Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) s04e17 Episode Script

9061-015 - Raphael Meets His Match

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles They're the world's Most fearsome fighting team Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles They're heroes in the half shell And they're green Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles When the evil Shredder attacks These turtle boys don't cut him no slack Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Heroes in a half shell Turtle power Oh, great suggestion, Donatello.
Yeah, dude.
Next time you want to go to Pick-a-Peck-o-Pizza, include us out.
I've never seen such tiny pizzas.
This must be how that McDonald Crump dude got to be a multi-bazillionaire.
[RAPHAEL.]
Some claim to fame, owning the chintziest chain of pizza parlors in the world.
Rip off city.
From now on, I'm gonna stick to good old Vinnie's.
Oh, but Vinnie doesn't give away these free scratch-off contest cards.
[GASPS.]
Oh, look! Look, guys, I won a prize! I won I won another one of these puny pizzas? Oh, me too.
Me three.
That's not a prize.
It's a punishment.
Not me.
I won a real prize.
A free pass to McDonald Crump's big birthday cruise! Forget it, Raphael.
You can't just mix in with a bunch of humans.
Hold the phone: maybe I can! It says here it's a costume party, and I have a great idea for a costume.
Totally righteous, dude! A wonderful costume, Raphael.
Radical notion: going to a costume party as a ninja turtle! Sometimes the simplest solution is the best.
Oops, I'd better get going.
I'm covering the party for Channel 6 news.
See ya at the Marina, April.
I hope I'll recognize you in your costume.
[GIGGLES.]
There it is! McDonald Crump's yacht! Okay, Raphael, the coast is clear.
I finally get to say that.
I hope I can pull this off.
Don't worry.
You'll fit right in.
Look! Oh, brother.
The city's movers and shakers are all here for McDonald Crump's spectacular birthday bash, including McDonald Crump himself.
Tell us, why do you throw such lavish parties? Well, April, so that I can tell everyone about the lavish pizzas at Pick-a-Peck-o-Pizzas! Right.
And thank you very much, Mr.
Crump.
[SCOFFS.]
I thought we were doing a news show, not a commercial.
That's okay, Vernon.
Maybe we'll have better luck with the guests.
There should be some big celebrities here.
Look, there's Raphael! Raphael the rock star? Or Raphael the movie actor? Raphael the turtle.
All set for the cruise, Raphael? Yeah, and the best part is, being green, no one can tell if I'm sea sick.
Oh, there you are! Oh, am I glad to see you again! I almost didn't make it.
[STAMMERING.]
Have we met? [LAUGHS.]
You're such a kidder.
Come on, we don't want to be late.
Hmm.
Uh, do you always go on cruises and pick up strange reptiles-- er, uh, boys--men? Shh.
Pretend I'm your date.
Do you have a ticket? What, you mean this? Perfect! Just what we'll need.
Here you go.
Oh, thanks.
You're a doll.
We're in a big hurry.
[KISS.]
That's for helping me.
You're kind of a doll, too.
By the way, love your costume.
No, I-- Hold on! I don't even know your name.
The party is in full swing as we pull out of the harbor.
I must admit, McDonald Crump really knows how to throw a party.
Get down, everybody! Let's do the Peck-o-Pasta! Er, uh, Piece-of-Pesto! Um--My pizza restaurant's twist! Ooh, all that talk about pizza is making me nauseous.
If you need me, I'll be here at the rail.
So, Raphael, who was the cute young lady? That's what I'm wondering.
She used me to con her way onboard the yacht, then boom, disappeared.
Maybe she's playing hard to get.
Well, something tells me she's not playing at all.
I'm gonna go look for her.
Oh, pardon me.
Excuse me.
Coming through.
Oof! Some people have absolutely no originality.
If you had any decency, you'd remove that cheap imitation of my costume immediately! Sorry, fella, I've grown sort of attached to it.
Well, you could at least stay on the other side of the ship.
Hmm.
I wonder if What are you doing? There's no time to explain.
Well, I'll help you make time.
I'm tired of being kept in the dark.
Then I'll just throw a little light on the subject.
What? I thought I was supposed to have the clever remarks.
If I don't change our course, we'll all be trading one-liners with Davy Jones.
Forget it! You're not changing anything! Okay, Mata Hari, come clean.
The name is Mona Lisa, and you've got to let me get to the wheel before-- [ELECTRONIC HUM.]
[GRUNTS.]
It's too late.
There's a beam of light holding the yacht! [ALARMED CHATTER.]
I beg to inform you that there's been a slight change in the scheduled entertainment.
[LAUGHING.]
[RAPHAEL.]
The yacht's been grabbed by some sort of force field! And it's coming from that weird ship.
