The Adventures of Superboy (1988) s04e03 Episode Script
The Kryptonite Kid
[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 learned he possessed
the strength of steel.
The speed of light.
And the desire
to help all mankind.
He is "Superboy."
[music continues]
(Superboy)
I feel guilty.
You've spent a lot
of time trying to solve
my problem with kryptonite.
Kryptonite could solve
a lot of our energy problems.
If we can make it safe.
What makes you think
this time is any different?
This time, I got someone
who's up to the job.
But, uhhe's
a little eccentric.
Oh, it's alright.
The glass is leaded.
[rock music]
A little eccentric?
Alright, more than a little.
The idea
is to melt the kryptonite
in that kiln back there.
And then reduce it until
most of it's radioactive
properties are gone.
It's a little complicated.
It's actually quite simple.
It's always simple.
Mike Walker.
I'd like for you to meet--
I know who he is, Major.
As I was saying, it's simple.
We make the kryptonite inert,
inject it into your blood stream
and let your body build
up an immunity to this stuff.
Well, that doesn't
sound so simple.
Oh, no, no. It is, it is. See,
atoms interacting with atoms
linking making
logical progressions.
It's like cord
progressions in music..
(Superboy)
Is he alright?
He does that sometimes.
But don't be fooled.
That young man is a genius.
Started programming computers
for us when he was 15.
[music continues]
No, the kryptonite!
[explosion]
[Mike screaming]
Help me!
[explosion]
[screaming continues]
[intense music]
Hey, Vic.
I think this is the break
you've been waiting for.
Vic!
I'm way ahead of you, babe.
Way ahead.
[beeping]
Lana?
You're awake.
I've been worried about you.
(Dooley)
Well, you can stop worrying.
It's been two days
and he hasn't shown
any delayed effects.
Another day
and he'll be able to go home.
Where ever that is.
What about Walker?
I've arranged
for you to see him.
[melancholic music]
The kryptonite
got into his blood stream.
His radiation levels have
been going up and down.
It seems to follow
his emotional pattern.
- How the--
- How?
Like I said before, there's
always a simple explanation.
Kryptonite atoms
bonded with my blood cells.
I'm now living
breathing kryptonite.
There's gotta be a cure.
The doctors
are working on one right now.
I'm sure--
They'll never find one in time.
How long can I last this way?
A couple of days, a week?
Mike, we're trying.
The time I spent here
helping other people.
Never taking time for myself.
Never even being myself.
I mean all those endless
hours andI'm out of time.
Mike.
If there's anything I can do.
You've done enough already.
[intense music]
A little to the left.
Mmm. Thank you.
Step right up.
Get a kiss
from the "Boy Of Steel".
Only five bucks.
All proceeds go to charity.
And uh, no guys.
I don't do that.
Right, babe?
Absolutely, Superboy.
Next.
Who the hell
do you think you are?
I think the costume
speaks for itself.
You been sendin'
these out haven't you?
Sure did.
But for you, it's free.
You're not Superboy.
I'm getting the police.
- I wouldn't do that.
- Get your hands off me!
Oh!
[indistinct chatter]
[rock music]
[zapping]
[laughing]
[siren blaring]
Secure all gates.
Set up parameters.
[dramatic music]
(female on radio)
There are
"Green-man" sightings
all over Capital city.
Military
and civilian authorities
have refused to comment.
We didn't wanna cause a panic.
A little late don't, you think?
Power failure?
What's wrong? What's going on?
I don't know.
Some kind of rhythmic
pulse in the power grid.
You know what it is?
It's a bass line.
You mean a base line,
an electromagnetic disturbance?
No, it's a bass guitar line.
Bass guitar?
[rock music]
[Mike laughing]
[music continues]
- Walker!
- What do you want?
You gotta stop that and come
back to the institute with me.
For the first time
I'm free to do what I want.
I'm not gonna stop.
You're dying.
Well, I hope
I die before I get old.
Let me help you.
Help me. Help me!
You're the one that
made me this way.
Walker!
You've gotta come back
with me. You'll die.
That'll make two of us.
[zapping]
They're working
on a cure for you now.
It's gonna be too late,
Superboy. For both of us.
[jeep revving]
That's right, boys. Here I am.
[explosion]
[laughing]
No one get's outta
here alive. No one.
(female on radio)
The reign of terror
in Capital City continues.
