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The Brat Patrol? I've served my time with them.

Hey!

Hey, come back here.

You're under arrest.

He wants me to go all the way with him.

Uh...did you talk to your mother about this?

Should I break your nose to make the point?

- Morning. - Uh, good morning.

Like, is that uniform for real?

I'm afraid it is.

Oh, it looks so cute on you.

Well, thank you.

Don't mention it. A little truth never hurt anyone.

Yeah, well, thank you.

Can I have some change, please?

Hey!

Hey! Hey, come back here.

You're under arrest.

Oh.

Oh.

Gee, sarge. Your new car?

Yeah, it only had 2,000 miles on it.

Did you get a look at the suspects?

Oh, I sure did. I sure did.

Well, that will make it a lot easier.

Go ahead, sarge.

Alright, uh, they were two young women

both very pretty, both blonde.

Uh-huh. Go ahead.

That's all I remember.

- That's it.

I guess they were hidden from your view

while they were jimmying the door?

Uh..

...not exactly.

Ah, you couldn't see them because they were

hot

That's not quite the way it went down.

Look, I was only gone for a minute.

You left your keys in the car?

Everybody lets their car idle

when they just go to buy a newspaper.

But, sarge, you always say--

I know what I always say.

What I'm saying now is you finish that report.

Doesn't that year model come with

'a choice of three radios?'

Oh...yeah, I had the most expensive set.

And didn't you tell me you got that $1,000 radio?

Yeah, six speakers.

Sound was absolutely out of this world.

Sarge, I think we have enough information for this report.

Uh, this little pamphlet here

"How to keep your car from being stolen."

We give it to all victims of auto theft.

You're really enjoying your little joke, aren't you?

You got to admit, sarge, it's kind of funny

when you step back and look at it.

Well, I hope my news is equally as funny.

Did you hear that Captain Burke's

favorite sport is basketball?

Yeah. What's so funny about that?

Nothing, Frank, nothing.

Except that just this morning Captain Burke received

a challenge from his counterpart

in the Los Angeles police department

that his explorer scouts

'can beat our explorer scouts.'

Brat patrol? Now, wait a minute, sarge--

Oh, Frank. You're not laughing.

Why don't you just take a step back and enjoy it?

And in case you're thinking of refusing

perhaps this will, uh, tickle your funny bone.

Did you know that there's a sandstorm

brewing in the Mojave desert?

Now, Frank, how would you like to be

patrolling in that kind of storm?

Sarge, you promised the last time--

Hey, what are promises but short-term contracts

just waiting to be replaced by more short

But the Brat Patrol. I've served my time with them.

And you served it well

and the captain remembered.

And the captain wants to win

this basketball game.

I just wish there was something I could do, partner.

Oh, there is, Officer Nelson, there is.

You can find my car, and you can do it soon

because if you don't, that desert highway

can look awfully mean in the middle of a windstorm.

You better get the sergeant's car back.

And you better win the captain's basketball game.

Hey, that's no problem.

I turned these kids

into a really sharp team.

Come on, I'll introduce you to them.

Oh, no.

'Sure is a sharp-looking group, Ponch.'

Explorer at post. Attention.

Stand at attention, you bunch of jerks.

Forget it, Roland.

- Hey, Poncherello.

What is going down, sailor?

Did you hear Roland?

'Yeah, I've got ears.'

Good, I hope you got legs.

Troop captain just told you to stand at attention.

Hey, you know what this all sounds like?

- No, no.

I was thinking of that French word

you know, like we've all been here before.

That French word is Dejavu, stupid.

Hey, it's no big deal.

Come on.

I brought my new partner with me, Bruce Nelson.

So he could meet the best explorer troop in the city.

I guess I should have taken him over to LAPD.

- Sure.

How else will I know who to avoid?

My name is Roland Davis and I am the cadet captain, sir.

What happened to your last advisor, Roland?

He quit about a month ago, sir.

He said it wasn't worth the aggravation.

I can understand that.

- So, you're Johnny La Russo.

No.

What've you been doing, Johnny?

Just hanging around, man.

Is that all?

Well, when you're the working girl's dream

and a lover supreme.

you don't need to do anything else.

Becky Lou Grabowski.

You're really cute. Too bad I've got a boyfriend.

