Hercules (1998–1999): Season 1, Episode 49 - Hercules and the Grim Avenger - full transcript

Hercules teams up with a mysterious masked man - The Grim Avenger - in order to defeat the Minotaur.

♪ Who put the
glad in gladiator ♪

♪ Hercules ♪

♪ Whose daring deeds
are great theatre ♪

♪ Hercules ♪

♪ Is he bold ♪

♪ No one braver ♪

♪ Is he sweet ♪

♪ Our favorite flavor Hercules ♪

♪ What a guy ♪

♪ Ask his friends ♪

♪ Honey they won't lie ♪



♪ Oh Hercules ♪

♪ Hercules ♪

♪ No one's fool ♪

♪ Now the boy's in school ♪

♪ He's in trainin' ♪

♪ Smart and shy ♪

♪ And the nicest guy ♪

♪ No complainin' ♪

♪ He was a no one a zero zero ♪

♪ He'll never quit
till he's a hero ♪

♪ He's the most
likely to succeed ♪

♪ From zero to hero ♪

♪ Herc is a hero ♪

♪ He'll be a hero ♪



Wait and see.

The city of Athens...

During the day a
glorious metropolis,

but after dark, a place
of mystery and shadows,

of chilling...
Midnight, Athens...

Who said that?

- A long, dark hunt...
- Is that another narrator?

Soon, very soon,

The Grim Avenger will
be avenged... grimly.

So that's how it is, huh?

Replaced without a
single word of thanks.

Well, fine. I'm outa here.

Whoa! According to
the Greekly World News,

that laughing maniac

has toppled two temples
in two nights, and...

Why isn't anyone
listening to me?

We don't want to break a trend?

Sorry, Herc, just trying to
get a gander at the new guy.

Wet paint.

Hey! I like! I like, huh?!

Snazzy!

New guy?

Another rich, royal brat.

This one's Theseus,
Prince of Attica.

Ooh, he's so dreamy!

So cute!

So rich.

Such a pleasure to be here.

I've heard so many
wonderful things about Athens.

Of course, this one-donkey
town is no Thrace, believe me.

By the way, I'm
Adonis, Prince of th...

Don't get me started on Thrace.

The royal family thinks

a fringed chiton
is high fashion.

I haven't worn
fringes in three weeks.

I don't know where
he gets his information.

It's obviously out of date.

Well, you were right, Cassums,

just another prince.

Where you going?

To introduce myself.

Aaah! You're swooning!

Am not!

Oh, you are!

Did you really think
that I wouldn't notice?

Have you a nuance

that's not carved upon
my untamed heart?

Don't I know your every move?!

Well, except,
possibly, this one.

Well, no wonder
everyone likes Theseus.

He's handsome, charming...

and incredibly rich.

- He's got it all.
- He's got it all.

- I hate him!
- I hate him!

Okay, Pegasus,
we hear the laughter.

We see a mysterious figure,

we have our temple toppler.

Sir, I believe the Athenian
authorities would like a word.

Caught off guard by
the stranger's voice,

the grim avenger turns.

Excuse me? Are
you talking to me?

Two new players join the game.

But are they friends or foes?

So, you call yourself
The Grim Avenger?

You know my name?

My reputation precedes me!

Y-e-e-eah, by about six seconds.

Listen, uh, you
seem a bit... troubled.

And I really don't want to hurt you,
so how about coming along quietly?

The Avenger hears the only
sound capable of sending a chill

down his generally
tempered spine.

Not quite the answer
I was expecting.

Depart! Before the
real trouble begins.

Trouble, huh?

Okay, if that's how you
want it, but I should warn you -

My name is Hercules,
and I'm a hero... in training.

Provoked, The Grim Avenger

twists around and flips
the young hero on his back.

The Grim Avenger fires
his crossbow of grim justice.

Pegasus!

Ah!

Aaaaah!

Pegasus!

Over here!

Whoa!

Aaaah!

Despite their
embarrassing defeat,

Hercules and his steed
have impressed The Avenger

as worthy opponents.

But that is an impression
he will never reveal.

What's that noise?

No, not now!

So that maniacal
laughter wasn't you?

Whoops.

Wait, it's all a big
misunderstanding!

The Avenger has sworn
that nothing will prevent him

from bringing his
nemesis to justice.

Aah! And yet...

Where's The Avenger?

Long ago, the Grim
Avenger took a grim vow

to grimly avenge
himself upon his nemesis.

Found him!

