Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left (1993–…): Season 1, Episode 4 - First Day at School - full transcript
The boss will chase us until we're trapped wherever we go.
Halfway across the galaxy...
then left.
Should I contact Lox?
It's too early. I don't want to disturb you.
And we've chosen new names...
-Mortimer.
-Charlotte.
-Renee.
Okay, Astrella.
George.
We must be careful, the Chief is searching the galaxy.
-A kinetic beam!
-From another space-time zone.
Mother's got a job.
To renew the currency.
Father helped find a school.
We have to look normal.
Completely normal.
I did well, kissing was fun.
Look at those guys!
They must be aliens.
Check out the car!
We have to be careful.
Especially now.
the first day of school.
Na?
-One month week.
-A month week?
The equipment is very badly damaged.
You'll get worse damage if it doesn't work within five months.
Let's go.
Desperate figures.
Unsavory elements, questionable characters from all over the galaxy.
But the greatest threat comes from one of us who has become a traitor.
Throwing them into the lava will be a pleasure.
Don't even think such thoughts. Dovis.
These people pet cats.
We're supposed to do what they do.
They don't turn into cats, that's the problem.
Can we try to get to school?
If we hold hands, she can't zone hop.
Good idea, Qurk.
I'm a genius!
Remember, here you have to be like other kids in your age group.
Do you understand?
I know it'll be hard, but we have to fool the authorities.
I'll do my best despite the humiliation.
George has no grades, Miss Payne.
But he can start with you and we'll see.
Yes, Miss Breuster.
Hey, George, we're working on the times table. Do you know it?
Let's help George.
Two ones are two, two twos are four, two threes are six.
Two fours are eight, two fives are ten, two sixes are 12...
Two sevens are 14, two eights are 16...
two nines are 18, two tens are 20.
And then the table of threes.
Three ones are three, three twos are six, three threes are nine...
Here's your class, Astrella.
Mr. Hoenhaus is our music teacher.
Come in, Astrella.
Mr. Hoenhaus, may I speak to you for a moment?
Harold! This is Astrella.
-Mr. Hoenhaus, this is your new
-Welcome, Astrella.
I'll take you to your class.
You're in 4b.
Yes, Miss Breuster.
Here's the young lady we were talking about.
This is Charlotte Jackson, who I hope will enjoy her time with us.
That's interesting. You tell me about it.
Take this and sit over there.
You can read quietly while I write out the questions.
I hope Andrea likes them.
I'm sure she will.
The clothes here are so boring. You said so yourself.
Do you think she'll be so charmed that her socks will curl?
Do shop girls use stockings?
-Andrea does.
-Then her socks curl.
I wanted to do something conservative for formal occasions.
What do you think?
It's some kind of automaton, overcomplicated but original.
No, the dress goes.
It's quite nice, but maybe a little old-fashioned.
Hey, pass it on.
Don't you know you don't read other people's letters?
It didn't have a zone number or a logo.
Are you making yourself important on your first day?
I asked for silence and I expect it, Charlotte.
Yes, Miss Harrou.
What a cad.
Please, I'd like a moment alone.
-I made it for you.
-Just what I need.
You were magnificent.
We'll do our best. That depends on the angle of attack from the space shuttle.
I meant your entrance, what you did with the gloves.
That's something I do for the fans! as my shuttle instructor always said...
if someone's inelegant on the ground, watch out for clumsiness in the voice.
What are you doing tonight?
You want to see my uniforms?
I'll be in touch soon.
Well, Zeppy, we're halfway there.
Too late, Rusty. I'm closed.
You're on your own.
Prepare for landing.
Open the door, Rusty.
That's what I call a landing.
Service!
Okay, I never get a free moment.
Work all the time.
-The sign says service.
-Le Rusty, we have a customer.
You're lucky you stayed, sweetie.
What's that supposed to mean?
You wouldn't make it across the galaxy in that piece of junk.
-Who said I was going that far?
-I know where you're going, Hecla.
-How do you know my name?
-You're wanted with a reward.
What's stopping you?
Thanks, Rusty. The family is coming to...
need a lot of help. Wherever they are.
-Who told you all this?
-I'm not just beautiful.
You can make us a drink.
I'll check your boots.
-How do I know I can trust you?
-You don't know that.
You got a problem?
-No, Miss Harrow.
-You're all set.
They're all right.
But how did you figure them out?
I split the lateral with the oblong, then I took the root of it.
-The oblong?
-Then I rounded to four.
Isn't that the right method?
Not the one we use.
I must have gotten a little confused in Peru.
