The Batman (2004–2008): Season 1, Episode 4 - The Cat and the Bat - full transcript
Selina Kyle (Catwoman) attempts to steal a valuable cat statue. Unbenownst to her, the object belongs to Katsu, a Japanese gangster. She fails, and Batman begins to track her. During a brief encounter with Batman, Catwoman steals his utility belt. Catwoman begins to experiment with the belt, which can remotely control many of Batman's valuable tools, such as his Bat Bot and Batmobile. Catwoman still has designs on the rare statue. Batman finds Catwoman by tracing the signal on the Batarang. A short while later, Batman and Catwoman find themselves together on Katsu's property, surrounded by a ninja security force.
Hold up.
The Batman nails thugs for us again,
and this is the thanks he gets?
I just wanna tell him how grateful I am,
up close and personal.
Imagine that. Lost him.
Coincidence?
If you were the Batman,
what kind of pets would you have?
Let's see where these bats lead us.
Wayne Industries.
Looks like your buddy Wayne
has some explaining to do.
Morning, Marlene.
Any messages for
Gotham's most eligible?
Bruce, we need to talk.
Ethan. I hope this is a social visit.
Drop the act, buddy.
We know you're the Batman.
Psyche!
You, the Batman!
We are, however, investigating
a lead on the Batman.
We'd like to have a look
in this building, Mr. Wayne.
Trust me, Detective Yin. if anyone here
had anything to do with the Batman...
I'd be the first to know.
But if it's bats you want...
Dr. Langstrom is an audiometrist,
an expert in the science of hearing.
Bats are part of his research on...
Sonar, Mr. Wayne?
Dr. Langstrom, these are
Detectives Yin and Bennett.
Detectives?
Dark in here. You aren't trying
to hide anything, are you, doctor?
Bats are nocturnal.
They prefer the dark.
That's common knowledge.
Dr. Langstrom, where were you last
night between 4 and 5 a.m.?
Right here,
waiting for my bats to return.
I suppose I don't have
much of a social life.
- What do you know about the Batman?
- I never paid much attention.
But if he likes bats, he can't be all bad.
Thanks for your time, doctor.
Mr. Wayne, we'll be in touch.
Later, Bruce.
Bats prefer being kept in the dark,
Dr. Langstrom.
I don't. Why wasn't I updated
on your research?
I... I'm afraid paperwork isn't
one of my strong points.
And I'm afraid I'm gonna
have to shut down your project.
No! You can't.
My niece Carly.
She lost her hearing when she was 3,
after a bout with measles.
She's the reason for my
research, Mr. Wayne.
You see, I'm on the
verge of a breakthrough.
A cure for deafness.
Are you quite certain allowing
Dr. Langstrom to continue...
his bat research was
the wisest decision, Master Bruce?
Giving Detective Yin a reason...
to sniff around Wayne Industries
could spell disaster.
Langstrom's on the verge
of a breakthrough, Alfred.
In scientific terms, sir,
"on the verge," could mean years.
Then maybe Bruce Wayne can provide
some charity on a personal level.
Hi. Carly?
I brought you this hearing aid
until your uncle can...
Mom! There's some total
weirdo at the door!
You can hear?
Langstrom.
Langstrom. Dr. Langstrom.
No one here. Okay.
If you're not curing deafness,
what are you up to?
"The Batman. Vigilante or hero?"
Internet sites?
Police reports!
Mr. Wayne?
Quite a scrapbook for someone who's
never paid attention to the Batman.
Oh, don't trouble yourself,
Mr. Wayne.
A pompous, pretty boy like you
could never understand my work.
- Try me, doctor.
- I want to be like the Batman.
You wanna be a crime fighter?
No, Mr. Wayne. I want to be feared!
You forced me to accelerate
my testing schedule.
What a pity the Batman himself
can't be here to witness...
the birth of ManBat!
Langstrom, take it easy.
Can you hear me?
Langstrom!
Chill.
Check it out:
Even billionaires put in overtime.
Detectives.
Excuse me.
- E-mail from a cutie?
- Spam.
So why the late visit?
We wanna talk to Dr. Bat again.
That dork act didn't sit right with me.
Langstrom? He's gone.
Flew right out of here just minutes ago.
Now, if you'll excuse me...
Your social life will have
to wait, Mr. Wayne.
