The Batman (2004–2008): Season 1, Episode 13 - Clayface of Tragedy - full transcript
Batman is pitted against a new villain named Clayface, who can transform his body as if it were clay and impersonate anyone he chooses! Before The Batman can stop him, he will learn Clayface's shocking dark secret! Part 2 of 2
Previously on The Batman.
I call it Joker Putty.
And I can turn anything into it.
Don't let Yin scare you off.
She only has it out for the Batman.
One more blunder like tonight
and you can kiss your badge goodbye.
When Joker's through
clowning with you...
you won't know
where to find your mind.
Drop it.
You saved my partner's life.
This is the repayment of that debt.
The next time we meet, Batman,
the mask comes off.
- The Batman saved my butt tonight!
- You're suspended.
No. No!
Help me.
Work. It's gotta work.
Can't. No!
Help. Gotta find help.
Somebody, help me!
Help me!
- Please.
- Look! Look at that thing!
- Help me!
- No.
- Stay away.
- Freeze.
Back away from the woman.
Sergeant!
- What's he saying?
- Who cares? Stay back.
- What is it?
- I don't know.
But maybe we can stun it.
Officer down. Repeat, officer down.
It'll take time for Ethan to recover
from his trauma with Joker.
No doubt. Now, you really should
think about turning in, Master Bruce.
It's been a long night.
The Bat-Wave.
We're under attack from some kind
of clay-faced creature. We need backup.
- Clay-faced?
- Could be the night's just getting started.
- Get away from me!
- Come on!
Hurry. Come on. Move!
Stop.
Get clear!
No! Stop!
Help me.
Cut the water. I think we did it.
We beat the thing.
Chief, do we know
what that Clayface was?
What about the Batman?
Settle down. I'll make a brief statement.
First of all, I'd like to once again
congratulate Detective Ellen Yin...
for arresting Joker late last night.
Next, credit is due
to Sergeant Beechen here...
for taking down this Clayface creep
just an hour ago.
Now, while it may seem like Gotham PD's
had a recent run of good fortune...
our latest successes are no accident...
but part of my new
zero-tolerance policy against all freaks.
Including the Dark Knight?
I mean, the Batman.
Especially the Batman.
I guarantee you we will unmask him.
Chief, what was Clayface?
Is it true that Batman
helped capture Joker?
Yeah, is it true?
Zero tolerance for freaks.
No, against freaks.
No, that's not it.
On freaks?
Batman, move.
Sorry, fella. Clay not spoken here.
Chief? What...?
Clayface attacked me and the Batman...
The Batman's working with Clayface?
No. Yes. I don't know.
Just take them down. Both of them.
With zero tolerance!
All right, freeze.
Yin, it's me. It's me.
I'm warning you. Don't move.
No.
I want Rojas under 24-hour guard.
And what manner of mucky muck
would this be, Master Bruce?
Organic matter.
Mutated human DNA.
Which means Clayface may be
more victim than criminal.
I'll need to run some tests.
Yes!
My voice...
Bennett.
Bennett.
Bennett, are you in there?
Yeah. Just a minute.
Why haven't you been answering your cell?
Open the door.
You okay? You sound horrible.
Throat's a little raw.
You know, from all the screaming
last night. What's up, Yin?
Just wanted to make sure
you were all right.
This Clayface thing was first
spotted in your neighborhood.
So, what do I care? Rojas suspended me.
His freaks are his problem.
Take it easy, Bennett.
We'll get you back in action.
I just got out of the shower.
Look, Yin, I'm beat.
I need a break from everything.
Lab samples don't just get up
and walk away.
You're quite sure?
Not without leaving a trail.
Alfred!
- Are you all right?
- Fit as a fiddle, sir.
Nasty puddle of putty, wouldn't you say?
Putty.
Sir?
Joker's putty formula.
What if Ethan was infected?
Clayface was first seen
in Ethan's neighborhood...
and Ethan's been at odds
with Chief Rojas.
Ethan is Clayface.
Go right ahead, detective.
What is it, Yin?
Chief, I've just come from
Detective Bennett's place...
and, well, something's not
right with him.
I knew it. I never trusted that guy.
Bennett never knew how to play ball.
No, I guess he didn't.
But he's learning.
Sir, it seems you have
a phone call from Detective Yin.
Rest assured,
the lady is phoning for Master Bruce.
Patch her through.
Hello. Mr. Wayne?
Please, detective. Bruce.
Look, Wayne. You and Bennett,
Ethan, are best friends, right?
Well, since high school. Why?
Well, he's had a rough couple of days.
I was hoping you could talk to him.
We were supposed to shoot hoops today
at the old East Gotham gym...
but I haven't been able to reach him.
ls something wrong?
Ethan just hasn't been himself.
You don't know
what this stuff does to humans.
Because Ethan's not himself.
I'm sorry, detective?
Nothing. Look, I'm sorry
I bothered you, Wayne.
