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(male narrator) Our world is in peril.

Gaia, the spirit of Earth

can no longer stand the terrible destruction

plaguing our planet.

She sends five magic rings to five special young people.

Kwame from Africa, with the power of Earth.

From North America, Wheeler, with the power of Fire.

From Eastern Europe, Linka, with the power of Wind.

From Asia, Gi, with the power of Water.

And from South America, Ma-Ti, with the power of Heart.

When the five powers combine

they summon Earth's greatest champion Captain Planet!

The power is yours!

[instrumental music]

(Wheeler) ‘Man, this place gives me the heebies..’

(Linka) ‘None of this makes any sense.’

| just wish we knew what happened to Captain Planet.

Yeah. He's been gone over a week

and | kind of feel naked without my fire power.

If you know what | mean.

| still do not understand why Gaia sent us here.

All she said is that

"The future of the planet is at stake."

Talk about keeping us in the dark.

[switches clicking]

- What the.. - What is going on?

[audience cheering]

And let's have a globally warmed welcome for our challengers

‘the Planeteers!’

[audience cheering]

Today, we've traveled to a planet where they've taken

polluting to an art form.

- What in the world? - They are extraterrestrials!

They're extra somethin’ alright!

Now, it's time to welcome the host of

“You Bet Your Planet," Lexo Starbuck!

[audience cheering]

Thank you, Barv!

| can't remember when I've seen an earthier-looking bunch!

[laughing]

Can you, audience?

[yelling]

Uh, would you mind tellin’ us what we're doin’ here?

After an extensive star search

your planet was picked as the most polluted!

So you're here to play, "You Bet Your Planet."

Are your returning champions ready?

[cheering]

- Plunder! - Greedly!

What are they doin’ here?

I'm sure you're all familiar with our show.

We're numero-uno in the galaxy!

Number one? You're not even on cable.

The game's simple.

As Earth's celestial neighbors

we've been watching you for centuries.

And we've decided that the situation on your planet

has reached a critical point.

Today, on this very show

Earth's future will be decided!

If the Eco-Villains win, they'll be free to trash the planet!

And if we win?

Tell the Planeteers what's in it for them, Barv!

Well, Lexo, the answer is behind curtain number one!

| bet it's a convertible.

[groans] Ohh!

This is horrible!

Especially since we don't have our powers

as long as Captain Planet is here.

We must do something!

And you'll have that chance in just a minute.

Barv, tell 'em what happens if they win.

If they win, Captain Planet goes free!

‘But if they lose, it's curtains for the Captain. '

But don't worry, Planeteers, ‘cause everyone's a winner

on "You Bet Your Planet!"

- Right, Barv? - Right, Lexo.

All contestants receive the home version of our show.

| don't know about you guys, but I'm ready to kick some butt!

- Yeah! - Da! We agree.

Alright! Yay!

The first round is "Truth or Eat The Consequences."

| need one contestant from each team.

- I'll go first. - Says who?!

Says my superior intellect, ham-head.

Cool it, you two. We're on the same team, unfortunately.

| think Kwame should go first.

- Me, too. - Yes. Go for it, Kwame!

Alright, Planeteers.

Here goes.

Name the most recent nuclear accident. Kwame.

Last week, a truck carrying nuclear waste

crashed in Los Angeles, California.

You are absolutely right!

The Planeteers are on the board with 50 points!

[crowd cheering]

Plunder, you pile of bile!

[Zapping]

[audience screaming]

[buzzer buzzing]

The planet geek was wrong.

That's the latest nuclear accident.

- 'Yo, nuke them all!’ - Well, judges, what do you say?

[beeping]

(Lexo) ‘Looks like the Eco-Villains take an early lead.’

But he created that disaster!

Hey, you humans are good at that.

It's time to clean up or shut down!

[crowd cheering]

Since the Planeteers lost

the "Truth or Eat The Consequences" round

it's time for Captain Planet to eat it.

[indistinct chattering]

Have you got something nasty

‘for Captain Planet to eat today, Barv?'