He's just the cutest guy. Oh, and Ponch?

'I know you're going to like him, because'

'all the girls in school are after him--'

I'm sure I'm going to like him, Becky Lou.

C.T. Montgomery.

Pretty good with that basketball, C.T.

This is not a basketball.

This is a ticket to easy street.

- 'I heard that.' - 'That's right.'

My name is Linda Garcia, and I would appreciate

your signature on my petition.

What is this petition for?

Oh, well, we're trying to get the minimum wage

Um..for housewives.

- Could you-- - Uh, nice seeing you again.

Please step back.

- Artie Taylor here. - Nice to meet you, Art.

How many times have I told you

to use a napkin, fatface.

How's the dieting going, Artie?

Pretty good. Still trying them all.

At ease, everyone.

What happened to you guys?

You used to look so sharp.

Hey, we already proved that we were the best

so what's the big deal?

Proving you're the best and staying the best

are two different things, Johnny.

Yeah, well, you can't judge a book by its cover, you know.

Alright, well, I hope you're right, Linda

because the LAPD explorers just challenged

you kids to a basketball game.

Are you kidding, man? That's my game.

Alright. We'll kill them.

- Whoo!

Why is it always something with running and jumping?

Just ruins your hair.

Oh, great, Becky Lou, we'll challenge them

to a four

You'll have a practice scrimmage first

and then you'll invite your folks to the game.

I'm sure they'll enjoy watching us win again.

I wouldn't count on it, Roland.

I don't think you guys are ready yet.

How can you say that, man?

I'll beat those guys all by myself.

I hate to bring this up, but do you remember

those old lessons about teamwork?

Yeah, yeah, but this is different, man.

There's no way in the world those guys are going to beat us.

- No way, man. - Hey, look.

Let's just go down the playground.

I wanna show you guys some great plays, okay?

Alright, whoo.

Bye, sir.

What do you think?

I think you're in a lot

of trouble with Captain Burke.

What makes you think they'll be in this neighborhood?

Well, this is where the car was stolen.

But I'm open for suggestions.

They're all afraid to pass us.

I suggest we find a place to pull over.

Go around them.

Yeah.

- Bingo. - Let's get them.

'LA 15, Mary 8 and 10 are in pursuit'

'of a two-tone blue-green 1983 Chrysler'

'westbound on Wilshire from Ventura Boulevard.'

That's my car.

15, Mary 8, S-3.

'What's going on?'

'We're on their tail, sarge.'

Don't push them too hard, but catch them.

'Don't worry, sarge. We'll..'

I'll bring these reports by later, sarge.

15, Mary 8 and 10, S-3. What happened?

Sarge, we've had a little problem out here.

I'm afraid the suspects got away with your car again.

Uh, was my car damaged?

No, sir, not that we can tell.

Oh.

- I don't know.

We thought he was here already.

Hello, Ponch, when's your real team going to show up, huh?

You know, Smith, if somebody hasn't got something nice to say

chances are they'll be talking about you.

Becky Lou Grabowski's here?

Isn't Avon calling?

Who does your hair, Alison?

A car wash?

- Sure.

Your faces and Dracula's breath.

How about my fist in your mouth?

Okay, enough matchmaking. Break it up.

Shame today's practice isn't a real game, huh?

Losing team washes all of the squad cars at both stations.

Hey, didn't you get enough soap on your brain

the last time you lost?

- That's a bet.

'Come on, scouts. Let's go suit up.'

Where you been?

We thought you weren't going to make it.

Where is your stuff?

I didn't bring it.

I can't play today.

What are you talking about?

My mother won't let me play.

What's wrong, C.T.?

She's got this idea in her head

that I'm not gonna play any more basketball

until I get passing grades at school

It's crazy, I-I keep telling her I'm going to college

on a basketball scholarship.

Hey, can't you talk to his old lady, Ponch?

Yeah, why don't you go talk to her?

Okay, I'll talk to your mother.

Good, come on, C.T., you can play

until Ponch convinces your mother, okay?

No way. I'm a coach, not a mother.

Which means it's pine city for me.

Alright, come on. Everybody get changed.

- In the lockers. Let's go. - We're finished.

Do not worry about it, man.

We're going to beat up on these geeks today.

You'll be back in time for the big game.