But trapped under
a ton of rubble,

The Avenger fears that
once again he has failed.

Failed. Failed!

Hold on! I've almost got you!

Yes!

No!

Avenger, listen.
It's not your fault.

I'm to blame. Typical
rookie mistake.

Picking a fight
with the wrong guy.

The Avenger suddenly sees
his former foe in a new light.

But can he trust this eager

would-be hero with the truth

of his grim and righteous cause?

Um, can I take this off now?

You may.

Wow! Cool barge!

But you were blindfolded.

How did you know
you were on a barge?

Lucky guess?

The only luck we've had tonight.

Once again, the temple-toppling
minotaur has escaped me.

That was the minotaur? You
fought the minotaur? Me too!

I first encountered him
while trapped in a labyrinth.

- Me too!
- Fortunately, I was able to escape

with the help of
this magic thread.

Ha! Me too!

Well, actually, he
had the magic thread.

I-I-I smashed my way out of it.

But all in all, we have a lot
more in common than I thought.

Although, I'm not too clear
on the whole face-hiding thing.

Ah, it's a look.

What Hercules doesn't
know is that The Grim Avenger

has been tracking the minotaur.

From city-state to city-state.

And what drives The
Avenger's grim quest?

Well, maybe it's because you...

The Avenger doesn't know.

Maybe it was that temple
that toppled onto his head.

Listen, Grim, let me help.

Together, I know we
can catch The Minotaur.

A tempting offer, but
The Avenger is a lone wolf,

a solitary warrior for justice.

One mortal man against
mythic forces beyond his...

Look! You're in Athens.
It's my town! Come on.

An heroic team up? Cool!

We'll meet again.
Tomorrow night.

Okay. Where?

Don't worry. I'll find you.

Cassandra, of course I'd believe
you if you sense danger approaching.

I sense danger
whenever you're near me.

Tsk. You...

Take it easy, Icarus.

Theseus seems like an okay guy.

Oh, yeah, he's okay.

Maybe too okay!

Fellow Prometheans.

A little announcement...

Tonight, at the family villa,

an Adonis blow-out bash.

Be there or be Mesopotamian.

Party! Party!

Yes!

Of course, only the
elite will be invited,

which, I'm afraid,
leaves you out.

Ooh.

Hmmm. A crowded party.

Tonight.

But of course I won't be there.

I'm throwing my own
little extravaganza...

at The Temple of Aphrodite,
and everyone's invited!

I hope you'll be there,
Cass... to warn me of danger.

I can see myself
making an appearance.

Aaaah!

Theseus, this party
has me worried.

Because you might not
be able to get a date?

Well, yeah,
there's that, but no!

Having it could
attract The Minotaur!

My plan exactly.

Perfect.

Toppling temples
is so much more fun

when there's an audience
for the temple to fall on!

Okay, all I'm saying is
that there's absolutely

no way that I'm going to
pretend to like Theseus

just because he throws
some crummy little party!

No, sir, I cannot be bought!

Wow! Check out the buffet!

Theseus! Buddy!
You are the best, man!

This looks delicious.

I can't understand why
no one would believe me

when I warned them the
temple was going to be toppled.

Welcome to my world.

Cassandra, Hercules, I'm
so glad you could come.

So, Theseus, which tables
are reserved for royalty?

At my parties, everyone's equal.

Sit where you wish.

Come, allow me to get
you some refreshments.

I don't get it. What's
the point of being rich

if you're going to
nice to everyone?

Well, someone's
having a good time.

Oh, excuse me, I didn't
know this closet was...

Theseus?!

Quiet!

You're The Grim Avenger?

Me being the only new kid,
it was a dead giveaway, huh?

Oh, y-yeah, yeah, sure.

I, uh, I-I-I knew
it all the time.

But then... ow!

Excuse me.

Why did you throw
a party in a temple?

- That's my cape.
- Oh, sorry.

It's the perfect way to lure
The Minotaur into the open.

Yeah, and it's
also the perfect way

to put all my friends at risk.

- Oops!
- Sorry.

No risk. Tonight, The
Minotaur's reign of terror

comes to a permanent end.

Permanent? As in... Permanent.

Isn't that a little harsh?

Why don't we just capture him,
turn him over to my dad, Zeus?

As Theseus dons his
helmet, he loses his identity...

Perhaps his very humanity...

To The Grim Avenger.

This ends tonight.

Lead, follow, or
get out of the way.

Actually, I'm going to
have to insist on leading.

You can follow or
get out of the way.