As Mike Walker, now calling
himself The Kryptonite Kid
has proved
virtually unstoppable.
His one man campaign of random
violence has damaged homes
stores,
and countless vehicles.
Before disappearing yet again
Walker announced his
intention to destroy Superboy.
The question remains,
where is Superboy?
Major Dooley. It's me.
(Superboy)
Any progress?
Superboy, we've done it.
We formulated a serum
to counteract Walker's problem.
(Superboy)
Well, That's great.
Do you know where he is?
Not yet. But I know what you're
getting at, and the answer's no.
- Major.
- He will kill you.
I'm not letting you
go after him again.
I-I understand.
(Lana)
Clark.
You're back.
(Lana)
How's the cold?
Oh, it's-it's a lot better.
Where have you been?
Down at the police station
identifying the con man.
He was impersonating Superboy.
He must not have
been too bright.
That's an understatement.
But he does look
exactly like him.
Exactly?
(Lana)
Dead ringer.
[dramatic music]
(Vic)
This is all a big
misunderstanding.
Uh, hey, you, you, you're
practically a god to me.
I didn't mean anything
personal by it. Honest.
I don't have to say
anything to you. I got rights.
You can't touch me!
Look, what do you want from me?
Please say somethin'.
I need a favor.
You need a favor?
What's in it for me?
Might save you
about 90 days in jail.
Might?
I'll do the best I can.
The minute you don't need me
anymore, I'm right back here.
You're gonna have
to trust me, Vic.
I never trusted
anybody in my life.
You wanna know something?
I ain't never been wrong.
And look where you ended up.
Wait.
- What do you need?
- A lot.
But first I need
to know if I can trust you.
Absolutely.
[intense music]
[zapping]
[zapping continues]
Whatever happened
to a good old drum solo?
[zapping]
You didn't think
I was gonna do it, did you?
[laughing]
Next time.
Unless I see Superboy real soon.
Get outta here!
Nice fit.
The military has good tailors.
Bet it ain't hard to be a hero
wearin' this costume.
You don't need it to be a hero.
Yeah? Well, you'll
never make me one.
See, I'm not the guy
bullets bounce off of.
They don't bounce
off for most people.
Doesn't stop them
from being heroes.
- You mean idiots.
- No.
I mean ordinary people who risk
their lives to help others.
Like I said, idiots.
No. Firemen, policemen,
soldiers. Even people like you.
They're the real heroes.
Because they have
so much more at stake.
You are clueless.
They're getting paid
for that. That's why they do it.
(male #1)
Excuses me, Superboy.
- Yes, Major?
- We're ready.
We'll be right there.
- You ready?
- Yeah, sure.
The gum?
Remember to put it in the trash.
[intense music]
Walker! Come out!
[music continues]
The gum, the gum.
We're going back to the base.
They have a cure for you.
Don't make me come after you.
[explosion]
[rock music]
You rang?
One way or the other,
this ends here.
[laughing]
Don't you feel it?
No. They cured me at the base.
And they can cure you too.
You're lying.
Hey, Superboy never lies.
[zapping]
[engine revving]
[zapping]
[engine revving]
[zapping]
[tires screeching]
[screeching continues]
See. All my powers
are still working.
Why don't you let
the doctors help you?
I'm like this because of you.
Why should I trust you?
Why should I trust anyone?
Because, because if you
spend your whole life
not trusting anybody,
you end up like..
like you.
Green?
No.
Out on a limb with
nobody to pull you back.
Look man, you're dyin'.
I'm your only hope.
Why don't you let
me help you, okay?
I knew it! You're not Superboy
and there's no cure for him
there's no cure for me.
[zapping]
Well, I guess you're gonna die
before you get old too.
Huh, Superboy?
Die! Die!
Where's that lead sheeting?
He'll kill you. You can't.
Watch me.
Die!
[zapping]
Let's go.
You came back.
I guess I'm one
of those idiots, huh?
[crowd chattering]
How did you find him?
(male #2)
What was it like, Superboy?
(female #1)
What's gonna happen to him?
You'll have to talk to him.
He's Superboy today.
So what was it
like being Superboy?
How about an interview?
Weren't you afraid?
- Just one question.
- What's gonna happen now?
Well, you see Superboy
was in trouble so he asked me
for his help, and I wasn't doing
nothing. I said like, hey.
And uh, and..
and so,
I came out here and this guy
was giving a really hard time.
