Speed Racer: The Next Generation (2008–2013): Season 2, Episode 3 - The Return: Part 3 - full transcript

Man: ♪ Here he comes,
here comes Speed Racer ♪

♪ He's a demon on wheels

♪ He's a demon and he's gonna
be chasin' after someone ♪

♪ He's gainin' on you
so you better look alive ♪

♪ He's busy revving up
the powerful Mach 5 ♪

♪ And when the odds
are against him ♪

♪ And there's dangerous work
to do ♪

♪ You bet your life
Speed Racer ♪

♪ Will see it through

♪ Go, Speed Racer

♪ Go, Speed Racer



♪ Go, Speed Racer, go!

♪ He's off and flyin' as he
guns the car around the track ♪

♪ He's jammin' down the pedal
like he's never comin' back ♪

♪ Adventure's waiting
just ahead ♪

♪ Go, Speed Racer

♪ Go, Speed Racer

♪ Go, Speed Racer, go!

Speed, what are you doing?

I have better things to do
than save your butt.

You won't have to.

You don't have anything
to prove.

Trust me.

( tires screeching )

- (beep)
- I'm getting that strange reading again.



Speed, stop now!

Aah!

Whoo-hoo!

Dude, did you see that?

Yeah, just wait
until we tell her

what they're doing
with the Mach 6.

Good morning, everyone.

As I'm sure you already know,

the racer academy team
qualifier race

will be held
this afternoon.

- Yeah!
- Yay!

Now I know you're all very
excited to start racing.

But before you can,

there's an important
issue we should discuss.

The faculty thought
it'd be wise

to remind you of the importance
of safe driving.

( groaning )

Now you may not think
of safety as fun

or cool or hip,
but after seeing this video,

made by our very own
tech guru Conor,

you may change your minds.

Conor: "Safety:
the Ultimate Back Seat Driver,"

by Conor and Chim-Chim.

Accidents,
they can happen anywhere.

Hey, watch it!

You could have seriously
hurt somebody.

Conor: But how
do we prevent them?

( giggling )

To maximize safety
while racing,

one must follow the three
rules of the safety pyramid.

Don't worry, Chim-Chim.

It maybe a safety pyramid

but there aren't
any safety mummies.

( laughs )
Get it?

Pyramid, mummies?

Boy:
Nerd!

The first rule of the safety
pyramid is alertness.

Slow down there, Alex.

The second rule
of the pyramid is adapting.

Way to adapt!

Now for the third rule.

I thought I had it.
Chim-Chim, you ate my notes.

( burps )

So concludes today's
safety lesson,

and remember, guys,

safety always comes in
first place.

( all laughing )

Man, that video
is a safety risk.

- I almost laughed
myself to death.
- ( laughs )

Okay, everyone, calm down.

I hope you all learned
something about safety

from this video.

Now go out there
and have a safe race today.

What was that cinematic
embarrassment supposed to teach?

What do you mean?

Headmaster,
I believe what
professor Aniskov

is trying to say
is I'm not sure that

the students
appreciated the importance
of your message.

Well, Conor's video
was a little low-budget, yes,

but I think
today's race will go off
without any mishaps.

Of course you do.

Because you are blind
to the students' recklessness,

especially when your
nephews are guilty of it.

Excuse me?

Speed and X and all their
friends nearly cost us

an entire racing season
with their destructive antics.

Gentlemen, please,
what's important here is that

- the students are safe.
- Don't worry.

I'll be down by the track
all day today

to make sure nothing
bad happens.

And no one will receive
any special treatment,

even family.

And then remember
when he's all like,

"This is
the safety pyramid."

( giggles )

Safety is no
laughing matter, guys.

- We know, we know, okay, sorry.
- You're right, sorry, Conor.

So is the Mach 6
ready to rock today?

It's good to go.

I got this puppy
back in tip-top shape.

Awesome, then let's
take her for a spin.

Whoa, whoa, the Mach 6
is not leaving this garage

until Conor makes sure
we can control those jumps.

That's correct.

