The Adventures of Superboy (1988) s01e07 Episode Script
The Beast and Beauty
[music continues]
(male on radio) By a vote of six to
four, the city council has approved new
zoning restrictions for the
parkside development project.
In sports, in spite
of earlier setbacks
city officials are confident
that the new sports arena
will open
as scheduled in the fall
as previously announced.
Team training will move
to the new facility in August.
The weather outlook for
tomorrow is much of the same.
High in the 60's,
low in the 50's
with gusty winds
and a 30% chance of rain.
And finally, some good news for
a change on the crime scene.
Latest statistics
from the County Crime Bureau
show armed robbery
is down five percent.
Aggravated assault
three percent.
Stolen cars two percent.
Superboy..
..and under appreciated
fine police department.
Now we go live to city
auditorium for an update
on the southeastern
beauty contest.
[alarm blaring] Here they are
folks, 15 of the world's most
beautiful girls entering
the first southeastern
beauty pageant.
And they pay me
to do this.
Here's the beautiful
Tracy Cummings.
- Miss Georgia.
- Thank you.
The lovely Ms. Leslie Hepburn.
Miss Alabama.
And the gorgeous,
Jennifer Jenkins. Miss Florida.
(male #1) Hey, Superboy, we
could use some help in here.
You said, come back
when I had a million bucks.
Well, baby,
it won't be long now.
[intense music]
Tell you what, Zeke, I've never
been hit so hard in my life.
I got to get a X-Ray this
morning. I think it's busted.
And you're absolutely sure
it was Superboy?
- Positive.
- I just don't understand.
Why would Superboy steal
half a million dollars
worth of diamonds?
The kid's strong enough to
compress coal and make his own.
Are you calling me a liar?
All I'm saying is
that you could be mistaken.
He was wearing
Superboy's outfit.
Yeah, maybe you were hit
so hard, you're hallucinating.
Who else could melt open
a vault like that?
I just can't believe it.
It was hard for me
to believe too.
But one thing's for sure,
nobody, not even Superboy
is above the law.
(male on intercom)
Yes, lieutenant?
Put out an APB on Superboy.
(male #1) We're opening the
doors in five minutes, everyone.
Five minutes, let's go.
[T.J. chuckling]
I can't believe.
You're wasting your film.
We're only gonna run the picture
of Ms. Jennifer Jenkins
because that's who
we're doing the story on.
I know. These are for my wall.
I've never seen these many
beautiful girls in all my life.
And that includes my dreams.
Miss, uh, Ms. Jenkins?
Hi, we're here
to do a story on you
cause you once
went to Shuster.
Actually, he's doing the story,
I'm taking the pictures.
And, uh, a picture's worth
a thousand words, right?
So, um, say cheese
and T.J. White's my kinda guy.
It's nice to meet you both.
What would you like to know?
Uh, well, um..
What's your favorite, um..
What's the word
I'm looking for? I'm sorry.
Um.. Do you surf?
What do you like to do?
God, this is, uh..
Stay on the floor
and keep your heads down.
Okay, move. They must've
hit the alarm by now.
[alarm ringing]
[tires screeching]
- TJyour hair is on fire.
- Yeah.
Spaced out,
over Miss Florida, huh?
She is pretty though,
isn't she?
Yeah.
Let's see what's going on
in the real world.
(dispatch on radio) Suspect
vehicle is headed east on Ninth.
Unit 36 has made contact
and is in pursuit.
[siren wailing]
That's right up the street.
What are we waiting for?
We got an invitation, didn't we?
[instrumental music]
(dispatch on radio)
Attention, Units 14 and 15.
Set up road block
in Riverfront bridge.
Units 16 and 17. Road block
approach to Interstate Four.
[music continues]
(Clark) Come on, T.J.,
we're losing them.
(T.J.) If I step on it any harder,
my foot will go through the floor.
[music continues]
(dispatch on radio)
Attention, all units.
Repeat.
Proceed with extreme caution.
Suspects are armed
and dangerous.
[tires screeching]
[siren wailing]
[music continues]
I guess they're not making 'em
like they used to.
Those were supposed
to be new tires.
(dispatch on radio) Chopper Alpha.
Chopper Alpha. Fly cover for ground units
in pursuit.
- Oh, man!
- Clark?
