Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) s10e01 Episode Script
9062-9601 - The Return of Dregg
[ Man .]
Enter the Action Zone.
Scanning for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Locked.
Access now.
[ Rock .]
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turtle power They're the world's most fearsome fighting team They're heroes in a half shell and they're green When the evil Shredder attacks Turtles fight back Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turtle power [ Ends .]
[ Donatello .]
Three, two, one.
Vortex crystal demutation ray activated.
If this works, our wild mutations may soon be history.
[ Groaning .]
He survived the energy ray.
Now if his genes check out as normal, we're home free, fellas.
Uh-uh-uh-uh, dudes? I-I-I feel kind of funny.
He's mutating! [ Roaring .]
[ Roaring .]
Whoa! Look out! Get out of the way! Snap out of it, Michelangelo.
I don't want to have to hurt you.
Sorry, Michelangelo, but you asked for it.
[ Growling .]
[ Growling .]
Come on, Michelangelo.
Snap out of it.
[ Growling .]
Just our luck.
A Swiss Army mutant.
[ Growling .]
[ Roaring .]
[ Roaring .]
[ Donatello .]
Whoa.
Ah.
Well, that didn't work.
It's a good thing we ran a virtual reality simulation on that demutation ray before we tried it on ourselves.
Look on the bright side, guys.
We can make a bundle selling that as a video game.
Can I play it again? This is no joke, Raphael.
We've got to find a way to stabilize our mutations.
Stormy seas grow calm when the wind stops blowing.
Calm your mind, and you will find the answer.
Huh.
All right.
Let's start over with the calculations.
[ Clicking .]
Lord Dregg, sensors indicate that vortex crystals have been activated within this quadrant of the galaxy.
The readings are coming from Earth.
Of course.
Those mutant turtles must have figured out that the crystal has the power to stabilize their mutations.
But the readings are so low, Lord Dregg.
They must only have a few fragments.
With even the tiniest piece, I can genetically re-create another crystal.
Then I can complete the vortex transporter.
Where's Mung? [ Panting .]
Here, your lordship.
When will the Dreggnaught be ready? Oh, it is ready now, your lordship.
But, Dregg, even if we return to Earth, it will take months to reconstruct the vortex transporter.
May it please you, sire, with this.
You can build whatever you dream in just hours.
That's impossible! You are looking at over a million computerized Microbots.
Mung, how would you like to leave this slimy planet and be my second in command? But I am your second in command! No one but Dregg is superior to the Hi-Tech.
I'm sending you on a mission, Hi-Tech.
You'll orbit the galaxy like a space probe and return with untold data in, say, - [ Beeps .]
- Lord Dregg! No! I will not disappoint you, my lord.
[ Carter .]
I've adjusted the crystal oscillation frequency to automatically match your genetic codes.
It should work this time.
All right.
Let's run another VR test.
Whoa, dudes! I feel, like, totally perfectamundo.
Even though I am a virtual Turtle.
We did it! Now all I've got to do is run a simulation on my genetic code.
Commencing simulation.
Oh, it didn't work.
The vortex crystal has no effect on my genetic code.
The same notes played another way make beautiful music.
You must find your own song, Carter.
[ Beeping .]
Scanners have located the vortex crystal emissions, Lord Dregg.
I trust your Microbots will be able to accomplish the task.
It will take only one to track down the vortex crystal.
A micro-rocket.
Brilliant.
Vital signs are holding steady.
Crystal fragments are charged and ready.
Stabilizing Raphael's genetic code.
[ Burps .]
Excuse me.
Stabilizing Donatello.
Uh! Hmm.
Stabilizing Michelangelo.
Stabilizing Leonardo.
Ah.
That was easy.
Yeah, but how can we be sure we're really back to normal? Leonardo's got a point.
We need to test your genetic stability.
Yeah, we usually mutate under stress.
Too bad we don't have that alien sleazeball Dregg to deal with.
I wouldn't be so hasty in your assumption, Raphael.
But in the meantime, I suggest you try some sparring.
Hi-ya! Ah.
I think we're totally back to normal.
I think I'm totally wasted.
It appears you are back to your stable form.
Hey, Carter, where are you going? Well, I came here to learn from Splinter, and I'm grateful for all you've taught me, but I think I should go back to college.
Maybe if I continue my studies in biochemistry, I can discover a way to change myself back to normal.
Don't be silly! We'll find a way to stabilize your mutations.
Yeah.
And besides, we've gotten used to having a non-Turtle in the family.
[ Chuckles .]
Thanks, guys, but I've made up my mind.
And you're sure we can't change your mind, Carter? [ Sighs .]