Alright, let's get with it. Get yourselves set.

'Hold it!'

All you guys can meet Stretch here.

He's only 16 and still growing.

Growing to be what?

What do you feed him, fertilizer?

Let's go, Stretch!

Alright, come on, toss it up, Ponch.

Come on, the bigger they are, the harder they fall.

Pass the ball.

Nuts.

You almost broke my nail.

What are you doing?

Time.

This is just practice. Wait until the real game.

I'd hate to have your water bill.

Hey, we didn't have a tall guy at center like that.

Yeah, that wasn't fair.

Okay, let's knock off that kind of talk.

They beat you fair and square.

The rules were followed by both teams.

Truth of the matter is..

...you got your tails kicked out there today.

But we didn't have C.T.

- Yeah. - 'That's right.'

It wouldn't have made any difference.

You're not a team anymore.

Only a team can win in basketball.

I never thought I'd ever see you kids washing cars again

Neither did my manicurist.

There's only two more cars to go.

I'll tell the guys to drive them in.

Alright.

Can you imagine what they're going to do to us next time?

Do you remember when you beat

that LAPD team in that relay race?

I'll never forget that.

When I crossed that finish line and broke that tape..

...most wonderful feeling in my life.

Did any one of you win that race Or was it all of you?

Yeah. Ponch, I know. I hear you. We were a team.

You said it, Johnny.

And that's what you're not anymore.

'You've lost it, you've gone back to being'

'a bunch of individuals'

'who don't care about each other.'

Well, do you think we can ever get it back?

To be honest with you, I don't know.

'The road to the top is always a lot tougher'

'than the road to the bottom.'

I don't know if you're tough enough to make that trip.

Well, we're certainly willing to try.

- Yeah.

Yeah! Sure!

Okay. I'm willing if you are.

Meanwhile, I hope you're not too tired

to do a little police work.

Alright! Yeah!

- Okay, but first-- - We know, we know.

You want us to go home and get in our proper uniforms.

Right. Yeah, alright.

Alright, come on.

The school's been having problems with older kids

coming into the building who don't belong here

shaking down younger kids.

Don't the kids know who they are?

Some of them should, but they're afraid.

Boy, I'd sure like to catch them.

Listen close now. We're going to split up in twos.

I don't want any of you getting involved in a physical arrest.

You see something, you get back to me. Is that understood?

- Yeah. - Yes.

I want to team up with Gordo.

His name is Artie, Roland.

It's alright with me, Ponch.

Alright, you're team one.

'You're team two.'

- 'Three.' - Okay

- No.

Alright, here, take one.

Keep in contact with me every couple of minutes.

Alright, move out.

Did you ever wonder what psychological

and emotional drives forced these older kids

to come on this campus and prey on these youngsters?

Sure. They need the money.

My boyfriend has these beautiful eyes.

I want to tell you, C.T.

I look into them, it's like seventh heaven.

And the other night when we were dancing

it was just like being with John Travolta.

'Oh, he really puts me out.'

Hey, Becky Lou, can't you talk about something else?

What else is there?

Don't you know anything about basketball

or football or baseball?

I hate sports.

Sweat makes my mascara run.

Thanks for picking me as your partner, Roland.

No sweat. Who else was going to pick you?

This is really fun.

I just hope we see a little action.

'I told you yesterday. Give it up, all of it.'

Call Ponch!

Get them in here.

I'm the explorer captain and you are under arrest.

Yeah, that's right.

This is a joke.

We're going to be here every day at 3 o'clock

and you're gonna have that money for us.

Do you understand?

Yeah, I'll have it.

Good boy. Get out of here.

You, you're not gonna do a thing about it, are you?

'Should I break your nose to make the point?'

Roland, can you hear me?

Roland, come in.

Roland, Artie. Are you guys okay?

Uh, yeah, sure, nothing's wrong.

Fine. Nothing's wrong.

I tried calling you. You never answered.

Oh. I just dropped the radio, that's all.

Sure everything's alright?

'Why are you afraid?'

Well, because I dropped the radio.

- I-I thought I'd broken it. - Yeah.

- Yeah. - Okay.

Come on, we better get back to the other kids.

Let's go.

Thank you. I'll give Mr. Hanson that court date.

The issues are very clear.

