The Adventures of Superboy (1988) s04e02 Episode Script
A Change of Heart: Part 2
(male #1)
Superboy, did you hear me?
I'm sorry.
We know you couldn't
possibly have done
what you are accused of.
But we need to ask you
a few questions.
Of course.
According to
Adam Verrell's statement
you were highly agitated when
you arrived at the ceremony.
You went back..
to see a Miss Lana Lang.
When he came
to check on you..
he found you holding
her dead body.
He's saying
I killed her.
How can you believe
a man like him?
What motive do I have?
He suggested jealousy over some
pending marriage to Miss Lang.
Jealous?
Of him?
He's involved in this.
I just don't know how yet.
Mr. Verrell's a prominent
citizen of Capitol City.
We can't just disregard
his statement.
But this can't simply
be his word against mine.
You must have evidence.
We do.
The coroner's report confirms
Mr. Verrell's statement.
"Her lungs were
completely collapsed
"as if the air had been
virtually sucked out of them
by something superhuman."
Which poses a problem for us.
There are those
who'll demand justice.
- A trial.
- Of course.
I expect to be treated
like any other citizen.
We're all quite relieved that
you're cooperating, Superboy.
We know how easy
it would be for you to..
Everything will
be fine in no time.
No.
I don't think so.
(Adam on TV)
Remember, things are never
Crime is bad..
and jobs are good.
Change your lives now
while there's still time.
Ask for forgiveness,
it will be given.
It's all here in this little
brochure that I have prepared.
How about this
watch you're wearing?
If I was to ask for it,
would it be given?
Or do I have to take it?
Can we go home now?
So, Tommy.
You still think they're gonna
embrace you with open arms?
You murdered Lana,
didn't you?
You killed her and you
framed Superboy for it.
Everything I've done,
I've done for you.
Stay away from me.
Uh, not so fast, Tommy.
We have a deal.
No, not anymore,
we don't.
And I'm gonna tell
everyone what's going on.
Do you think they're
gonna believe you?
- Your word above mine?
- I'll go to the police.
Yes, of course,
you'll go to the police
you'll tell them that
you've driven the city crazy
with this machine of yours.
That you're very sorry
and it'll never happen again.
- Is that what you'll do?
- Doesn't matter.
I won't help you anymore.
It's over, Verrell.
No, my friend, it's not over,
it's the beginning.
She's alive?
Hello, Tommy.
See I told you I was
keeping her for you.
How did you do it?
Well, I gave her
this drug
that stopped her heart and
breathing long enough for me
to get her
out of the building.
What's the matter? Didn't you
watch Mission Impossible?
That and the coroner
is my new friend.
He's an expensive
new friend, but..
he's very worth it.
However..
It is rather ironic,
isn't it?
That the person that would
fell the mighty Superboy
is the one person
that loved him the most.
Turning into a good
Jackie Collins novel
don't you think?
I won't be a part of this.
Well, then I'll have
to fry your friend..
with a million volts.
Choice is yours.
Don't.
Attaboy!
[man humming]
[chuckling]
[screaming]
Officer.
Officer!
Officer!
What's going on here?
[screaming continues]
[sighs]
Could you check
the air conditioning?
It's stuffy in here.
What are you waiting for,
armageddon?
I told you to check
the air conditioning.
[people cheering]
[laughing]
[grunting]
(man on TV)
In the news, the series
that have broken out
around the city
continue today for
the third straight day.
Citizens have been
advised to stay indoors
until the situation
can be sorted out.
More news as it
becomes available.
And the angle cried out,
"Babylon has fallen.
Has fallen, that great city."
It's working, Tommy.
My dream is finally
coming true.
The slime of this city
is being pointed out
for the hypocrites
that they really are
right on the centennial,
it's perfect.
You're very enthusiastic
about your work, aren't you?
I bet you have your
share of women friends.
Being so strong and..
rich and all.
I don't suppose
with all those women
that you'd have time
for one more.
Well, you do have
the most alluring lips.
I do.
It'll be a shame to have
to staple them shut.
[hissing]
Nice try.
What are we
going to do?
I guess our only
hope now is Superboy.
[indistinct chattering]
Look, Lana, I-I know what
you must think of me.
Oh, I don't think so.
I've done some..
horrible things but,
but I'm sorry for them.
- I'm not like that anymore.
- You think that's enough?
You just say you're sorry
and it's all better.
Suddenly you're
a different person?
It doesn't look that way.
Excuse me.
But I am different now.
I mean, I am.
Prove it.
Get us the hell
out of here.
I mean, there's gotta be
someway to stop him.
How is he doing it? What is
making everyone go so crazy?
[door opens]
Working like a charm, Tommy.
The ladies gardening club
has taken over the city parks
and they're taking potshots
at people walking
through their begonias.
