Arthur (1996) s01e19 Episode Script

1
Every day when you're
walking down the street ♪
Everybody that you meet
has an original point of view. ♪
( laughs )
And I say hey! ♪
Hey!
What a wonderful kind of day ♪
If we could learn
to work and play ♪
And get along
with each other ♪
You got to listen
to your heart ♪
Listen to the beat ♪
Listen to the rhythm,
the rhythm of the street ♪
Open up your eyes,
open up your ears ♪
Get together and make things
better by working together ♪
It's a simple message
and it comes from the heart ♪
Believe in yourself ♪
For that's the place
to start ♪
And I say hey! ♪
Hey!
What a wonderful kind of day ♪
If we could learn
to work and play ♪
And get along
with each other. ♪
Hey!
What a wonderful kind of day ♪
Hey! What a wonderful
kind of day. ♪
Hey!
ARTHUR:
Hey, D.W.
Hey!
Whoa!
( crashing )
Do your little
brothers and sisters
have to do
everything you do?
Arthur!
Even if they're too young?
ARTHUR:
Like at my birthday party.
D.W.:
my turn to play!
the games are
for big kids, D.W.
I'm not little.
I can play this.
( kids laughing )
What's so funny? What?
Or the time she entered
a basketball shooting contest
just because I did.
( cheering )
( sighing )
And she won!
That was embarrassing.
D.W.:
Arthur?
She wants to ride a two-wheeler.
Arthur!
What is it, D.W.?
I don't know how to stop!
Peskier than a mosquito.
Ta-dah!
ARTHUR:
Hi, Mrs. Tibble.
Have you heard
about the
bike-a-thon?
Where people
donate money for each
mile you ride?
Yes, the money's
for the school.
Go away.
We're riding in the bike-a-thon.
Grandma's
sponsoring us!
Now, boys, I can
donate to Arthur, too.
Thanks,
Mrs. Tibble.
( screams )
( groaning )
( twins giggling )
Are we going riding, Arthur?
You can't come.
We're
practicing for
the bike-a-thon.
So? I can ride
in the bike-a-thon.
I don't think so.
A tricycle can't keep up
with two-wheelers.
I bet I can.
I'm good.
Hi, Buster.
Did your mom say
you can ride?
Yeah, but I have to call
every half-mile.
Great! We better
start getting in shape.
We can't slow down for you, D.W.
We have to practice.
You don't have to
slow down for me!
( panting )
( gasping )
( screaming )
Whoa!
( gasping )
( sighs )
( tire screeching )
( horse whinnying )
MAN:
Wow! What kind
of bike is that?!
A two-wheeler!
Vroom!
Vroom!
Vroom!
Vroom, vroom, vroom, vroom
( kids laughing )
( quieter ):
Vroom, vroom.
Hey, D.W., it sounds
like you
sprung a leak!
( both cackling )
Do you like
our new bikes?
( squeaks )
( squeaks )
I guess you
can't ride
in the bike-a-thon
like us.
Because it's a bike-a-thon
not a trike-a-thon!
( slurping )
Use your
spoon, dear.
ARTHUR:
Aw, Mom, do I have
to have broccoli?
Arthur, if
you don't eat
Father, may I
serve you potatoes?
Thank you,
D.W.
My compliments
to the chef.
Everything is
deee-licious.
Well, how nice of you.
Okay, D.W.,
what do you want?
I want to ride
a two-wheeler!
If Arthur can do it,
how hard can it be?
Please?
Too flashy.
D.W.:
Too angry.
Too girly.
Well, that'll last about
an hour before it breaks.
Wow!
Huh?
Huh?
Wow!
Mmm
Oh
Hmm
( sighs )
I love it!
D.W.:
Careful, careful.
This way.
Okay, put it down
Right there.
Hmm
Is something wrong?
Yup.
There.
Ta-dah!
Now it's
perfect.
D.W.:
I'm ready for
my first lesson.
Sorry--
I have to finish
this lasagna
Taj Mahal
for the
Culture Club.
and your mom's
gone into town.
( whimpering )
Arthur?
DAD:
Could you
do me a favor
and give D.W.
a riding lesson?
But, Dad, we have
to practice.
Thanks.
You guys ride without me.
I have to teach D.W.
I'll help you.
We'll all help.
We're
the best.
Let's start with the basics.
This is a bicycle.
Its propulsion
system consists
of an
interlocking
I just want to ride it,
not build one.
Excuse me.
D.W., the most
important thing
about riding is
Steering.
Pedaling.
Stopping.
Going fast.
Let's start
with something
we all agree on--
wearing a helmet.
You're putting
it on backwards!
That is not
backwards!
Francine, it's
covering her eyes!
No, it's not--
it's protecting them.
( all talking )
( whistles )
Huh?
( beeping )
Got to get home
for lunch.
Me, too.
Me, three.
Vroom!
I'll teach you more
after lunch, D.W.
Arthur!
How do I get down?!
