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[Barbara] What is that?

[Cosmic Staff hums]

[Cosmic Staff hums]

[screams]

Please, just let me do the explaining, okay?

Please, just let me do the explaining, okay?

Dad was a superhero, and now I'm a superhero, too.

Dad was a superhero, and now I'm a superhero, too.

Dad was a superhero, and now I'm a superhero, too.

If this is remotely true...

If this is remotely true...

then our whole marriage is a lie.

then our whole marriage is a lie.

Everything we are together is real.

Everything we are together is real.

Everything we are together is real.

This family is real.

This family is real.

You need to go.

You need to go.

-Barbara-- -Get out of this house.

-Barbara-- -Get out of this house.

[Crusher] They were kids.

[Crusher] They were kids.

Except maybe that big robot.

Except maybe that big robot.

Then we should bring our children into this.

Then we should bring our children into this.

-They could help us find them. -No!

-They could help us find them. -No!

We agreed to keep our sons and daughters in the dark.

We agreed to keep our sons and daughters in the dark.

We agreed to keep our sons and daughters in the dark.

I remember who Stargirl is.

I remember who Stargirl is.

I remember who Stargirl is.

Her name's Courtney Whitmore.

Her name's Courtney Whitmore.

Her name's Courtney Whitmore.

Her stepfather is Pat Dugan.

Her stepfather is Pat Dugan.

You might remember him as Stripesy.

You might remember him as Stripesy.

[dramatic music playing]

[dramatic music playing]

[dramatic music playing]

Brainwave remembers who I am.

Brainwave remembers who I am.

Okay, we gotta get outta here.

Okay, we gotta get outta here.

[Brainwave] We'll take care of them.

[Brainwave] We'll take care of them.

Stargirl, her sidekick...

Stargirl, her sidekick...

and her mother.

and her mother.

[Jordan] Henry.

The boy, too.

The boy, too.

Mike.

Mike.

Mike.

We can't leave a legacy running around.

We can't leave a legacy running around.

Of course.

Of course.

[dramatic music playing]

[dramatic music playing]

[beeping]

[beeping]

[beeping]

[beeping]

[Brainwave] Jordan.

[Brainwave] Jordan.

The orders have been given.

The orders have been given.

Sportsmaster and Tigress are on the hunt.

Sportsmaster and Tigress are on the hunt.

Sportsmaster and Tigress are on the hunt.

Courtney Whitmore and her family will soon be dead.

Courtney Whitmore and her family will soon be dead.

Courtney Whitmore and her family will soon be dead.

Dr. Ito is preparing his machine.

Dr. Ito is preparing his machine.

-[door opens] -[Cindy] Dad, what's going on?

-[door opens] -[Cindy] Dad, what's going on?

Where does that go?

Where does that go?

Dad! No, no, no, Dad!

Dad! No, no, no, Dad!

Dad, what's in there?

Dad, what's in there?

[Brainwave] When we begin our broadcast,

[Brainwave] When we begin our broadcast,

the Gambler will trigger a communications blackout across the United States,

the Gambler will trigger a communications blackout across the United States,

the Gambler will trigger a communications blackout across the United States,

the Gambler will trigger a communications blackout across the United States,

blinding the Pentagon,

routing the attack through Moscow.

routing the attack through Moscow.

routing the attack through Moscow.

By the time they realize it's coming from within the US,

By the time they realize it's coming from within the US,

By the time they realize it's coming from within the US,

it'll be too late.

it'll be too late.

Amplified by Ito's machine,

Amplified by Ito's machine,

my powers will extend far beyond Blue Valley.

my powers will extend far beyond Blue Valley.

my powers will extend far beyond Blue Valley.

my powers will extend far beyond Blue Valley.

There will be a significant

There will be a significant

cost to the process...

cost to the process...

cost to the process...

but after I finish reprogramming their minds,

but after I finish reprogramming their minds,

they'll share our values.

they'll share our values.

they'll share our values.

They'll think like us.

They'll think like us.

They'll fight for us, if need be.

They'll fight for us, if need be.

They'll fight for us, if need be.

After all...

After all...

I doubt the rest of the country

will accept our secession quietly.

will accept our secession quietly.

will accept our secession quietly.

will accept our secession quietly.

Jordan.

Jordan.

Jordan.

After all this time,

After all this time,

your dreams of a better society, of a New America

your dreams of a better society, of a New America

is about to become reality.

is about to become reality.

is about to become reality.

Your wife would be very proud.

Your wife would be very proud.

Your wife would be very proud.

[inhales deeply]

[inhales deeply]

[inhales deeply]

Let me know when Stargirl and her family are dead.

Let me know when Stargirl and her family are dead.

Let me know when Stargirl and her family are dead.

[beeping]

[beeping]

[Courtney] What else do we need?

[Courtney] What else do we need?

Uh, sleeping bags, I think.

Where are they?

Upstairs hall closet. I'll get them.

Upstairs hall closet. I'll get them.

Uh, I'll get my staff.

Uh, I'll get my staff.

Uh, I'll get my staff.

Okay?

Okay?

Okay. Okay.

Okay. Okay.

[Mike] So, who takes their kids out of school in November to go camping?

[Mike] So, who takes their kids out of school in November to go camping?

[Mike] So, who takes their kids out of school in November to go camping?

What, are we having Thanksgiving up there?

What, are we having Thanksgiving up there?

Don't tell me we gotta kill our own turkey. I'm not doing that.

Don't tell me we gotta kill our own turkey. I'm not doing that.

You didn't tell any of your friends about this, did you, Mike?

You didn't tell any of your friends about this, did you, Mike?

Tell them what? I don't know anything!

Tell them what? I don't know anything!

Tell them what? I don't know anything!

I'm sure Courtney knows why we're leaving.

I'm sure Courtney knows why we're leaving.

[drill whirring]

[drill whirring]

[stammering] Okay, don't touch that, okay, Mike?

[stammering] Okay, don't touch that, okay, Mike?

I brought you down here 'cause I want to explain something to you, okay?