Look, let's just get out of here

before somebody gets hurt!

Ooh, sorry.

No, my fault.

Hey, what do I have to do to
get a little attention around here?

The Grim Avenger...
Silent sentinel of sanity...

Prepares to attack
his dreaded nemesis.

You know, the sentinel of sanity

would be a lot more silent

if you'd just quit narrating
every move you make!

You mean... You mean
I said that out loud?

Yeah! There's somebody home.

Time to party.

Let's just get this over with.

Grab hold!

Whoa!

Oooh. This is
most uncomfortable.

Avenger, help me!

I can still get him!

Wait! Quick!
Everyone! Run! Get out!

Oh, well. There goes
his cleaning deposit.

Poor Theseus. Well,
not exactly poor...

Am I the ultimate
party crasher or what?

Aaah!

Aaah!

No!

- Over here.
- Oh!

This is all my fault.

No. This is the
Minotaur's fault.

And he... will... pay.

He's... he's opening his eyes.

Whoa! That horseradish
packed some punch!

Hey! Who are you?

The Grim Avenger.

Okay.

Ha! This is a dream, right?

Ow!

Careful.

You've broken your leg.

You noticed! You care!

Has anyone seen Theseus?

Aah! I spoke too soon.

Uh, Theseus. Right.

He's fine. He asked about you.

Yeah, he asked if you
would look after Icarus.

- He did?!
- He did?

Trust me. Those
were his exact words.

Take care of him, Cassandra.

We've got a minotaur to catch!

Pegasus!

And so, destiny calls.

And The Grim
Avenger prepares to...

Yes, right, well... shall we go?

There!

Faster, Pegasus!

Come on, heroes.
Show me what you got.

Ugh!

Hercules, look!

Temple row.

Every deity in Greece
has a franchise here.

We're playing into his hands.

Let's regroup...
Come up with a plan.

This ends tonight.

Lead, follow... Just
get out of my way.

Was I like that?

Ha! Come on. You
can do better than that!

Aaaaah!

Whoa!

If Herc keeps this up,

he'll topple more
temples than the Minotaur.

Ugh!

Aaah!

Aaaah!

Aah-ooh-ah!

Wha...?

Daaah!

We've got him. It's over!

I'll tell you when it's over.

That's right, kid.

Gotta keep showing
them who's in charge.

Aaah!

Herc, stop! Look
what you're doing.

He's to blame!

Aaah!

Ooh. Not me, pal.

I'm just playing the
cards the Gods dealt me.

Whoa. Half man, half bull.

Strong and not
particularly graceful.

One little china shop,

and they lock you
in a lousy labyrinth.

You know how much
I hate labyrinths?

Aaaah!

We all have our little problems.

And the son of
Zeus will make sure

you never harm anyone again!

Was that narration?

What?!

I'm not saying it was,
but it sure sounded like it.

No way!

He's right. Sounded
like narration.

Well, maybe it was
a little pompous, but...

Take hime in Herc, turn him
over to Zeus like you said.

No, I've got to finish this job.

Your job isn't to finish it.
Your job is to be a hero.

And what kind of hero
do you want to be?

Ooh! Good question!

Do you mind?

Be yourself. Be Hercules.

'Cause even I don't want to
be The Grim Avenger anymore,

and neither of us
wants to be like... him.

Hey!

Look, do what you
want, but, please...

No labyrinths.

I hate labyrinths.

All those twists and turns.

I'm claustrophobic. I sweat.

And the fur gets that
wet, funny, sweaty smell.

And... and...

And I'm going to
the labyrinth, right?

Hey! Want to sign my cast?

Come on. Anyone?

Does anyone want
to... sign my cast?

- Please?
- I'd be honored.

You?!

Don't worry, Icarus.
Theseus is returning to Attica.

Aaah!

Well, then, by all
means... sign away.

Ow! Ow! Thank you.
That's good. Ow! Ow!

What a sweet inscr...
Ow! Ow! You're too kind.

Ow! Thank you.

Ah, Theseus. I hear
you're going home.

Competing with me
must really take a toll.

Believe me, just being
around you takes a toll.

I thought so.

Hey! Was that a shot?

I only regret I didn't take the
time to truly enjoy your company.

Now this I should
have seen coming.

You know, if you ever
need... Same here.

You know, there's still one
thing that's bothering me.

The Grim Avenger... Who
was that helmeted man?

I guess we'll never know.

[I Okay. Now that the
characters are done narrating,

maybe we can get back to having

a paid professional do the job.

The end.