I've never had so much fun.
But you know, I would like you
to increase the output.
- Could you do that for me?
- What are you talking about?
With much more, people will
start killing each other.
Well, then that's bad.
- Don't make me do that.
- Don't make you do that.
Well, I'm gonna have
to make you do that, Tommy.
You're a bad man.
[chuckling]
Would you like
one of these babies, huh?
How about you? Hm?
Now, you didn't say please.
Dr. Connelly.
Superboy, you're still here?
I thought you'd have
busted out hours ago.
- What's going on?
- I think it's the food.
This stuff they
serve in this place
it's enough to drive
anybody nuts.
Why don't you go
get the warden?
Oh, no.
The warden?
He was the first to go.
And don't you start treating me
like your little messenger boy.
- Oh, you owe me.
- How's that?
If it wasn't for me
little Tommy Puck wouldn't
be on death's door right now.
I thought about giving him
the real antidote
instead of the placebo.
But I just couldn't pass up
the chance to experiment on him.
Ironic, you know.
- There's really a cure?
- Of course.
But I prefer it this way.
The, the electric chair
is so impersonal.
- Don't you think?
- You've got to give him a cure.
What?
You would save the life
of your sworn enemy
merely because
he's a person?
That's right.
Superboy?
Ha ha ha, super wimp.
Super wimp.
[dramatic music]
Hey, where are you going?
To save a man's life.
While you're out,
could you get me a six-pack?
Uh, this doesn't fit.
I need a small Phillips head.
Hm.
It's getting
a little hot in here.
Well, you are among friends.
Why don't you take
a few layers off?
I was thinking maybe
we go some place cooler?
I tried that already,
remember?
Do I sense
a change of heart?
Look, I'm sorry about
what I said the other day.
I know what you want.
You should have just
told me upfront.
Ah!
Ah, ah!
(Adam)
Get up.
Tommy, you're gonna
regret this.
Now, go finish that!
[screaming]
Excuse me.
- Matt.
- Oh, hi, Clark. What's up?
- Are you okay?
- Oh, here you are.
The two biggest
kiss-ups in the place.
Yes, Mr. Jackson,
what can I do for you, Dennis?
Oh, just once,
just once--
Never better.
Why?
[screaming]
(Ernie)
Clark, is that you?
Ernie?
- Clark, where have you been?
- I've been away for a while.
What on earth's happened?
It looks like everybody in town
has lost its inhibitions.
It's almost like
they're drunk.
- Except you, of course.
- And you.
Well, I miss out on a lot.
A smile is free,
give one away today.
Just like those TV screens.
I don't miss TV much.
Never anything on anyway.
Clark, what happened?
That was it, Ernie.
It was the TV screens.
That's what caused it.
They were transmitting
a subliminal message
that created mental stress.
Who did?
Adam Verrell.
Clark?
Remember, things are never
as bad as they seem--
[explosion]
Life is good, you are good,
we all are good.
(automated message)
Danger, danger, danger, danger.
What's that?
Well, it would
appear that..
something is
disabling your screens.
- Or someone.
- Hm.
[screaming]
Didn't your mother
ever tell you
to respect other
people's property?
I have something, I think
you're gonna be interested in.
Lana.
Now, if you wanna
see her alive
then come to my
basement downtown.
Superboy, don't do it.
It's a trap.
Of course he knows it.
But he's gonna be there anyway.
I mean he's a superhero.
[chuckling]
I'll see you soon.
- Is it done, Tommy?
- Yeah, I guess it is.
Good, good.
- Be really careful with this.
- Of course.
Let's give it
a test run, shall we?
You're right.
It is done.
Now it's your turn,
you simp.
[rumbling]
Superboy, get out of here.
He'll kill you.
The heck with that!
He'll kill us.
He's got us wired.
With a zillion volts.
Apparently,
you've been missing out
on all the fun
at Capitol City.
- But not for long.
- No!
What are you doing?
If I'm dying then
I want to be remembered
for this last selfless act.
You're not dying,
there's a cure.
There is?
So much for
selfless acts.
Well, now let's see
what a superhero
without his inhibitions
looks like.
[dramatic music]
- He's going to kill us.
- Superboy.
Do it. Kill them!
Fooled you.
You shouldn't have
messed with me.
[grunting]
[Adam screaming]
Nobody calls me a simp.
Hello.
Hello.
Somebody want to
get us out of here?
[laughing]
Oh, I bet you have your share of
women friends being so strong.
I knew you'd come.
Hey, Puck.
Where you going?
I'm going to get that cure,
and then who knows..
I'm a free man with
a complete pardon.
I want to be good, but there's
so much about human nature
I just don't understand,
you know.
There's so much to learn.
[whispering]
Bye.
Why do I get the feeling
things have just taken
a turn for the worse?