C.T. Is flunking English and math

and I will not allow him to play basketball

until both grades improve.

Mama, it doesn't make a difference.

You've seen all the colleges that have come around here

offering me scholarships.

They're going to take me whether I pass those classes or not.

It makes a difference to me

what happens to you after college.

What's going to happen is that I'm going to sign

a pro contract for a lot of money

and you're never gonna have to worry again.

Do you understand the issue now, Officer Poncherello?

Mr. Hanson's office.

'Just a minute, please.'

C.T., very few athletes ever make it to the pros.

But I will.

I'm gonna get a deal like Magic Johnson

and Moses Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Mama, I'm going to buy you an expensive fur coat

and a beautiful home

'and all the finest things you ever dreamed of.'

Now, what's wrong with that?

Nothing, C.T.

I'd be proud to have you buying me presents

but I am not selling your brain for a fur coat

'or a better home.'

'I love you, C.T.'

as much as every other mother

whose son came out of college

and is hanging around the playground.

Just thinking about what he should have done

'instead of counting on that pro career.'

But I'm gonna be different, mama.

Yes, you are.

You are going to college to get an education.

So when your pro days are over

if you make the pros

you'll be able to earn a substantial living

and make a contribution to society in the future

just like your father did.

Ponch, can't you talk to her?

Can't you make her see, man?

I got a problem, C.T. I agree with her.

'You're a big help.'

Well, what if I just pass English?

And math.

- Both classes.

Now, come on, let's get out of here

and let your mother go back to work.

Man, you're never going to beat that LAPD Team.

C.T.

Thanks for supporting me.

Thank you for being the kind of parent

I wish every kid had.

Alright, come on. Pass it.

Alright, put a little spirit into it, a little fire.

Keep your eye on the ball. Good try.

Come on, get back in line. Let's go.

Good! Very good.

Are you with us today, Becky Lou?

I guess..

...it doesn't make a difference.

Alright, let's take a break.

Come on, let's take a break.

Anything wrong?

No, I guess not.

Okay, you let me know if I can help, alright?

Okay.

Hey, are we, uh, finished here, man

or did you want to push us past our peak?

Hey, you still got a long way to go, man.

And I still haven't heard if your father's coming

to the game.

Yeah, well, I, uh, I told him about it

but, uh, he's busy.

Hey, Ponch.

Hey, what are you guys doing here, anyway?

We just took a report from the kid who got mugged out

at the junior high school yesterday.

Weren't you and your kids there?

Yeah. About what time did it go down?

- 'About 11:00 in the morning.'

Nah, the kid's too afraid to say anything.

His parents are really upset.

We were just wondering if you saw anything.

I don't think so.

If my kids had seen anything, I'd have heard about it.

Yeah, I thought we'd take a chance anyway.

Okay, that's the end of practice.

'It's not doing much good anyway.'

'Go home, take a shower'

'change into a clean uniform.'

We're going back to that junior high school.

Roland?

See you and Artie later.

Yes, sir.

He knows, Roland. I know he knows.

What do you want to do? Do you want to tell him?

I'm still scared.

So am I.

So what do we do at the school?

I don't know.

Those guys will really beat us up.

I know.

Becky Lou, what are you doing here?

Can I come in, Ponch?

Sure.

What's wrong?

I've got to talk to someone.

Alright, baby, don't cry. What's the matter?

Oh, Ponch, I feel like I could die.

Come on, nothing could be that bad.

- It's my boyfriend.

Worse than that.

Want to talk about it?

I'm not sure I know how to explain it.

The best way is to just come out and say it.

He wants me to go all the way with him.

Uh, did you talk to your mother about this?

She's too busy.

I don't have anyone to talk to.

Uh..

...is he really leaving the decision up to you?

Not really.

He says that if I don't go all the way with him

he's breaking up with me.

Does that matter to you?

Sure it matters. I love him.

I love him very much.

Then why are you hesitating?

I don't know.

I mean, everyone does it, so what's the difference?

If that's what it takes to keep his love

then I might as well do it, too.

Now, wait a minute.

You're going to have to make up

your own mind about this.

But there are some things

that need correcting.

Everyone doesn't do it.

There are some alternatives to going all the way

for kids your age.

Like what?

Like caring

understanding, friendship.

