The Original Ghostbusters (1986–1987): Season 1, Episode 47 - The White Whale - full transcript

[theme song playing]

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[grunting]

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Let's go ♪

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[all] Let's go, Ghostbusters!

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[grunting]

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Let's go ♪

[howling]

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Let's go ♪

♪ Let's go, let's go

[grunting]

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Let's go ♪

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♪ Let's go, Ghostbusters
Let's go ♪

[laughing]

[crunching, chomping]

[exlcaims] There's another oneof those ugly buglies.

But I'll get 'em.

Nice work, Eddie.



That's the last of
those monster ghost termites.

Strike a pose, hero.

I need a picture
for my news report.

No problem, Jessica.

Always glad to be of help.

-[beeping]
-Huh?

Uh-oh.

That's the emergency signal

for the Phantom Prison Planet.

The Phantom Prison Planet?
What's that?

Well, it's a prisonwhere we put manyof our bad ghosts, Eddie.

And according to this report

there's a strange ghost ship
about to attack it.

Well, you know
what that means, guys.

[all]
Let's go, Ghostbusters!

♪ Let's go, Ghostbusters
Let's go ♪

♪ Let's go, let's go

[laughs] There it is,
the Phantom Prison Planet.

That's where we'll find
the ghost of Moby Dick,

the white whale.

Moby Dick?

How do they keep that
mighty monster from escapin'?

That ghost-proof
energy field does it, Swab.

It surrounds the planet

and keeps
the ghosts imprisoned.

But it won't stop me.

Lookout, have you spotted
the white whale yet?

Aye, Harpoon, dead ahead,
down below on the planet.

[groans]
The white whale at last.

When I have him
under my control

I'll be the greatest
ghost pirate in the Galaxy.

There she blows!

Ah, Moby, me friend,
that was a wonderful ride.

[laughing]

By the phantom foghorns,
Moby, you're me best friend.

But you're still a rascal.

[Swab] I don't understand,Captain Harpoon.

Who is that ghost riding
on Moby Dick?

That's Captain Ahab, Swab.

He and Moby
used to be enemies.

But after 600 years,
they've become good friends.

And that's the key to my plan.

If I capture old Ahab...

then Moby will be forced
to obey my command.

Can you and the lads
capture Ahab?

We can handle him

if you can get us through
that ghost sphere.

This is a bit of evil magic
I've been savin' a long time.

Watch this.

[grunting]

[hissing]

Incredible, Captain Harpoon.

Aye, but that energy tattoo
can be used only once.

So let's get to work.

My harpoon ray
will control the beast

long enough to open a hole
in the force field, Swab.

Now, you scurvy dogs,
let's get moving.

The energy serpent
won't last long.

[Ahab] Over the seven seas,
Moby, that was fun.

You know, me friend,
'tis 600 years we're together

and I hope nothin'
ever splits us up. Ow!

[growls]

Excellent work, Swab.

Now, hide Ahab somewhere
and guard him well.

Meantime, I'll be
using Moby Dick here

to plunder every space liner
in the Galaxy.

[laughing]

[Jessica] That's Phantom
Prison Planet just ahead.

And look, that ghost ship
is stealing the ghost
of Moby Dick.

That's dumb.

If they wanted
a big fat whale,

why didn't they
just grab Tracy?

[Tracy grunting]

Should we go after 'em,
Futura?

We better find out
what they're up to first.

Land on the Prison Planet,
Tracy.

[Tracy] Okey-dokey.

Appears the Ghostbusters
are headed

for the Prison Planet,
Captain Harpoon.

Ha! Let 'em. Swab and his ladscan handle 'em.

In the meantime,
we've got plunderin' to do.

[lookout] Captain Harpoon...

luxury space liner
off the port quadrant.

[laughs]
There she blows, men.

A fat space liner.

Loaded to the gunnels
with riches.

Now, let's put this tub
of blubber to work.

[grunting]

Belay that.

Remember...

my men have your precious
Captain Ahab prisoner.

If you ever wanna
see him again,
you'll do as I say.

So move!

Really?
Do tell, Lord Knubbles.

Oh, absolutely,
my dear Anthrax.

This trip has been just toodreadfully dull, I mean to say.

Nothing exciting ever happens.

[grunting]

[Harpoon] Yeah!
[laughing] Success.

With the giant Moby Dick
under my control

I'll be able to loot
every ship in the Galaxy.

[laughs]

So you say that Harpoon
stole Moby Dick?

Yeah. That's right.