I brought you down here 'cause I want to explain something to you, okay?

And it's something that I...

And it's something that I...

I really have no idea how to explain.

I really have no idea how to explain.

I really have no idea how to explain.

So, I thought...

-that if I just showed it to you, that-- -[drill whirring]

-that if I just showed it to you, that-- -[drill whirring]

Listen, I don't need to see some other boring old car

Listen, I don't need to see some other boring old car

that you'll turn into some metaphor about life.

that you'll turn into some metaphor about life.

Just tell me, please.

Just tell me, please.

Okay, Mike.

Okay, Mike.

This isn't about an old car, okay?

This isn't about an old car, okay?

-This is about-- -[drill whirring]

Hey!

Hey!

Put that down!

Put that down!

And listen to me!

And listen to me!

-[drill thuds] -I'm serious.

-[drill thuds] -I'm serious.

Stop treating me like a little kid 'cause I'm not.

Stop treating me like a little kid 'cause I'm not.

Stop treating me like a little kid 'cause I'm not.

Please!

Please!

-Mike-- -I'm sick of it. Stop.

[Pat] I'm sorry, I...

[Pat] I'm sorry, I...

Mike?

Mike?

[metallic clanging]

[metallic clanging]

[metallic clanging]

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Oh, hey, Crusher.

Oh, hey, Crusher.

[Crusher] Hey, there...

[Crusher] Hey, there...

Pat.

[stammers] What are you doing up so late?

[stammers] What are you doing up so late?

[stammers] What are you doing up so late?

And how'd you get in here?

And how'd you get in here?

And how'd you get in here?

Is, uh...

Is, uh...

Is, uh...

Is there something I can help you with?

Is there something I can help you with?

Is there something I can help you with?

[Crusher sighs]

[Crusher sighs]

You know, I gotta hand it to you, bud.

You know, I gotta hand it to you, bud.

You know, I gotta hand it to you, bud.

You really shocked the hell right out of me.

You really shocked the hell right out of me.

You really shocked the hell right out of me.

I mean, really.

I mean, really.

I never would have thought you had it in you.

I never would have thought you had it in you.

I never would have thought you had it in you.

So, what are we talking about here?

So, what are we talking about here?

Come on, now!

Come on, now!

No more secrets between friends.

No more secrets between friends.

No more secrets between friends.

It really hurts my feelings.

It really hurts my feelings.

It really hurts my feelings.

It really hurts my feelings.

You never telling me about your big robot.

You never telling me about your big robot.

[clicking tongue]

[clicking tongue]

Where is it? Where you hiding it?

Where is it? Where you hiding it?

Where is it? Where you hiding it?

Where is it? Where you hiding it?

It's in there, isn't it?

It's in there, isn't it?

Look, Crusher...

Look, Crusher...

Look, Crusher...

I think maybe you need to relax a little, 'cause...

I think maybe you need to relax a little, 'cause...

I think maybe you need to relax a little, 'cause...

well, I think you got it all wrong.

well, I think you got it all wrong.

well, I think you got it all wrong.

[chuckling]

[chuckling]

[chuckling]

You know, Pat, I gotta say,

You know, Pat, I gotta say,

as famous last words go...

as famous last words go...

I'm underwhelmed.

I'm underwhelmed.

-Yeah. -[clangs]

-Yeah. -[clangs]

-Yeah. -[clangs]

Okay.

Okay.

[grunting]

[grunting]

[dramatic music playing]

[dramatic music playing]

[dramatic music playing]

[Barbara gasps]

[Barbara gasps]

[shatters]

[crossbow thuds]

[crossbow thuds]

[crossbow thuds]

[both grunting]

[both grunting]

[both grunting]

-[Barbara grunts] -[glass shattering]

-[Barbara grunts] -[glass shattering]

Ah! [grunting]

Ah! [grunting]

Lovely home you have.

Lovely home you have.

[whimpering]

[whimpering]

[clangs]

[groaning]

[groaning]

[laughs] Look at you go.

[laughs] Look at you go.

All that cardio's paying off.

All that cardio's paying off.

I'll tell you what, Pat.

I'll tell you what, Pat.

[clangs]

[clangs]

Let's do this old-school.

Let's do this old-school.

You and me. What do you say?

You and me. What do you say?

Yeah. I'd like that.

Yeah. I'd like that.

You'd like that? I'd like it too.

You'd like that? I'd like it too.

Come on.

Come on.

What do you got?

What do you got?

What do you got, Dugan?

What do you got, Dugan?

Punching power comes from the hips, Pat! Come on, the hips!

Punching power comes from the hips, Pat! Come on, the hips!

Punching power comes from the hips, Pat! Come on, the hips!

Let's see it. You wanna try again?

Yeah. Yeah, I'd actually like to do that.

Yeah. Yeah, I'd actually like to do that.

Yeah. Yeah, I'd actually like to do that.

Yeah. Yeah, I'd actually like to do that.

Better.

Better.

I like you, Pat.

I like you, Pat.

I like you, Pat.

[groaning]

[groaning]

I'm, uh, glad it's gonna be me that does it.

I'm, uh, glad it's gonna be me that does it.

I'm, uh, glad it's gonna be me that does it.

You all right there, big guy?

You all right there, big guy?

-No, I'm hurt pretty bad. -Oh, no.

-No, I'm hurt pretty bad. -Oh, no.

I think you might have fractured my jaw!

I think you might have fractured my jaw!

-[Pat grunting] -Cheap shot, huh?

-[Pat grunting] -Cheap shot, huh?

-[Pat grunting] -Cheap shot, huh?

-[Pat grunting] -Cheap shot, huh?

[intense music playing]

[intense music playing]

[intense music playing]

[Pat grunting]

[Pat grunting]

Did you really think you were gonna come up from Blue Valley...

Did you really think you were gonna come up from Blue Valley...

[Pat groaning]

[Pat groaning]

...and stop us?

...and stop us?

Huh?

Huh?

