The Adventures of Superboy (1988) s04e01 Episode Script

[theme music]
(male narrator) Rocketed from a distant
planet to a bold new destiny on earth.
Found by a Kansas family
and raised as Clark Kent.
He learnt he possessed
the strength of steel.
The speed of light
and the desire
to help all mankind.
He is Superboy.
A clean city
is a happy city.
Yeah.
Hi.
Hello.
(all)
Hi.
Oh.
A double dip, please.
I don't usually indulge
but it's Sunday.
[dramatic music]
How long does it take
to scoop an ice-cream?
Keep a smile in your heart.
You never know
when you'll need one.
Hey, you.
(female #1)
No! My baby.
[music continues]
Who did this?
[humming]
One scoop or two?
You see today's paper?
Another person went berserk.
This time, a priest.
Something weird is definitely
going on in this city.
What kind of city would
it be, if it wasn't?
Are you okay?
Did you have an accident
or something?
No, why?
Is not the same dress
you left in last night?
Well, we went out dancing
andwatch the sun come up.
That's about it.
- You and Adam?
- Mm-hmm.
Could I get a packet
of gum, Ernie?
(Clark) You spend a
lot of time together.
Hey, lighten up, Clark.
How often does a girl get
to date the city's wealthiest
most eligible bachelor?
Do you see this?
This priest shoved
these babies in the street.
Superboy saved them.
Pretty incredible, huh?
Clark, I haven't
betrayed Superboy.
There she is.
As the only surviving victim of
Tommy Puck's rampage of terror
what are your reactions
to this morning's news?
- What news?
- You, spoken with Superboy?
He must be furious, the man
who taunted him for weeks
while he tried
to find him.
Then nearly killed him,
will be free.
What are you talking about?
Tommy Puck. He's just
been given a full pardon.
He's been released from prison
this morning, a free man.
- No.
- Is that all you have to say?
You were surrounded by death
for nearly a week.
Tracked by a maniacal
mad scientist.
Isn't there something about
the man that left an impression?
Please, I-I can't
talk right now.
(female #2) You watched,
as he tortured those people.
Mercilessly probing their
brains with electrodes.
Performing experiments
only his twisted mind
could understand.
The public wants to know,
what kind of man could do that?
Okay, Puck,
paperwork's all done.
You're free.
Don't know how
you did it, Tommy.
But let's get out of here,
before they figure it out.
- What are you up to?
- Nothing.
Why would they
give you a pardon?
BecauseI'm dying.
(Superboy)
So what happened, Puck?
Well, they offered
to reconsider my sentence
if I took part
in an experiment.
And you know how I love
a good experiment.
What kind of experiment?
Superboy.
[indistinct chattering]
We injected him
with a deadly virus.
Then we gave him
an experimental antidote.
Didn't work.
It's tragic.
But who knows how many lives
will benefit from his sacrifice.
But still, how can they
let him to walk the streets
after what he's done
to all those people.
I spend lot of time with Tommy.
Trying to figure him out.
He was a brilliant scientist.
But his fascination with death
proved to be his downfall.
Other people's death.
Apparently the thought
of his own has changed that.
I think you'll find he's
the same man, you once knew.
Well, thanks for everything.
Sorry, if I caused
you any trouble.
I'm gonna
keep an eye on him.
Good.
He's gonna need it.
I'm afraid that this time
he may not be entirely prepared
for the harsh realities
of this world.
Bye, guys.
You did it, Tommy.
You fooled them.
So what's next?
Are we gonna round up
a few more guinea pigs?
What's the plan?
I'm going to make amends.
I just don't understand.
How could they let him go?
It's a bureaucracy.
Anything can happen.
You weren't there, Matt.
All those people
he just tortured them
just to study them.
He did these horrible things
to their brains
with electricity.
God, if it wasn't for
Superboy, I'd be next.
- Adam?
- Mm-hmm.
You're the envy of
every woman in the city.
Enjoy it.
Looks like it's
getting serious.
Someone's paying me a little
attention, is that so wrong?
How many nights do I have
to sit home alone waiting?
