Thunderbirds Are Go! (2015) s02e18 Episode Script
Grandma Tourismo
[MUSIC.]
Virgil, are you fully prepared for today's mission? Everything's A-OK, John.
- You sure you don't need back-up? - Situation under control.
You're braver than I am, big brother.
Cargo pod is go.
- Let's do some shopping! - This is going to be so much fun.
[MACHINE BEEPS.]
Grab some of the Super Shine gel for Scottie.
I've never seen a boy spend so much time combing his hair.
- He does like it super shiny.
- Don't forget the TP.
I think that's everything from this aisle.
Electronics is just ahead.
Detour! Grandma, we're here to resupply the island.
Yes, but that doesn't mean I can't also get in a little me time.
All right, just make sure you leave room for food.
Come in, Virgil.
We've got a situation.
Western Sahara, Africa.
There's been a massive rockslide at a granite quarry outside of Smara.
I'm getting reports that workers are trapped.
- Any local assistance available? - Negative.
Global weather centre is predicting a class 10 sandstorm to hit within the hour.
Everyone in the area is bunkered down until it blows over.
Thunderbird 2 is closest to the scene.
We're on our way.
- Hey! - Put it on our account! [STATIC.]
They're sending International Rescue.
- Huh.
Yes! All right! - I told you we were gonna get out.
I just hope they get here in time.
[RUMBLING.]
[MUSIC.]
ANNOUNCER: Five four three two one.
[THRUSTERS.]
[TITLE MUSIC.]
Thunderbirds are go! You could have stayed and finished your shopping.
And be worried about you the entire time? This is my job, Grandma.
And worrying about you boys is mine.
Now step on it.
Yee-haw! [LAUGHS.]
The crew was able to take shelter in the quarry's construction office before the collapse.
- Can you patch me down to the office? - You got it.
Channel is open.
This is Virgil Tracy of International Rescue.
Do you copy? Oh, glad to hear your voice.
This is Dallas Rainey, Construction Foreman.
We've got a crew of three down there.
The rockslide blocked all of our exits.
We'll get you out.
Where's the main entrance? - It's on the southwest-facing wall.
- OK, I'm heading down.
[MUSIC.]
That storm's a-brewing.
The faster I can get that crew, the faster we can get out of here.
[BEEPS.]
You're not gonna believe this.
- We just got another distress call in your area.
- What is it? A local merchant is caught in the storm.
She couldn't evacuate in time and no-one else is close enough to reach her.
I can't be in two places at once, Thunderbird 5.
You don't have to be.
I'll go.
Grandma, there's no way you can steer through a storm.
Isn't that what you have your fancy-pantsy autopilots for? She'll be safe in Thunderbird 2.
Just keep the module at the quarry in case you need it.
The ship will do the work.
I'm just going along for the ride.
OK.
I'll programme the autopilot to take you straight there and back.
You won't need to touch anything.
I'll be fine.
You'd better get a move on.
[WHIRRING.]
[MUSIC.]
Thunderbird 2 ready for take-off.
Look after her.
[RUMBLING.]
[PANTING.]
[GRUNTS.]
[GRUNTS.]
[GASPS.]
[GRUNTS.]
[SIGHS.]
I'm here.
Dallas, you and your crew stand back.
[EXPLOSION.]
- Hi, guys.
- He did it! Are we pleased to see you.
[MUSIC.]
Oh, my! Everything OK, Grandma? I'm fine.
Coming in for a landing.
- [RAPID BEEPING.]
Grandma? - I didn't touch a thing.
The storm's interfering with the autopilot.
Virgil, do you copy? I've got it.
I can land Thunderbird 2 remotely.
[BEEPING.]
[MUSIC.]
A perfect landing! Thanks, Virgil.
I see her! [GRUNTS.]
[SCREAMS.]
The wind's too strong.
She can't get to the ship! That poor kid isn't gonna make it.
I can re-programme the autopilot to roll up closer.
No, she can't get out in this wind.
We've got to reposition Thunderbird 2 to surround her tent.
Can you reprogram this thing to do that? No.
For that we'll need Virgil to pilot remotely.
- We're getting out of here.
- Don't have to tell me twice! - Virgil, come in.
- Is Grandma OK? She's fine but she needs your help with the rescue.
The storm's about to hit here.
I've got to get these guys out.
The storm's already here and this young woman isn't going to make it unless you help me get this ship to her.