That's right, Lexo!

Nothing humans aren't dumping into their own oceans!

Its a toxic-taste treat..

‘Raw sewage with a dollop of chemical compote.’

[grunts]

No, thanks. I'm dieting.

[sloshing]

[groans]

Hey, that looks pretty good!

[indistinct shouting]

That does it! Those guys are toast!

Well, that gives our viewers a taste of life on Earth.

And now, it's time for a word from our intergalactic sponsor.

(male #1) ‘Is air pollution on your planet so thick'

you can cut it with a knife?

Do your lawns explode between your garage and your front door?

Has toxic tap water lodged up your liver

or clogged your kidneys?

Well, have we got a deal for you at Wrexom's Replacement Organs.

‘Pollution wrecks it, we replace it.'

Free installation in an hour, or we pay the funeral costs.

[crowd cheering]

We've cut to space station identification.

Two minutes to air.

You're doing great, kids.

We'll kill "Sphere of Fortune," and start racking the ratings!

| can't believe you, you aliens are so callous

you'd help the Eco-Villains destroy Earth.

[laughing]

Help? We don't need to help. Greed and thoughtlessness

have turned your planet into a polluter's paradise!

For us, this isn't about good or evil.

It's about ratings, baby!

We're back in three, two, one..

Welcome back to "You Bet Your Planet."

It's time for round two, "Garbage Gladiators."

‘A test of stench and agility.’

Each team will select their best garbage gladiator for the job.

| wanna play!

Sock it to 'em, Nukey!

The villains have selected Duke Nukem.

Who have the Planeteers chosen?

- Who's gonna go next? - | don't know.

Whoever it is, I'm gonna nuke ‘em into the next solar system.

I'm tellin’ you, | can handle that power rod reject.

No, Wheeler. It is too dangerous!

So who will it be?

We are still trying to decide.

You'd better hurry, or..

[buzzer buzzing]

Oop! Too late.

The judges will decide for you.

- Judges, who will it be? - 'The one called Linka.'

[gasping]

Hey, she can't take on that palooka.

Since your Planeteer ring is nonfunctional

Vanana has a handy-dandy dyno-fan for you.

Be careful out there, babe.

Barv, can you explain the rules to our viewers?

It simple, Lexo!

‘Nukem tries to dump garbage, while Linka tries to stop him!’

‘And she'd better reach the green button'

‘before the Duke of Nukes reaches the brown one.’

- Go get 'em, Linka! - Come on, Linka!

(Barv) ‘If she doesn't, all the waste will end up in the drink’

‘and so will Captain Planet!’

Bottom's up, bio-brat!

[Zapping]

- Come on, Linka! - You can do it!

- 'Go get 'em, Linka!' - Bozhe moi!

[grunts] Wind!

[clicking]

- No fan! - How about a shower, blondie?

Atta boy! Nukem, baby!

[Zapping]

(Duke) ‘Time to drum up a little pollution.’

[bubbling]

Hate to burst your bubble, blondie.

But your planet's history!

No way, Nukem!

[whistling winds]

[Zapping]

No! Ah!

Take that, Captain Puny!

- Oh, no! - Ah!

[screaming]

[cheering]

[gasps]

lam so sorry, Captain Planet!

- Oh, no! - Oh, no!

[coughing]

Tough luck, Linka, but it just goes to show

it's easier to mess it up than to clean it up!

[coughing]

| can't take much more.

[coughing]

[dramatic music]

[gasping]

[audience cheering]

And now, before we begin our next round

let's learn a little bit about the contestants!

So, Linka, what do you like to do

when you're not fighting Eco-Villains?

Not that it is any of your business, but..

...| do like to go dancing.

You do? | didn't know that.

There are many parts of me you do not know, Yankee.

[yawning]

That's fascinating.

And how about you, Dr. Blight?

What do you enjoy doing when you're not conducting

environmentally hazardous experiments?

Well, Lexo, there's nothing like a long soak in a toxic tub

with the latest copy of Cosmo-Pollution Magazine.