That's the Kleptofoil.
And that's its commander, Captain Filch.
Well, shiver me timbers.
What a wealthy looking group of land-lubbers.
Exactly who are you? This is a private party! How right you are, my fine bucko! My private party! I've already sent my ransom demands to all the major newspapers.
Ransom demands? Guards, throw this man off the ship! My guards can beat your guards any day! [GROWLING.]
[GASPING.]
Those guys don't look very friendly.
Believe me, pal, they're not.
Those are Captain Filch's mutant anemone slaves.
Yeah, well, with anemone's like those, who needs friends? Vernon, why aren't you getting this on tape? Oh, and get that awful pirate angry at me? No way.
Give me that camera.
Vernon, you are such a wimp.
At least I'm a living wimp.
If anyone tries anything, he'll be thrown to the sharks.
Oh, now, Crumpy-wumpy, you naughty boy! Is this another one of your publicity stunts? No, honestly! This is for real! It may not be a stunt, but you'll certainly get lots of publicity.
You, with the camera, be sure to stay in focus.
I want everyone to see what happens here.
The world must learn to fear Captain Filch! [LAUGHS.]
You knew Captain Filch was going to be here, and you steered this yacht right into his trap.
No! I was trying to steer us away from him.
Oh, yeah, sure.
Tell me about it.
Oh, I wish the real Ninja Turtles were here.
They'd know what to do.
[GROWLING.]
I know what to do when I see something that size coming toward me.
Come on! Let's untie them, first.
What's going on here? Well, I'd tell you, pal, but it'd spoil the surprise.
[GROWLING.]
[GROWLING.]
Oh, no, not again.
My wife always said I'd be better off driving a bus.
[MUFFLED SCREAM.]
This way.
This way.
Trust me on this.
The guards are all up on the bow.
We should go this way.
Any more bright ideas? [GRUMBLES.]
Hi, you guys look a trifle stressed out.
Have a seat.
Wow, you swim like a fish.
You're no slouch yourself.
Mona Lisa, there's something I have to tell you.
I am one of the Ninja Turtles.
[GASPS.]
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? I knew you'd come to rescue us! Now I think she's finally catching on.
We've gotta find Raphael before we all get thrown to the fish! [GULP.]
Must you mention seafood? Psst! April, Vern! Hide in here.
Oh, I see you found your friend in the mutant costume.
I'm afraid this isn't a costume.
I am a mutant.
You're a what? I am a mutant.
A mutant, just like Raphael.
You don't believe me, do you? Well, let me tell you how it all happened.
Oh, boy, I feel a flashback coming on.
I didn't always look like this.
Ah, there, yeah, see? I told you so.
I used to be a normal college student.
A physics major.
One day, on a field trip with some friends, our boat was boarded by Captain Filch.
[LAUGHTER.]
My friends managed to escape, but I was taken prisoner aboard his sub, the Kleptofoil.
When he learned of my background in physics, he tried to convince me to help him.
He planned to control the world through high-tech piracy.
I played along, hoping to be able to thwart his evil plan.
One night, I snuck down to the lab determined to destroy it.
But something went wrong.
[RUMBLING.]
I was caught in a backwash from the sub's nuclear power source and became the grotesque mutant I am today.
And ever since I've been trying to stop Captain Filch from carrying out his scheme.
But I have failed.
Hey, I don't think you're a grotesque mutant.
I think you're kind of cute.
[SNIFFS.]
Really? I hate to spoil this touching moment, but-- I know, I know.
We have to save the world.
Wow! I always wanted to hear one of the real Turtles say a line like that.
Speaking of the real Turtles Leonardo! Donatello! Michelangelo, come in! Oh, no.
Double oh no.
[GROWLS.]
What's that you say? You'd like to dance? Sorry, but my dance card is filled.
But we have many other enjoyable recreational activities on board the ship.
Like shuffleboard, for instance.
Bon voyage! Now, we'd better get moving before it slithers its way back on board.
I'll sneak down to the radio room and try to contact the other Turtles! They'll never get to us if we don't shut off this force field.
Leave that to me, Raphael.
You just create a diversion.
Anyone mind if I just stay hidden in here? [SPLASH.]
Please, I'll give you anything you want.
Money.
Cars! Shares of stock in my Patch-a-Pato-- I mean, Pop-a-Poopa--I mean, my pizza chain! Just please, let us go.
Never! The world will pay its respects to Captain Filch, the greatest buccaneer to ever sail the seven seas.
I'd rather pay you your last respects, bucko! You haven't reckoned with Long John Turtle! Avast, ye swab, and prepare to meet me trusty blades! [NERVOUS LAUGH.]