Well, then, we're sure gonna miss you.
Huh? [ Roaring .]
[ Roaring .]
Come on, Leonardo.
First you rag on me for goofing off with the VR simulator.
Now you're doing it.
- [ Growling .]
- Hey! [ Yells, Grunts .]
That's no simulation.
Leonardo's mutated.
- [ Growling .]
- No kidding.
[ Roaring .]
We've got to stop him before he trashes the whole lair.
Take it easy, dude.
We're your buds.
[ Growling .]
[ Groans .]
Talk about a terrible time not to have our super mutation powers.
He's getting away! We'll catch him in the van.
Carter, let's roll! Leonardo's mutation was caused by a power drop.
I should have seen it.
Hey, let's worry about whose fault it is after we get him under control.
No.
I've got to find out what went wrong.
You go on without me.
[ Tires Squeal .]
The Microbot has returned, Lord Dregg.
And it's got the crystal fragment.
Excellent.
Once the genetic cloning of the crystal is complete, it will power my vortex transporter, capable of transporting anything from one end of the universe to the other.
Oh, just what you need to conquer the Earth.
Exactly.
And eliminate those meddlesome Turtles as well.
Prepare the remaining Microbots.
Yes, Lord Dregg.
[ Beeps .]
[ Cabdriver .]
Yeah, sure, there's plenty of kooks and crazies, lady.
But on the whole, I think the city's getting better.
[ Growling .]
- [ Screams .]
- Like I was saying, this city is no kind of place to live! Look! There he is! I sure hope our insurance covers mutant damage.
[ Tires Squeal .]
[ Donatello .]
Easy, Leonardo.
Now we're not gonna hurt you.
He's definitely having a bad hair day.
[ Rapid, High-pitched Beeping .]
[ Michelangelo .]
Oh, great.
Just what we needed.
More bad press.
We got to get Leonardo out of here and fast.
- Get ready, guys.
- [ Growling .]
Hey, Leonardo! Catch! Get the van, dudes! [ Yells .]
Whoa! Raphael, call April and see if she can keep us off the 11:00 news.
Oh, sure, give me the impossible job.
- April, it's Raphael.
- What's up? Leonardo's mutated out of control.
He's doing a King Kong routine for the local news.
Can you pull the plug on the story? Hmm.
Let's see.
Oh, sorry, guys.
It's a live feed.
In that case, how about calling the Department of Animal Regulation? He's headed toward downtown.
We might be able to catch him in the van.
[ Panting .]
Lord Dregg, look at this.
[ Male Reporter .]
And then the mutated creature, believed to be one of the infamous Ninja Turtles, destroyed a gas station before being helped to escape by his Turtle accomplices.
So, one of the Turtles has mutated into an even more degenerate creature.
Well, this will make my plans to conquer the Earth and destroy those Turtles even easier.
Mung, prepare the shuttle.
Yes, Lord Dregg.
First it's roaches.
Now it's science.
Well, I'll fix 'em.
Huh? [ Yells .]
He's got to be around here somewhere.
Hold it! What? What's wrong? Oh, no! It's Dregg! And he's got some seriously ugly new buds! Oh? You say that as if you are not glad to see me.
Look out! [ Roaring .]
Attaboy, Leonardo! Protect your fellow Turtles! Mung, get us out of here.
[ Beeps Twice .]
[ Growling .]
Way to go, dude! Give me three! Whoa! Whoa! He should definitely cut down on his sugar.
Huh.
There must be an answer here somewhere.
Can I get you anything else, hon? Wait a minute.
It looks like someone, or something, stole a piece of the crystal.
Maybe it wasn't my fault after all.
[ Diners Shouting .]
[ Screams .]
- Look out! - [ Tires Squeal .]
[ Growling .]
Quick, tie him up! [ Groans .]
Sorry I ducked out on you, but I finally figured out what went wrong.
Well, you can tell us about it on the way back to the lair.
[ Powering Down .]
Oh, great.
Well, can you tell me when the power's going to come back on? [ Man, Indistinct .]
What do you mean no one knows what's wrong? Okay, thanks.
The power went out at the hydroelectric dam, but they haven't been able to contact anyone there.
Sounds like that's where the problem is.
- [ Brakes Squeal .]
- [ Door Shuts .]
[ Muffled Shouts .]
What the heck is going on here? Whatever's going on, I bet I'll find the answer at the end of these cables.
Incredible! Dregg! Power connections are complete.
Soon, when the vortex transporter is complete, I shall transport something very special to Earth.
Something which will assure my conquest of the planet, as well as the destruction of those meddling reptiles.
I've got to warn the guys.
Guys, it's April.