-[grunts] -[groans]

-[grunts] -[groans]

[Tigress grunting]

[Tigress grunting]

[clangs]

[clangs]

[grunting]

[groans]

[groans]

Wow!

Wow!

Look at that.

[laughs]

[laughs]

He's a beaut, bud.

He's a beaut, bud.

He's a beaut, bud.

[groans]

By 8:00 tomorrow morning,

By 8:00 tomorrow morning,

it'll all be over for everyone.

it'll all be over for everyone.

it'll all be over for everyone.

it'll all be over for everyone.

[grunts]

I'm sorry you won't be around to see it, pal.

I'm sorry you won't be around to see it, pal.

I'm sorry you won't be around to see it, pal.

I'm sorry you won't be around to see it, pal.

-[drill whirs] -[groans loudly]

-[drill whirs] -[groans loudly]

-[drill whirs] -[groans loudly]

[Pat] Crusher.

[Pat] Crusher.

Stay away from my kid.

Stay away from my kid.

Stay away from my kid.

[intense music playing]

[intense music playing]

[intense music playing]

[both grunting]

[both grunting]

[both grunting]

[both grunting]

[blows landing]

[blows landing]

[both grunting]

[both grunting]

[both grunting]

[Barbara] Aah!

[Barbara] Aah!

[Barbara] Aah!

[Tigress screams]

[Tigress screams]

[Tigress screams]

[Barbara panting]

[Barbara panting]

Sorry about the door.

Sorry about the door.

Court, that was...

I know, it was dangerous.

-...amazing. -[Cosmic Staff hums]

-...amazing. -[Cosmic Staff hums]

-...amazing. -[Cosmic Staff hums]

We should go.

We should go.

We should go.

Mike, you okay?

Mike, you okay?

Mike, you okay?

[thuds]

What the hell is that?

What the hell is that?

What the hell is that?

Who's that?

Who's that?

That's a robot I built.

That's a robot I built.

And, uh, that's an old friend of mine.

And, uh, that's an old friend of mine.

And, uh, that's an old friend of mine.

And, uh, that's an old friend of mine.

So...

So...

You built that?

You built that?

-[Pat] Yep. -[cell phone beeps]

-[Pat] Yep. -[cell phone beeps]

[STRIPE powers on]

[STRIPE powers on]

[STRIPE powers on]

[chuckles softly] That...

[chuckles softly] That...

That's so badass.

Yeah, I'll explain it all on the way to the cabin.

Yeah, I'll explain it all on the way to the cabin.

Yeah, I'll explain it all on the way to the cabin.

Bring the drill.

Bring the drill.

[drill whirs]

[drill whirs]

You sure you're okay, Dad?

You sure you're okay, Dad?

[Pat] Yeah, thanks.

[Pat] Yeah, thanks.

[STRIPE whirring]

[STRIPE whirring]

[crickets chirping]

[crickets chirping]

[Lily speaking Norwegian: She wouldn't have been a suitable wife.]

[Lily speaking Norwegian: She wouldn't have been a suitable wife.]

[Lily speaking Norwegian: She wouldn't have been a suitable wife.]

[Sofus speaking Norwegian: It won't be long now.]

[Sofus speaking Norwegian: It won't be long now.]

[Sofus speaking Norwegian: It won't be long now.]

[cell phone vibrating]

[cell phone vibrating]

[in English] Steven, yes. Are they...

[in English] Steven, yes. Are they...

[Sharpe speaks indistinctly on phone]

[Sharpe speaks indistinctly on phone]

I understand.

I understand.

I understand.

[in English] Small complication.

[in English] Small complication.

[line ringing]

[line ringing]

[door opens]

[door opens]

[Principal Bowin] Isaac?

[Principal Bowin] Isaac?

What are you doing here so late?

What are you doing here so late?

Isaac, sweetie?

Isaac, sweetie?

Isaac, sweetie?

Isaac, sweetie?

What is it?

What is it?

What is it?

[Isaac sniffles]

[Isaac sniffles]

This guy...

This guy...

This guy...

He keeps calling me a "tuba turd," and...

He keeps calling me a "tuba turd," and...

[sniffles] Today he tripped me down the stairs and tore my new jacket.

[sniffles] Today he tripped me down the stairs and tore my new jacket.

[sniffles] Today he tripped me down the stairs and tore my new jacket.

[sniffles] Today he tripped me down the stairs and tore my new jacket.

You know, when your father was a child,

You know, when your father was a child,

he was picked on for playing his favorite instrument, too.

he was picked on for playing his favorite instrument, too.

he was picked on for playing his favorite instrument, too.

But he never stopped pursuing his passion.

But he never stopped pursuing his passion.

He never let anyone else define him.

He never let anyone else define him.

He never let anyone else define him.

And eventually they stopped bothering him.

And eventually they stopped bothering him.

And eventually they stopped bothering him.

Why?

Because he took the bow of his violin...

Because he took the bow of his violin...

Because he took the bow of his violin...

and put it through one of their eardrums.

and put it through one of their eardrums.

and put it through one of their eardrums.

They never bullied him again.

They never bullied him again.

They never bullied him again.

[dramatic music playing]

[dramatic music playing]

[dramatic music playing]

[dramatic music playing]

[dramatic music playing]

[dramatic music playing]

[dog barking]

[dog barking]

-Are you okay? -Yeah. Are you?

-Are you okay? -Yeah. Are you?

-Are you okay? -Yeah. Are you?

[Joey] Hey, Court.

[Joey] Hey, Court.

Let's get inside.

Let's get inside.

-[vehicle approaching] -Hey, hold on.

-[vehicle approaching] -Hey, hold on.

Who's that?

Who's that?

[suspenseful music playing]

[suspenseful music playing]

[suspenseful music playing]

[Justin] Hello, friends.

[Justin] Hello, friends.

[Justin] Hello, friends.

-I bring forth a feast... -[car door shuts]

-I bring forth a feast... -[car door shuts]

...fit for kings and queens.

...fit for kings and queens.