- Langstrom's hiding something.
- We need another look in his lab.
Ethan, it's late, and so am I.
So unless you have a...
Search warrant?
Yin.
- We're on our way.
- What is it?
- Assailant with bat wings, downtown.
- The Batman?
Who else? We might just get that chat
with Langstrom after all.
Later, Bruce.
Alfred, anything unusual
on the Batwave?
And I mean freaky unusual.
Let's have a look.
Would the discovery
of several mammals...
found completely
drained of blood qualify?
Langstrom couldn't have used
fruit bats?
Begging your pardon?
Let's just say I'm no longer
the only bat in town.
I knew you'd come calling, Batman.
So tell me...
who's the better bat?
This has to end now,
before you start feeding on humans.
Oh, but I'm so close to my goal!
Two more doses of my formula...
and The ManBat
will rule the night forever.
Freeze! Give it up, Langstrom.
I don't have time for this.
Flush him out the other end.
I'll cover the back.
Okay, Batman, where'd you
ditch the muscle suit?
- You're making a big mistake, detective.
- He's right.
He's more dangerous than he looks.
Okay, so you're not the Batman...
and you're not Langstrom.
Freeze! You... You bat thing!
What the...?
Bennett!
You'll need more firepower
to bring that thing down.
Wasn't trying to.
Detective Yin. I need a copter
ASAP to track ManBat.
No, not Batman. ManBat!
Alfred, pick up.
Need I remind you we are not all
creatures of the night?
I'm on my way.
I need you to prepare a few things.
Sir, something's wrong?
A friend is in trouble.
Bingo.
So where's the big, bad bat?
Out of the daylight...
and in its cave.
Hold on, Ethan.
Look out!
Stay back.
Time to see who is the better bat.
Appreciate the save.
Let's see how your sonar
likes the look of this.
I'm not sure what's creepier...
a big rat with wings
or a drowned rat without them.
Bennett, you all right?
Batting .500. While one bat
nearly ate me...
one saved me.
Let's turn Langstrom's lab inside out.
I want everything tagged and
bagged so Forensics can...
What happened?
Maybe Langstrom didn't want
anyone analyzing his work.
And you don't know
anything about this?
I've known Bruce since high school.
He'd never interfere in an investigation.
- Right, Bruce?
- I like to think I help law enforcement.
Personally, I'm just glad we're back
down to one bat guy.
Well, if Langstrom isn't the Batman,
who is?
Later, Bruce.
In time... In time...
the night will belong to ManBat!
The Batman nails thugs for us again,
and this is the thanks he gets?
I just wanna tell him how grateful I am,
up close and personal.
Imagine that. Lost him.
Coincidence?
If you were the Batman,
what kind of pets would you have?
Let's see where these bats lead us.
Wayne Industries.
Looks like your buddy Wayne
has some explaining to do.
Morning, Marlene.
Any messages for
Gotham's most eligible?
Bruce, we need to talk.
Ethan. I hope this is a social visit.
Drop the act, buddy.
We know you're the Batman.
Psyche!
You, the Batman!
We are, however, investigating
a lead on the Batman.
We'd like to have a look
in this building, Mr. Wayne.
Trust me, Detective Yin. if anyone here
had anything to do with the Batman...
I'd be the first to know.
But if it's bats you want...
Dr. Langstrom is an audiometrist,
an expert in the science of hearing.
Bats are part of his research on...
Sonar, Mr. Wayne?
Dr. Langstrom, these are
Detectives Yin and Bennett.
Detectives?
Dark in here. You aren't trying
to hide anything, are you, doctor?
Bats are nocturnal.
They prefer the dark.
That's common knowledge.
Dr. Langstrom, where were you last
night between 4 and 5 a.m.?
Right here,
waiting for my bats to return.
I suppose I don't have
much of a social life.
- What do you know about the Batman?
- I never paid much attention.
But if he likes bats, he can't be all bad.
Thanks for your time, doctor.
Mr. Wayne, we'll be in touch.
Later, Bruce.
Bats prefer being kept in the dark,
Dr. Langstrom.
I don't. Why wasn't I updated
on your research?
I... I'm afraid paperwork isn't
one of my strong points.
And I'm afraid I'm gonna
have to shut down your project.
No! You can't.
My niece Carly.