Superboy knows where I am.
Can't wait forever.
I didn't mean anything
by it, I'm sorry.
I don't know what it is,
I've been cranky lately.
I just want you
to be happy for me.
If you're happy,
I'm happy.
Now, what do you say, we get
to work on that psycho priest.
Okay.
But I have to leave early
this afternoon.
Adam's taking to me
to the opening ceremony
for the Centennial tonight.
But you're supposed
to go with me.
Oh, I'm sorry,
Clark, I forgot.
But you understand,
I mean, it's a date.
I understand.
(male #1) And a big welcome for
the Senator and Mrs. Volkum.
[indistinct chattering]
And here now is tonight's guest
of honor, Mr. Adam Verrel.
Uh, isn't that your cue?
Keep them waiting.
Makes them think
you're more important.
Adam, listen, I'm really not
used to things moving this fast.
Frankly I'm not used
to things moving at all.
- Sit back and enjoy the ride.
- I can't.
Is this about Superboy?
Yeah.
Wellfar be it for me
to step on any toes
especially Supertoes.
Can you imagine spending
the rest of your life
with somebody who flies off
to one emergency or another
I mean, how on earth would you
make dinner plans, my darling?
I don't know.
I don't even know
if he's interested.
Well, that should tell you
something right there
shouldn't it,
when I want a woman..
I make sure that she knows.
Oh, Adam.
I-I can't accept this.
No, please. You deserve
beautiful things, my darling.
[crowd cheering]
Good evening,
ladies and gentlemen.
We are here tonight to
begin a year of celebration.
We're also here
to dedicate a vision.
The vision of a man who's
selflessness is making
for a better community,
Mr. Adam Verrel.
This is a man who was
willing to put his money
where his mouth is
to offer us the possibility
of a better tomorrow.
To give us
the message of hope.
Happy birthday, Capitol City.
Let's work together and make
this town a better place.
With the placement
of hundreds of these screens
around our city.
He has given us reminders of our
responsibility to ourselves
and to our fellow citizens.
Join me now in a warm welcome.
A Capitol City welcome
for Mr. Adam Verrel.
Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Mayor.
You know, it's
the people of this town
that make it all
worthwhile.
If Capitol City weren't filled
with people like you, then
well I wouldn't feel
as strongly as I, as I do.
I remember when I first came to
Capitol City how I was treated.
And nowwell, I wanna
give something back.
I'm only giving Capitol City
what I think it deserves.
Take no prisoners.
[gunshot]
[gunshot]
Hand 'em up
and move 'em all.
[dramatic music]
I warned you about voting
for that proposal.
I told you it would irritate me.
Ms. Helser,
hold it right there.
Your coffee stinks.
Aah!
What's wrong with you?
Verrel vision. Good thoughts
for good people.
Think good thoughts.
[dramatic music]
[indistinct chattering]
What's going on?
Oh, I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
Any idea what caused this?
I was hoping you'd
have some suggestions.
Well it's stress, isn't it?
City life turns
to bottle people up.
That's why I had the
screens put up that, uh..
It reminds people
of who they are.
Uh, Superboy,
this is Adam Verrel.
- How do you do?
- My pleasure.
Lana's told me
so much about you.
- Has she?
- Indeed she has.
However, I think you should
keep your eyes on her
otherwise she's gonna
be scooped out.
Well, I guess
that's up to her.
Listen, tomorrow afternoon we're
having a citizen's award lunch
and it's part of the week long
Centennial celebration
I was wondering, could you come
down and say a few words
to Capitol City for us?
- I'd be happy to.
- Terrific.
Beautiful necklace.
It's been my pleasure.
- Oh, Superboy, wait.
- What's wrong?
Um, it's nothing,
I think I sprained my ankle.
I think you should
see a doctor.
- I'll take you.
- I can drive her.
No, really it's okay.
I insist.
Superboy, we need you.
We've got another crazo.
A housewife in a mini mall.
What's happening to this city?
Go ahead.
I'll make sure
she gets to the hospital.
I'm sorry.
Well, he's incredible,
isn't he, all those powers.