It's an emergency.
- What's wrong? - It's Dregg.
He's back and he's building some kind of a transporter in the old Atlantic Steel mill.
He's got some other cronies with him, and thousands of little-- [ Shouts .]
She's in trouble, dudes! Yeah, and so is the rest of the world if Dregg's up to his usual stuff.
Well, looks like Leonardo will have to wait.
[ Tires Squeal .]
[ Dregg .]
It's done.
And you, my fine young specimen, shall be its first occupant.
[ April .]
No! Let me go! I hope you enjoy your trip to the other end of the universe.
[ Beep .]
[ Tires Squeal .]
Oh! The Turtles! That's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to you, pal.
Destroy them! [ Indistinct .]
[ Beeps .]
[ Donatello .]
Michelangelo, give me a fastball.
Low and outside, dude.
Got him! [ Rumbling .]
Yeah, but who's gonna get him? [ Carter Grunts .]
[ Turtles Shouting .]
Cover me.
I'm gonna cut this dummy down to size.
I got you covered, dude.
Go for it! Timber! Have a nice trip.
See you next fall.
[ Turtles Shouting .]
Place these fools on the transporter with the girl.
Hey! Where are you sending us? The center of the sun.
Aw, and me without my number 50 million sunblock.
Oh! Way to go, bud! Cut us loose! Get back! [ Growling .]
Dregg's getting away! - [ Beeps .]
- What are you doing? [ Electronic Voice .]
Vortex crystal overload.
Meltdown in 10 seconds.
[ Carter .]
I'm making sure he never comes back.
[ Raphael .]
Let's get out of here.
[ Tires Squeal .]
Forgive me, Lord Dregg.
I have failed you.
On the contrary.
Everything went just as I intended.
[ Chuckling .]
This piece of mutated turtle shell will help me gain unimaginable power.
But-But what about the vortex transporter? How can you build another? Easily.
I kept a spare piece of crystal and one Microbot.
[ Mung .]
Oh, of course.
One can build two.
Two can build four-- [ Dregg .]
And soon I'll have billions.
Then I'll build another vortex transporter.
And the Earth will be mine.
[ Growling .]
Hey, I thought you were leaving, Carter.
Well, I've decided to stick around until we find the antidote to Leonardo's mutation.
Hey, that's great news 'cause we're sure gonna need major help taming this beast.
[ Growling .]
Enter the Action Zone.
Scanning for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Locked.
Access now.
[ Rock .]
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turtle power They're the world's most fearsome fighting team They're heroes in a half shell and they're green When the evil Shredder attacks Turtles fight back Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turtle power [ Ends .]
[ Donatello .]
Three, two, one.
Vortex crystal demutation ray activated.
If this works, our wild mutations may soon be history.
[ Groaning .]
He survived the energy ray.
Now if his genes check out as normal, we're home free, fellas.
Uh-uh-uh-uh, dudes? I-I-I feel kind of funny.
He's mutating! [ Roaring .]
[ Roaring .]
Whoa! Look out! Get out of the way! Snap out of it, Michelangelo.
I don't want to have to hurt you.
Sorry, Michelangelo, but you asked for it.
[ Growling .]
[ Growling .]
Come on, Michelangelo.
Snap out of it.
[ Growling .]
Just our luck.
A Swiss Army mutant.
[ Growling .]
[ Roaring .]
[ Roaring .]
[ Donatello .]
Whoa.
Ah.
Well, that didn't work.
It's a good thing we ran a virtual reality simulation on that demutation ray before we tried it on ourselves.
Look on the bright side, guys.
We can make a bundle selling that as a video game.
Can I play it again? This is no joke, Raphael.
We've got to find a way to stabilize our mutations.
Stormy seas grow calm when the wind stops blowing.
Calm your mind, and you will find the answer.
Huh.
All right.
Let's start over with the calculations.
[ Clicking .]
Lord Dregg, sensors indicate that vortex crystals have been activated within this quadrant of the galaxy.
The readings are coming from Earth.
Of course.
Those mutant turtles must have figured out that the crystal has the power to stabilize their mutations.
But the readings are so low, Lord Dregg.
They must only have a few fragments.
With even the tiniest piece, I can genetically re-create another crystal.
Then I can complete the vortex transporter.
Where's Mung? [ Panting .]
Here, your lordship.
When will the Dreggnaught be ready? Oh, it is ready now, your lordship.
But, Dregg, even if we return to Earth, it will take months to reconstruct the vortex transporter.
May it please you, sire, with this.
You can build whatever you dream in just hours.
That's impossible! You are looking at over a million computerized Microbots.