Sorry, guys, this'll just take a minute.
- Someone needs our help.
- Go for it.
[MUSIC.]
You've got eyes on it, Grandma.
What do you suggest? We're going to have to land right on top of the shop.
She can enter inside the cargo bay.
The walls will shield her from the storm.
Let's just hope I can do this.
I heard that.
Of course, you can do it.
A little to the left.
Almost there.
No, too far.
You're gonna clip the tent.
All right, that's it.
Slow and easy.
Straight down now.
Perfect! - [SIGHS.]
You did it! - OK, Grandma.
Open the bay door.
Come, get in out of the storm! You're with International Rescue? You could say that.
I'm the Tracy boys' grandma.
Kate.
And I'm really happy to see you, Grandma Tracy.
Phew.
What's a young woman like you doing out in a storm like this? These tents are built strong enough to withstand Category-12 winds.
- I wasn't expecting it to get this bad.
- None of us were.
- Whoa.
- That does not look good.
There's no getting out in this.
Come on.
We gotta stabilise the building.
- There's some extra beams over there.
- Grab everything you've got.
John, we're gonna have to ride it out down here.
- Can you make sure Grandma stays put? - F-A-B.
I'll tell her to fire up the coffee pot.
I hope she's OK down there.
The storm's just been upgraded to a Category 13.
I'd offer you something to eat, but I'm all out of homemade cookies.
[CHUCKLES.]
As the boys would say, 'Lucky for you.
' [LOUD BANG.]
It's getting gusty out there.
This storm isn't going to blow us away, is it? Maybe, if it catches the wings just right.
John? Be a dear and walk me through using the grapple launchers.
Well, the targeting is done with the thumb controllers on the steering column.
The rocker switch next to them toggles front and back.
A double tap launches the grapples.
There.
That should keep us from taking any unexpected trips.
Now, if we're lucky, all we do is sit here until this blows over.
International Rescue, we have a situation.
Well, I think our luck may have just run out.
Virgil, what's going on? - Keep close.
- This is bad, really bad.
The shifting sands are putting extra weight on the structure.
It's not gonna hold much longer.
John, if we don't find a way out of here, we're not gonna make it! Yes, you are! I'm coming to get you! [GRUNTS.]
Grandma, there's no way.
The storm is interfering with the autopilot and I've got my hands full.
I can't remotely fly you back.
I don't need remote control or autopilot.
I'll do it! - BOTH: You? - Have a little faith, boys.
Who do you think taught your dad to fly? - But that was a single-engine plane.
- And a long, long, long time ago.
Not that long ago.
- Kate, I'm gonna need a navigator.
- Me? If you're brave enough to open a hatch up in the middle of the desert, you'll do just fine.
[MUSIC.]
- Prepare to release the grapples.
- You got it.
Hit it! Thunderbird 2 is go! Come on.
There we go! [SIGHS.]
I think you're getting the hang of it.
Just like riding a bike.
A 406-tonne bike.
You know, I flew around the world when I was about your age.
- Solo.
- Sounds amazing.
It was.
And then I met my husband and had my son, who, thankfully, loved exploring as much as we did.
The world outside was one big sandbox.
[SIGHS.]
- But you wouldn't believe the bugs.
- Actually, I would.
I've been studying insects here in Africa.
- I thought you ran a hat shop.
- I do.
But you can't design hats in Africa without taking nature into the equation.
I've been testing them in real-world conditions.
You're following your dream.
Good for you.
[MUSIC.]
[GASPS.]
Was this your dream? It was my son's dream to help people.
Now it's my grandsons'.
I'm happy to support them.
Even if it means baking bad cookies and buying toilet paper by the pallet.
[LAUGHS.]
- It's not so bad up here.
- Enjoy it while it lasts.
In another minute, we'll be diving back in.
[COMM BEEPS.]
Virgil, how are you holding up? [GRUNTS.]
Oh, it could be better.
Well, don't you worry.
I'll be there any minute.
- You tell the others.
- F-A-B.
My grandma says don't worry.
She's coming to pick us up.
Your grandma? OK, here we go! [MUSIC.]
It's gonna be bumpy.
Virgil, where are you? You sure this is where the quarry is? It's just sand and rock.
John, can you help us out here? Infrared will show you the exact location.
There's the building! It's completely buried.
Then, we're gonna have to dig them out! Let's land this thing.
I can do this.