[theme music]
[music continues]
Superboy, did you hear me?
I'm sorry.
We know you couldn't
possibly have done
what you are accused of.
But we need to ask you
a few questions.
Of course.
According to
Adam Verrell's statement
you were highly agitated when
you arrived at the ceremony.
You went back..
to see a Miss Lana Lang.
When he came
to check on you..
he found you holding
her dead body.
He's saying
I killed her.
How can you believe
a man like him?
What motive do I have?
He suggested jealousy over some
pending marriage to Miss Lang.
Jealous?
Of him?
He's involved in this.
I just don't know how yet.
Mr. Verrell's a prominent
citizen of Capitol City.
We can't just disregard
his statement.
But this can't simply
be his word against mine.
You must have evidence.
We do.
The coroner's report confirms
Mr. Verrell's statement.
"Her lungs were
completely collapsed
"as if the air had been
virtually sucked out of them
by something superhuman."
Which poses a problem for us.
There are those
who'll demand justice.
- A trial.
- Of course.
I expect to be treated
like any other citizen.
We're all quite relieved that
you're cooperating, Superboy.
We know how easy
it would be for you to..
Everything will
be fine in no time.
No.
I don't think so.
(Adam on TV)
Remember, things are never
Crime is bad..
and jobs are good.
Change your lives now
while there's still time.
Ask for forgiveness,
it will be given.
It's all here in this little
brochure that I have prepared.
How about this
watch you're wearing?
If I was to ask for it,
would it be given?
Or do I have to take it?
Can we go home now?
So, Tommy.
You still think they're gonna
embrace you with open arms?
You murdered Lana,
didn't you?
You killed her and you
framed Superboy for it.
Everything I've done,
I've done for you.
Stay away from me.
Uh, not so fast, Tommy.
We have a deal.
No, not anymore,
we don't.
And I'm gonna tell
everyone what's going on.
Do you think they're
gonna believe you?
- Your word above mine?
- I'll go to the police.
Yes, of course,
you'll go to the police
you'll tell them that
you've driven the city crazy
with this machine of yours.
That you're very sorry
and it'll never happen again.
- Is that what you'll do?
- Doesn't matter.
I won't help you anymore.
It's over, Verrell.
No, my friend, it's not over,
it's the beginning.
She's alive?
Hello, Tommy.
See I told you I was
keeping her for you.
How did you do it?
Well, I gave her
this drug
that stopped her heart and
breathing long enough for me
to get her
out of the building.
What's the matter? Didn't you
watch Mission Impossible?
That and the coroner
is my new friend.
He's an expensive
new friend, but..
he's very worth it.
However..
It is rather ironic,
isn't it?
That the person that would
fell the mighty Superboy
is the one person
that loved him the most.
Turning into a good
Jackie Collins novel
don't you think?
I won't be a part of this.
Well, then I'll have
to fry your friend..
with a million volts.
Choice is yours.
Don't.
Attaboy!
[man humming]
[chuckling]
[screaming]
Officer.
Officer!
Officer!
What's going on here?
[screaming continues]
[sighs]
Could you check
the air conditioning?
It's stuffy in here.
What are you waiting for,
armageddon?
I told you to check
the air conditioning.
[people cheering]
[laughing]
[grunting]
(man on TV)
In the news, the series
that have broken out
around the city
continue today for
the third straight day.
Citizens have been
advised to stay indoors
until the situation
can be sorted out.
More news as it
becomes available.
And the angle cried out,
"Babylon has fallen.
Has fallen, that great city."
It's working, Tommy.
My dream is finally
coming true.
The slime of this city
is being pointed out
for the hypocrites
that they really are
right on the centennial,
it's perfect.
You're very enthusiastic
about your work, aren't you?
I bet you have your
share of women friends.
Being so strong and..
rich and all.
I don't suppose
with all those women
that you'd have time
for one more.
Well, you do have
the most alluring lips.
I do.
It'll be a shame to have
to staple them shut.
[hissing]
Nice try.
What are we
going to do?
I guess our only
hope now is Superboy.
[indistinct chattering]
Look, Lana, I-I know what
you must think of me.
Oh, I don't think so.
I've done some..
horrible things but,
but I'm sorry for them.
- I'm not like that anymore.
- You think that's enough?
You just say you're sorry
and it's all better.
Suddenly you're
a different person?
It doesn't look that way.
Excuse me.
But I am different now.
I mean, I am.
Prove it.
Get us the hell
out of here.
I mean, there's gotta be
someway to stop him.
How is he doing it? What is
making everyone go so crazy?
[door opens]
Working like a charm, Tommy.
The ladies gardening club
has taken over the city parks
and they're taking potshots
at people walking
through their begonias.
I've never had so much fun.