I've installed a device that
should limit the random variance

of the jump's power,
but it'll require testing.

- Yay, testing.
- Whoo.

Running tests could be fun.

It's the first step in the quest
for scientific discovery.

So how does
this device work?

Basically, when the Mach 6
travels at 250 miles per hour,

a charge is built up
in the gasless engine.

Once that charge hits
critical capacity,

it causes the car to jump
uncontrollably as we've seen.

Am I going too fast?

You lost me when
you opened the car door.

I think
I'm getting it.

So, basically,
we've just been
building up this charge

but have no way of knowing
when the car will jump?

Until now.

You can store the charge.

Press this button and bam!

The charge is released
and the Mach 6 will
jump safely.

Perfect.
I'll be able to use
the jump strategically.

Yep, just like any other
Mach 6 feature.

Well, enough yapping, then.

Let's get this bad boy
on the track.

I sure hope you know
what you're doing, Conor.

- All right, Speed,
oil level's okay?
- Check.

- Air intake good?
- Check.

Sounds like
all systems are go!

Yes!

- ( engine revs )
- Whoo-hoo-hoo-hoo!

Ooh.

I'm afraid I can't
let you test here, Speed.

What's wrong,
headmaster Spritle?

Yeah, we're being safe
this time.

Conor put a thingamajig
in the Mach 6

- so we won't crash now.
- That maybe true, X,

but the last time modifications
were made to the Mach 6,

the virtual track
was destroyed.

But my quantum capacitor
minimizes electrical variance--

Oh, I'm sure
you've done all you can

to ensure another accident
doesn't happen.

But we have a rule

prohibiting
unapproved cars

from using the track.

Well, how else are we going
to test out the Mach 6?

Well, I don't seem
to recall any rules

about testing unapproved cars
in the salt flats.

That's just an idea,
though.

That's it.

Guys, grab
the testing
equipment.

We're headed
to the salt flats.

Thanks, Spritle,

and, again, I'm sorry.

I know a lot of people
are probably angry at you
because of me.

Don't mention it, Speed.
Just be careful out there.

Looks like these weenies
are headed for the salt flats.

- Yeah, I'll report the news.
- No way, bro.

You got to report to her
last time, remember?

No way, chump.
I saw them first.

I get to report it.

No one calls me chump
and lives to tell about it.

( buzzes )

Yes, what is it?

- They're talking.
- The Mach 6!

- ( grunts ) to the--
- Salt flats!

Excellent.

There they'll be completely
vulnerable to an attack.

Now remember,
once you get to top speed,

just press this button
to activate the jump.

Yeah, hit the button, got it.

Oh, one more thing, Speed.
And this is real important.

You can only use
the jump button three times

without having
to restart the car.

Three times, restart car,
got it, let's go.

But this is serious.
Only three times, okay?

Speed:
All right!

This is gonna be
so awesome.

Looks like you're gonna hit
target velocity.

- You ready for this?
- I was born ready.

All right,
let her rip.

Oh, I can't watch.

Here goes nothing.

Whoa!

I think it was
a success, guys.

- I'll say.
- That was awesome.

The readings for the Mach 6
look great.

I think it's safe to go ahead
and charge up for a second jump.

Way ahead of you, buddy.

You may fire when ready.

All right, here we go--

Speed!

( tires screeching )

- Lucy: Are you okay?
- I'm fine,

but it looks like someone
wants to end this experiment.

Oh, no!

Speed, you still have
two jumps left.

Use them to escape.

Roger that.

Come on, take the bait.

Are you nuts?
They're gonna mash you to bits.

Like catching fish...

in a barrel.

Heads up, you got one more
on your tail.

I'll have to string him along
for a while

until I can charge up
my last jump.

Bingo!

Let's see how the Mach 6
handles in tight quarters.

I hope you know
what you're doing.

You're still not
at optimal velocity.

Relax.

Whoa!
Watch for falling rocks.

Yeah,
just give me one second.

Finally.

Oh, nuts!

Yes! Way to rock.
Literally.

Thanks.

Now to find out
who these creeps are.