I think.
I heard that.
Of course, you can do it.
Of course I can.
A little to the left.
Almost there.
You're overhead now.
All right, that's it.
Slow and easy.
Straight down.
- Perfect.
- Well done.
[SIGHS.]
Not bad for an old grandma.
Virgil, I'm getting a reading from your suit.
CO2 levels are critical.
You only have a couple of minutes before the crew runs out of breathable air.
I know, John.
[COUGHING.]
We're on our way! These may come in handy.
They provide 99.
99% air filtration, boost oxygen content and are bug resistant.
Then bring 'em.
[ENGINE ROARS.]
Mole pod is go! If you go in at a 72-degree angle, you'll enter the back of the construction office.
But, hurry, Grandma, CO2 levels are critical.
[COUGHS.]
It's gonna give.
[GASPS.]
[GRUNTS.]
We're not gonna make it.
- Hop in, boys! - Thanks, Grandma.
[GRUNTS.]
[COUGHING.]
I've never been more glad to see anyone's grandma in my life! The protective hats in the trailer will filter the air.
Everyone, put them on.
Hats? Virgil, you better get out of there now.
Copy that.
[GRUNTS.]
Step on it, Grandma! - Whoa! - Whoa, indeed.
[MUSIC.]
We wouldn't have made it without you.
- Or you.
- My pleasure.
- I'm just glad we got everyone out.
Oh! - Thanks, man.
- Thanks, Grandma! - Whoa! [LAUGHS.]
You're welcome, son.
You really do know how to have an adventure.
I think from now on I'll leave the adventuring to the young folks.
Hey, how did your field test go? The hats performed just as I hoped.
And I made three new sales.
And I'll be ordering six more of these, too.
You know, I think I could make you one to match your tracksuit.
Then you better make it seven.
[CHUCKLES.]
I'll see you soon, Kate.
Goodbye, Grandma.
Uh, Mrs Tracy.
It's Sally.
Call me Sally.
Well, Sally, it's been awesome meeting you.
I can only hope my life's as adventurous as yours.
I'm pretty sure it will be.
I can't wait to get back to the island and take a shower.
Not so fast.
We've got to go back and finish our shopping.
And while we're there, we can pick up that tracksuit I had my eye on.
[MUSIC.]
Virgil, are you fully prepared for today's mission? Everything's A-OK, John.
- You sure you don't need back-up? - Situation under control.
You're braver than I am, big brother.
Cargo pod is go.
- Let's do some shopping! - This is going to be so much fun.
[MACHINE BEEPS.]
Grab some of the Super Shine gel for Scottie.
I've never seen a boy spend so much time combing his hair.
- He does like it super shiny.
- Don't forget the TP.
I think that's everything from this aisle.
Electronics is just ahead.
Detour! Grandma, we're here to resupply the island.
Yes, but that doesn't mean I can't also get in a little me time.
All right, just make sure you leave room for food.
Come in, Virgil.
We've got a situation.
Western Sahara, Africa.
There's been a massive rockslide at a granite quarry outside of Smara.
I'm getting reports that workers are trapped.
- Any local assistance available? - Negative.
Global weather centre is predicting a class 10 sandstorm to hit within the hour.
Everyone in the area is bunkered down until it blows over.
Thunderbird 2 is closest to the scene.
We're on our way.
- Hey! - Put it on our account! [STATIC.]
They're sending International Rescue.
- Huh.
Yes! All right! - I told you we were gonna get out.
I just hope they get here in time.
[RUMBLING.]
[MUSIC.]
ANNOUNCER: Five four three two one.
[THRUSTERS.]
[TITLE MUSIC.]
Thunderbirds are go! You could have stayed and finished your shopping.
And be worried about you the entire time? This is my job, Grandma.
And worrying about you boys is mine.
Now step on it.
Yee-haw! [LAUGHS.]
The crew was able to take shelter in the quarry's construction office before the collapse.
- Can you patch me down to the office? - You got it.
Channel is open.
This is Virgil Tracy of International Rescue.
Do you copy? Oh, glad to hear your voice.
This is Dallas Rainey, Construction Foreman.
We've got a crew of three down there.
The rockslide blocked all of our exits.
We'll get you out.
Where's the main entrance? - It's on the southwest-facing wall.
- OK, I'm heading down.
[MUSIC.]
That storm's a-brewing.
The faster I can get that crew, the faster we can get out of here.