[dog barking]

[dog barking]

Oh, and loyal steeds.

Oh, and loyal steeds.

Oh!

Oh!

[rumbling]

[rumbling]

[Beth gasping] Oh, my God!

[Beth gasping] Oh, my God!

[Beth gasping] Oh, my God!

[rumbling]

[rumbling]

[STRIPE engine revving]

[STRIPE engine revving]

[STRIPE engine revving]

-Remote control. -[car alarm beeps]

-Remote control. -[car alarm beeps]

[Mike] Yeah?

[Mike] Yeah?

When are you going to teach me how to drive that thing?

When are you going to teach me how to drive that thing?

Never.

Never.

Let's get in there.

That's everyone and everything coming tonight, right?

That's everyone and everything coming tonight, right?

That's everyone and everything coming tonight, right?

[Barbara] I hope so.

[Barbara] I hope so.

[Barbara] I hope so.

[Justin sighs] The battle is nigh.

[Justin sighs] The battle is nigh.

[Justin sighs] The battle is nigh.

[intense music playing]

[intense music playing]

[intense music playing]

[Cindy] Dr. King.

[Cindy] Dr. King.

Is Stargirl dead?

Is Stargirl dead?

[Dr. King] You had a job, Cynthia.

[Dr. King] You had a job, Cynthia.

Watching my son for any signs of his latent abilities developing.

Watching my son for any signs of his latent abilities developing.

Watching my son for any signs of his latent abilities developing.

-But I did-- -If I had known his telepathic powers were emerging,

-But I did-- -If I had known his telepathic powers were emerging,

-But I did-- -If I had known his telepathic powers were emerging,

I may have been able to help him...

I may have been able to help him...

I would have done anything to help him.

I would have done anything to help him.

Instead, I had to end him.

Instead, I had to end him.

Instead, I had to end him.

Instead, I had to end him.

Because of you.

Because of you.

[Cindy] Okay, listen, Doc.

[Cindy] Okay, listen, Doc.

[Cindy] Okay, listen, Doc.

[Cindy] Okay, listen, Doc.

You know what would have really helped Henry?

You know what would have really helped Henry?

Is if you weren't lying in a hospital bed

Is if you weren't lying in a hospital bed

wearing adult diapers while the rest of us were picking up your slack!

wearing adult diapers while the rest of us were picking up your slack!

wearing adult diapers while the rest of us were picking up your slack!

wearing adult diapers while the rest of us were picking up your slack!

Do you know what your father truly thinks of you, Cynthia?

Do you know what your father truly thinks of you, Cynthia?

Do you know what your father truly thinks of you, Cynthia?

Do you know what your father truly thinks of you, Cynthia?

He sees you as a failed experiment. Nothing more.

He sees you as a failed experiment. Nothing more.

He sees you as a failed experiment. Nothing more.

My father loves me...

My father loves me...

My father loves me...

you liar.

you liar.

Why would I lie?

Why would I lie?

Why are we arguing?

Why are we arguing?

Just let me out of here so I can help you.

Just let me out of here so I can help you.

I could be a valuable member of the Injustice Society.

I could be a valuable member of the Injustice Society.

I could be a valuable member of the Injustice Society.

Oh, we feel the same way your father does.

Oh, we feel the same way your father does.

Oh, we feel the same way your father does.

We don't want you.

We don't want you.

[Cindy] Help!

[Cindy] Help!

[Cindy] Help!

[keypad beeping]

[keypad beeping]

[Cindy screaming]

[Cindy screaming]

[Dr. Ito] Dr. King.

[Dr. Ito] Dr. King.

Are you ready for the test?

Are you ready for the test?

Oh, yes.

Oh, yes.

-[Cindy screaming] -[banging on door]

-[Cindy screaming] -[banging on door]

-[Cindy screaming] -[banging on door]

-[Cindy screaming] -[banging on door]

[beeping]

[beeping]

[dramatic music playing]

[dramatic music playing]

[dramatic music playing]

Unbelievable.

[Dr. Ito] Isn't it?

[Dr. Ito] Isn't it?

[Dr. Ito] Isn't it?

[air hissing]

[air hissing]

[beeping]

[beeping]

[Dr. Ito] Before we begin the test, Dr. King...

[Dr. Ito] Before we begin the test, Dr. King...

[Dr. Ito] Before we begin the test, Dr. King...

There is a risk.

There is a risk.

There is a risk.

What kind of risk?

What kind of risk?

[Dr. Ito] This is either going to work, or...

[Dr. Ito] This is either going to work, or...

[Dr. Ito] This is either going to work, or...

every cell...

every cell...

in your pre-frontal cortex...

in your pre-frontal cortex...

is going to melt.

is going to melt.

And your spinal cord...

And your spinal cord...

[sizzles]

[sizzles]

...will turn into slush.

...will turn into slush.

[sizzles]

[sizzles]

[sizzles]

Understood.

Understood.

Understood.

Continue.

[Dr. Ito] Mmm.

[Dr. Ito] Mmm.

[beeping]

[beeping]

[machine whirring]

[machine whirring]

[groans]

[groans]

[crackling]

[crackling]

[beeping rapidly]

[beeping rapidly]

[overlapping voices]

[overlapping voices]

[overlapping voices]

[groaning]

[groaning]

[groaning]

[groaning]

[beeping rapidly]

[beeping rapidly]

[grunts]

[grunts]

[grunts]

[screaming]

[screaming]

[screaming]

[intense music playing]

[intense music playing]

[intense music playing]

[Dr. Ito] Dr. King?

[Dr. Ito] Dr. King?

[Dr. Ito] Dr. King?

[panting]

[panting]

[panting]

I heard their voices.

I heard their voices.

I heard their voices.

Millions of them.

Millions of them.

Millions of them.

Their wretched thoughts...

Their wretched thoughts...

Their wretched thoughts...

and their ugly truths.

and their ugly truths.

[breathing heavily]

[breathing heavily]

[breathing heavily]

It's going to work.

It's going to work.