Oh!
[upbeat music]
[siren wailing]
[tires screeching]
(male #2) Turn around,
head right at 'em.
(male #3) You crazy?
We'll get killed.
I mean, we die. So do they.
And I say they're chicken.
[upbeat music]
First you drive us off the road.
And now you save our lives.
No time for explanations,
gentlemen.
I've got some unfinished
business to attend to.
You're not going
anywhere, Superboy.
You're under arrest
for armed robbery.
[intense music]
Why, Superboy?
Why did you do it?
If I were guilty, why would I
let them bring me in?
I don't know, but we have some
witnesses that place you
at the scene of both crimes.
Did they say I flew or used
any of my superpowers?
Did I bend steel
with my hands?
There are some indications
of that.
Lieutenant,
someone is impersonating me
committing serious crimes,
I've got to find them.
Look, I know, no jail
will hold you against your will.
I want your word
that you won't break out.
I won't. Let me out
on my own recognizance.
I-I can't.
Look.
The department's
been under attack
and, uhthey're saying
that we are soft on crime.
Lieutenant.
Armed robbery
is a serious charge.
For anybody else,
we'd set bail at 10,000.
I'll talk to the DA
and make it 500 for you.
Where am I
gonna get $500?
Can I make a phone call?
[indistinct chatter]
Thank you.
[telephone ringing]
- Hello?
- Clark Kent, please.
Uh, he's not here.
This is T.J., uh, who's calling?
Superboy.
Yeah, yeah, right.
And I'm Robert Redford.
I haven't got time for games.
I got some pictures developing.
So, who is this?
Did Robert Redford save you from
being crushed in a junkyard?
Oh, gee, Superboy, um..
I-I don't know where Clark is.
I'm looking for him
myself actually.
T.J., I need your help.
I'm down at police headquarters
and there's been a little
misunderstanding.
I need to borrow
some money for bail.
You need to be bailed
out of jail?
It's a long story. I'll tell you
about it when you're here.
Right.
Four hundred and fourty,
460, 480, 500.
Can't thank you enough, Lana.
Well, it's about time
I saved you.
You've saved me
often enough.
I'm just glad
I had the money.
I am too.
Superboy, we could
use your help.
Thanks again.
If we could find the car
the perpetrators used
we could find them.
You read my mind,
Lieutenant.
You know, I haven't
seen Clark all day.
Yeah, I'm gonna lay
a bomb on him.
Now what did he do?
He left me chasing a spare tire
into the lake
and then when I finally did
catch up to him, I..
Jennifer Jenkins. I, I bet you
he's down at the civic
pretending he's doing
a follow up on our story.
- Do you wanna come?
- No, thanks.
Beauty pageants
aren't my thing.
But you can drop me off
at the library.
[audience clapping]
Ladies and gentlemen, as our
pageant draws to a close
it is time to announce
our three finalists.
But, ladies, I want you to know
that whoever our queen is
in my book,
you are all winners.
The three finalists are..
Miss Georgia.
[audience clapping]
Miss Alabama.
[audience clapping]
And Miss Florida.
[audience applauding]
[upbeat music]
[birds chirping]
Police headquarters.
Thanks, Susan.
This is wonderful.
[indistinct chattering]
Jennifer?
Hugo, why you dressed
as Superboy?
Why. Don't you remember?
You said you were crazy
about him.
Oh, come on,
that was a fantasy crush.
Like on a movie star.
You wanted Superboy,
now you got him.
Hugo, why don't you
leave me alone.
You promised to marry me if I
came up with a million dollars.
Where would you
get a million dollars?
Don't underestimate me.
We're getting married
and a deal's a deal.
I wouldn't marry you if you had
all the money in the world!
Put me down!
[upbeat music]
Put me down!
I got a great place
across the river.
[intense music]
Hey!
Hugo!
Aah! Hugo, let me.. Aah!
Now don't you move.
[music continues]
[upbeat music]
[music continues]
- T.J., what happened?
- I'm alright. I'm okay.
Um, that Super.. that phony
Superboy slugged me.
But he took Jennifer.
I heard him say he was taking
her somewhere across the river.
How long ago?
Uh, 15-20 minutes.
Don't be a hero.
Let him take care of you.
[upbeat music]
Hey, Rudy,
give me a hand, will ya?