Mung, how would you like to leave this slimy planet and be my second in command? But I am your second in command! No one but Dregg is superior to the Hi-Tech.
I'm sending you on a mission, Hi-Tech.
You'll orbit the galaxy like a space probe and return with untold data in, say, - [ Beeps .]
- Lord Dregg! No! I will not disappoint you, my lord.
[ Carter .]
I've adjusted the crystal oscillation frequency to automatically match your genetic codes.
It should work this time.
All right.
Let's run another VR test.
Whoa, dudes! I feel, like, totally perfectamundo.
Even though I am a virtual Turtle.
We did it! Now all I've got to do is run a simulation on my genetic code.
Commencing simulation.
Oh, it didn't work.
The vortex crystal has no effect on my genetic code.
The same notes played another way make beautiful music.
You must find your own song, Carter.
[ Beeping .]
Scanners have located the vortex crystal emissions, Lord Dregg.
I trust your Microbots will be able to accomplish the task.
It will take only one to track down the vortex crystal.
A micro-rocket.
Brilliant.
Vital signs are holding steady.
Crystal fragments are charged and ready.
Stabilizing Raphael's genetic code.
[ Burps .]
Excuse me.
Stabilizing Donatello.
Uh! Hmm.
Stabilizing Michelangelo.
Stabilizing Leonardo.
Ah.
That was easy.
Yeah, but how can we be sure we're really back to normal? Leonardo's got a point.
We need to test your genetic stability.
Yeah, we usually mutate under stress.
Too bad we don't have that alien sleazeball Dregg to deal with.
I wouldn't be so hasty in your assumption, Raphael.
But in the meantime, I suggest you try some sparring.
Hi-ya! Ah.
I think we're totally back to normal.
I think I'm totally wasted.
It appears you are back to your stable form.
Hey, Carter, where are you going? Well, I came here to learn from Splinter, and I'm grateful for all you've taught me, but I think I should go back to college.
Maybe if I continue my studies in biochemistry, I can discover a way to change myself back to normal.
Don't be silly! We'll find a way to stabilize your mutations.
Yeah.
And besides, we've gotten used to having a non-Turtle in the family.
[ Chuckles .]
Thanks, guys, but I've made up my mind.
And you're sure we can't change your mind, Carter? [ Sighs .]
Well, then, we're sure gonna miss you.
Huh? [ Roaring .]
[ Roaring .]
Come on, Leonardo.
First you rag on me for goofing off with the VR simulator.
Now you're doing it.
- [ Growling .]
- Hey! [ Yells, Grunts .]
That's no simulation.
Leonardo's mutated.
- [ Growling .]
- No kidding.
[ Roaring .]
We've got to stop him before he trashes the whole lair.
Take it easy, dude.
We're your buds.
[ Growling .]
[ Groans .]
Talk about a terrible time not to have our super mutation powers.
He's getting away! We'll catch him in the van.
Carter, let's roll! Leonardo's mutation was caused by a power drop.
I should have seen it.
Hey, let's worry about whose fault it is after we get him under control.
No.
I've got to find out what went wrong.
You go on without me.
[ Tires Squeal .]
The Microbot has returned, Lord Dregg.
And it's got the crystal fragment.
Excellent.
Once the genetic cloning of the crystal is complete, it will power my vortex transporter, capable of transporting anything from one end of the universe to the other.
Oh, just what you need to conquer the Earth.
Exactly.
And eliminate those meddlesome Turtles as well.
Prepare the remaining Microbots.
Yes, Lord Dregg.
[ Beeps .]
[ Cabdriver .]
Yeah, sure, there's plenty of kooks and crazies, lady.
But on the whole, I think the city's getting better.
[ Growling .]
- [ Screams .]
- Like I was saying, this city is no kind of place to live! Look! There he is! I sure hope our insurance covers mutant damage.
[ Tires Squeal .]
[ Donatello .]
Easy, Leonardo.
Now we're not gonna hurt you.
He's definitely having a bad hair day.
[ Rapid, High-pitched Beeping .]
[ Michelangelo .]
Oh, great.
Just what we needed.
More bad press.
We got to get Leonardo out of here and fast.
- Get ready, guys.
- [ Growling .]
Hey, Leonardo! Catch! Get the van, dudes! [ Yells .]
Whoa! Raphael, call April and see if she can keep us off the 11:00 news.
Oh, sure, give me the impossible job.
- April, it's Raphael.
- What's up? Leonardo's mutated out of control.
He's doing a King Kong routine for the local news.
Can you pull the plug on the story? Hmm.
Let's see.
Oh, sorry, guys.
It's a live feed.