- Speed!
- Are you okay?
Talk to us.

I'm fine, but we should
really consider installing

some windshield wipers
on this thing.

Well, so much for
examining the wreckage.

Whatever that thing is,
it's getting the other goon too.

Who are these people?

Wait, it looks like
they left something behind.

- Conor: What is it?
- One of their helmets.

It's the only thing that
wasn't damaged in the explosion.

Well, I'll have to examine
it back at the school.

Who were those guys?

Yeah, and how'd they know
we'd be at the salt flats
with the Mach 6?

Look! There's a logo
on the helmet.

It appears to be
some sort of arrow.

Gee, thanks for
the expert analysis.

Chim-Chim, quit playing
with the evidence.

Can you find a match
for the logo itself?

I tried, but the closest match
I could find was this--

Granny Annie's Cookie Barn.

Oh, great,
we're being attacked
by a dessert.

Hmm, whoever these guys are,
they're keeping a low profile.

- Well, it sounds like
we have no leads, then.
- Wait, hold on.

An evil plot to steal
the Mach 6?

I'm gonna take a wild
guess and say

Annalise may know
something about this.

Totally, I say we head over
there and pick her brain.

It's time to
get some answers.

- Who you here to see?
- Annalise.

- Regarding?
- Uh, just wanted to hang out.

What are you doing?

Hey, there's nothing wrong
with wanting to look your best

for a babe like Annalise.

Annalise:
Send them up.

All right, Annalise,
we want answers.

Yeah, we know you got
Jared and Jesse spying on us.

And we know you're not
smart enough to plot

that salt flats
ambush yourself.

Yeah! Start squawkin'!

Gorgeous.

What are you losers
talking about?

I've been up here doing my nails
for the last couple hours.

- I don't know anything.
- Then explain this.

Hmm, never seen it.

Ah, come on, you're not
getting off that easily.

You got to know what
this logo means.

You know, Annalise, whatever
company this helmet belongs to

probably has a lot of money.

Yeah, and if you got
in touch with them,

they'd probably give you
a big reward.

Really?

Well, now that you mention it,
the helmet does look familiar.

Speed:
It does?

Kind of makes sense that Zile
would be connected to this.

Whoever uses that logo,

daddy sure seems to get a lot
of mysterious mail from them.

Then it sounds like we need
to question Zile, A.S.A.P.

But, Speed, the qualifying race
is in just a few hours.

Hmm, then, Lucy,
you and Conor should stay back

and prep the cars
for the race

while X and I try to get
some answers from Zile.

All right, let's roll.

Not so fast, guys.

You need special visitation
rights to see my daddy.

And only family members
can get them.

Well, can you get us in?

Oh, I could get you in,
but you're gonna owe me one.

Also, you'll need disguises.

Come on, you have
to come out eventually

if you want
to see my daddy.

- Oh.
- ( giggles )

This is so embarrassing.

( tires screeching )

( beeping )

Okay, this is it.
Just act casual, you two.

Oh, I wish I'd picked
a different lipstick color.

This one has too much purple.

Don't ever say that again.

I mean, this is so lame.

Pipe down,
you'll blow our cover.

How may I help you, ladies?

We're here
to see Zile Zazic.

Ah, Zazic, Zazic,
let's see.

Oh, boy, says here
only family can see him.

Right, well,
I'm his daughter

and these two
are his nieces--

Speedona,
and Extina.

( laughs )
Oh, well, isn't that nice.

Follow me, girls.

Hmm, these cars look safe
for driving today.

I just have
one question.

What is the purpose
of this button?

Uh, it's very--

It's complicated.

Conor, maybe you
could explain?

That, uh, button,
when pressed,

plays calming nature sounds

to calm Speed
when the race gets tough.

- Nature sounds?
- Uh, yeah.

Let's see about this.

Uh...
( imitates crowing )

Ah, yes, the call
of the great white-tailed
Siberian owl.

That is a calming sound.

This car is approved.
Good luck in the race today.