But you know, I would like you
to increase the output.
- Could you do that for me?
- What are you talking about?
With much more, people will
start killing each other.
Well, then that's bad.
- Don't make me do that.
- Don't make you do that.
Well, I'm gonna have
to make you do that, Tommy.
You're a bad man.
[chuckling]
Would you like
one of these babies, huh?
How about you? Hm?
Now, you didn't say please.
Dr. Connelly.
Superboy, you're still here?
I thought you'd have
busted out hours ago.
- What's going on?
- I think it's the food.
This stuff they
serve in this place
it's enough to drive
anybody nuts.
Why don't you go
get the warden?
Oh, no.
The warden?
He was the first to go.
And don't you start treating me
like your little messenger boy.
- Oh, you owe me.
- How's that?
If it wasn't for me
little Tommy Puck wouldn't
be on death's door right now.
I thought about giving him
the real antidote
instead of the placebo.
But I just couldn't pass up
the chance to experiment on him.
Ironic, you know.
- There's really a cure?
- Of course.
But I prefer it this way.
The, the electric chair
is so impersonal.
- Don't you think?
- You've got to give him a cure.
What?
You would save the life
of your sworn enemy
merely because
he's a person?
That's right.
Superboy?
Ha ha ha, super wimp.
Super wimp.
[dramatic music]
Hey, where are you going?
To save a man's life.
While you're out,
could you get me a six-pack?
Uh, this doesn't fit.
I need a small Phillips head.
Hm.
It's getting
a little hot in here.
Well, you are among friends.
Why don't you take
a few layers off?
I was thinking maybe
we go some place cooler?
I tried that already,
remember?
Do I sense
a change of heart?
Look, I'm sorry about
what I said the other day.
I know what you want.
You should have just
told me upfront.
Ah!
Ah, ah!
(Adam)
Get up.
Tommy, you're gonna
regret this.
Now, go finish that!
[screaming]
Excuse me.
- Matt.
- Oh, hi, Clark. What's up?
- Are you okay?
- Oh, here you are.
The two biggest
kiss-ups in the place.
Yes, Mr. Jackson,
what can I do for you, Dennis?
Oh, just once,
just once--
Never better.
Why?
[screaming]
(Ernie)
Clark, is that you?
Ernie?
- Clark, where have you been?
- I've been away for a while.
What on earth's happened?
It looks like everybody in town
has lost its inhibitions.
It's almost like
they're drunk.
- Except you, of course.
- And you.
Well, I miss out on a lot.
A smile is free,
give one away today.
Just like those TV screens.
I don't miss TV much.
Never anything on anyway.
Clark, what happened?
That was it, Ernie.
It was the TV screens.
That's what caused it.
They were transmitting
a subliminal message
that created mental stress.
Who did?
Adam Verrell.
Clark?
Remember, things are never
as bad as they seem--
[explosion]
Life is good, you are good,
we all are good.
(automated message)
Danger, danger, danger, danger.
What's that?
Well, it would
appear that..
something is
disabling your screens.
- Or someone.
- Hm.
[screaming]
Didn't your mother
ever tell you
to respect other
people's property?
I have something, I think
you're gonna be interested in.
Lana.
Now, if you wanna
see her alive
then come to my
basement downtown.
Superboy, don't do it.
It's a trap.
Of course he knows it.
But he's gonna be there anyway.
I mean he's a superhero.
[chuckling]
I'll see you soon.
- Is it done, Tommy?
- Yeah, I guess it is.
Good, good.
- Be really careful with this.
- Of course.
Let's give it
a test run, shall we?
You're right.
It is done.
Now it's your turn,
you simp.
[rumbling]
Superboy, get out of here.
He'll kill you.
The heck with that!
He'll kill us.
He's got us wired.
With a zillion volts.
Apparently,
you've been missing out
on all the fun
at Capitol City.
- But not for long.
- No!
What are you doing?
If I'm dying then
I want to be remembered
for this last selfless act.
You're not dying,
there's a cure.
There is?
So much for
selfless acts.
Well, now let's see
what a superhero
without his inhibitions
looks like.
[dramatic music]
- He's going to kill us.
- Superboy.
Do it. Kill them!
Fooled you.
You shouldn't have
messed with me.
[grunting]
[Adam screaming]
Nobody calls me a simp.
Hello.
Hello.
Somebody want to
get us out of here?
[laughing]
Oh, I bet you have your share of
women friends being so strong.
I knew you'd come.
Hey, Puck.
Where you going?
I'm going to get that cure,
and then who knows..
I'm a free man with
a complete pardon.
I want to be good, but there's
so much about human nature
I just don't understand,
you know.
There's so much to learn.
[whispering]
Bye.
Why do I get the feeling
things have just taken
a turn for the worse?
[theme music]
[music continues]