The Spectacular Spider-Man (2008) s01e02 Episode Script

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In nature,
everything is connected.
As scientists,
we explore and expand
upon those connections
to the benefit
of society.
We're experimenting
with genetically altered
electric rays and eels.
Think what it would mean
if we could harness
this bioelectricity,
generate an alternate
form of energy,
a new clean
source of power.
Yeah, it sounds great,
but you might wanna
clean the tank.
[SCOFFS]
It's clean.
The fluid,
I call it sludge,
increases the eels'
bioelectric signatures.
Yes. In fact,
those very signatures
have become so intense,
we've been forced
to upgrade the lab's
bioelectrical filters.
[SCOFFS]
"We've" been forced?
I stand corrected.
We're forcing
Max here to upgrade.
All I'm saying.
Curt, I need
to get Billy
to bed.
Sorry, honey.
I lost track of time.
You? No.
I'm shocked.
I have to wait
for Max to finish,
but you go ahead.
Take Billy home.
You might send Peter
and Gwen home, too.
It is a school night,
Doctor.
Right.
Right, right.
Go on, you two.
[CELL PHONE BEEPING]
[LAUGHS]
It's my Aunt May
early-warning system.
[PHONE DIALING]I have to call if
I'm not home by 10:00.
Hey, Aunt May.
Sorry for running late.
We just left the lab.
I'm gonna make sure
Gwen gets home safe,
and then I'm
on my way.
[DRILL WHIRRING]
[GRUNTING]
[RATTLING]
MAX: [GRUNTING]
Come on.
[SCREAMING]
Living on the edge
Fighting crime
Spinning webs
Swinging from
the highest ledge
He could leap
above our heads
Villains on the rise
And the city's victimized
Looking up
with no surprise
Arriving
in the speed of time
Spectacular
Spectacular Spider-Man
Spectacular
Spectacular Spider-Man
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Spectacular Spider-Man
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Spectacular Spider-Man
[SIREN WAILING]
[GROANING]
How's his
Put these on.
I don't understand.There was an accident.
We need to quarantine him,
get his vitals stabilized.
He's getting worse
by the minute.
[GROANING]
All right. Take him
to the isolation ward.
Stat.
I could be
in real trouble here.
I'm not even sure
my spider-powers
can save me this time.
[BELL RINGING]
You know what?
Just once, I'd like
to be early for school.
[STUDENTS CHATTERING]
"Spider-Man in action."
It's not what you think!
It is, too, doofus.
Says so right here.
The Daily Bugle's
offering major fundage
for a photo of
Spider-Man in action.
Oh, then it is
what you think.
Hey, wait!
That was my idea!
[CHUCKLES]
Looking foolish
in biology class?
No, the spider
picture thing.
I told that bigmouth
Bugle guy to
Take photos
of someone famous?
[BELL RINGS]Yeah, that is
revolutionary.
All right, class.
Settle down.
I know you're all eager
to get yesterday's test back.
[STUDENTS GROAN]
C-minus? Sweet!
The Flash completes
another pass.
Nice job,
Mr. Parker.
Another A-plus.
Oops.
[GRUNTS]
Mr. Thompson.
Dr. Bromwell, how's Max?
[SIGHS]
Alive.
And that's a miracle,
believe me.
His condition has
stabilized, but
Maybe he should
just see for himself.
MAX: Hey, Eddie.
Max's body is
currently generating
a constant stream
of bioelectricity.
That insulation suit
will contain it,
protect him
and everyone.
But Max,
I promise you,
it's only temporary.
We'll begin work
on a cure immediately.
Least you can do.
Try to rest.
[RINGING]
[STUDENTS CHATTERING]
Miss Allan,
a moment, please.
Liz, if you're gonna
raise that grade,
you need a tutor,
and I'm recommending
Peter for the job.
[SCOFFS]
Nerd is so not
the hot accessory
this year.
[SCOFFS]
Quality time
with Puny Parker?
I'd rather fail.
Study with Petey?
[SCOFFS]
I don't think so.
[GASPS]
Couldn't Flash
tutor me instead?
Hmm. I'm not sure
you understand.
We want your grade
to go up.
[THUNDER RUMBLES]
[GROWLS]
I can't even
watch the game.
Yeah, but you can
still yell at the TV,
so really, hey,
what's changed,
right?
That supposed to be funny?