I'll make sure you get some extra help. So you can catch up.
Charlotte got them all right.
Thank you, Jenny.
Time's up.
Everybody!
Come on, don't doubt it. I'm married to a talented woman.
I want to be a banana that bends in a curve.
Watch me fly and lie in the store.
See how people stop because they want me for dinner.
Who wants to sing for us?
George, miss.
-No, I don't.
-We can do it together.
-He's shy, miss.
-Don't be.
Isn't he a silly little ostrich?
Go ahead.
I want to be a banana hanging from a tree.
-He's not following.
-Come on, George.
It's easy just do what I do.
I want to be a banana hanging from a tree...
with a bunch of friends turning yellow in the sun.
We're having a lot of fun what a boomerang fruit I am.
Bravo, George. Everybody clap.
-Qurk!
-Go away.
-Where in the name of the planet are you going?
-Renmarksgatan 18, where I live.
-What is it?
-That woman!
-What woman?
-The one who made me a banana.
A banana?
Who sings silly songs with movements.
-I want to be a banana... typical!
-I'm not laughing.
-I know how it feels.
-No, you don't.
Do you have a girl named tlelissa in your class...
who pulls you around and calls you pumpkin!
-No.
-There you go.
Qwrk, it's hard to fit in.
But we have to try for Father and all of us.
Did they teach you to dance where you lived?
Show us something, Astrella.
Come on, please!
How could you?
I told you to be normal.
Students from four a, b, and c will go to their gymnasium.
South America, now Charlotte...
Stand up and tell me about Peru.
Peru is on the latitude of the southeast winds that blow in the moisture of the atmosphere.
The winds produce some of the rain over the Pampas.
Very fascinating, but what were your own impressions?
How was school?
Schools are free in Peru, it's very centralized and in 1944...
Very interesting; but what was it really like?
Where did your father work? Who did he work with. Did you know their children?
Jenny Roland, what are you doing?
I'm sorry, Miss Harrow.
Okay, you can go.
Don't forget your geography homework.
-Astrella, I want to talk to you.
-We have to get home right away.
We won't be long.
Astrella, tell me about Peru.
What was the name of your school?
I said, what was the name of your last school?
Wait here.
Let's get out of here!
Run organizer, hide in the darkest corner of the galaxy.
Wherever you are, I'll find you.
That's something to look forward to.
Halfway across the galaxy...
then left.
Should I contact Lox?
It's too early. I don't want to disturb you.
And we've chosen new names...
-Mortimer.
-Charlotte.
-Renee.
Okay, Astrella.
George.
We must be careful, the Chief is searching the galaxy.
-A kinetic beam!
-From another space-time zone.
Mother's got a job.
To renew the currency.
Father helped find a school.
We have to look normal.
Completely normal.
I did well, kissing was fun.
Look at those guys!
They must be aliens.
Check out the car!
We have to be careful.
Especially now.
the first day of school.
Na?
-One month week.
-A month week?
The equipment is very badly damaged.
You'll get worse damage if it doesn't work within five months.
Let's go.
Desperate figures.
Unsavory elements, questionable characters from all over the galaxy.
But the greatest threat comes from one of us who has become a traitor.
Throwing them into the lava will be a pleasure.
Don't even think such thoughts. Dovis.
These people pet cats.
We're supposed to do what they do.
They don't turn into cats, that's the problem.
Can we try to get to school?
If we hold hands, she can't zone hop.
Good idea, Qurk.
I'm a genius!
Remember, here you have to be like other kids in your age group.
Do you understand?
I know it'll be hard, but we have to fool the authorities.
I'll do my best despite the humiliation.
George has no grades, Miss Payne.
But he can start with you and we'll see.
Yes, Miss Breuster.
Hey, George, we're working on the times table. Do you know it?
Let's help George.
Two ones are two, two twos are four, two threes are six.
Two fours are eight, two fives are ten, two sixes are 12...
Two sevens are 14, two eights are 16...
two nines are 18, two tens are 20.
And then the table of threes.
Three ones are three, three twos are six, three threes are nine...
Here's your class, Astrella.
Mr. Hoenhaus is our music teacher.
Come in, Astrella.
Mr. Hoenhaus, may I speak to you for a moment?
Harold! This is Astrella.
-Mr. Hoenhaus, this is your new
-Welcome, Astrella.
I'll take you to your class.
You're in 4b.
Yes, Miss Breuster.
Here's the young lady we were talking about.
This is Charlotte Jackson, who I hope will enjoy her time with us.
That's interesting. You tell me about it.