[Dr. Ito] Hmm.

[Dr. Ito] Hmm.

Wonderful.

Wonderful.

Wonderful.

[dramatic music playing]

[dramatic music playing]

Was Pat right?

Was Pat right?

[Dr. McNider] I'm still searching, Beth, but Pat's hunch was correct.

[Dr. McNider] I'm still searching, Beth, but Pat's hunch was correct.

There has been a massive increase in electrical activity within Blue Valley.

There has been a massive increase in electrical activity within Blue Valley.

There has been a massive increase in electrical activity within Blue Valley.

I'm narrowing it down to where.

I'm narrowing it down to where.

My concern is that it's connected to Brainwave somehow.

My concern is that it's connected to Brainwave somehow.

I believe his powers increased after the death of Henry.

I believe his powers increased after the death of Henry.

I believe his powers increased after the death of Henry.

[Beth] What do you mean?

[Beth] What do you mean?

[Dr. McNider] There was an energy release when Henry died.

That energy was absorbed by Brainwave.

That energy was absorbed by Brainwave.

That energy was absorbed by Brainwave.

I am sorry, Beth. I know this tragedy has affected you all.

I am sorry, Beth. I know this tragedy has affected you all.

I am sorry, Beth. I know this tragedy has affected you all.

Yolanda.

Yolanda.

Are you okay?

Are you okay?

Are you okay?

Are you thinking about Henry?

Are you thinking about Henry?

Are you thinking about Henry?

No.

No.

Because there's nothing I can do about it.

Because there's nothing I can do about it.

[beeping]

[beeping]

Are you reading, m'lad?

Are you reading, m'lad?

It's my dad's journal.

It's my dad's journal.

[Justin] Oh.

[Justin] Oh.

[Justin] Oh.

[Joey sniffles]

[Joey sniffles]

He was investigating the Injustice Society...

He was investigating the Injustice Society...

long before you were.

long before you were.

long before you were.

They killed him.

They killed him.

They killed him.

And my mom.

And my mom.

They sent Solomon Grundy after them.

They sent Solomon Grundy after them.

They sent Solomon Grundy after them.

They sent Solomon Grundy after them.

And I think...

that that's because my dad found out exactly

that that's because my dad found out exactly

that that's because my dad found out exactly

what they were doing in Blue Valley.

what they were doing in Blue Valley.

[stammers] And I'm betting that that secret is in here.

[stammers] And I'm betting that that secret is in here.

[stammers] And I'm betting that that secret is in here.

But... it's all written in some kind of code.

But... it's all written in some kind of code.

But... it's all written in some kind of code.

But... it's all written in some kind of code.

[stammers] I do love a good puzzle.

[stammers] I do love a good puzzle.

[Joey chuckles] Yeah. Uh...

[Joey chuckles] Yeah. Uh...

[Joey chuckles] Yeah. Uh...

The... The equation...

The... The equation...

on the last page is the key.

on the last page is the key.

But... But I'm missing a number, you see that?

But... But I'm missing a number, you see that?

That's all I need.

That's all I need.

I... I've tried my mom's birthday, my dad's, mine.

I... I've tried my mom's birthday, my dad's, mine.

I... I've tried my mom's birthday, my dad's, mine.

I... I don't know what else it could be.

I... I don't know what else it could be.

Well...

Well...

All good things come in due time.

All good things come in due time.

All good things come in due time.

All good things come in due time.

According to Pat...

According to Pat...

I've got tonight to figure it out.

I've got tonight to figure it out.

Less than eight hours, to be exact.

Less than eight hours, to be exact.

Less than eight hours, to be exact.

Do you have any ideas, Justin?

Do you have any ideas, Justin?

Do you have any ideas, Justin?

I'm going to go clean the bathroom.

I'm going to go clean the bathroom.

[Joey] Uh...

[Joey] Uh...

[Joey] Uh...

Yeah. [clears throat]

Yeah. [clears throat]

Have a blast.

Have a blast.

[Mike] Hey.

[Mike] Hey.

[Courtney] Hey.

[Courtney] Hey.

So you're, uh, patrolling?

So you're, uh, patrolling?

So you're, uh, patrolling?

Keeping watch, yeah.

Keeping watch, yeah.

Keeping watch, yeah.

Keeping watch, yeah.

Don't worry. I think we're pretty safe out here, Mike.

Don't worry. I think we're pretty safe out here, Mike.

Yeah, you're safe.

Yeah, you're safe.

Yeah, you're safe.

You've got a magic staff.

You've got a magic staff.

You've got a magic staff.

I need a staff.

I need a staff.

Or a robot.

Or a robot.

[Courtney chuckles]

[Courtney chuckles]

[Courtney chuckles]

You know, you're so lucky the staff picked you.

You know, you're so lucky the staff picked you.

I wonder, if I would have found it first...

I wonder, if I would have found it first...

I wonder, if I would have found it first...

maybe it would've picked me.

maybe it would've picked me.

maybe it would've picked me.

Um...

Um...

Maybe.

Maybe.

[Mike] Tell you one thing.

[Mike] Tell you one thing.

It would've made my paper route so much easier.

It would've made my paper route so much easier.

[both chuckle]

[both chuckle]

True.

Could...

Could...

Could I try it?

Could I try it?

Could I try it?

Go for it.

Go for it.

Go for it.

[Mike sniffles]

[Mike sniffles]

Sorry.

Sorry.

-It's all good. -Hmm.

-It's all good. -Hmm.

You know, my dad doesn't have any special powers either.

You know, my dad doesn't have any special powers either.

You know, my dad doesn't have any special powers either.

But he still built STRIPE, you know.

But he still built STRIPE, you know.

But he still built STRIPE, you know.

Maybe one day I can do something like that.

Maybe one day I can do something like that.

Maybe one day I can do something like that.

For JSA.

For JSA.

Yeah. That'd be super cool.

Yeah. That'd be super cool.

Yeah. That'd be super cool.

[Crusher] I am going to rip that little asshat's arms right out of his sockets.