[theme music]
[music continues]
(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 learned he possessed
the strength of steel.
The speed of light.
And the desire
to help all mankind.
He is "Superboy."
[music continues]
(Superboy)
I feel guilty.
You've spent a lot
of time trying to solve
my problem with kryptonite.
Kryptonite could solve
a lot of our energy problems.
If we can make it safe.
What makes you think
this time is any different?
This time, I got someone
who's up to the job.
But, uhhe's
a little eccentric.
Oh, it's alright.
The glass is leaded.
[rock music]
A little eccentric?
Alright, more than a little.
The idea
is to melt the kryptonite
in that kiln back there.
And then reduce it until
most of it's radioactive
properties are gone.
It's a little complicated.
It's actually quite simple.
It's always simple.
Mike Walker.
I'd like for you to meet--
I know who he is, Major.
As I was saying, it's simple.
We make the kryptonite inert,
inject it into your blood stream
and let your body build
up an immunity to this stuff.
Well, that doesn't
sound so simple.
Oh, no, no. It is, it is. See,
atoms interacting with atoms
linking making
logical progressions.
It's like cord
progressions in music..
(Superboy)
Is he alright?
He does that sometimes.
But don't be fooled.
That young man is a genius.
Started programming computers
for us when he was 15.
[music continues]
No, the kryptonite!
[explosion]
[Mike screaming]
Help me!
[explosion]
[screaming continues]
[intense music]
Hey, Vic.
I think this is the break
you've been waiting for.
Vic!
I'm way ahead of you, babe.
Way ahead.
[beeping]
Lana?
You're awake.
I've been worried about you.
(Dooley)
Well, you can stop worrying.
It's been two days
and he hasn't shown
any delayed effects.
Another day
and he'll be able to go home.
Where ever that is.
What about Walker?
I've arranged
for you to see him.
[melancholic music]
The kryptonite
got into his blood stream.
His radiation levels have
been going up and down.
It seems to follow
his emotional pattern.
- How the--
- How?
Like I said before, there's
always a simple explanation.
Kryptonite atoms
bonded with my blood cells.
I'm now living
breathing kryptonite.
There's gotta be a cure.
The doctors
are working on one right now.
I'm sure--
They'll never find one in time.
How long can I last this way?
A couple of days, a week?
Mike, we're trying.
The time I spent here
helping other people.
Never taking time for myself.
Never even being myself.
I mean all those endless
hours andI'm out of time.
Mike.
If there's anything I can do.
You've done enough already.
[intense music]
A little to the left.
Mmm. Thank you.
Step right up.
Get a kiss
from the "Boy Of Steel".
Only five bucks.
All proceeds go to charity.
And uh, no guys.
I don't do that.
Right, babe?
Absolutely, Superboy.
Next.
Who the hell
do you think you are?
I think the costume
speaks for itself.
You been sendin'
these out haven't you?
Sure did.
But for you, it's free.
You're not Superboy.
I'm getting the police.
- I wouldn't do that.
- Get your hands off me!
Oh!
[indistinct chatter]
[rock music]
[zapping]
[laughing]
[siren blaring]
Secure all gates.
Set up parameters.
[dramatic music]
(female on radio)
There are
"Green-man" sightings
all over Capital city.
Military
and civilian authorities
have refused to comment.
We didn't wanna cause a panic.
A little late don't, you think?
Power failure?
What's wrong? What's going on?
I don't know.
Some kind of rhythmic
pulse in the power grid.
You know what it is?
It's a bass line.
You mean a base line,
an electromagnetic disturbance?
No, it's a bass guitar line.
Bass guitar?
[rock music]
[Mike laughing]
[music continues]
- Walker!
- What do you want?
You gotta stop that and come
back to the institute with me.
For the first time
I'm free to do what I want.
I'm not gonna stop.
You're dying.
Well, I hope
I die before I get old.
Let me help you.
Help me. Help me!
You're the one that
made me this way.
Walker!
You've gotta come back
with me. You'll die.
That'll make two of us.
[zapping]
They're working
on a cure for you now.
It's gonna be too late,
Superboy. For both of us.
[jeep revving]
That's right, boys. Here I am.
[explosion]
[laughing]
No one get's outta
here alive. No one.
(female on radio)
The reign of terror
in Capital City continues.
As Mike Walker, now calling
himself The Kryptonite Kid
has proved
virtually unstoppable.