They grabbed
Captain Ahab too.

Oh, they're keeping him
prisoner in a mountain
somewhere--

While Harpoon uses Moby
to capture space liners. Oh.

I got one! I got one!

We've gotta stop Harpoon.

Right, Jake,but we also have to find Ahab.

Without him,
we'll never be able

to break Harpoon's control
over Moby Dick.

I've got a plan,
let's split up.

You boys
go after Harpoon.

Futura and I will stay here
to hunt for Ahab.

Are you sure
that's a good idea?

I mean, this planet
is full of bad ghosts.

[Futura] We have
no choice, Jake.

And besides, we can
take care of ourselves.

-Uh, right, Hopper?
-Let's go, Ghostbusters.

Sheesh! If there's anythingI can't stand, it's enthusiasm.

-Pip-squeak.
-Knock it off, you two.

We've got work to do.
Come on, guys.

-Good luck, ladies. Be careful.-You too, Jake.

Let's go, Hopper.

Hop, de-de-de-de-de-de-de!

That young Hopper
makes me tired.

Well, you can't
rest now, G.B.

We've got a whale
of a job to do.

Oh, it's an awfully
big planet, Jessica.

Do you think we can find
where Harpoon's men
took Ahab in time?

We have to, Futura.

The Ghostbusters
are counting on us.

Hey, look!

Outlawed ghosts.

Shall we bust'em, huh,
huh, huh? Can we, huh?

Hold on a minute, Hopper.
These ghosts may be able
to give us some information.

[Futura]
I don't know, Jessica.

They look like
they'll give us

more trouble
than information.

That's a risk
we're gonna have to take.

Besides, on this planet,
I doubt if anyone's
gonna be friendly.

-Uh, excuse me.
-Scram, little lady.

-This pass is off limits.
-Uh, uh, of course.

We'll be on our way
in a moment.

I just wanted to ask

if you'd seen Captain Ahab.

-Oh!
-You're looking for Ahab, eh?

Swab warned us
to watch for snoops.

That's why he hired us
to stay and guard.

What are we waiting for,Futura?

Let's dematerialize 'em.

[whispering] Easy, Hopper.

I think this is part
of Jessica's plan.

That's right.
We're looking for Ahab.

He's been ghost napped
and we're gonna rescue him.

You may be planning
to rescue Ahab, little lady,

but now who's gonna be
rescuin' you?

[chuckling]

Are you sure this
is the right way, Jake?

[sniffing]

My ghost sniffing nose

is infallible, Eddie.

Harpoon is right around
here somewhere.

Look!

[Eddie] It's Harpoon,
all right.

And is that Moby Dick?

Well, how many
other giant white whales

do you expect
to find in outer space?

Looks like Harpoon is looting
that space liner, boys.

And you know what that means.

[all]
Let's go, Ghostbusters!

Sheesh! Next time these boys
go on a job...

remind me
to develop engine trouble.

Argh! Give me those pearls.

Never, you rotten pirate.

I say, fearful bounders
these pirates, what Anthrax?

Absolutely, old chap.

Dastard ruthless...

...somebody ought
to do something about them.

Absolutely,but not us, of course.

Of course not, old boy.
Wouldn't rather get involved.

Besides, we're saved.Here come the Ghostbusters.

Let's bust 'em, boys.

It's those blasted
Ghost lubbers.

Get them, me hearties.

-Split up guys, now.
-That's the leader, get him.

-[screaming]
-Oh, no.

Nice work, Eddie.

Now,
for our ghost bustin' ball.

Strike! Atta boy, Jake!

[guns zapping]

I just hope Futuraand Jessica's plan is workin'.

Oh, I hope this is all part
of your plan, Jessica.

Because, if it isn't,
we're in big trouble.

Silence! No talkin'
among the prisoners.

You scurvy dog.

First you steal Moby Dick,
me only friend.

And now, you kidnapped
two innocent lasses.

I said quiet, sea dog.

And why do you care
about these women anyway?

You were a black-hearted enoughrascal in your whalin' days.

Six hundred years
can change a man, Swab.

I've had me fill
of evil ghosts

like you
and your Captain Harpoon.

Sorry, you don't
like me company, Ahab.

But you'll have to put up
with it for a while longer.

As for you lads, good job.

Harpoon will reward ya richly.

But for now,
return to your guard.

There might be other snoops.

Right, let's ride.

Oh, good, they're leaving.
Now's our chance.

Our chance to do what?