[Crusher] I am going to rip that little asshat's arms right out of his sockets.

[Crusher] I am going to rip that little asshat's arms right out of his sockets.

[Crusher] I am going to rip that little asshat's arms right out of his sockets.

-[Tigress] The boy? -[Crusher] Yeah, the boy.

-[Tigress] The boy? -[Crusher] Yeah, the boy.

Stripesy, I had him.

It's that damn kid that surprised me.

It's that damn kid that surprised me.

My back is killing me. How about you?

My back is killing me. How about you?

[door opens]

[door opens]

[dramatic music playing]

[dramatic music playing]

[Crusher] Bowin?

[Crusher] Bowin?

What are you doing here?

What are you doing here?

Jordan sent me to make sure you don't fail a second time.

Jordan sent me to make sure you don't fail a second time.

Jordan sent me to make sure you don't fail a second time.

We don't need your help.

We don't need your help.

Yeah.

Yeah.

What are you gonna do?

What are you gonna do?

Smash them over the head with your violin? [chuckles]

Smash them over the head with your violin? [chuckles]

I'm going to immobilize them.

I'm going to immobilize them.

They'll be standing still,

They'll be standing still,

making them impossible to miss.

making them impossible to miss.

Even for you two.

Even for you two.

Even for you two.

[Crusher] Targets that don't move...

[Crusher] Targets that don't move...

[Crusher] Targets that don't move...

Now, what fun is that?

Now, what fun is that?

This isn't about fun, you sadists.

This isn't about fun, you sadists.

This isn't about fun, you sadists.

You get too much pleasure from this sort of thing.

You get too much pleasure from this sort of thing.

You both relish in violence.

You both relish in violence.

I feel sick imagining how your daughter is going to turn out.

I feel sick imagining how your daughter is going to turn out.

I feel sick imagining how your daughter is going to turn out.

She's a wild animal.

She's a wild animal.

Just like her mother.

Just like her mother.

Just like her mother.

You sayin' we don't love our child?

You sayin' we don't love our child?

You sayin' we don't love our child?

No.

I'm saying you're unfit to be parents.

I'm saying you're unfit to be parents.

[crossbow cocks]

[crossbow cocks]

[crossbow cocks]

[grunts]

[grunts]

[grunts]

[chuckles]

I love you, baby.

I love you, baby.

You found the tools?

Yeah, thanks.

Yeah, thanks.

I just needed to check a few things

I just needed to check a few things

on STRIPE while the kids did their recon.

on STRIPE while the kids did their recon.

on STRIPE while the kids did their recon.

-Pat? -Yeah?

-Pat? -Yeah?

-Pat? -Yeah?

Why didn't you tell me about any of this before we got married?

Why didn't you tell me about any of this before we got married?

Why didn't you tell me about any of this before we got married?

Well...

Well...

I mean, everyone that ever knew, they ended up dead.

I mean, everyone that ever knew, they ended up dead.

I mean, everyone that ever knew, they ended up dead.

Sylvester's parents.

Sylvester's parents.

Our contact in the FBI.

Our contact in the FBI.

I was hoping that this life was behind me.

I was hoping that this life was behind me.

I was hoping that this life was behind me.

And when I met you... [breathes deeply]

And when I met you... [breathes deeply]

And when I met you... [breathes deeply]

Well...

Well...

Our family was all that mattered to me.

Our family was all that mattered to me.

Our family was all that mattered to me.

If I'd have known the truth about Blue Valley...

If I'd have known the truth about Blue Valley...

[scoffs]

[scoffs]

...things would be a whole lot different.

...things would be a whole lot different.

...things would be a whole lot different.

...things would be a whole lot different.

Are we gonna be okay?

Are we gonna be okay?

Are we gonna be okay?

I mean, you and me?

I mean, you and me?

I want us to be.

I want us to be.

[breathing deeply]

[breathing deeply]

[breathing deeply]

[journal thuds]

[journal thuds]

[Pat grunts softly]

[Pat grunts softly]

[Pat grunts softly]

Having trouble?

Having trouble?

What do you think?

What do you think?

What do you think?

What do you think?

I know there's a number that will unlock that code.

I know there's a number that will unlock that code.

Tried birthdays.

Tried birthdays.

Then I figured, my dad was Hourman, so I tried "60 seconds,

Then I figured, my dad was Hourman, so I tried "60 seconds,

Then I figured, my dad was Hourman, so I tried "60 seconds,

12 hours, 24." Nothing.

12 hours, 24." Nothing.

12 hours, 24." Nothing.

[Pat] Okay.

A number...

A number...

A number...

What else did he care about that had a number?

What else did he care about that had a number?

What else did he care about that had a number?

Who the hell knows, Pat?

Who the hell knows, Pat?

Who the hell knows, Pat?

I never got to know my dad

I never got to know my dad

because of the ISA.

because of the ISA.

because of the ISA.

So what about his car?

So what about his car?

Is there anything there?

Is there anything there?

-The car... -The Mustang.

-The car... -The Mustang.

-The car... -The Mustang.

[stammers] I mean, I don't know, I'm just--

[stammers] I mean, I don't know, I'm just--

Wait.

The 1966 Mustang.

The 1966 Mustang.

That's it.

That's it.

Right there.

Right there.

Rick.

Rick.

[chuckles softly]

[chuckles softly]

[chuckles softly]

Scan this.

Scan this.

The formulas were the coordinates of a map for the tunnels.

The formulas were the coordinates of a map for the tunnels.

My dad must've gotten down there and scoped it out.

My dad must've gotten down there and scoped it out.

My dad must've gotten down there and scoped it out.

I'm scanning the journal now.

[beeping]

[beeping]

[beeping]

[Mike] Whoa.

[Yolanda gasps] Whoa.

[Yolanda gasps] Whoa.

[Yolanda gasps] Whoa.

[Joey] This map my dad made,

[Joey] This map my dad made,

those are the tunnel entrances. Here.

those are the tunnel entrances. Here.

those are the tunnel entrances. Here.

