Our world is in peril.
Gaia, the spirit of the 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.
[ Sirens wailing ]
From North America... Wheeler, with the power of fire.
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From Eastern Europe... Linka, with the power of wind.
From Asia... Gi, with the power of water.
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And from South America... Ma-Ti, with the power of heart.
When the five powers combine,
they summon Earth's greatest champion...
Captain Planet!
All: Go, Planet!
Captain Planet: The power is yours!
Stayed tuned, Planeteers. I'll be right back.
Gi: And now back to "Captain Planet".
[ Insects chirping ]
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[ Metal clanging ]
Come on! We ain't got all night.
[ Laughs ]
[ Alarm sounds ]
[ Explosion ]
Where can it be in here? [ Mutters ]
Aha! Got it.
[ Laughs ]
[ Camera shutter clicking ]
A doctor's office? What is Skumm doing there?
Well, whatever he's up to, you can bet it's not good.
Planeteers, you'd better go and find out what's going on.
We are on our way, Gaia.
Announcer: Down by 2, with 35 seconds to go,
and the Bobcats have the ball.
It doesn't get any better than this, folks.
Sturges drives, he passes right to Andrews.
And he lays it in.
And we're all tied up with 14 seconds to go.
The Panthers bring it in.
Aha! An arching throw!
And it's... stolen!
Todd Andrews stole the ball!
He passes it off to Sturges.
Sturges is up,
and it's off the rim.
But Andrews jams it!
Andrews jams it!
It's all over, folks.
Jackston High's going to the state championships!
[ Crowd cheering ]
You're riding high, hero.
Be careful you don't fall.
What? Move it.
Wheeler: Let's go!
Planet pests... They'll ruin everything.
We've got to get rid of them.
Did you see all the scouts, Todd?
Todd's going to be a big basketball star.
[ Chuckles ] Get out of here, Chip.
It could mean a scholarship, Todd,
especially the way you played tonight.
Awesome! The best part was when...
Mrs. Andrews: Do the play-by-play tomorrow, Chip.
We should be heading on home.
Remember, Todd, we've got that doctor's appointment tomorrow.
Yeah, mom.
Don't worry about the market, Mrs. Andrews.
I'll take care of it.
And I'll help her.
Thanks, Lisa.
Don't stay out too late, now.
You were really great tonight, Todd.
Thanks.
Jeff: Hey, mister.
Jeff!
Can I get your autograph?
Thanks for bailing me, Todd.
Next week, bud, we're gonna do it.
Doctor: I know it must be a shock.
Wait a second, doc.
Are you tell me I've got AIDS?
No, Todd. You tested positive for the HIV virus,
and that leads to AIDS, but you don't have AIDS.
How could it happen?
Well, there are only a few ways to contract the virus...
Using drugs with needles, unprotected sex,
or he could have gotten it from that blood transfusion
he had a few years back.
They weren't testing blood for the AIDS virus then.
Who cares how I got it? It stinks!
Todd. Todd!
[ Printer whirring ]
AIDS is the best thing to come along since the black plague.
[ Laughs ]
I didn't know rats spread AIDS.
We don't, you lummox.
I'm talking about spreading hate and ignorance.
And I'm just the rat for the job.
Once we let people know the kid has AIDS,
we can panic the whole town.
[ Laughs ]
I'm finished, but I got to test it.
They'll be scared to death.
See, when people panic, they don't think.
Just stand over there.
If they don't think, they stay stupid about AIDS,
and it gets spread.
Once it spreads far enough,
we take over the Earth.
Aah!
[ Grunts ]
Whoa!
[ Laughs ]
It works-s-s.
Ma-Ti: How are we going to find out what Skumm is up to?
We should split up.
Wheeler and I will check out the downtown area.
We'll check the reservoir.
Let's go.
[ Basketball dribbles ]
Your mother called.
She's worried.
You want to talk?
Nothing to say. It's all over.
Not the way I hear it.
Coach, I've got AIDS!
Wrong! You're HIV-positive. Big difference!
It could be years before you even get sick.
Yeah, but it's gonna happen.
They probably won't even let me play in the big game.
Wrong again, Andrews.
You're gonna be playing in that game.
And anybody who says otherwise will have to deal with me.
You sure, coach?
You worked hard to get here, Todd.
I'm not gonna let you quit on me now.
Thanks, coach.
Come on! Let's work on your crossover dribble.
[ Device beeps ] Nothing. It's clean.
I wonder if Wheeler and Kwame have found anything.
I will check.
Kwame, what is happening?
We have searched all over town, but...
Wait! There's Skumm.
[ Gasps ]
We've got you this time, Skumm!
They spotted Skumm! Hurry!
And Andrews spins baseline and slam-dunks it.
The Bobcats win!
Hey, Mom, which pro team do you think Todd will play for?
Is something wrong?
It's nothing, Lisa.
[ Chuckles ] I-I just get sad
thinking about my boy leaving.
I-I mean, leaving h-home.
Hey, Todd!
Chip, we've got chores at the house.