[BEEPS.]
You're not gonna believe this.
- We just got another distress call in your area.
- What is it? A local merchant is caught in the storm.
She couldn't evacuate in time and no-one else is close enough to reach her.
I can't be in two places at once, Thunderbird 5.
You don't have to be.
I'll go.
Grandma, there's no way you can steer through a storm.
Isn't that what you have your fancy-pantsy autopilots for? She'll be safe in Thunderbird 2.
Just keep the module at the quarry in case you need it.
The ship will do the work.
I'm just going along for the ride.
OK.
I'll programme the autopilot to take you straight there and back.
You won't need to touch anything.
I'll be fine.
You'd better get a move on.
[WHIRRING.]
[MUSIC.]
Thunderbird 2 ready for take-off.
Look after her.
[RUMBLING.]
[PANTING.]
[GRUNTS.]
[GRUNTS.]
[GASPS.]
[GRUNTS.]
[SIGHS.]
I'm here.
Dallas, you and your crew stand back.
[EXPLOSION.]
- Hi, guys.
- He did it! Are we pleased to see you.
[MUSIC.]
Oh, my! Everything OK, Grandma? I'm fine.
Coming in for a landing.
- [RAPID BEEPING.]
Grandma? - I didn't touch a thing.
The storm's interfering with the autopilot.
Virgil, do you copy? I've got it.
I can land Thunderbird 2 remotely.
[BEEPING.]
[MUSIC.]
A perfect landing! Thanks, Virgil.
I see her! [GRUNTS.]
[SCREAMS.]
The wind's too strong.
She can't get to the ship! That poor kid isn't gonna make it.
I can re-programme the autopilot to roll up closer.
No, she can't get out in this wind.
We've got to reposition Thunderbird 2 to surround her tent.
Can you reprogram this thing to do that? No.
For that we'll need Virgil to pilot remotely.
- We're getting out of here.
- Don't have to tell me twice! - Virgil, come in.
- Is Grandma OK? She's fine but she needs your help with the rescue.
The storm's about to hit here.
I've got to get these guys out.
The storm's already here and this young woman isn't going to make it unless you help me get this ship to her.
Sorry, guys, this'll just take a minute.
- Someone needs our help.
- Go for it.
[MUSIC.]
You've got eyes on it, Grandma.
What do you suggest? We're going to have to land right on top of the shop.
She can enter inside the cargo bay.
The walls will shield her from the storm.
Let's just hope I can do this.
I heard that.
Of course, you can do it.
A little to the left.
Almost there.
No, too far.
You're gonna clip the tent.
All right, that's it.
Slow and easy.
Straight down now.
Perfect! - [SIGHS.]
You did it! - OK, Grandma.
Open the bay door.
Come, get in out of the storm! You're with International Rescue? You could say that.
I'm the Tracy boys' grandma.
Kate.
And I'm really happy to see you, Grandma Tracy.
Phew.
What's a young woman like you doing out in a storm like this? These tents are built strong enough to withstand Category-12 winds.
- I wasn't expecting it to get this bad.
- None of us were.
- Whoa.
- That does not look good.
There's no getting out in this.
Come on.
We gotta stabilise the building.
- There's some extra beams over there.
- Grab everything you've got.
John, we're gonna have to ride it out down here.
- Can you make sure Grandma stays put? - F-A-B.
I'll tell her to fire up the coffee pot.
I hope she's OK down there.
The storm's just been upgraded to a Category 13.
I'd offer you something to eat, but I'm all out of homemade cookies.
[CHUCKLES.]
As the boys would say, 'Lucky for you.
' [LOUD BANG.]
It's getting gusty out there.
This storm isn't going to blow us away, is it? Maybe, if it catches the wings just right.
John? Be a dear and walk me through using the grapple launchers.
Well, the targeting is done with the thumb controllers on the steering column.
The rocker switch next to them toggles front and back.
A double tap launches the grapples.
There.
That should keep us from taking any unexpected trips.
Now, if we're lucky, all we do is sit here until this blows over.
International Rescue, we have a situation.
Well, I think our luck may have just run out.
Virgil, what's going on? - Keep close.
- This is bad, really bad.
The shifting sands are putting extra weight on the structure.
It's not gonna hold much longer.
John, if we don't find a way out of here, we're not gonna make it! Yes, you are! I'm coming to get you! [GRUNTS.]
Grandma, there's no way.