This is their meeting room...

This is their meeting room...

This is their meeting room...

in there.

in there.

Which is where they're building some sort of...

Which is where they're building some sort of...

Uh, some sort of machine.

Uh, some sort of machine.

What machine?

What machine?

The equipment they stole, the satellite codes...

The equipment they stole, the satellite codes...

They must have used those to build something.

They must have used those to build something.

[Beth] Something big.

[Beth] Something big.

[Beth] Something big.

[Beth] Something big.

Chuck thinks they built something he calls a "synaptic amplifier."

Chuck thinks they built something he calls a "synaptic amplifier."

It's meant to transmit...

It's meant to transmit...

Brainwaves.

So Henry's dad can reach somebody else's mind?

So Henry's dad can reach somebody else's mind?

So Henry's dad can reach somebody else's mind?

Millions of somebodies.

Millions of somebodies.

But why?

Maybe those creepy guys in the tunnel were just a test run.

Maybe those creepy guys in the tunnel were just a test run.

Maybe those creepy guys in the tunnel were just a test run.

Right. And now they're getting ready for the big rollout.

Right. And now they're getting ready for the big rollout.

Are they gonna try to make everyone else zombies or--

Are they gonna try to make everyone else zombies or--

No. I don't think that's their American Dream.

No. I don't think that's their American Dream.

No. I don't think that's their American Dream.

Like Blue Valley, they wanna

Like Blue Valley, they wanna

have people follow their vision and join them and...

have people follow their vision and join them and...

have people follow their vision and join them and...

I guess follow without question.

I guess follow without question.

Right, but not if we destroy their machine.

Right, but not if we destroy their machine.

Rick, is there a tunnel that STRIPE could get through?

Rick, is there a tunnel that STRIPE could get through?

Rick, is there a tunnel that STRIPE could get through?

Yeah.

Yeah.

The river. But don't think I'm not coming with you.

The river. But don't think I'm not coming with you.

The river. But don't think I'm not coming with you.

No. You, Yolanda and Justin should enter from the opposite side of town.

No. You, Yolanda and Justin should enter from the opposite side of town.

You want us to split up?

You want us to split up?

Only to try to avoid detection.

Only to try to avoid detection.

But we'll meet back up at the machine.

But we'll meet back up at the machine.

[Beth] While you guys go destroy the amplifier,

[Beth] While you guys go destroy the amplifier,

Chuck and I can take down the computers running the show.

Chuck and I can take down the computers running the show.

We've traced the town's electrical surges to The American Dream.

We've traced the town's electrical surges to The American Dream.

Chuck thinks we can access their system from there.

Chuck thinks we can access their system from there.

Chuck thinks we can access their system from there.

You know, hack the hackers.

You know, hack the hackers.

Okay, I'm gonna go with Beth.

[stammers] Barb, I don't want you going anywhere near this place.

[stammers] Barb, I don't want you going anywhere near this place.

Well, you'll let a 15-year-old go?

Well, you'll let a 15-year-old go?

Well, you'll let a 15-year-old go?

I'll be 16 in May.

I'll be 16 in May.

If there's a problem,

If there's a problem,

I know that building better than anyone else.

I know that building better than anyone else.

I know that building better than anyone else.

[dramatic music playing]

[dramatic music playing]

[dramatic music playing]

All right. I mean, I don't like it,

but what choice do we have?

but what choice do we have?

but what choice do we have?

but what choice do we have?

So, we've got a plan.

So, we've got a plan.

[Mike] So, uh...

[Mike] So, uh...

What's my job?

What's my job?

You, Mike Dugan, have the most important job of all.

You, Mike Dugan, have the most important job of all.

You, Mike Dugan, have the most important job of all.

You, Mike Dugan, have the most important job of all.

You're gonna look after the dog.

You're gonna look after the dog.

-[Buddy barks] -Okay?

-[Buddy barks] -Okay?

-[Buddy barks] -Okay?

Is that really all I'm good for, the dog?

Is that really all I'm good for, the dog?

[Pat] It's an important job, buddy.

[Pat] It's an important job, buddy.

Do it with pride.

Do it with pride.

[Mike] Actually, you know what? I'm excited for this.

[Mike] Actually, you know what? I'm excited for this.

Let's do it.

[claps hands]

[claps hands]

[upbeat music playing]

[upbeat music playing]

[upbeat music playing]

[Barbara] Do you think you can access his system from here?

[Barbara] Do you think you can access his system from here?

We're going to try.

We're going to try.

-Okay, the password is-- -"New Kids On The Block"?

-Okay, the password is-- -"New Kids On The Block"?

What's that mean?

What's that mean?

Uh, it's just random words.

Uh, it's just random words.

[Dr. McNider] New Kids On The Block is an American boy band

[Dr. McNider] New Kids On The Block is an American boy band

who enjoyed success in the late 1980s and early 1990s

who enjoyed success in the late 1980s and early 1990s

who enjoyed success in the late 1980s and early 1990s

and have sold more than 80 million records worldwide.

and have sold more than 80 million records worldwide.

[Beth] Okay, let's stay on mission, Chuck.

[Beth] Okay, let's stay on mission, Chuck.

We're in! Hey, guys, can you hear me?

We're in! Hey, guys, can you hear me?

[Courtney] We read you.

[Courtney] We read you.

[Yolanda] Us too.

[Yolanda] Us too.

Okay...

What?

What?

Last time I was in the tunnels, I couldn't communicate with anyone.

Last time I was in the tunnels, I couldn't communicate with anyone.

Last time I was in the tunnels, I couldn't communicate with anyone.

So, it's good, right?

So, it's good, right?

I guess so.

I guess so.

It's just kind of weird. Like, why?

It's just kind of weird. Like, why?

[beeping]

[beeping]

Guys, I found some kind of countdown.

Guys, I found some kind of countdown.

[Dr. McNider] Beth, this appears to be the ISA's manifesto for the broadcast.

[Dr. McNider] Beth, this appears to be the ISA's manifesto for the broadcast.