But, Mom!
I think Todd and Lisa want to be alone.
Todd, what's going on?
Nothing.
Well, actually, uh,
there's something I want to talk to you about.
What's wrong?
Look, Lisa, uh,
I'm going to be going away to college pretty soon.
And, well, I might want to date other girls.
What are you saying?
Look, I just don't want to be tied down.
Well, don't let me hold you back.
Here, Mr. Basketball Star!
[ Crying ]
There he goes!
[ Hisses ]
Hey, give it up, Skumm.
What if he went the other way?
No way. Look at the footprints.
Careful. There's something ahead.
[ All gasp ]
[ Grunts ]
Ugh!
That is the boy who won the basketball game.
This is low, even for Skumm.
Wheeler: Well, he won't get away with it.
[ Remote beeps ]
Huh? What?
Aah!
Wheeler!
Aah!
Ugh!
Aah!
[ All grunting ]
Works-s-s! Knew it would.
Finally you punkateers are just where I want you...
All wrapped up and no place to go.
Oh! You will pay for this, Skumm.
[ Laughs ]
Time to say goodbye to the planetpods.
Too bad.
They won't be around to see my grandest evil scheme ever.
I've discovered the formula for hate.
[ Laughs evilly ]
[ All gasp ]
[ All grunting ]
If we do not get free, we will drown!
[ All grunting ]
Do not lose heart. The Planeteers will return.
Linka: And now, back to "Captain Planet".
Kwame, we've got to help Wheeler!
Use your legs!
We'll raise him up.
He's up!
Look. His ring hand is free.
[ All gasp ]
Oh, no!
Bring him back up.
I cannot find him.
[ Coughing ]
Oh, Wheeler. You're safe.
Quick. Use your ring.
Hurry. [ Coughing ]
Right, little buddy.
Fire!
[ All scream ]
[ Coughing ]
We must get that rat!
[ Indistinct talking ]
Psst. Did you hear about Todd Andrews?
[ Whispering ]
Don't touch him. You could be next.
AIDS? Todd Andrews?
[ Gasps ] AIDS? Oh, you're kidding.
Hey, Jeff. I hear your buddy Todd has AIDS.
Man, what kind of trash are you talking?
You better not be spreading that.
What? You sticking up for him?
Maybe you got it, too.
Maybe you and him...
Shut up!
Here he comes. Ew, don't touch him.
Hey, Jeff, you set for the game?
Hey, other people have to use that fountain.
We don't want to catch AIDS.
Come on. Deny it.
Todd, tell him he's wrong.
Look, man, I-I-I wanted to tell you.
You've got it?
That's right, big shot.
You're finished playing basketball.
Jeff, I...
Back off, Todd. Don't touch me.
Don't worry. I won't.
Some hero you are, Andrews.
I cannot believe this. Listen.
"The disease is here. Protect your children.
Get rid of AIDS in your town."
Skumm's posters. It's disgusting.
We have a right to protect ourselves.
But there is no need to panic.
What do you know?
You can bet my kid's not gonna play
in that basketball game.
Not if Todd Andrews plays.
We must find a way to help Todd.
What does it take to get rid of these planet twits?
Ah, doesn't matter.
Soon as they leave, we start on the crowd.
This town won't know what hit it.
[ Laughs ]
Todd! So that's why he broke up with me.
He was trying to protect me.
But I would have understood.
It could happen to you or your loves ones.
What are you going to do?
[ Crowd shouting ]
Then let's do it!
[ Door opens, closes ]
Chip: [ Crying ]
Chip? Chipper?
What's wrong? What happened?
Th-that poster.
They said you had a disease.
I called them liars, and they... they beat me up.
You don't have AIDS, do you, Todd?
Todd?
[ Door closes ]
Todd?
Ma-Ti: Down there!
Knock it down!
[ All shouting ]
Planet twerps. I'm out of here.
[ Clattering ]
Stop!
Stop it!
Go away!
Leave us alone!
[ Gasps ]
Stop it! Stop it! Leave her alone!
[ All shouting ]
Get your mother out of here, Todd.
We'll take care of the mob.
Wind!
[ Laughs ] Yes.
Ha ha!
Linka: Wheeler, look!
Fire!
[ Tires squealing ]
[ Sirens wailing ]
Hey, beat it!
[ Indistinct shouting ]
People don't always think before they hurt others.
We'll pull through, Chipper.
[ Door opens, closes ]
The crowd is gone, but I am afraid your produce stand
is a mess.
We'll be glad to help you.
Thanks for all you've done.
[ Door opens, closes ] Where's Todd? I have to talk to him.
He... he just went into the kitchen.
Todd!
He's gone!
[ Frog croaks ]
[ Gasps ]
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[ Bat squeaks ]
What?
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[ Door closes ]
[ Footsteps ]
Skumm: [ Laughs ]
[ Door opens ]
[ Gasps ] Wh-who's there?
Your worst nightmare.
I'm ignorance. I'm fear. I'm hate.
Get away! Leave me alone!