Maybe this wasn't such a good idea after all.
Arr! It appears you are outnumbered, my friend.
I could take over a ship, too, if I had 50 of these sea slug zombies helping me.
Hi-ya! Why don't we go one-on-one, Captain Filch? Man to mutant.
[LAUGHS.]
I'm afraid you're in no position to bargain.
Tie him up! [APRIL.]
Help! Help! I'm a member of the press, you overgrown sea weeds.
Well, well.
If it isn't our little reporter friend.
And where did my guards find you? [GRUMBLING.]
Trying to radio for help, eh? A waste of time! No one can penetrate my force field! But, since you enjoy sending messages, perhaps we can put your skills to good use.
Take her back to the radio room! We'll give her something to signal about! Let's go, Michelangelo! Just because Raphael isn't here doesn't mean we can skip our evening workout! Not yet, dudes! Bugzilla is about to cream the giant snail! Splinter will cream us if we don't practice.
We interrupt this cinematic masterpiece to bring you an important bulletin.
This is April O'Neil, reporting from onboard McDonald Crump's yacht.
They're interrupting Bugzilla versus the Snail Monster to bring us party updates? The guests are all being held for ransom by Captain Finneus Filch.
Unless 2 billion dollars ransom is paid immediately, all of us will be forced to walk the plank! You think that's his idea of a party game? We've been living in the sewers too long, dudes.
Bobbing for apples has been replaced by walking the plank.
This is one party we'd better crash! We now return to our movie.
Sorry, Bugzilla.
Have to catch you on reruns.
Nicely done, Miss O'Neil.
What a pity that will be your farewell appearance.
To the plank with her! [APRIL SCREAMS.]
Now, to get to that force field and shut it off.
There it is! The force field control panel! Uh-oh.
[GROWLING.]
Ah! [GROWLING.]
What's the matter? Never seen a flying mutant before? Well, you're about to see one again.
Nyah, nyah, nyah nyah nyah You can't get me Thanks, guys! [GRUMBLING.]
Keep in touch.
[CAPTAIN FILCH.]
Go on! Walk! If you're waiting for a knight in shining armor to rescue you, forget it! Cowabunga! We don't have knights in shining armor.
How about turtles in slightly tarnished shells? [LAUGHS.]
You'll never break my force field! Let's boogie, dudes! What's happened? My force field is gone! Avast, me hearties! Prepare to repel boarders! Pirate talk doesn't scare us, dude.
Glad you could make it.
Now you've got four of us to deal with.
Hey, what am I? Fish food? Where did she come from? Oh, you guys missed the flashback.
I'll explain later.
Right now, we've got other fish food to fry.
Hi-ya-ha! Why don't you go back where you came from? [GROWLING.]
Cowabunga! Whoa! Seven with one blow.
Just call me the Brave Little Turtle.
Allow me.
Oh, you're too kind.
Oh, look out behind you! [GROWLING.]
Hya! Oh, thank you.
Oh, no.
Thank you! You know, we'd make a great team.
[GIGGLES.]
Now that you fellas have things under control, I've got a sub to destroy.
Mona Lisa, no! It's too dangerous! Sorry, Raphael.
This is personal.
Stop that girl! Will you be careful? This costume is rented! [GROWLS.]
Please! I'll share my power with you! We'll rule the world together! Sorry, Captain.
You're all wet.
[SCREAMS.]
This oughta do it.
Uh-oh! That sub is about to blow! If we don't relocate, we'll all be particles! Come on, Donatello, we'll free the captain and the first mate! What about Mona Lisa? Don't worry about her.
She can swim faster than this yacht.
At least I hope she can.
Arr! My submarine! My beautiful submarine! It's too bad about Captain Filch.
He could have been a great scientist.
Yeah, he just went a little overboard.
I'd like to show my appreciation for all you've done.
I'm going to make each of you a vice-president of the Pick-a-Peck-o-Pizza! Really? Does that mean we could change the recipe? And the size? Anything you want.
You'll be vice-presidents, remember? Whoa! Fantabuloso! Why don't you come and see me in my office when you get out of those ridiculous costumes? Easy come, easy go.
Isn't that just like a bunch of guys? Once they're bored, they leave you stranded.
Cheer up, dude.
Yeah? Who knows.
I'm sure we'll see Mona Lisa again some day.
[MONA LISA.]
Sooner than you think.
Now, hurry, you guys.
These pizzas are getting cold.
Mona Lisa! Isn't it nice to see an old friend? Yeah.
Mona Lisa looks great.
Mona Lisa? No, dude, I'm talking about the pizza.
Hey, guys! Save some for me.

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