Just a second,
I don't wanna lose my place.
Get outta the van,
sweetheart.
You'd better let me go.
Better take me back
if you know it's good for you.
Hey, Rudy, watch her for me.
I'm gonna go find a minister.
[upbeat music]
[intense music]
[metallic clanging]
[music continues]
[upbeat music]
Where are you hiding Jennifer?
That's for me to know
and for you to find out.
That's not hard.
Running around impersonating me
has gone to your head.
Sure, big deal.
With your superhuman powers, of
course, it isn't a fair fight.
But if you fought without 'em,
a plain fight, man to man
that'd be another story.
- That could be arranged.
- You serious?
You won't use
any of your superpowers?
Not one, I promise.
(Hugo)
This is gonna be fun.
[clang]
Ah-ha-ho-ho!
You expected a glass jaw?
[clang]
Ah-ha-ho-ho!
Or feet of clay?
Help! Superboy.
I gave you my word,
I wouldn't use any superpowers.
I release you.
You'll tell me
where Jennifer is?
Anything!
Superboy! Superboy!
Save me! Help!
(Superboy) Lieutenant,
you're not seeing double.
This imposter will be
more than happy
to sign a full confession
to the crimes committed
in my name.
Right, Hugo?
And then exchange his Superboy
costume for another one.
Something with grey stripes
would be appropriate.
Ladies and gentlemen, may I
have your attention please.
The winner of the Southeastern
beauty pageant is Miss Florida.
But, unfortunately,
she is not present.
Now, contest rules specify that
if the winner is unavailable
to accept, the prize goes
to the runner up
who in this case is, Miss..
[indistinct chatter]
Thanks for the lift, Superboy.
[audience clapping]
[audience cheering]
[upbeat music]
Excuse me, pardon me, pardon me.
Excuse me, pardon me.
Hey, hey, ho-ho.
Excuse me. Pardon me.
Oh, sorry.
[upbeat music]
Pardon me. Forgive me.
- Oh! God. Sorry.
- Oh.
I'mI'm sorry, I'm sorry.
- Anytime.
- Okay.
What did I miss?
Everything, as usual.
[music continues]
[theme music]
Captioned by Grant Brown
(male on radio) By a vote of six to
four, the city council has approved new
zoning restrictions for the
parkside development project.
In sports, in spite
of earlier setbacks
city officials are confident
that the new sports arena
will open
as scheduled in the fall
as previously announced.
Team training will move
to the new facility in August.
The weather outlook for
tomorrow is much of the same.
High in the 60's,
low in the 50's
with gusty winds
and a 30% chance of rain.
And finally, some good news for
a change on the crime scene.
Latest statistics
from the County Crime Bureau
show armed robbery
is down five percent.
Aggravated assault
three percent.
Stolen cars two percent.
Superboy..
..and under appreciated
fine police department.
Now we go live to city
auditorium for an update
on the southeastern
beauty contest.
[alarm blaring] Here they are
folks, 15 of the world's most
beautiful girls entering
the first southeastern
beauty pageant.
And they pay me
to do this.
Here's the beautiful
Tracy Cummings.
- Miss Georgia.
- Thank you.
The lovely Ms. Leslie Hepburn.
Miss Alabama.
And the gorgeous,
Jennifer Jenkins. Miss Florida.
(male #1) Hey, Superboy, we
could use some help in here.
You said, come back
when I had a million bucks.
Well, baby,
it won't be long now.
[intense music]
Tell you what, Zeke, I've never
been hit so hard in my life.
I got to get a X-Ray this
morning. I think it's busted.
And you're absolutely sure
it was Superboy?
- Positive.
- I just don't understand.
Why would Superboy steal
half a million dollars
worth of diamonds?
The kid's strong enough to
compress coal and make his own.
Are you calling me a liar?
All I'm saying is
that you could be mistaken.
He was wearing
Superboy's outfit.
Yeah, maybe you were hit
so hard, you're hallucinating.
Who else could melt open
a vault like that?
I just can't believe it.
It was hard for me
to believe too.
But one thing's for sure,
nobody, not even Superboy
is above the law.
(male on intercom)
Yes, lieutenant?
Put out an APB on Superboy.
(male #1) We're opening the
doors in five minutes, everyone.
Five minutes, let's go.