Take this and sit over there.
You can read quietly while I write out the questions.
I hope Andrea likes them.
I'm sure she will.
The clothes here are so boring. You said so yourself.
Do you think she'll be so charmed that her socks will curl?
Do shop girls use stockings?
-Andrea does.
-Then her socks curl.
I wanted to do something conservative for formal occasions.
What do you think?
It's some kind of automaton, overcomplicated but original.
No, the dress goes.
It's quite nice, but maybe a little old-fashioned.
Hey, pass it on.
Don't you know you don't read other people's letters?
It didn't have a zone number or a logo.
Are you making yourself important on your first day?
I asked for silence and I expect it, Charlotte.
Yes, Miss Harrou.
What a cad.
Please, I'd like a moment alone.
-I made it for you.
-Just what I need.
You were magnificent.
We'll do our best. That depends on the angle of attack from the space shuttle.
I meant your entrance, what you did with the gloves.
That's something I do for the fans! as my shuttle instructor always said...
if someone's inelegant on the ground, watch out for clumsiness in the voice.
What are you doing tonight?
You want to see my uniforms?
I'll be in touch soon.
Well, Zeppy, we're halfway there.
Too late, Rusty. I'm closed.
You're on your own.
Prepare for landing.
Open the door, Rusty.
That's what I call a landing.
Service!
Okay, I never get a free moment.
Work all the time.
-The sign says service.
-Le Rusty, we have a customer.
You're lucky you stayed, sweetie.
What's that supposed to mean?
You wouldn't make it across the galaxy in that piece of junk.
-Who said I was going that far?
-I know where you're going, Hecla.
-How do you know my name?
-You're wanted with a reward.
What's stopping you?
Thanks, Rusty. The family is coming to...
need a lot of help. Wherever they are.
-Who told you all this?
-I'm not just beautiful.
You can make us a drink.
I'll check your boots.
-How do I know I can trust you?
-You don't know that.
You got a problem?
-No, Miss Harrow.
-You're all set.
They're all right.
But how did you figure them out?
I split the lateral with the oblong, then I took the root of it.
-The oblong?
-Then I rounded to four.
Isn't that the right method?
Not the one we use.
I must have gotten a little confused in Peru.
I'll make sure you get some extra help. So you can catch up.
Charlotte got them all right.
Thank you, Jenny.
Time's up.
Everybody!
Come on, don't doubt it. I'm married to a talented woman.
I want to be a banana that bends in a curve.
Watch me fly and lie in the store.
See how people stop because they want me for dinner.
Who wants to sing for us?
George, miss.
-No, I don't.
-We can do it together.
-He's shy, miss.
-Don't be.
Isn't he a silly little ostrich?
Go ahead.
I want to be a banana hanging from a tree.
-He's not following.
-Come on, George.
It's easy just do what I do.
I want to be a banana hanging from a tree...
with a bunch of friends turning yellow in the sun.
We're having a lot of fun what a boomerang fruit I am.
Bravo, George. Everybody clap.
-Qurk!
-Go away.
-Where in the name of the planet are you going?
-Renmarksgatan 18, where I live.
-What is it?
-That woman!
-What woman?
-The one who made me a banana.
A banana?
Who sings silly songs with movements.
-I want to be a banana... typical!
-I'm not laughing.
-I know how it feels.
-No, you don't.
Do you have a girl named tlelissa in your class...
who pulls you around and calls you pumpkin!
-No.
-There you go.
Qwrk, it's hard to fit in.
But we have to try for Father and all of us.
Did they teach you to dance where you lived?
Show us something, Astrella.
Come on, please!
How could you?
I told you to be normal.
Students from four a, b, and c will go to their gymnasium.
South America, now Charlotte...
Stand up and tell me about Peru.
Peru is on the latitude of the southeast winds that blow in the moisture of the atmosphere.
The winds produce some of the rain over the Pampas.
Very fascinating, but what were your own impressions?
How was school?
Schools are free in Peru, it's very centralized and in 1944...
Very interesting; but what was it really like?
Where did your father work? Who did he work with. Did you know their children?
Jenny Roland, what are you doing?
I'm sorry, Miss Harrow.
Okay, you can go.
Don't forget your geography homework.
-Astrella, I want to talk to you.
-We have to get home right away.
We won't be long.
Astrella, tell me about Peru.
What was the name of your school?
I said, what was the name of your last school?
Wait here.
Let's get out of here!
Run organizer, hide in the darkest corner of the galaxy.
Wherever you are, I'll find you.
That's something to look forward to.