No wonder
you're so smitten.
Sort of puts an ordinary man
like me to shame. Doesn't it?
Well, there's something
to be said for ordinary.
[dramatic music]
I knew you'd come back to me.
[music continues]
[dramatic music]
What do you mean
you want out of the deal?
My priorities have changed,
now that I'mdying.
Ah! Well, it is death
that makes life live
gives itwhatever
significance. Robert Browning.
I've been thinking
about it a lot.
Nobody really knows
what happens when yougo.
I mean, anything could be
out there, even God.
And what if just,
what if that's it.
What if God
is waiting for me?
Tommy, I think you
are over reacting?
So, I mean you tortured
people to death.
- Forty seven.
- Forty seven, Forty eight.
Listen, the important
thing is, Tommy
that you're putting that
knowledge to work for us.
No, the important thing is,
I use the time that I have left
to make amends.
Tommy..
Do you know
who you are talking to?
Don't you remember that night
that drunken stupor you were in
and told me about experiments
that you'd like to make.
And I offered to give you
Capitol City as one giant..
lab rat.
I no longer
am interested in that.
Oh, you no longer
interested in that?
Tommy, we're two of a kind.
You like to experiment
on people's bodies
I like to mess
with their minds.
Show them their true nature.
That they are indeed
scum of the earth.
Together we are
one hell of a team, Tommy.
Will you just stop it, alright?
I don't want to do that anymore.
And the girl.
Remember the girl, Tommy.
The one you wanted
to keep till last.
And Superboy came and ruined
everything. Do you remember her?
- Lana.
- Lana.
She's yours.
Keep your end of the bargain.
I will get rid of Superboy.
And all you have to do..
[beeping]
is finish this.
It's all here.
All your research
into electrical brain emissions.
All I need you to do, Tommy..
is intensify it.
Will you do that?
Those people, the priest,
the mayor.
Yes, well I played around
with it for a while
but I'm not a scientist,
I'm certainly not you, am I?
It was taking
too long, Tommy.
Now, do we have an agreement?
Or am I gonna
have to get nasty?
Was there anything
you did unusual
the afternoon before
the ceremony?
Anything that could have caused
you to do what you did.
Well, it was, uh..
It was a pretty normal day.
And then, and one terrible
ravaging moment
everything turned sour.
Superboy, there's something
on television you should see.
I must speak with Superboy.
There's a terrible,
a terrible evil in your midst.
An evil that you must fight.
It's him.
It's him. He knew what I was
gonna do and he stopped me.
- I don't know how he did it.
- It is only a power failure.
No, no. It's him.
He's probably
on his way here, right now.
- What's going on?
- Superboy.
- What do you want?
- You're in great danger.
- From what?
- Not from what, from who.
- Adam Verrel.
- Adam Verrel?
And why should I believe you?
I gotta go.
But you have to believe me.
Anyone that comes in contact
with him, is in terrible danger.
Wait a minute.
Lana!
There we go.
What is this all about?
I mean, the people
are going to be arriving soon.
Well, this is a very
special day for me, my darling.
Something that I have waited
for, for quite sometime.
Why what's so special
about today?
You'll see, darling.
There we are.
- Cheers.
- Cheers.
Superboy. Thank you
so much for coming.
Where's Lana?
Why? What's wrong?
I just want to see
that she's safe.
Well, of course, she's safe.
We wouldn't want anything
to happen to the future
Mrs. Adam Verrel,
now would we?
Mrs. Verrel?
Yes, it's very exciting.
She said, yes
a few minutes ago.
Where is she?
She's back here.
- Would you like me to show you?
- I'll find her.
Lana!
What happened?
I'm so sorry.
What did you do to her?
Get help!
Would you hurry up,
I-I think he's killed her.
- Who?
- Superboy.
I love you.
I know.
Put her down.
I've to get her
to a hospital.
I'm a doctor.
Bring her over here.
Clear the table, please.
She's dead.
No!
Let Hercules himself
have his way.
The cat will meow.
And the dog
will have his day.
[dramatic music]
[theme music]
[music continues]