[T.J. chuckling]
I can't believe.
You're wasting your film.
We're only gonna run the picture
of Ms. Jennifer Jenkins
because that's who
we're doing the story on.
I know. These are for my wall.
I've never seen these many
beautiful girls in all my life.
And that includes my dreams.
Miss, uh, Ms. Jenkins?
Hi, we're here
to do a story on you
cause you once
went to Shuster.
Actually, he's doing the story,
I'm taking the pictures.
And, uh, a picture's worth
a thousand words, right?
So, um, say cheese
and T.J. White's my kinda guy.
It's nice to meet you both.
What would you like to know?
Uh, well, um..
What's your favorite, um..
What's the word
I'm looking for? I'm sorry.
Um.. Do you surf?
What do you like to do?
God, this is, uh..
Stay on the floor
and keep your heads down.
Okay, move. They must've
hit the alarm by now.
[alarm ringing]
[tires screeching]
- TJyour hair is on fire.
- Yeah.
Spaced out,
over Miss Florida, huh?
She is pretty though,
isn't she?
Yeah.
Let's see what's going on
in the real world.
(dispatch on radio) Suspect
vehicle is headed east on Ninth.
Unit 36 has made contact
and is in pursuit.
[siren wailing]
That's right up the street.
What are we waiting for?
We got an invitation, didn't we?
[instrumental music]
(dispatch on radio)
Attention, Units 14 and 15.
Set up road block
in Riverfront bridge.
Units 16 and 17. Road block
approach to Interstate Four.
[music continues]
(Clark) Come on, T.J.,
we're losing them.
(T.J.) If I step on it any harder,
my foot will go through the floor.
[music continues]
(dispatch on radio)
Attention, all units.
Repeat.
Proceed with extreme caution.
Suspects are armed
and dangerous.
[tires screeching]
[siren wailing]
[music continues]
I guess they're not making 'em
like they used to.
Those were supposed
to be new tires.
(dispatch on radio) Chopper Alpha.
Chopper Alpha. Fly cover for ground units
in pursuit.
- Oh, man!
- Clark?
Oh!
[upbeat music]
[siren wailing]
[tires screeching]
(male #2) Turn around,
head right at 'em.
(male #3) You crazy?
We'll get killed.
I mean, we die. So do they.
And I say they're chicken.
[upbeat music]
First you drive us off the road.
And now you save our lives.
No time for explanations,
gentlemen.
I've got some unfinished
business to attend to.
You're not going
anywhere, Superboy.
You're under arrest
for armed robbery.
[intense music]
Why, Superboy?
Why did you do it?
If I were guilty, why would I
let them bring me in?
I don't know, but we have some
witnesses that place you
at the scene of both crimes.
Did they say I flew or used
any of my superpowers?
Did I bend steel
with my hands?
There are some indications
of that.
Lieutenant,
someone is impersonating me
committing serious crimes,
I've got to find them.
Look, I know, no jail
will hold you against your will.
I want your word
that you won't break out.
I won't. Let me out
on my own recognizance.
I-I can't.
Look.
The department's
been under attack
and, uhthey're saying
that we are soft on crime.
Lieutenant.
Armed robbery
is a serious charge.
For anybody else,
we'd set bail at 10,000.
I'll talk to the DA
and make it 500 for you.
Where am I
gonna get $500?
Can I make a phone call?
[indistinct chatter]
Thank you.
[telephone ringing]
- Hello?
- Clark Kent, please.
Uh, he's not here.
This is T.J., uh, who's calling?
Superboy.
Yeah, yeah, right.
And I'm Robert Redford.
I haven't got time for games.
I got some pictures developing.
So, who is this?
Did Robert Redford save you from
being crushed in a junkyard?
Oh, gee, Superboy, um..
I-I don't know where Clark is.
I'm looking for him
myself actually.
T.J., I need your help.
I'm down at police headquarters
and there's been a little
misunderstanding.
I need to borrow
some money for bail.
You need to be bailed
out of jail?
It's a long story. I'll tell you
about it when you're here.
Right.
Four hundred and fourty,
460, 480, 500.
Can't thank you enough, Lana.
Well, it's about time
I saved you.
You've saved me
often enough.
I'm just glad
I had the money.
I am too.
Superboy, we could
use your help.