You know, I had plans
before this happened.
Go back to college,
meet someone, have a life.
Dude, chill. You have
to give yourself time
to adjust.
Adjust to what? This?
[GRUNTING]
I'm out of here.
Max, wait!
See, the chapter's really
about how biological
systems interact.
[SCOFFS]
Anything in there about how
biological systems are boring?
Yeah.
Dullsville, right?
Hey, who wants
to waste their time
with a textbook?
What a coincidence!
Flash just texted me
those exact words.
About you, Petey.
Maybe if you
stopped texting Flash
for just a minute
Good idea.
I'll call him instead.
Daddy,
what's he wearing?
[SHUSHING]
And what are you staring at?
I was just waiting
for your order.
Coffee!
[GRUNTS]
Oh, man.
I can't even drink
a lousy cup of coffee!
[PEOPLE CLAMORING]
Sorry. I'm sorry.
Oh, yeah.
I'll be fluent in geek.
[GRUNTS]
PETER: Uh-oh. Thug alert.
And just when I was having
so much fun being ignored.
Look, this tutoring thing
is something you need, not me.
So when you're ready
to learn, let me know.
FLASH:
Liz, can you hear me? Liz!
[MEN GRUNTING]
SPIDER-MAN:
If someone's getting
paid for Spidey's picture,
might as well be me.
Okay, self-portraits
aren't going to be
as easy as I thought.
What I need is
a group shot.
Move. Move!WOMAN: Look out!
[EXCLAIMS]
Just leave me alone.
MAN: Hey, Spider-Man!
Say, "Spider-Man."
Wonderful.
You are a very
cooperative crook,
but I can't get
a good mug shot
if you're wearing this.
[SCREAMING]
Whoa!
[GRUNTS]
You shouldn't
have done that.
[PEOPLE SCREAMING]
You really shouldn't
have done that.
[PEOPLE SCREAMING]
Why did you attack me?
Now, now.
"Attack" is such
a strong word.
What's your game?
Whoa!
All right, Electro.
Time to unplug.
Stop it! Stop it!
Stop it!
[SCREAMING]
You should have
left me alone.
[CELL PHONE BEEPING]
[SIGHS]
Perfect.
[PHONE DIALING]
AUNT MAY: Hello.Hey, Aunt May.
Peter,
it's almost 10:00.
Yeah, I know.
That's why I'm calling.
I've been tutoring.
It's slow going,
but I'll be home soon.
I hope so.
The weatherman
predicted rain.
You don't have
your umbrella.
Yeah, somehow, I doubt
an umbrella would help.
[STAMMERING]
I mean, it's not
raining here yet.
Okay.
Bye, Aunt May.
Don't wait up.
All right,
Electro, I'm
All alone.
PETER: Blurry. Blurry.
Oh, nice one
of my elbow.
Or my knee, maybe.
[LAUGHS] And this one
would have been great
if my arm was
two feet longer.
Oh! No way theBugle
will take any of these.
Not only does
Lightning Butt get away,
but I've got nothing
to show for
Peter.
I just talked to Eddie.
There was
an accident
at the lab.
PETER:
Max's life is trashed.
And not only don't
I recognize him,
I attack him.
Not sure if I
could have helped,
but at least
I could have tried.
[GASPS]
Petey.
Yeah, Petey.
Look, I feel bad
for ditching you
last night,
so if you still want help,
we can meet
after school
at the E.S.U. lab.
It's up to you.
[THUNDER RUMBLES]
GWEN: Could we
put him in a tank?
Use a bioelectric filter
to siphon off
No. Won't work,
I'm afraid.
Eels evolved to exist
in aquatic environments.
Max didn't.
And with the voltage
he's currently generating,
boom, you don't want him
anywhere near water.
Petey.
"Petey"?
Max, we need
to get you back
to the hospital.
Done with hospitals.
Just wanna go home.
I'm not sure
you're ready for
Listen, Dillon.
After last night's
little blowout,
it's either
a hospital room
or a jail cell.
Your call.My call?
My call?
None of this
has been my call!
[ALL GASP]
[OFFICERS GROANING]Max, stop.
We just wanna help you.
You can't help me,
but I know who can.
[CAR ALARMS BLARING]
Maybe this isn't
such a good time.
No, go on.
I need to check some
results in my office anyway.