[gasps]

My, what a lovely complexion you have.

[snorting]

Personally, | like creaming obnoxious

suck-up gameshow hosts.

[stuttering] Now, it's time for the relay race.

‘And along the way, don't be surprised’

if you come against a few eco-obstacles!

This contest pits MAL and Greedly..

",..against Wheeler and Ma-Ti!'

Make us proud, Ma-Ti!

Wheeler..

For luck.

Vanana has a special wrist-modded flamethrower

‘for Wheeler to simulate his fire power.'

What about my heart power?

You can have my Wrexom-Replaco heart. It's the latest model.

Uh-uh, thanks, but no, thanks.

Suit yourself, kid.

Well, contestants, to the starting line, please.

‘You all know how the race works, right?’

We're gonna puree you, Planeteers.

Guess again, puerco!

The players carry their batons through the obstacles

‘down and back, and then hand off to their’

‘teammates who do the same.'

‘The first team to complete two laps wins.’

Sit tight, my man. I'll be back in a flash.

On your marks, get set, go!

- ‘Oh!’ - ‘Oh!’

- Hey! Wait! - 'durry, Wheeler! Go!’

Go, Wheeler! You can do it!

Move it..

[snorting]

.. byte-head!

[air horn blowing]

[explosion]

[sloshing]

Fire!

[Zapping]

[audience cheering]

[grunts]

Laser!

[Zapping]

[crackling]

[whirring]

Oh, no.

Am | in a heap of trouble.

- Come on, Wheeler! - We know you can do it!

[chuckles] Pile it on, | always say.

Aah!

[bubbling]

So long, sucker!

Hey! Hey, that's not fair.

Everything's fair in love and game shows.

[grunts]

[snorting]

Hurry, Ma-Ti! You've gotta beat that road hog!

- How about a tuna pill?! - Ah!

- Run, Ma-Ti! - 'Come on, Ma-Ti!'

- 'Move it! - 'Come on, Ma-Ti!'

[snorting] Mmm.

slurp

[engine sputtering]

[panting]

crash

gulp

munch munch

[maniacal laugh]

Whoa! Ah!

[screeching]

One more dirty trick, planet punk.

[both panting]

[booing]

[cheering]

[Ma-ti panting]

I'm sorry.

Its not your fault, little buddy.

This double bonus round's a real gas for Captain Planet!

We took a little expressway air at you planet.

Breathe deep, Planet.

[coughing]

Stay tuned for "Really Final Jeopardy"

right after this important message from our sponsor.

(male #1) ‘Have you polluted your planet to the point’

‘you can't live on it any more?’

[yelling]

‘Well, just because it's unsuitable for your species'

‘doesn't mean it's a total loss. '

[breathing deeply]

‘Something out there may thrive on your toxics.’

‘For more information about how you can dump your'

‘poisoned planet and find another one to pollute’

‘call 1-8000-TOXICMATCH.'

Toxic Match found me and my species a new world.

And if we wreck it in less than 50 years

they'll find us another one absolutely free!

Hey, you kids, better jot down that Toxic Match number.

Judging by the score, Earth may be needing it real soon.

Yeah, well, don't count us out yet.

Ah.. Ah! You said the secret word, "Count!"

You win a light-year's supply of Space Toasties.

The cereal that makes you a Star!

[whispers] Hurry!

[coughs] Hurry, Planeteers!

[all gasp]

He's right. It's only a half-hour show.

So, Gi and Dr. Blight, come on down!

Hey, doing anything special after the show, gorgeous?

We surveyed an intergalactic audience

and the top-five answers are on the board.

The question is, "What are the five best ways for Earthlings

‘to deal with environmental problems?"

- Look, it's Gaia! - Huh!

Oops. It was just some other insect.

Nice work, MAL, baby.

So, Dr. Blight, name one of the five best ways

for Earthlings to deal with pollution.

Make more, of course!

Sorry, it didn't make our survey.

Hey, what's the deal here? That was a great answer!

What do you think the survey said?