Realizing that you got the major part of your life

still in front of you.

Ponch, if I lose him, all the kids will laugh at me.

Some will, some won't.

They'll say I can't keep a boyfriend.

What will you say?

How should I know?

What should I do, Ponch?

I can't answer that for you, Becky Lou

but just remember this.

Before you can love anyone else

you have to love and respect yourself.

'So the question is, will you still respect yourself'

'if you gave in to your boyfriend?'

Wow. That's heavy.

Yeah, so is going all the way.

- Mm-hm.

Something you ought to tell Captain Burke

about the basketball game.

The way things are go--

Eh, Frank, just let me finish reading this.

It'd just take a minute.

Hey, let's go.

Where are you going?

Save us a sandwich.

LA 15, 23 in pursuit of a stolen Chrysler

southbound on Willis from Normandie.

He's got them.

Good old Carter, he's got them.

All units, S-3. This is a priority.

Assist 23 in pursuit of stolen vehicle.

Use caution in apprehending the suspects

and taking the vehicle back into custody.

15, Mary 7 and 8 are on our way.

15, Mary 9 and 10 are 2 away.

'We're now westbound on Oakdale from Willis.'

'Oh, they almost bought it on that last turn.'

Maybe it might be better to just let them go.

Don't even think that, Frank.

Oh, my gosh, Oh, they're coming.

Just go fast.

Did you thank that guy?

'Let's go, let's go.'

Little bit more. Little more to port.

It would go a lot faster if you would get out and help.

Someone's got to steer this ship.

That's not fair. You know I don't understand Spanish.

I got the street barricaded. They'll never get by me now.

Carter, I order you to move that cruiser

out of the way immediately.

Yes, sir.

Oh, good.

I told her to go to starboard.

Oh, no.

What happened? What happened?

They, uh, they got away again, sarge.

But your car's okay.

I don't believe it. I don't believe it.

What is it you wanted me to tell

Captain Burke about that basketball game?

It's not bad news, is it?

Oh, no, no, it's nothing important.

You tell him we'll be ready.

Good.

Here you are, Roland.

An apple for you, Artie.

Hey, this is pretty good, even without whipped cream.

So the other kids are waiting for us.

Oh, they'll wait.

It's been a long time since the three of us

took the time just to talk.

Yes, sir.

I was thinking about that kid that got robbed

at the school yesterday.

'He must have really been afraid.'

I imagine so, sir.

'Do you know what the hardest part'

of being a highway patrol officer is?

All the laws you have to memorize?

Must be the long hours.

No, you're both wrong. It's being afraid.

You're afraid?

I have been.

I didn't think you'd admit to being afraid, sir.

You don't have to be ashamed of being afraid, Roland.

'You only have to be ashamed'

'when you don't do anything about it.'

'Another kid got beaten up at the Junior High School.'

I hope that when we go out there, we'll have some luck.

What time are we patrolling, sir?

I thought lunchtime was a good time.

May we suggest perhaps 3 o'clock?

Okay, 3 p.m. it is.

And thanks.

- Anytime, sir. - It's nothing, sir.

Remember, this radio is your communication with me.

I want you to use it.

Hey, we've been through this before.

We know what to do.

Roland, Artie, you two guys want to split up

and try some new partners?

No, sir, we'll handle our end.

Alright. Move out. Keep in touch.

- You got it. - Right.

Are you sure you want to work with me, Roland?

Of course I'm sure.

I'm still scared.

You and me both.

There they are.

- Ponch, we need your help. - Well, look who showed up.

If it isn't the little soldier boys.

Hey, maybe they want to give us some money, too, huh?

Maybe.

Leave him alone.

Why don't you try and make us?

'Hey, what's wrong here?'

Are you alright?

Hey, these guys giving you any trouble?

Alright, take it easy, everybody.

What's going on here, Roland?

I saw these three robbing that one.

What are you, crazy?

Hey, there's no robbery going on over here.

We're just playing around.

You sure, Roland?

- Yes, sir. - I saw it, too, sir.

Hey, ask the kid if he was robbed.

Are you alright, son?

Um, I'm alright. Nothing happened.

See, I told you. Who you going to believe?

The kid or these little toy boy scouts here?

Looks like you don't have a victim.

Uh, sir, Gordo and I saw the crime happen.