So, Eddie, you
quarterbacking
for E.S.U.?
[LAUGHS]
Hung up my jersey
back in Midtown.
I'm strictly a nerd now.
We're all nerds here.
You can be, too.
Wonderful.
I'm serious, Liz.
You're smart.
You can get this stuff.
You just need
to look at it
in a new way.
Petey!
In nature,
everything's connected.
As scientists,
we explore and expand
upon those connections.
Maybe as people,
we should do the same.
Thought you said
this stuff was boring.
You're lucky
to have Pete as
a tutor, Liz.
Guy knows his stuff.
Probably
a Nobel Prize
in his future.
I have the results of
Curt! What are you doing?Shh.
It's nothing.
I can explain.
What is that?An experimental bio formula.
Genetically altered
lizard DNA.
What?
[ELECTRICITY SURGING]
[GASPS]
Connors!
Where's Connors?
You really don't wanna
keep me waiting, kids.
Where's Connors?
Max, I'm right here.
Try to stay calm.
Calm?
We left calm behind
a lifetime ago, Doc!
I can't take it anymore.
You caused this.
You cure it.
We're working
on that, Max.
I promise.
It'll just take time.
I don't have time!
Cure me now!
Before I really
get upset.
I know you
can do it, Doc.
All you need is
the proper motivation.
Oh, well.
Secret-identity thing
was fun while it lasted.
I'll distract him.
You get the girls
out the back.
What? Eddie, no.
[YELLS]
[GRUNTING]
[GROANS]
Come on!
PETER: In there.
It'll be safe.
Police emergency,
there's a
Gwen. Gwen, wait!
Where's Petey?
Max, please.
Don't hurt him.
We'll find a cure.
We just need time.
You're lying!
Whoa. Whoa.
Guys, I know it's
not exactly a cure,
but how about
some chill pills?
You!
Yeah, me.
Look, I messed up before,
but now I really wanna help.
You wanna
hold my hand?
[EXCLAIMS]
None of you get it.
Without a cure,
I'm not Max Dillon.
I'm
What did you call me?
Lightning Butt?No, not that.
Electro.
Yeah.
I'm Electro!
[GRUNTING]
All right, Electro.
You wanna vent, then vent!
[EXCLAIMS]
Gone. My only
chance at a cure,
and you let him escape!
That's it.
The gloves are off.
[GRUNTS]
[GROANS]
[LAUGHS]
That Bugleprize money's
as good as mine.
If Spider-Man
would just stand still.
Uh-oh.
[YELPS]
Sorry.
Photo shoot's over.
But if those
shots come out,
I want my cut!
Okay, Electro,
the gloves are on.
See?
You can dish it out,
but you can't
Oh, me and my
big spider-mouth.
[CHUCKLES]
Can't escape me
up there, web slinger.
This is my playground.
[GASPS]
Okay, maybe climbing
a big metal tower
wasn't the brightest idea.
[CELL PHONE BEEPING]
Oh, man.
Where does
the time go?
[PHONE DIALING]
AUNT MAY: Hello?Hi, Aunt May.
Peter,
where are you?
You sound strange,
and there's so much static.
Yeah, it's
a bad connection.
Listen, I'm running
late again, but
Peter, you're
taking advantage
of our arrangement.
Calling in late every night
is not acceptable.
Sorry,
I can't hear you.
Static.
I'll be home soon. Bye.
I am so grounded.
Of course, being grounded
right now might not be
such a bad thing.
What I really
need is a plan.
Or the world's
biggest dunk tank.
[SIREN WAILING]
Petey, what were
you thinking last night?
That I should try to help.
[LAUGHS]
And did you?
[STAMMERING]
Me? No.
Old Petey's
pretty useless,
I guess.
I wouldn't say that.
[FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING]
Hey, what's
Puny Parker
doing here?
[SCOFFS]
Leaving, I hope.
[SIGHS]
Peter Parker.
Another hapless
victim of the wild,
undomesticated cheerleader.
It's her loss, Pete.
And hey, if the job
was to help her learn,
at least you taught her how
to fold to peer pressure.
[SIGHS]
No big. I reached out.
She knocked my hand away.
You can't control everything.
Trick is
to never stop trying.
[ELECTRICITY CRACKLING]
[SIGHS]
We won't stop trying,
Curt,
but we can't do
anything more today.
Come on.
Let's go home.
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