His one man campaign of random
violence has damaged homes
stores,
and countless vehicles.
Before disappearing yet again
Walker announced his
intention to destroy Superboy.
The question remains,
where is Superboy?
Major Dooley. It's me.
(Superboy)
Any progress?
Superboy, we've done it.
We formulated a serum
to counteract Walker's problem.
(Superboy)
Well, That's great.
Do you know where he is?
Not yet. But I know what you're
getting at, and the answer's no.
- Major.
- He will kill you.
I'm not letting you
go after him again.
I-I understand.
(Lana)
Clark.
You're back.
(Lana)
How's the cold?
Oh, it's-it's a lot better.
Where have you been?
Down at the police station
identifying the con man.
He was impersonating Superboy.
He must not have
been too bright.
That's an understatement.
But he does look
exactly like him.
Exactly?
(Lana)
Dead ringer.
[dramatic music]
(Vic)
This is all a big
misunderstanding.
Uh, hey, you, you, you're
practically a god to me.
I didn't mean anything
personal by it. Honest.
I don't have to say
anything to you. I got rights.
You can't touch me!
Look, what do you want from me?
Please say somethin'.
I need a favor.
You need a favor?
What's in it for me?
Might save you
about 90 days in jail.
Might?
I'll do the best I can.
The minute you don't need me
anymore, I'm right back here.
You're gonna have
to trust me, Vic.
I never trusted
anybody in my life.
You wanna know something?
I ain't never been wrong.
And look where you ended up.
Wait.
- What do you need?
- A lot.
But first I need
to know if I can trust you.
Absolutely.
[intense music]
[zapping]
[zapping continues]
Whatever happened
to a good old drum solo?
[zapping]
You didn't think
I was gonna do it, did you?
[laughing]
Next time.
Unless I see Superboy real soon.
Get outta here!
Nice fit.
The military has good tailors.
Bet it ain't hard to be a hero
wearin' this costume.
You don't need it to be a hero.
Yeah? Well, you'll
never make me one.
See, I'm not the guy
bullets bounce off of.
They don't bounce
off for most people.
Doesn't stop them
from being heroes.
- You mean idiots.
- No.
I mean ordinary people who risk
their lives to help others.
Like I said, idiots.
No. Firemen, policemen,
soldiers. Even people like you.
They're the real heroes.
Because they have
so much more at stake.
You are clueless.
They're getting paid
for that. That's why they do it.
(male #1)
Excuses me, Superboy.
- Yes, Major?
- We're ready.
We'll be right there.
- You ready?
- Yeah, sure.
The gum?
Remember to put it in the trash.
[intense music]
Walker! Come out!
[music continues]
The gum, the gum.
We're going back to the base.
They have a cure for you.
Don't make me come after you.
[explosion]
[rock music]
You rang?
One way or the other,
this ends here.
[laughing]
Don't you feel it?
No. They cured me at the base.
And they can cure you too.
You're lying.
Hey, Superboy never lies.
[zapping]
[engine revving]
[zapping]
[engine revving]
[zapping]
[tires screeching]
[screeching continues]
See. All my powers
are still working.
Why don't you let
the doctors help you?
I'm like this because of you.
Why should I trust you?
Why should I trust anyone?
Because, because if you
spend your whole life
not trusting anybody,
you end up like..
like you.
Green?
No.
Out on a limb with
nobody to pull you back.
Look man, you're dyin'.
I'm your only hope.
Why don't you let
me help you, okay?
I knew it! You're not Superboy
and there's no cure for him
there's no cure for me.
[zapping]
Well, I guess you're gonna die
before you get old too.
Huh, Superboy?
Die! Die!
Where's that lead sheeting?
He'll kill you. You can't.
Watch me.
Die!
[zapping]
Let's go.
You came back.
I guess I'm one
of those idiots, huh?
[crowd chattering]
How did you find him?
(male #2)
What was it like, Superboy?
(female #1)
What's gonna happen to him?
You'll have to talk to him.
He's Superboy today.
So what was it
like being Superboy?
How about an interview?
Weren't you afraid?
- Just one question.
- What's gonna happen now?
Well, you see Superboy
was in trouble so he asked me
for his help, and I wasn't doing
nothing. I said like, hey.
And uh, and..
and so,
I came out here and this guy
was giving a really hard time.
[theme music]
[music continues]