We saw it happen the other day, too.

We're willing to testify.

- You can count on me, sir. - Why, you little--

I think you better keep your mouth shut.

Now back up.

Alright, step back. Come here, son.

Son, you don't have to be afraid anymore.

You can tell us the truth.

I kept paying them money

so they wouldn't beat me up anymore.

Move against the lockers.

Now!

Good job, men.

Anytime, sir.

Thanks for waiting, Johnny.

Sure, what-what did you want to talk to me about?

I called your dad about his not coming to the game.

You didn't have any right to do that.

I called him because I was worried about you.

I didn't want you to be embarrassed being the only one

whose parent didn't show up for the game.

And then I find out that he doesn't even know about it.

So did you tell him?

No, but I couldn't help noticing

that your dad has an accent.

And then it suddenly dawned on me

that you're already embarrassed...about your father.

Oh, come on. W

You are ashamed, aren't you?

No, he just, you wouldn't..

He'd feel out of place.

No, he wouldn't. You'd feel out of place.

Look, nobody else's father's got an accent.

How much money you got?

What are you, what are you talking about?

'How much money do you have?'

I don't know, man. What-what, ten bucks.

Who put those ten bucks in your pocket, hotshot?

'Who put the food on the table last night?'

And who put these clothes on your back?

What's the matter, don't you have an answer?

- Look, you don't understand. - I understand.

I understand a lot more than you think.

I understand that a son who's ashamed of his father

isn't worth anything in my book.

'Your father's taken pretty good care of you, kid.'

'Don't you think you ought to start paying him back'

with a little respect?

Johnny.

Everything is alright, no?

It is now, papa.

It is now.

Last chance, partner.

I'm not going to let them get away this time.

LA 15, Mary 6 and 8 are going into pursuit

'of a 1983 Chrysler.'

'Southbound on Western from Madison.'

Mary 6 and 8, S-3.

Stay with him. I'm on my way.

- Oh, no. - Go fast.

Okay, okay.

- Oh, they're coming. - Just go fast.

I'll handle this personally.

Uh-oh.

- We're out of gas. - Oh, no.

Alright, both of you, out of the car.

Come on.

Gee, it's so nice to see you again.

The car really drives wonderfully.

I'll bet. Alright, get to the back of the car.

Come on.

I am personally going to talk to the judge..

Oh.

Oh.

'CHP.'

'LAPD, alright.'

'LAPD, come on.'

Look at the size of that guy.

Looks like history is going to repeat itself.

You'd probably bet on Goliath over David.

Come on, good shot.

We are going to win, aren't we, Poncherello?

You can count on it, captain.

He got a "B."

Alright.

We both knew he would.

The only one who had to be convinced was C.T.

Alright, man, get in the game.

- Okay. - Come on.

Alright, gentlemen, are you ready?

Hey, man, I know you're not dumb enough to make the same bet.

- In your face, man.

Hey, let's throw in the windows at both stations.

Are you ready for your car against mine?

And I'm throwing in the captain's cars.

Alright. Yeah.

Okay, guys. This is what it's all about.

Anybody nervous?

Yeah.

Good. You're supposed to be.

'Now, you guys have been given a chance'

'in life that not many people get.'

'An opportunity to pick yourself off the ground'

'for the second time, and go to the top.'

'Okay, let's join hands.'

God, give us the strength to play hard

and the courage to play fair

and the wisdom to know the difference.

Let's get them, tigers. Come on!

Yeah!

I'll get you in as soon as I can, Becky Lou, okay?

Is never soon enough?

Listen, I hope everything turned out alright

with your boyfriend.

Oh, he wasn't too crazy about my answer..

...but he did call.

And we are going to the movies tonight.

Alright.

Shoot it. Shoot it.

Offensive foul, La Russo.

That's five personal fouls on La Russo.

- You're out of the game. - Oh, come on.

- I barely touched him. - Hey, hey, be a good sport.

Alright, man. Come on, take a seat.

Becky Lou, go in for Johnny.

Ponch, please?

I had my hair done special just for tonight.

You have to go in, Becky Lou, there's nobody else.

'It's for the team. Come on.'

'Shoot it, Becky Lou, shoot it.'

'Come on, shoot it.'

I broke my nail!