The Adventures of Superboy (1988) s03e21 Episode Script

Rocketed
from a distant planet,
to a bold new destiny
on Earth,
found by a Kansas family
and raised as Clark Kent,
he learned he possessed
the strength of steel,
the speed of light
and the desire
to help all mankind.
He is Superboy!
[music playing]
I've seen a thousand
of these, Miss Payton.
What is so special
about this one?
I just wanna know what's
in it, that's all.
I can tell you that right now.
It's called snake oil.
They used to sell this stuff
at traveling medicine shows.
It's probably just colored
water mixed with alcohol.
No, this is more than that.
I found these in the attic
with the bottles.
They're incredible
testimonials.
The elixir's supposed to give
enormous strength to anyone
who drinks it.
And this, it's my
great-grandfather's diary.
I think you should look at it.
We have a number of agents
who would be delighted to do
just that.
I am on my way out.
I've already spoken to an agent.
He said you're the only one
who could authorize lab work.
Can I ask you why
this is so urgent?
You told me this bottle has been
in your great-grandfather's
attic for a hundred years.
Surely another day
or two won't matter.
Or will it?
No, I guess it won't.
Good.
But you are going to have
it tested, aren't you?
I'll drop it off at the lab
on my way home.
Read and report.
Good night, everyone.
Where's he off to
in such a hurry?
He's a civil servant
and it's 5:00.
You'll figure it out.
[jazz music playing]
Nice car.
You like it?
Practically restored it by hand.
Spent more than I should,
but it's worth it.
Yeah, my grandfather
had one just like it.
[tires screech]
Please get me out.
I'm trying.
I'm gonna go get some help.
Wait, wait!
[Jackson growls]
You got out of there.
Why didn't you help me?
- I tried.
- Like hell you did.
Hi, boys.
Gino, good morning.
Good morning.
No, no,
keep the change, Eddie.
Morning.
[laughs]
Good morning.
Kent, Miss Lang.
My, what a lovely outfit.
Thank you.
Well, that was weird.
Why, is there something
wrong with my outfit?
Dennis, are you OK?
Fine, never been better.
Are you sure?
I just got this call
- Look, there's a mouse.
- [woman screams]
What's going on?
It's another mouse.
Ever since the renovation
started, the place has been
overrun by 'em.
Think maybe it's time
to call an exterminator?
No. What, kill the cute
little devils? No.
No, no, take 'em out back
to that field.
Let him be with his family.
[laughs]
Now that's weird.
Dennis, the police called.
Said you were
in an accident
last night.
I know. I spoke
to them this morning.
It was no big deal.
No big deal?
There was a fight
at the scene
and then you disappeared.
Must have been a little dazed.
I'm fine now.
And your car?
It was totaled.
It was falling apart anyway.
You loved that car.
It's just a hunk
of metal.
The important thing is
no one was killed right?
Well, sure,
but you seem to
be taking it well.
Why not?
Life is too short.
Whatever you say.
Wait a second.
- Where you headed?
- The usual.
Some woman saw a UFO and wants
to tell us all about it.
You never know.
You never know.
The universe is filled
with the mystery
and the wonder
of marvelous things.
Are you sure
you're OK?
Of course.
You know, I have been
thinking about this.
I haven't been out
in the field for months.
I'm going out with you.
[woman] I'm a singer
at the Melody Maker
down on Beakman.
I sing country music.
Mm-hmm. Now what
exactly did you see?
Well, I saw three round lights
and they passed right overhead.
And I was on my way
to the car and it was
about 2:00 in the morning.
Three round lights?
That's it?
Well, they sort of hovered there
and then they just took off.
Right.
So have you been
doing this long?
Actually, I'm the bureau chief.
I don't usually go out
into the field.
The take charge kind.
I don't know about that.
No, I sensed that
about you.
It's very becoming.
Oh, well, thank you.
Where are my manners?
I should get us some
refreshments.
You want me to leave?
What do you mean?
Come on, Dennis,
it's obvious.
She's interested in you.
What?
Nothing wrong with that.
I could leave
and you two could get to know
each other a little better.
What are you talking about?
This is an official bureau
investigation.
It's OK.
Stay and ask her out.
Or at least wait
until she asks you.
Think she'd do that?
Where you going?
She's gonna
Where's your friend?
He asked me to apologize.
He had to get back
to the office.