Thanks again.
If we could find the car
the perpetrators used
we could find them.
You read my mind,
Lieutenant.
You know, I haven't
seen Clark all day.
Yeah, I'm gonna lay
a bomb on him.
Now what did he do?
He left me chasing a spare tire
into the lake
and then when I finally did
catch up to him, I..
Jennifer Jenkins. I, I bet you
he's down at the civic
pretending he's doing
a follow up on our story.
- Do you wanna come?
- No, thanks.
Beauty pageants
aren't my thing.
But you can drop me off
at the library.
[audience clapping]
Ladies and gentlemen, as our
pageant draws to a close
it is time to announce
our three finalists.
But, ladies, I want you to know
that whoever our queen is
in my book,
you are all winners.
The three finalists are..
Miss Georgia.
[audience clapping]
Miss Alabama.
[audience clapping]
And Miss Florida.
[audience applauding]
[upbeat music]
[birds chirping]
Police headquarters.
Thanks, Susan.
This is wonderful.
[indistinct chattering]
Jennifer?
Hugo, why you dressed
as Superboy?
Why. Don't you remember?
You said you were crazy
about him.
Oh, come on,
that was a fantasy crush.
Like on a movie star.
You wanted Superboy,
now you got him.
Hugo, why don't you
leave me alone.
You promised to marry me if I
came up with a million dollars.
Where would you
get a million dollars?
Don't underestimate me.
We're getting married
and a deal's a deal.
I wouldn't marry you if you had
all the money in the world!
Put me down!
[upbeat music]
Put me down!
I got a great place
across the river.
[intense music]
Hey!
Hugo!
Aah! Hugo, let me.. Aah!
Now don't you move.
[music continues]
[upbeat music]
[music continues]
- T.J., what happened?
- I'm alright. I'm okay.
Um, that Super.. that phony
Superboy slugged me.
But he took Jennifer.
I heard him say he was taking
her somewhere across the river.
How long ago?
Uh, 15-20 minutes.
Don't be a hero.
Let him take care of you.
[upbeat music]
Hey, Rudy,
give me a hand, will ya?
Just a second,
I don't wanna lose my place.
Get outta the van,
sweetheart.
You'd better let me go.
Better take me back
if you know it's good for you.
Hey, Rudy, watch her for me.
I'm gonna go find a minister.
[upbeat music]
[intense music]
[metallic clanging]
[music continues]
[upbeat music]
Where are you hiding Jennifer?
That's for me to know
and for you to find out.
That's not hard.
Running around impersonating me
has gone to your head.
Sure, big deal.
With your superhuman powers, of
course, it isn't a fair fight.
But if you fought without 'em,
a plain fight, man to man
that'd be another story.
- That could be arranged.
- You serious?
You won't use
any of your superpowers?
Not one, I promise.
(Hugo)
This is gonna be fun.
[clang]
Ah-ha-ho-ho!
You expected a glass jaw?
[clang]
Ah-ha-ho-ho!
Or feet of clay?
Help! Superboy.
I gave you my word,
I wouldn't use any superpowers.
I release you.
You'll tell me
where Jennifer is?
Anything!
Superboy! Superboy!
Save me! Help!
(Superboy) Lieutenant,
you're not seeing double.
This imposter will be
more than happy
to sign a full confession
to the crimes committed
in my name.
Right, Hugo?
And then exchange his Superboy
costume for another one.
Something with grey stripes
would be appropriate.
Ladies and gentlemen, may I
have your attention please.
The winner of the Southeastern
beauty pageant is Miss Florida.
But, unfortunately,
she is not present.
Now, contest rules specify that
if the winner is unavailable
to accept, the prize goes
to the runner up
who in this case is, Miss..
[indistinct chatter]
Thanks for the lift, Superboy.
[audience clapping]
[audience cheering]
[upbeat music]
Excuse me, pardon me, pardon me.
Excuse me, pardon me.
Hey, hey, ho-ho.
Excuse me. Pardon me.
Oh, sorry.
[upbeat music]
Pardon me. Forgive me.
- Oh! God. Sorry.
- Oh.
I'mI'm sorry, I'm sorry.
- Anytime.
- Okay.
What did I miss?
Everything, as usual.
[music continues]
[theme music]
Captioned by Grant Brown