I have to go.
So do I, detective.
Detective, how'd you get back out?
- Excuse me?
- You just went inside.
What?
Wait here.
Chief?
Hey, sarge, who's that?
Never seen him. You there! Stop!
What in the...?
Ethan.
Attention, all units.
Clayface has abducted Police Chief Rojas.
Suspect should be considered dangerous.
Last seen heading towards East Gotham.
East Gotham.
Let's shoot some
hoops at the old gym.
Wayne said they were going
to the East Gotham gym.
Come on in, Batman.
It's time to say our goodbyes
to Chief Rojas.
- Let him go.
- What, you don't approve, Bats?
After all, to Rojas here,
we're both on the wrong side of the law.
It doesn't matter what he thinks.
It's the code you live by that matters.
And you don't wanna cross a line
you can't uncross.
Maybe you haven't noticed, Bats,
but my line's been crossed...
for good.
Ethan, no.
It's not cool
to reveal secret identities, Yin.
Not that it matters...
when I can be anyone I choose...
and when
I'm no longer sure what I am...
except a freak.
You know what separates
the freaks from the normals?
Just one rotten day.
Ever had a really rotten day, Batman?
Thought so.
Joker's rotten to the core by choice.
A choice that's still
yours to make, detective.
Turn yourself in, Ethan.
We can help you.
You don't get it, do you?
Joker didn't just melt my skin.
He melted my mind.
I'm a freak inside and out.
And Chief Rojas has zero tolerance
for the likes of me.
Ethan, no!
Nice try, Bats...
but the water pressure
in this dump always did stink.
Ethan, stop.
Boys' locker room, Yin.
You could get expelled for this.
There's no blood on your hands yet.
Please, Ethan. Don't cross the line.
You defending the Batman?
I never thought I'd see the day.
Yin...
what's become of us?
Ethan.
The next time we meet, Batman,
the mask comes off.
I made you a promise last night, Batman.
But I decided against it.
Didn't even peek.
No cuffs, no backup.
I'm not sure I understand.
All I've seen the last few months...
the last two nights...
has challenged everything
I ever believed in.
It all comes down to one thing.
Ethan. He was right.
Gotham needs the Batman.
You could lose your badge
for thinking that way.
If you ever need me...
When Ethan suggested we have coffee,
I never dreamed it would be without him.
I miss him.
- You'll find him.
- And then?
We'll find a way to help him.
I suppose they'll saddle you
with a new partner.
I hope not.
I think...
maybe I already have one.
I'm sure, whoever you have in mind,
Ethan would approve.
He could be anywhere.
He could be anyone.
I call it Joker Putty.
And I can turn anything into it.
Don't let Yin scare you off.
She only has it out for the Batman.
One more blunder like tonight
and you can kiss your badge goodbye.
When Joker's through
clowning with you...
you won't know
where to find your mind.
Drop it.
You saved my partner's life.
This is the repayment of that debt.
The next time we meet, Batman,
the mask comes off.
- The Batman saved my butt tonight!
- You're suspended.
No. No!
Help me.
Work. It's gotta work.
Can't. No!
Help. Gotta find help.
Somebody, help me!
Help me!
- Please.
- Look! Look at that thing!
- Help me!
- No.
- Stay away.
- Freeze.
Back away from the woman.
Sergeant!
- What's he saying?
- Who cares? Stay back.
- What is it?
- I don't know.
But maybe we can stun it.
Officer down. Repeat, officer down.
It'll take time for Ethan to recover
from his trauma with Joker.
No doubt. Now, you really should
think about turning in, Master Bruce.
It's been a long night.
The Bat-Wave.
We're under attack from some kind
of clay-faced creature. We need backup.
- Clay-faced?
- Could be the night's just getting started.
- Get away from me!
- Come on!
Hurry. Come on. Move!
Stop.
Get clear!
No! Stop!
Help me.
Cut the water. I think we did it.
We beat the thing.
Chief, do we know
what that Clayface was?
What about the Batman?
Settle down. I'll make a brief statement.
First of all, I'd like to once again
congratulate Detective Ellen Yin...
for arresting Joker late last night.
Next, credit is due
to Sergeant Beechen here...
for taking down this Clayface creep
just an hour ago.
Now, while it may seem like Gotham PD's
had a recent run of good fortune...
our latest successes are no accident...
but part of my new
zero-tolerance policy against all freaks.
Including the Dark Knight?
I mean, the Batman.
Especially the Batman.
I guarantee you we will unmask him.
Chief, what was Clayface?
Is it true that Batman
helped capture Joker?
Yeah, is it true?
Zero tolerance for freaks.
No, against freaks.
No, that's not it.
On freaks?
Batman, move.
Sorry, fella. Clay not spoken here.
Chief? What...?
Clayface attacked me and the Batman...
The Batman's working with Clayface?
No. Yes. I don't know.
