We have room for your whole family.
That's wonderful.
Travel and such things must be paid for in advance.
-Of course.
-Uniforms are available in Bellwood.
I'll need all the children's school reports.
They're still in Peru.
We left in a hurry.
I understand. Everything takes time.
Thank you, Miss Brewster.
Mr Jackson, I think that kind of behaviour is best suited to South America.
They wear here is perfectly nasty.
-The colours are so dull.
-We must all make sacrifices.
Come on, Mortimer.
I think I did good.
The kissing is fun.
-Look at those weirdos.
-100% weird. Genuinely weird.
-Well, duinmer.
-Frog.
They must be aliens, otherwise why do they have a car like that?
-Okay, you were right.
-Of course you were.
They're here to learn how to read and write, that's why they're in Belluood.
-Shut up.
-You saw it land!
-It wasn't her...
-Yes, she was.
Hi, Lynne. Hi, Sally.
-It wasn't her.
-Why?
They're hiding on a planet far away, I'm sure of it.
But I'll find them, Hecla too.
She's gone?
We've ransacked her ravine, destroyed her dwelling...
We have to show them what's going on.
I'll look day and night.
We'll have snitches all over the galaxy.
I don't care if it takes thousands of years!
I don't think you'll have to wait that long.
You hardly have my experience officer... Jady?
Hello, Captain Lox. I'm new here at the shuttle kiosk.
Would you care for a drink?
Then you can tell me all about it.
-What do you think, Chief?
-Officer Jady!
It's really...
-Thank you very much...?
-Jady. One more?
I'm going to the test site.
That's all I can say.
What about tomorrow? I love your uniform.
Tomorrow. I have to go now. Hi, guys.
Move, robot!
-Where's the family?
-What family? I don't have one.
You know who I mean. Where are they?
I can't tell you.
You will tell me, Mr. Modebralla...
or everyone will know you filled out the uniform in the Mr. Galax contest!
I'll talk about it, but not here.
Halfway across the galaxy and then to the left.
It's up to you Zeppy, are you tough enough?
Yeah, I'm good.
...Melba from Hanover then Kresta.
There's a gap between Exit and...
Two Wishes has...
I have good news.
I found the best clothing store in Bellwood.
The owner was so impressed with me, she wants to see me tomorrow.
This planet needs your clothes.
-The footwear hurts.
-I'm going to cook.
I'm just going to shop at the nearest ferry kiosk.
Remember, we're going to bed early.
Remember, my name is Astrella.
When we're alone, we can use our names.
-That's how we feel at home.
-Will X allow it?
I don't think she'll mind.
We're out of danger now.
She takes everything so seriously.
It's been difficult getting us across the galaxy.
Today's dinner is called... chocolate cake.
It won't take long.
Don't get lost, Father.
I need your help with the job.
-How?
-I haven't got it yet.
Andrea's nice, but she has to earn it.
She wants me to surprise her.
She wants to see my work.
Then do something!
He's a typical ferry pilot.
All he cares about is the size of the tassels and how well the medals are polished.
Did you find a brain in that so-called beautiful head?
Exactly!
It proves that looks don't matter.
Wouldn't you agree?
A kinetic beam.
From another space-time zone, halfway across the galaxy.
Quick, the beam seeker!
It's heading for the C4 area.
It's a fabric layer.
Just a little to the left and...
-Is that enough?
-Yes, it's enough. Let's see now...
Two rolls of transparent thread and one roll of spider web lace.
Seeker is up and running.
It won't be long now.
Come on, follow the fabric!
Andrea will love it.
Just one more thing from the apartment.
The sewing box.
Prepare for kinetic transfer.
Hole in sight.
Three lunar seconds.
Found it!
Activate kinetic transfer.
Now!
What happened? What happened? What happened?
We must have hit an asteroid!
This is your fault, Officer Jady.
Yes... unforgivable. I'm sorry.