I can't use my magic
with my hands tied.

-You won't have to.
-Silence! I said no talkin'.

Uh, uh, I have only
one more thing to say, Swab.

Aye, and that is?

-Hopper!
-Right here.

[Jessica] Dematerialize
this creep.

My pleasure.

That takes care of one ghost.

Now, for this one.
[laughing]

No, Hopper! Leave him alone!

He's not evil.
Besides, we need him.

Are you sure, Jessica?

In my opinion,
the only good ghost

is a dematerialized ghost.

You need to learnabout forgiveness, Hopper.

But for now come here
and get these ropes off.

Oh, all right.

How's that?

Oh, great! Now, I can use
my powers again.

Blow me down.
Thank you, ladies.

I'm right grateful.

Captain Ahab
at your service.

We came here
for a reason, Captain.

We need your help.

Harpoon is forcing Moby Dickto capture space liners.

So that's why that scurvy dog
stole me whale.

Well, I'll soon put
a stop to that pirate.

We were hoping
you'd feel that way.

Come with us
and we'll go after 'em.

Convert to flight mode,Hopper.

-No!
-What?

No evil ghost is gonnabe a passenger of mine.

Hopper, shame on you.

It's all right.
You're right, mate.

I was truly evil once,
but it was a long time ago.

And I've learned
better since.

Now a days all I cares
about is me only friend.

The white whale.
Moby Dick.

So I'm not asking you
to like me, lad.

Just help me
rescue my friend.

Please.

Well. Oh, all right.

Hop aboard.

The last pirate's
up there, Jake.

[Jake]
Hmm. He's outta range.

Ya scurvy Ghostbusters,
you'll not get me. [laughing]

[grunting]

Oh, drat!

Thanks, Tracy.
That's the last of 'em.

[Harpoon] Not quite,
ghost lubbers.

You may have beaten my crew

but you have yet to deal
with Captain Harpoon.

And I've a pair
of surprises for ya.

[grunting]

Jake! His tattoos!

They're turnin' into monsters!

[Jake]
They sure are, Eddie.

But this should
take care of 'em.

[crunching]

Jake, it didn't work!

[Captain Harpoon laughing]

That's right, ghost lubbers.

My beasties are pure energy.

[laughing] They're not ghosts.

Your precious dematerializer
doesn't bother them

but they will bother you.

Get them, me beasties.
[chuckling]

[all screaming]

[growling]

[crashing]

[screeching]

Whoa! End of the line.

And maybe the end
of the Ghostbusters too.

[exclaiming] Yeah!

This is it, ghost lubbers.

Nothin' can save ya now.

[Futura] Wrong, Harpoon!

[exclaims]

[roaring]

Ahab, you're free.

I am.
And so is me good friend.

Moby Dick.

[roaring]

[roars]

[crashing]

[Eddie] Yeah! Moby destroyed
the monsters.

It's all over!

Not quite.

[grunts] Blasted white whale!

He destroyed my monsters.

Well, I'll just--

Not so fast, buster!

-Huh?
-You're busted!

[Futura] And I just got a callfrom the Prison Planet, Ahab.

Because of your help
in defeating Harpoon,

it's been decided
that you don't have to return
to the Prison Planet.

You and Moby are free!

[chuckles] That's--
That's wonderful!

Moby and I, we can't
thank you enough.

Congratulations, Ahab.
What are you gonna do now?

Well, travel, lad.

Wander the space ways
and see the universe.

Just me and me only friend,
Moby Dick.

[clicking]

[Hopper]
Uh, uh, oh, excuse me.

Captain Ahab,
not your only friend.

I wanted to say
I'm sorry for the way

I acted towards you, Captain.

And I hope you'll forgive me.

And consider me a...

A friend?

Why, certainly, mate.

I'd be proud to.

I say, Anthrax, looks likea jolly old happy ending, what?

Absolutely, my dear chap.
Absolutely!

In today's story,
the Time Hopper

had to learn an important
lesson about forgiveness.

Captain Ahab had been bad
a long time ago...

but he wasn't bad anymore.

However, because Hopper
had not learned forgiveness

a new friend
was almost lost.

So if somebody made you mad
a long time ago,

why not give them
another chance?

You may end up
with a new friend.

[theme music playing]

♪ Let's go, Ghostbusters
Let's go ♪

♪ Let's go, let's go

♪ Let's go, Ghostbusters
Let's go ♪

♪ Let's go, let's go

♪ Let's go, Ghostbusters
Let's go ♪