You can run, but you can't hide.
[ Laughs evilly ]
[ Cries ] Todd. Aah!
Look what you did to me.
They beat me up because of you.
No!
[ Panting ]
Jeff?
I can't hang out with you anymore.
What will people think?
Aah!
[ Panting ]
Mom!
You were my pride and joy,
and you let me down.
No. No.
[ Gasps ]
I love you.
Why did you turn your back on me?
[ Cries ]
No!
Are you a quitter, Todd?
I don't like quitters.
I-I'm not a quitter.
I-I just don't know how to fight this.
But I'm not a quitter.
I'm not a quitter!
I'm not!
Aah!
I'm not a quitter.
I got to go back.
My canoe.
Going into halftime, the Bobcats trail the Titans
by 16.
The score... 36-20.
No sign of Todd?
No. I really thought he'd show up.
Where could he be?
Ma-Ti, maybe you can find Todd.
I will try. Heart.
I see him.
He wants to get back, but he cannot.
I see water, an old shack.
The fishing camp.
But that's way downriver.
He'll never make it back in time.
I think we can help. Come on, Planeteers.
Let our powers combine.
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water!
Heart!
By your powers combined, I am Captain Planet!
All: Go, Planet!
[ Grunting ]
Oh!
[ Sighs ] Great.
[ Gasps ] Hey, need a lift?
The Bobcats are coming back on the floor for the second half,
and they don't look too happy, folks.
But hang on!
Todd Andrews is on the court!
[ Crowd gasps ]
How about it, coach? Can he play?
Hey, what's he doing here?
He's not gonna infect my players.
Get him out of here!
He's got AIDS!
[ Crowd shouting ]
It's okay, coach. I don't want to cause trouble.
Stay put, Todd.
This is supposed to be a school.
But I think these people need a little education
about the HIV virus.
May I have your attention, please?
A lot of you are worried about AIDS.
And there's a rat in your midst who's been spreading lies.
Give them the facts, coach.
You can't get AIDS from casual contact.
Hugging, touching, they're okay.
You can use the same water fountain.
Or even the same cafeteria. It's safe.
You've been led astray by lies.
Todd hasn't changed. That's right!
He's the same kid who played his heart out for you
right here on this court last week.
Deal with the real, people. Get the facts.
If Todd had any other disease, you'd be cheering him on.
Right now, Todd needs your support.
The power is yours!
So, what are you going to do?
Turn your back on him
or give him the chance he deserves?
[ All cheering ]
All: [ Chanting ] Todd! Todd!
No! Get him out of here!
Take a hike, rat-face.
What are you waiting for? You heard the people.
Suit up.
Thanks, Captain Planet.
Now go win your game, Todd.
Not so fast, cheeseball.
Uh...
Hey, Planet. Nice speech.
Hey! What are you gonna do to us?
Well... nothing. [ Crowd cheering, sirens wailing ]
I just wanted you to hear those cheers.
I'm not gonna do a thing to you, Skumm,
but I can't speak for them.
[ Sirens chirp ]
[ Handcuffs click ] Aah!
Todd Andrews scores,
and the Bobcats have their first lead of the game.
They're up by one with less than a minute to go.
The Titans take it downcourt.
Johnson drives to the basket and levels Andrews.
Let's take them, bud.
Sturges inbounds to Andrews.
He avoids the trap, gets it back to Sturges.
Sturges drives, dishes to Andrews.
And he... Nail it!
Slam-dunks it at the buzzer.
It's all over!
Jackston High's Bobcats are the new state champs!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Planeteers: Go, Planet!
AIDS is a terrible epidemic plaguing our world,
but two things make it even worse...
Ignorance and fear.
You cannot catch AIDS from hugging or playing
or eating in the same cafeteria with someone.
Learn the facts about AIDS.
Talk to your parents, your school nurse,
counselor, or your teacher.
So protect yourself and others with knowledge.
Remember, the power is yours!
Wheeler: We'll be right back with more Planeteer action.
Planeteers: We're back! Go, Planet!
Captain Planet: The health of our planet
relies on the health of its people.
To reach the highest heights...
And win the fight to save our planet...
We must have strength...
Endurance...
And courage.
Wheeler: Our minds...
And our bodies must be in shape.
Stay fit.
The power is yours!
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water! Heart!
All: Go, Planet!
By your powers combined, I am Captain Planet!
♪ Captain Planet ♪
♪ He's our hero ♪
♪ Gonna take pollution down to zero ♪
♪ He's our powers magnified ♪
♪ And he's fighting on the planet's side ♪
♪ Captain Planet ♪
♪ He's our hero ♪
♪ Gonna take pollution down to zero ♪
♪ Gonna help him put asunder ♪
♪ Bad guys who like to loot and plunder ♪
You'll pay for this, Captain Planet!
♪ We're the Planeteers, you can be one, too ♪
♪ 'Cause saving our planet is the thing to do ♪
♪ Looting and polluting is not the way ♪
♪ Hear what Captain Planet has to say ♪
The power is yours!
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