In that case, how about calling the Department of Animal Regulation? He's headed toward downtown.
We might be able to catch him in the van.
[ Panting .]
Lord Dregg, look at this.
[ Male Reporter .]
And then the mutated creature, believed to be one of the infamous Ninja Turtles, destroyed a gas station before being helped to escape by his Turtle accomplices.
So, one of the Turtles has mutated into an even more degenerate creature.
Well, this will make my plans to conquer the Earth and destroy those Turtles even easier.
Mung, prepare the shuttle.
Yes, Lord Dregg.
First it's roaches.
Now it's science.
Well, I'll fix 'em.
Huh? [ Yells .]
He's got to be around here somewhere.
Hold it! What? What's wrong? Oh, no! It's Dregg! And he's got some seriously ugly new buds! Oh? You say that as if you are not glad to see me.
Look out! [ Roaring .]
Attaboy, Leonardo! Protect your fellow Turtles! Mung, get us out of here.
[ Beeps Twice .]
[ Growling .]
Way to go, dude! Give me three! Whoa! Whoa! He should definitely cut down on his sugar.
Huh.
There must be an answer here somewhere.
Can I get you anything else, hon? Wait a minute.
It looks like someone, or something, stole a piece of the crystal.
Maybe it wasn't my fault after all.
[ Diners Shouting .]
[ Screams .]
- Look out! - [ Tires Squeal .]
[ Growling .]
Quick, tie him up! [ Groans .]
Sorry I ducked out on you, but I finally figured out what went wrong.
Well, you can tell us about it on the way back to the lair.
[ Powering Down .]
Oh, great.
Well, can you tell me when the power's going to come back on? [ Man, Indistinct .]
What do you mean no one knows what's wrong? Okay, thanks.
The power went out at the hydroelectric dam, but they haven't been able to contact anyone there.
Sounds like that's where the problem is.
- [ Brakes Squeal .]
- [ Door Shuts .]
[ Muffled Shouts .]
What the heck is going on here? Whatever's going on, I bet I'll find the answer at the end of these cables.
Incredible! Dregg! Power connections are complete.
Soon, when the vortex transporter is complete, I shall transport something very special to Earth.
Something which will assure my conquest of the planet, as well as the destruction of those meddling reptiles.
I've got to warn the guys.
Guys, it's April.
It's an emergency.
- What's wrong? - It's Dregg.
He's back and he's building some kind of a transporter in the old Atlantic Steel mill.
He's got some other cronies with him, and thousands of little-- [ Shouts .]
She's in trouble, dudes! Yeah, and so is the rest of the world if Dregg's up to his usual stuff.
Well, looks like Leonardo will have to wait.
[ Tires Squeal .]
[ Dregg .]
It's done.
And you, my fine young specimen, shall be its first occupant.
[ April .]
No! Let me go! I hope you enjoy your trip to the other end of the universe.
[ Beep .]
[ Tires Squeal .]
Oh! The Turtles! That's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to you, pal.
Destroy them! [ Indistinct .]
[ Beeps .]
[ Donatello .]
Michelangelo, give me a fastball.
Low and outside, dude.
Got him! [ Rumbling .]
Yeah, but who's gonna get him? [ Carter Grunts .]
[ Turtles Shouting .]
Cover me.
I'm gonna cut this dummy down to size.
I got you covered, dude.
Go for it! Timber! Have a nice trip.
See you next fall.
[ Turtles Shouting .]
Place these fools on the transporter with the girl.
Hey! Where are you sending us? The center of the sun.
Aw, and me without my number 50 million sunblock.
Oh! Way to go, bud! Cut us loose! Get back! [ Growling .]
Dregg's getting away! - [ Beeps .]
- What are you doing? [ Electronic Voice .]
Vortex crystal overload.
Meltdown in 10 seconds.
[ Carter .]
I'm making sure he never comes back.
[ Raphael .]
Let's get out of here.
[ Tires Squeal .]
Forgive me, Lord Dregg.
I have failed you.
On the contrary.
Everything went just as I intended.
[ Chuckling .]
This piece of mutated turtle shell will help me gain unimaginable power.
But-But what about the vortex transporter? How can you build another? Easily.
I kept a spare piece of crystal and one Microbot.
[ Mung .]
Oh, of course.
One can build two.
Two can build four-- [ Dregg .]
And soon I'll have billions.
Then I'll build another vortex transporter.
And the Earth will be mine.
[ Growling .]
Hey, I thought you were leaving, Carter.
Well, I've decided to stick around until we find the antidote to Leonardo's mutation.
Hey, that's great news 'cause we're sure gonna need major help taming this beast.
[ Growling .]