[Dr. McNider] Beth, this appears to be the ISA's manifesto for the broadcast.

[Beth] I think we have 35 minutes before they turn it on.

[Beth] I think we have 35 minutes before they turn it on.

Whatever they're going to make people believe in,

Whatever they're going to make people believe in,

Whatever they're going to make people believe in,

they call it the "New Constitution."

they call it the "New Constitution."

They wanna combat...

They wanna combat...

global warming?

global warming?

global warming?

Oh, wait!

Oh, wait!

They wanna force people to...

They wanna force people to...

They're going to force people to what?

They're going to force people to what?

They're going to force people to what?

Force them to embrace solar and wind power.

Force them to embrace solar and wind power.

They're going to eliminate discrimination over race,

They're going to eliminate discrimination over race,

They're going to eliminate discrimination over race,

religion, sexual orientation...

religion, sexual orientation...

You're kidding me.

You're kidding me.

[beeping]

[beeping]

[beeping]

Oh, and universal health care.

Oh, and universal health care.

That sounds good.

That sounds good.

[stammers] Is that not good?

[stammers] Is that not good?

[stammers] Is that not good?

Hey, Pat, are you sure we're on the right side?

Hey, Pat, are you sure we're on the right side?

There's got to be something else.

There's got to be something else.

[Beth] I don't know, Mr. Dugan.

[Beth] I don't know, Mr. Dugan.

The only other thing it says is that once the machine broadcasts,

The only other thing it says is that once the machine broadcasts,

the process will take 30 minutes.

the process will take 30 minutes.

If we don't stop them before then, it's permanent.

If we don't stop them before then, it's permanent.

If we don't stop them before then, it's permanent.

-Oh, here's more. -[Barbara] Hmm.

-Oh, here's more. -[Barbara] Hmm.

-Oh, here's more. -[Barbara] Hmm.

It only affects fully-developed minds.

It only affects fully-developed minds.

[Yolanda] What does that mean?

[Yolanda] What does that mean?

[Yolanda] What does that mean?

Adults.

Adults.

[Dr. McNider] Barbara is correct.

But there is what you would call "a catch"

But there is what you would call "a catch"

to reprogramming developed minds like this.

to reprogramming developed minds like this.

to reprogramming developed minds like this.

[Beth] A catch?

[dramatic music playing]

[dramatic music playing]

-Oh, no. -[Barbara] What?

-Oh, no. -[Barbara] What?

Beth, what is it?

Beth, what is it?

[Beth] There are people who will fight too hard against the reprogramming process.

[Beth] There are people who will fight too hard against the reprogramming process.

[Beth] There are people who will fight too hard against the reprogramming process.

And what happens to them?

And what happens to them?

Their brains will shut down.

Their brains will shut down.

Their brains will shut down.

They will die.

They will die.

How many?

How many?

[Beth] Twenty-five percent of their target audience...

[Beth] Twenty-five percent of their target audience...

[Beth] Twenty-five percent of their target audience...

of 100 million people.

of 100 million people.

They're going to kill 25 million people?

They're going to kill 25 million people?

They're going to kill 25 million people?

[Sharpe] Give or take a few million, yes.

[Sharpe] Give or take a few million, yes.

[Sharpe] Give or take a few million, yes.

[static screeching]

[Sharpe] Good morning, everyone.

[Sharpe] Good morning, everyone.

[Sharpe] Good morning, everyone.

You may be wondering what's just happened,

You may be wondering what's just happened,

so allow me to elucidate.

so allow me to elucidate.

Well, I've just hacked into your hack of our hack, young lady.

Well, I've just hacked into your hack of our hack, young lady.

Well, I've just hacked into your hack of our hack, young lady.

And with whom do I have the pleasure of speaking?

And with whom do I have the pleasure of speaking?

And with whom do I have the pleasure of speaking?

I'm... I...

I'm... I...

[Dr. McNider] She's Dr. Mid-Nite.

[Dr. McNider] She's Dr. Mid-Nite.

Is that right?

Is that right?

Guys. I don't know what to do.

Guys. I don't know what to do.

-Child... -[beeping]

-Child... -[beeping]

There's nothing to do.

There's nothing to do.

We've only got 30 minutes before they broadcast.

We've only got 30 minutes before they broadcast.

You think you have 30 minutes to stop us from broadcasting?

You think you have 30 minutes to stop us from broadcasting?

You think you have 30 minutes to stop us from broadcasting?

[laughing]

[laughing]

[laughing]

[rumbling]

[rumbling]

[Sharpe] The broadcast begins at the 30-minute mark.

[Sharpe] The broadcast begins at the 30-minute mark.

It's 30 minutes until Brainwave is finished.

It's 30 minutes until Brainwave is finished.

It's 30 minutes until Brainwave is finished.

[electricity crackling]

[electricity crackling]

[electricity crackling]

Mrs. Whitmore?

Mrs. Whitmore?

-Mrs. Dugan? -[electricity zaps]

-Mrs. Dugan? -[electricity zaps]

-Mrs. Dugan? -[electricity zaps]

-Barbara? -[electricity zaps]

-Barbara? -[electricity zaps]

[dramatic music playing]

[dramatic music playing]

[dramatic music playing]

-Justin. -[electricity zaps]

-Justin. -[electricity zaps]

-Justin! -[electricity zaps]

-Justin! -[electricity zaps]

-Justin! -[electricity zaps]

[woman laughing]

[woman laughing]

[electricity zapping]

[electricity zapping]

[overlapping voices]

[overlapping voices]

I have control over all of them.

I have control over all of them.

I have control over all of them.

Like puppets.

Like puppets.

Like puppets.

Like Pat Dugan.

Like Pat Dugan.

Like Pat Dugan.

Pat? What do we do?

Pat? What do we do?

[electricity zapping]

[electricity zapping]

[electricity zapping]

[dramatic music playing]

[dramatic music playing]

Pat?

Pat?

Pat?

[intense music playing]

[intense music playing]