Okay, time for your next lesson.
Whee!
Teach me tricks.
First, you have
to learn the hand signals.
Right turn
left turn
slow down
and stop.
What's this mean?
( rattling )
I don't know, what?
Hi, Mr. Sipple.
What's this?
What's that?!
You did this.
Where I come from
doing that on a bike means
"bring me
a cabbage!"
I left the tub running.
Bye!
Let's go!
I want to hit the open road
and feel the wind in my hair.
Are you
ready to pedal?
I'm ready.
Pedal!
Arthur, I don't know
how to stop!
Pedal backwards!
( crashing )
( whimpering )
This is a very
important lesson.
Avoid dogs!
( barking )
BOTH:
Vroom!
Beep, beep, beep!
D.W.:
Slow down!
I want the Tibbles to see
my two-wheeler.
( squeaking )
TOMMY:
Hey, Timmy--
look at those
doofy training wheels!
( growls )
( laughing )
For a minute,
I thought D.W.
was on a real
two-wheeler!
( twins laugh )
KATE:
Aah-boot.
D.W.:
Father
this broccoli
is so good
I think I'd like
some for dessert.
What do you
want now, D.W.?
Arthur, tell them
how well I ride.
She did good.
Good?
I was great!
I could ride
without
training wheels.
Please?
I've never felt so free!
Ow!
Okay,
let go-- now!
( screaming )
( cans clattering )
Help!
Face it, Dad,
she's too little.
No, I'm not!
I can put the
training wheels
back on for
the bike-a-thon
and you can take
your time learning.
I don't want any help!
I can learn this stuff myself!
( grunts )
( Pal barking )
( screams )
( groans )
( laughter echoing )
Whoa!
( crashing )
Whoa!
I don't care
if it takes till I'm 21
and I'm one giant scab.
I'm going to learn to do this.
( giggling )
All right,
D.W.!
You're
riding great!
I know.
BOTH:
Vroom!
Beep, beep, beep!
Vroom!
Hi, Tommy.
Hi, Timmy.
( screams )
( screams )
MAN:
The bike-a-thon begins
when I wave the green flag.
Go!
Do you
feel grown-up
riding
a two-wheeler, D.W.?
Uh-huh.
TWINS:
Hi, D.W.!
Mom, Dad, how old do I have
to be to drive a car?
Not a big car,
just a little convertible
so I can feel
the wind in my hair.
I won't go fast
I promise.
KIDS:
And now
Well, it's kind of like
riding a bike.
If you want to be
a good figure skater
this is what you do.
You'll have to practice a lot.
GIRL 2:
You have to know
that if you try
you can do what you want to do.
GIRL 1:
Take your time on everything.
Don't rush through it.
Practice it
piece by piece, one by one.
GIRL 3:
when you practice
you fall down a lot,
and it hurts.
I fall down a lot
but I just get back up
and keep going.
You have to practice really hard
so you can get the height
on your jumps.
You can do all kinds
of turns and jumps.
Camel, sit, change set.
A one-foot axel and walleys.
Waltz jump, half-loop, flip.
A flying camel.
If D.W. can learn
how to ride a bike
she can learn how to skate
and have a lot of fun.
KIDS:
And now
It's my first
little league game.
Maybe I'll get a hit.
Score a run or two.
ALL:
Arthur, Arthur,
Arthur, Arthur
That would be great.
TEAMMATES:
Come on, Arthur!
( rooting continues )
( teammates groaning )
( loud thud )
( yells )
Will you be good
at baseball, Arthur?
I hope so.
Well, only one way to find out.
See if you can catch
the famous Buster-ball pitch.
I got it, I got it!
( Arthur grunts )
( splash )
( kids talking excitedly )
We made it, Arthur.
We're on the same
baseball team.
All right!
Who else?
Francine, Brain,
Binky hey
this is going to be
a great team.
Catcher!
I get to be catcher.
Great!
Who wants to pitch?
I do!
Me!
I do!
Me!
( shouting continues )
It's up to the coach to decide
who gets to be pitcher.
I'm Oliver Frensky, and
I'll be your coach this year.
Hi, daddy.
Hello,
Francine.
Our motto is "teamwork."
Everyone pitches in.
Everyone plays every position.
Who's going to be
our first
pitcher?
Wow! Strike!
Fantastic, Brain.
Who's next?
Where'd it go?
( groans )
Outside.
Nice energy,
though, Francine.
Try again.
Whoa!
Inside.
Once more.
Right over
the plate now.
Right over
the plate.
Well, it's
certainly
Over the plate.
( giggling )
COACH:
Okay, everybody,
in the outfield.
I got it, I got it!
( grunts )
Superb catch, Binky
and Arthur, that leap
was pure ballet.
( snickers )
COACH:
Very ingenious,
Arthur.
Very creative.
( snickering )
Here it comes,
Francine.
( ball whistling )
( splash )
( groans )
Any team that plays
with Francine
has to have
a lot of baseballs.