She lost her hearing when she was 3,
after a bout with measles.
She's the reason for my
research, Mr. Wayne.
You see, I'm on the
verge of a breakthrough.
A cure for deafness.
Are you quite certain allowing
Dr. Langstrom to continue...
his bat research was
the wisest decision, Master Bruce?
Giving Detective Yin a reason...
to sniff around Wayne Industries
could spell disaster.
Langstrom's on the verge
of a breakthrough, Alfred.
In scientific terms, sir,
"on the verge," could mean years.
Then maybe Bruce Wayne can provide
some charity on a personal level.
Hi. Carly?
I brought you this hearing aid
until your uncle can...
Mom! There's some total
weirdo at the door!
You can hear?
Langstrom.
Langstrom. Dr. Langstrom.
No one here. Okay.
If you're not curing deafness,
what are you up to?
"The Batman. Vigilante or hero?"
Internet sites?
Police reports!
Mr. Wayne?
Quite a scrapbook for someone who's
never paid attention to the Batman.
Oh, don't trouble yourself,
Mr. Wayne.
A pompous, pretty boy like you
could never understand my work.
- Try me, doctor.
- I want to be like the Batman.
You wanna be a crime fighter?
No, Mr. Wayne. I want to be feared!
You forced me to accelerate
my testing schedule.
What a pity the Batman himself
can't be here to witness...
the birth of ManBat!
Langstrom, take it easy.
Can you hear me?
Langstrom!
Chill.
Check it out:
Even billionaires put in overtime.
Detectives.
Excuse me.
- E-mail from a cutie?
- Spam.
So why the late visit?
We wanna talk to Dr. Bat again.
That dork act didn't sit right with me.
Langstrom? He's gone.
Flew right out of here just minutes ago.
Now, if you'll excuse me...
Your social life will have
to wait, Mr. Wayne.
- Langstrom's hiding something.
- We need another look in his lab.
Ethan, it's late, and so am I.
So unless you have a...
Search warrant?
Yin.
- We're on our way.
- What is it?
- Assailant with bat wings, downtown.
- The Batman?
Who else? We might just get that chat
with Langstrom after all.
Later, Bruce.
Alfred, anything unusual
on the Batwave?
And I mean freaky unusual.
Let's have a look.
Would the discovery
of several mammals...
found completely
drained of blood qualify?
Langstrom couldn't have used
fruit bats?
Begging your pardon?
Let's just say I'm no longer
the only bat in town.
I knew you'd come calling, Batman.
So tell me...
who's the better bat?
This has to end now,
before you start feeding on humans.
Oh, but I'm so close to my goal!
Two more doses of my formula...
and The ManBat
will rule the night forever.
Freeze! Give it up, Langstrom.
I don't have time for this.
Flush him out the other end.
I'll cover the back.
Okay, Batman, where'd you
ditch the muscle suit?
- You're making a big mistake, detective.
- He's right.
He's more dangerous than he looks.
Okay, so you're not the Batman...
and you're not Langstrom.
Freeze! You... You bat thing!
What the...?
Bennett!
You'll need more firepower
to bring that thing down.
Wasn't trying to.
Detective Yin. I need a copter
ASAP to track ManBat.
No, not Batman. ManBat!
Alfred, pick up.
Need I remind you we are not all
creatures of the night?
I'm on my way.
I need you to prepare a few things.
Sir, something's wrong?
A friend is in trouble.
Bingo.
So where's the big, bad bat?
Out of the daylight...
and in its cave.
Hold on, Ethan.
Look out!
Stay back.
Time to see who is the better bat.
Appreciate the save.
Let's see how your sonar
likes the look of this.
I'm not sure what's creepier...
a big rat with wings
or a drowned rat without them.
Bennett, you all right?
Batting .500. While one bat
nearly ate me...
one saved me.
Let's turn Langstrom's lab inside out.
I want everything tagged and
bagged so Forensics can...
What happened?
Maybe Langstrom didn't want
anyone analyzing his work.
And you don't know
anything about this?
I've known Bruce since high school.
He'd never interfere in an investigation.
- Right, Bruce?
- I like to think I help law enforcement.
Personally, I'm just glad we're back
down to one bat guy.
Well, if Langstrom isn't the Batman,
who is?
Later, Bruce.
In time... In time...
the night will belong to ManBat!