( both sigh )

♪ I've been stuck in jail

♪ With no chance of bail

♪ And the food
is oh-so stale ♪

Sorry, boss, just trying
to express our current situation

in song form.

Man: Good afternoon, boys.

And today's your lucky day.
You got visitors.

You know, you're lucky

to have such beautiful nieces,
Mr. Zazic.

- Nieces?
- Hi, daddy.

Annalise,
who are these two?

Aw, shucks, ladies,
if I knew you were coming

I'd have taken a shower.

Don't you recognize us?

Uh, are you two my nieces
from Russia?

- No.
- Ah!

My nieces from New Jersey
who I say are from Russia

- so I can use them
in evil schemes.
- No.

Maybe you'd
recognize us better,

if we were totaling
your Tough Ranger.

The Racer brothers?
What are you doing here?

We got questions, Zile.

Questions?

I'm locked up.
I've lost everything.

I can barely even
get a decent meal here.

Now don't try your sob story
on us, Zile.

We know you're still
pulling the strings

even from behind bars.

Yeah, exhibit "A" being
today at the salt flats.

I don't know what
you're talking about.

Maybe this will help
jog your memory.

Three goon cars nearly
demolished the Mach 6

while we were running
tests on it today.

I'm telling you,
I know nothing.

Speed:
Maybe you can explain this?

And don't tell us it's the logo
for Granny Annie's Cookie Barn.

These people attacked you?

Yeah, you know 'em?

Oh, you don't want to tangle
with these people.

They're the real deal.

- Well, who are they?
- No one knows for sure.

Well, what do you think
they want with us?

I have no idea.

I thought that once
the gasless engine
was finished,

they'd no longer
want the Mach 6.

So let me get this straight.

You two are actually
Zile's nieces

dressing as
the Racer brothers,

dressing undercover
as girls?

You nitwit.

Listen, I'll try to
find out whatever I can.

But if I were you, kids,
I'd keep my nose out of this.

You're just asking
for trouble.

♪ Asking for trouble

Stan, how many of those
cursed things do you have?

Uh, just a couple.

You believe what Zile
said back there?

I don't know.
I don't think
we have a choice.

He did seem pretty spooked
about the logo, though.

Yeah, but I still
can't trust him.

Well, thanks
for visiting, ladies.

You walked right into my trap.

Hey!
Oh, no, he's getting away!

Not if we can help it.
I'll grab a chair.

Ew, I am not
rolling out there.

I'll get mud
on my new shoes.

Seriously, Annalise?

( tires squeal )

Annalise, fire up the car.
We got to go after this guy.

Speed:
Hurry, Annalise.

Don't you have any boosters
on this thing?

What do you expect?
It's just a convertible.

( screams )

This guy will total us.

Heads up.

( coughs )
I can't see a thing.

Aah! Oil!

( tires screeching )

( coughs )

Gonna feel that
in the morning.

Everyone all right?

Yeah,
but that creep got away.

Man, now we have no evidence
of the attack.

I hate to break up
this pity parade,

but we have a qualifying
race to catch, guys.

Announcer:
Wow, ladies and gentlemen,

there's your winner

of the first qualifying race--
Mitch!

Looks like those dweebs
totally failed today

and all because of us.

Bam, score one
for Jared and Jesse.

- ( cell phone rings )
- Woman: Any updates?

Well, not only did
Speed and his friends

lose the helmet
from the attack--

Uh, yeah, but they also missed
today's qualifying race.

( laughs )
Excellent.

Prepare to move on to
the next phase of the plan.

So you guys have
no answers, no evidence,

and you guys missed
the qualifying race?

All that work
on the Mach 6
for nothing.

And I'm too bummed
to even laugh at that
"kick me" sign

on Conor's back.

Not now, Chim-Chim,
we're not in the mood
to play.

No, we're not in the mood
for a movie either, Chim-Chim.

- Hey, look.
- It's the helmet.

Chim-Chim got the whole thing
scanned and stored

in a three-dimensional file.

- We don't need
the helmet at all.
- Sick.

Now let's use this evidence
and nail these creeps,

whoever they are.

( theme music playing )