Oh, yeah?
How about that fly ball
that hit Arthur on the head?
"Uh-duh
Where's the ball,
where's the ball?"
Right?
Guys?
Ready for your
first game, Arthur?
Oh uh, yeah.
Mr. Frensky?
I'm Buster's mother.
Nice to meet you.
Buster's a fine boy,
a real spark plug.
I was wondering
is that ball very hard?
What if it hits him?
Are those hats
woolen?
He's allergic
to wool.
Excuse me,
Miss Frensky.
Think you'll top
your record
of 49 stray balls
in one day?
Very funny.
What about Arthur?
Maybe he could
catch one
for a change.
Oh, yeah?
Do you know what
you need, Arthur?
My never-fail,
always-succeed
100%-guaranteed,
secret good-luck charm.
Use this, and
you can't miss.
I got it, I got it!
Home run!
Here.
I think
it's broken.
COACH:
A great game
deserves ice cream.
Don't get Arthur any.
He'll just drop it.
( kids laughing )
Oh, don't listen
to her, Arthur.
I'll hold your
ice cream for you.
( slurping )
Maybe next year
I'll get on a real team,
and win.
Well, if you didn't
throw the ball
over Fern's head
( all arguing )
Hey, hey, hey!
Knock it off!
Where'd Arthur go?
I think he left.
Left?
You paid
attention
and that's
what's important.
Baseball is 99%
concentration.
Now if he can only
catch the ball.
D.W.
No, she's right.
That's what everybody says.
Nonsense-- I bet right now
Coach Frensky is talking about
what a terrific team he's got.
You want me to take
Arthur off the team?
Please, Daddy?
You have to.
I'm always thinking
what dumb thing he'll do next.
That does
sound serious.
Hmm
Well, maybe
I can help you.
You'll fire him?
I've got
a better idea.
I'm going to give
you a promotion.
What? Really?
You mean, I get
to be pitcher?
Even better.
( knock at door )
Come in.
Arthur.
Hi, Francine.
Was there something mean
you forgot to say yesterday?
Arthur, I'm the new
assistant coach.
My dad told me to make sure
the team works together.
My first project
is you.
Here it comes.
I got it, I got it!
Get under it.
That's it.
( ball whistling )
Ouch!
Well, at least
you were under it.
Use your glove
to keep the sun
out of your eyes.
Yay!
Keep your eye on the ball.
Keep your head steady,
and follow through.
( barks )
Try this.
When you throw
push off
with your legs
and use
your shoulder.
Legs, shoulder
Wow! You caught it.
Wow! You threw it straight.
Sorry I teased you
so much, Arthur.
Well, maybe sometimes
you overdo it
just a little.
If I ever overdo it again,
let me know.
Deal?
Deal.
But you know, it was
kind of your fault.
How was it my fault?
If you didn't keep striking out
and dropping balls
I wouldn't have
had to tease you.
Well, at least
my pitches land
in the same neighborhood.
( laughing )
COACH:
Okay, team, this
is a playoff game
but I want
you to play
just like
any other game.
Everyone go out
and have fun
and remember, if you win,
I buy you ice cream.
If you lose
you drop us off
at the outskirts
of town?
No, Binky.
If you lose, I still
buy you ice cream.
I'll never see
the outskirts
of town.
Okay, team,
let's go.
( cheering )
( cheering )
( cheering )
( cheering )
( grunts )
Strike three.
Yay!
The ball didn't hit him!
( fans rooting )
It's going to Arthur.
Oh, I can't watch.
I got it, I got it!
( cheering )
Throw it here,
Francine.
I can't watch!
You're out.
( wild cheering )
( groaning )
( cheering )
Buster?
You were fantastic
out there, Arthur!
Well, I had a good
assistant coach.
Just one hit, Buster.
( teammates rooting )
Yay, we win!
Beautiful try!
I thought that one
was going
over the wall.
Yeah, good try.
We just need one hit,
and you couldn't
( clearing throat )
You couldn't have
made a better try.
Good job.
Francine gave me
some good
baseball tips.
Maybe she
could help you.
Sure, that
would be great.
Well, I guess
I could use
some practice pitching.
Let's do it.
Thanks for
stopping me
before I teased
Buster
the way I teased you.
Sure.
Thanks for helping me
with my game.
See? Teamwork.
Yeah, but you know
basketball season
is coming up
and if you
stink at that
I get to tease you
all over again.
( groaning )
What a wonderful
kind of day ♪
If we could learn
to work and play ♪
And get along
with each other ♪
You got to listen
to your heart ♪
Listen to the beat ♪
Listen to the rhythm,
the rhythm of the street ♪
It's a simple message
and it comes from the heart ♪
Believe in yourself ♪
For that's the place
to start ♪
And I say hey! ♪
Hey! What a wonderful
kind of day ♪
If we could learn
to work and play ♪
And get along
with each other ♪
Hey! What a wonderful
kind of day! ♪
Hey! ♪