The storm is interfering with the autopilot and I've got my hands full.
I can't remotely fly you back.
I don't need remote control or autopilot.
I'll do it! - BOTH: You? - Have a little faith, boys.
Who do you think taught your dad to fly? - But that was a single-engine plane.
- And a long, long, long time ago.
Not that long ago.
- Kate, I'm gonna need a navigator.
- Me? If you're brave enough to open a hatch up in the middle of the desert, you'll do just fine.
[MUSIC.]
- Prepare to release the grapples.
- You got it.
Hit it! Thunderbird 2 is go! Come on.
There we go! [SIGHS.]
I think you're getting the hang of it.
Just like riding a bike.
A 406-tonne bike.
You know, I flew around the world when I was about your age.
- Solo.
- Sounds amazing.
It was.
And then I met my husband and had my son, who, thankfully, loved exploring as much as we did.
The world outside was one big sandbox.
[SIGHS.]
- But you wouldn't believe the bugs.
- Actually, I would.
I've been studying insects here in Africa.
- I thought you ran a hat shop.
- I do.
But you can't design hats in Africa without taking nature into the equation.
I've been testing them in real-world conditions.
You're following your dream.
Good for you.
[MUSIC.]
[GASPS.]
Was this your dream? It was my son's dream to help people.
Now it's my grandsons'.
I'm happy to support them.
Even if it means baking bad cookies and buying toilet paper by the pallet.
[LAUGHS.]
- It's not so bad up here.
- Enjoy it while it lasts.
In another minute, we'll be diving back in.
[COMM BEEPS.]
Virgil, how are you holding up? [GRUNTS.]
Oh, it could be better.
Well, don't you worry.
I'll be there any minute.
- You tell the others.
- F-A-B.
My grandma says don't worry.
She's coming to pick us up.
Your grandma? OK, here we go! [MUSIC.]
It's gonna be bumpy.
Virgil, where are you? You sure this is where the quarry is? It's just sand and rock.
John, can you help us out here? Infrared will show you the exact location.
There's the building! It's completely buried.
Then, we're gonna have to dig them out! Let's land this thing.
I can do this.
I think.
I heard that.
Of course, you can do it.
Of course I can.
A little to the left.
Almost there.
You're overhead now.
All right, that's it.
Slow and easy.
Straight down.
- Perfect.
- Well done.
[SIGHS.]
Not bad for an old grandma.
Virgil, I'm getting a reading from your suit.
CO2 levels are critical.
You only have a couple of minutes before the crew runs out of breathable air.
I know, John.
[COUGHING.]
We're on our way! These may come in handy.
They provide 99.
99% air filtration, boost oxygen content and are bug resistant.
Then bring 'em.
[ENGINE ROARS.]
Mole pod is go! If you go in at a 72-degree angle, you'll enter the back of the construction office.
But, hurry, Grandma, CO2 levels are critical.
[COUGHS.]
It's gonna give.
[GASPS.]
[GRUNTS.]
We're not gonna make it.
- Hop in, boys! - Thanks, Grandma.
[GRUNTS.]
[COUGHING.]
I've never been more glad to see anyone's grandma in my life! The protective hats in the trailer will filter the air.
Everyone, put them on.
Hats? Virgil, you better get out of there now.
Copy that.
[GRUNTS.]
Step on it, Grandma! - Whoa! - Whoa, indeed.
[MUSIC.]
We wouldn't have made it without you.
- Or you.
- My pleasure.
- I'm just glad we got everyone out.
Oh! - Thanks, man.
- Thanks, Grandma! - Whoa! [LAUGHS.]
You're welcome, son.
You really do know how to have an adventure.
I think from now on I'll leave the adventuring to the young folks.
Hey, how did your field test go? The hats performed just as I hoped.
And I made three new sales.
And I'll be ordering six more of these, too.
You know, I think I could make you one to match your tracksuit.
Then you better make it seven.
[CHUCKLES.]
I'll see you soon, Kate.
Goodbye, Grandma.
Uh, Mrs Tracy.
It's Sally.
Call me Sally.
Well, Sally, it's been awesome meeting you.
I can only hope my life's as adventurous as yours.
I'm pretty sure it will be.
I can't wait to get back to the island and take a shower.
Not so fast.
We've got to go back and finish our shopping.
And while we're there, we can pick up that tracksuit I had my eye on.
[MUSIC.]