"Stop polluting our oceans."

Let's see if it's there. The survey says..

...the number two answer is "Stop polluting the ocean."

What do you say?

- Uh, recycle? - Recycle is number three!

‘But we're still looking for the number-one answer.'

Um, uh, eh, carpooling!

Survey says, "Spacepooling!" Judges?

(Blight) ‘No, get out of here!’

[cheering]

- Plant trees. - Is it there?

The Planeteers have taken the lead.

One more correct answer and they win the game.

- Alright! - Well, Ma-Ti?

- Protect wildlife! - Protect wildlife!

[buzzer buzzes]

Villains, get ready!

You may have a chance to steal and win the game.

Stealing! | like the sound of that.

- Conserve water! - Is it there? No!

[villains cheering]

It's all up to you!

Come on, Wheeler! Do it for Captain Planet!

[sighing]

Conserve energy by turning off lights and appliances?

Yeah.

For the game, "Conserve energy!"

[buzzer buzzes]

- Oh! - Oh, no!

[cheering]

Okay, villains. You have a chance to steal.

You've got to agree on one answer between you.

Yuck! Teamwork?

We've got to think of things to save the planet?

- Ugh! - What do you say?

Just give me a minute, sweetums, to check with my team.

[indistinct chattering]

Um, stop nuclear radiation?

No more clear-cutting forests?

Ugh, give up exploiting poor countries?

Wrong, bozos. | Know what they do.

They'd control population growth.

Then | wouldn't have all those wonderful subjects

to use as guinea pigs.

[indistinct chattering]

[clears throat] One, it's an alien audience, two, consider the sponsor.

Ergo, the answer must be, "Move to another planet."

You know, | think old MAL-function here has something.

That's a stupid answer!

- No! - Move to another planet!

That's it!

Well, sweet cheek, what'll it be?

(all) Move to another planet!

No! Control population growth!

[indistinct chattering]

For the game, is the answer, "Control population growth"?

[buzzer buzzes]

‘The Planeteers win the game!’

- Alright! - Alright!

Let's see what the number one answer was.

Move to another planet."

Imagine that.

Ah! Ugh!

| don't care what the stupid survey says.

I'm going to finish off Captain Puny!

(Linka) ‘You cannot..'

[indistinct chattering]

Hey! This isn't in my contract.

Hang on, Cap. Water!

Fire!

[glass shatters]

These kids are real winners.

And even though their world's in big trouble

I'd bet my planet on them.

Till next week, folks!

[exclaiming]

[Zapping]

[Zapping]

[explosion]

[alarm buzzing]

[alarm ringing]

[alarm buzzing]

[Kwame yawning]

| just had the weirdest nightmare.

Me too. About an intergalactic gameshow.

Yeah. And you kissed me.

Uh, definitely a nightmare.

No, could not be.

[Greedly sobbing]

| still can't believe they beat us!

[snorts]

(Planeteers) Go, Planet!

(Captain Planet) This is the only Earth we've got

so we must all do our part to protect it.

Recycling is one thing that everyone can do.

By recycling glass, aluminum and paper

less waste goes into landfills

and we help conserve Earth's limited resources.

(Wheeler) ‘And we need to buy recycled.'

Only when recycled materials make it back into our homes

as new products, is the cycle complete.

(all) The power is yours!

~ Earth! f

J Fire! I

< Wind! Water! Heart! J ~ Go planet! J

(Captain Planet) By your powers combined, | am Captain Planet!

~ Captain Planet he's our hero f

~ Gonna take pollution down to zero f

f He's our powers magnified f

f And he's fighting on the planet's side J

~ Captain Planet he's our hero f

~ Gonna take pollution down to zero f

£ Gonna help him put asunder J

~ Bad guys who like to loot and plunder J

You'll pay for this, Captain Planet!

~ We're the Planeteers you can be one too f

~ 'Cause saving our planet is the thing to do J

~ Looting and polluting is not the way f

~ Hear what Captain Planet has to say.. ff

(Captain Planet) The power is yours!