This account says that minutes
after taking his own medicine,
Professor Payton could lift
a wagon over his head.
Sound like anyone we know?
Hulk Hogan?
I was thinking more
along the lines of Superboy.
What if there's
some connection?
I don't know about that.
But if this diary's
any indication,
Payton was a sick man.
Why's that?
Because it sounds like
two different people
we're writing it.
even though
the handwriting's the same.
One's really angry
and the other's
kind of gentle.
You're too uptight, Dennis.
Go down to that club and have
a drink with Elissa.
Now what do you got to lose?
Only the chance
to humiliate myself again.
Just be a little more
aggressive. Women like that.
[knocks]
What are you doing here?
The lab's findings
were inconclusive.
They need another sample.
You do have another bottle.
Of course. Come in.
I'll be anxious
to hear the results.
It will be soon,
won't it?
Well, if I can get
it there this time.
We should hear shortly.
I thought you said
their findings were
inconclusive.
Yes, of course.
That's what I meant.
It's been a long day.
Sure. No. I understand.
Thanks for this.
When I hear,
I'll call you.
[audience cheering]
Dennis, what are you doing here?
I'm here because
you want me here.
You made that very clear
this morning.
Hey, are you drunk
or something?
What's wrong? You were
interested this morning.
Well, the guy I was interested
in was a gentleman.
Yeah, well, I'm sick to death
of being a gentleman.
[Jackson]
You can't hide from me!
Come on, Elissa.
Just let me see you.
I won't hurt you.
I just wanna be with you.
I know you're out here.
Come on out, Elissa.
Daddy's home!
[screams]
Good morning, all.
How'd the Knicks do last night?
Could I borrow this
for a second?
- I'll bring it right back.
- Sure
Matt, my boy.
Beautiful day, isn't it?
Hard to work
on a day like this.
Did you go see Elissa
last night?
Yes.
Well, actually, I got
to the club's front door,
and then I guess I
kind of chickened out.
The rest of the night
was just kind of lost.
Kind of lost?
Well, I had a couple
of drinks and went home.
Why do you ask?
Have you seen this?
If you wanna talk later.
He hasn't come out
of there all day long.
He's about to.
Oh, yeah?
5:00.
You guys still working?
Why don't you take off?
We're about to. Matt's
taking us out for dinner.
Good.
Well, bon appetit.
Mr. Jackson, phone call.
Get a message, Doug. I'll take
care of it in the morning.
It's a Gail Payton.
I'll take it in my office.
This is Dennis Jackson.
[Miss Payton]
I saw you last night
with that woman
who was killed.
That does it.
Enough is enough.
One word-- mouse traps.
Mr. Jackson won't be
too happy about that.
These days he's happy
about everything,
if you haven't noticed.
- Dennis, are you all right?
- Fine.
Dinner's gonna have to wait.
I'm sorry.
Miss Payton.
Miss Payton.
Gail.
Gail, are you here?
[grunts]
[coughs]
[panting]
I've been waiting for you.
[laughs]
[footsteps]
Dennis.
What's happened to you?
I found a way to get everything
I ever wanted out of life
never worrying about
what people think of me.
I'm free.
We need to get you to a doctor.
I've got other plans.
Dennis, please, don't do this.
You're taking it, too.
How could I resist?
With all it offers.
Strength, power,
freedom from inhibitions.
Why did you bring it to me?
That wasn't me. The person who
brought it to you was scared.
She wanted to get away
from it.
But that person is gone.
I killed her.
Like the others.
The others?
The woman at
the convention center.
That singer you wanted.
You did that! Why?
Because I wanted to.
Can you think of a better
reason to do anything?
[laughs]
That's the ultimate power.
Life and death.
Do it. He's the only
one who knows about us.
Go on.
Kill him.
What's wrong?
Maybe you need
some more of the elixir.
No. I've had enough.
Enough to know
that I was wrong.
I wanted what the elixir
gave to me.
I wanted it badly,
but not badly enough
to let myself become
what you've become.
It looks as if I was wrong
about you.
Some people can't
ever stop being weak.
So do you think Jackson's
gonna be all right?
I'm sure he'll be back
to normal in no time.
And I think it's best
that we keep what happened
among ourselves.
For crying out loud,
will somebody get
an exterminator?
Yep, no time at all.
[laughing]
[music playing]