Just take them down. Both of them.
With zero tolerance!
All right, freeze.
Yin, it's me. It's me.
I'm warning you. Don't move.
No.
I want Rojas under 24-hour guard.
And what manner of mucky muck
would this be, Master Bruce?
Organic matter.
Mutated human DNA.
Which means Clayface may be
more victim than criminal.
I'll need to run some tests.
Yes!
My voice...
Bennett.
Bennett.
Bennett, are you in there?
Yeah. Just a minute.
Why haven't you been answering your cell?
Open the door.
You okay? You sound horrible.
Throat's a little raw.
You know, from all the screaming
last night. What's up, Yin?
Just wanted to make sure
you were all right.
This Clayface thing was first
spotted in your neighborhood.
So, what do I care? Rojas suspended me.
His freaks are his problem.
Take it easy, Bennett.
We'll get you back in action.
I just got out of the shower.
Look, Yin, I'm beat.
I need a break from everything.
Lab samples don't just get up
and walk away.
You're quite sure?
Not without leaving a trail.
Alfred!
- Are you all right?
- Fit as a fiddle, sir.
Nasty puddle of putty, wouldn't you say?
Putty.
Sir?
Joker's putty formula.
What if Ethan was infected?
Clayface was first seen
in Ethan's neighborhood...
and Ethan's been at odds
with Chief Rojas.
Ethan is Clayface.
Go right ahead, detective.
What is it, Yin?
Chief, I've just come from
Detective Bennett's place...
and, well, something's not
right with him.
I knew it. I never trusted that guy.
Bennett never knew how to play ball.
No, I guess he didn't.
But he's learning.
Sir, it seems you have
a phone call from Detective Yin.
Rest assured,
the lady is phoning for Master Bruce.
Patch her through.
Hello. Mr. Wayne?
Please, detective. Bruce.
Look, Wayne. You and Bennett,
Ethan, are best friends, right?
Well, since high school. Why?
Well, he's had a rough couple of days.
I was hoping you could talk to him.
We were supposed to shoot hoops today
at the old East Gotham gym...
but I haven't been able to reach him.
ls something wrong?
Ethan just hasn't been himself.
You don't know
what this stuff does to humans.
Because Ethan's not himself.
I'm sorry, detective?
Nothing. Look, I'm sorry
I bothered you, Wayne.
I have to go.
So do I, detective.
Detective, how'd you get back out?
- Excuse me?
- You just went inside.
What?
Wait here.
Chief?
Hey, sarge, who's that?
Never seen him. You there! Stop!
What in the...?
Ethan.
Attention, all units.
Clayface has abducted Police Chief Rojas.
Suspect should be considered dangerous.
Last seen heading towards East Gotham.
East Gotham.
Let's shoot some
hoops at the old gym.
Wayne said they were going
to the East Gotham gym.
Come on in, Batman.
It's time to say our goodbyes
to Chief Rojas.
- Let him go.
- What, you don't approve, Bats?
After all, to Rojas here,
we're both on the wrong side of the law.
It doesn't matter what he thinks.
It's the code you live by that matters.
And you don't wanna cross a line
you can't uncross.
Maybe you haven't noticed, Bats,
but my line's been crossed...
for good.
Ethan, no.
It's not cool
to reveal secret identities, Yin.
Not that it matters...
when I can be anyone I choose...
and when
I'm no longer sure what I am...
except a freak.
You know what separates
the freaks from the normals?
Just one rotten day.
Ever had a really rotten day, Batman?
Thought so.
Joker's rotten to the core by choice.
A choice that's still
yours to make, detective.
Turn yourself in, Ethan.
We can help you.
You don't get it, do you?
Joker didn't just melt my skin.
He melted my mind.
I'm a freak inside and out.
And Chief Rojas has zero tolerance
for the likes of me.
Ethan, no!
Nice try, Bats...
but the water pressure
in this dump always did stink.
Ethan, stop.
Boys' locker room, Yin.
You could get expelled for this.
There's no blood on your hands yet.
Please, Ethan. Don't cross the line.
You defending the Batman?
I never thought I'd see the day.
Yin...
what's become of us?
Ethan.
The next time we meet, Batman,
the mask comes off.
I made you a promise last night, Batman.
But I decided against it.
Didn't even peek.
No cuffs, no backup.
I'm not sure I understand.
All I've seen the last few months...
the last two nights...
has challenged everything
I ever believed in.
It all comes down to one thing.
Ethan. He was right.
Gotham needs the Batman.
You could lose your badge
for thinking that way.
If you ever need me...
When Ethan suggested we have coffee,
I never dreamed it would be without him.
I miss him.
- You'll find him.
- And then?
We'll find a way to help him.
I suppose they'll saddle you
with a new partner.
I hope not.
I think...
maybe I already have one.
I'm sure, whoever you have in mind,
Ethan would approve.
He could be anywhere.
He could be anyone.