Captain Planet: 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!
Linka: "Captain Planet" will be right back.
Linka: We now return to "Captain Planet."
♪♪
Wheeler: Man, this place gives me the heebies.
Linka: None of this makes any sense.
I just wish we knew what happened to Captain Planet.
Yeah. He's been gone over a week.
And I kind of feel naked without my firepower.
If you know what I mean.
I 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.
What the...
What is going on?
And let's have a globally warmed welcome
for our challengers, the Planeteers!
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' all right!
Now, it's time to welcome the host of.
"You Bet Your Planet," Lexo Starbuck!
[ Cheering ]
Thank you, Barv!
I can't remember where I've seen an earthier-looking bunch!
Can you, audience?
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!
I bet it's a convertible.
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,
because everyone's a winner on "You Bet Your Planet!"
Right, Barv? Right, Lexo!
All contestants receive the home version of our show.
I don't know about you guys, but I'm ready to kick some butt!
Yeah!
Da! We agree. All right! Yeah!
The first round is "Truth or Eat The Consequences."
I 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.
I think Kwame should go first.
Me, too. Yes. Go for it, Kwame!
All right, Planeteers.
Here goes.
Ah!
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!
[ Cheering, booing ]
Plunder, you pile of bile!
Ah!
The planet geek was wrong.
That's the latest nuclear accident.
Well, judges, what do you say?
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!
Since the Planeteers lost
the "Truth or Eat The Consequences" round,
it's time for Captain Planet to eat it.
Wait. What are they...
What is going on?
Have you got something nasty
for Captain Planet to eat today, Barv?
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.
No, thanks. I'm dieting.
Hey, that looks pretty good!
[ 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.
Announcer: 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.
[ 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!
I 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.
I wanna play!
Sock it to 'em, Nukey!
The villains have selected Duke Nukem!
Who have the Planeteers chosen?
Who's gonna go next?
I don't know.
Whoever it is, I'm gonna nuke 'em
into the next solar system.
I'm tellin' you, I 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 ] Oop!
Too late. The judges will decide for you.
Judges, who will it be?
The one called Linka.
Oh!
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! You can do it!
Barv: If she doesn't, all the waste will end up in the drink
and so will Captain Planet!
Bottom's up, bio-brat!
Come on, Linka!
You can do it!
Go get 'em, Linka!
Bozhe moi!
Wind! No wind!
How about a shower, blondie?
Attaboy!
Time to drum up a little pollution.
Hate to burst your bubble, blondie.
But your planet's history!
No way, Nukem!
No! Ah!
Take that, Captain Puny!
Oh, no!
Ah!
[ Cheering ]
I am so sorry, Captain Planet!
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, choking ]
I can't take much more.
Wheeler: "Captain Planet" will be right back.
Wheeler: We now return to "Captain Planet."
[ Coughing ]
[ 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 I do like to go dancing.
You do? I didn't know that.
There are many parts of me you do not know, Yankee.
Uh. 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.
Personally, I like creaming
obnoxious suck-up gameshow hosts!
[ Stammering ] 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 firepower.
What about my heart power?
You can have my Rexon Replaco heart.
It's the latest model.
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!
Hey! Wait!
Ma-Ti: Hurry, Wheeler! Go!
Go, Wheeler! You can do it!
Move it, byte-head!
[ Air horn blowing ]
Huh?
Fire!
Laser!
Oh, no. Am I in a heap of trouble.
Come on, Wheeler! You can do it!
You can do it!
Pile it on, I always say!
Ah!
So long, sucker!
Hey! Hey, that's not fair.
Everything's fair in love and game shows.
Unh!
Hurry, Ma-Ti! You've gotta beat that road hog!
How about a tuna pill?!
Run, Ma-Ti!
Planeteers: Go, Ma-Ti!
Whoa!
One more dirty trick, planet punk.
[ Jeering ]
[ Cheering ]
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...
[ Gas hissing ].
Breathe deep, Planet.
Stay tuned for "Really Final Jeopardy,"
right after this important message from our sponsor.
Announcer: Have you polluted your planet to the point
you can't live on it any more?
[ Shrieking ]
Well, just because it's unsuitable for your species
doesn't mean it's a total loss.
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.
[ Bell dinging ] Ah! You said the secret word.
Count! You win a light-year's supply of Space Toasties,
the cereal that makes you a star!
Hurry!
Hurry, Planeteers!
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? [ Buzzer ]
Oh, 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!
All right, Gi! 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!
All right!
Well, Ma-Ti?
Protect wildlife!
Villains, get ready!
You may have a chance to steal and win the game!
Stealing? I like the sound of that.
Conserve water!
Is it there? [ Buzzer ]
No!
It's all up to you!
Come on, Wheeler!
Do it for Captain Planet!
Conserve energy by turning off lights and appliances?
Da! Good answer, Wheeler.
For the game, "Conserve energy!"
[ Grumbling ]
[ Cheering, laughing ]
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.
What do you think, guys?
[ Chatter ]
Um, stop nuclear radiation?
No more clear-cutting forests?
Ugh, give up exploiting poor countries?
Wrong, bozos. I know what they do.
They'd control population growth.
Then I wouldn't have all those wonderful subjects
to use as guinea pigs.
[ Crosstalk ]
[ Clears throat ] One, it's an alien audience.
Two, consider the sponsor.
Ergo, the answer must be,
"Move to another planet."
You know, I 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?
Move to another planet!
No! Control population growth!
For the game, is the answer,
"Control population growth"?
[ Buzzer ]
The Planeteers win the game!
Mwah!
Let's see what the number one answer was!
"Move to another planet."
Imagine that.
Ah! Ugh!
I don't care what the stupid survey says!
I'm going to finish off Captain Puny!
[ Planeteers shouting ]
Hey! This isn't in my contract!
Hang on, Cap! Water!
Fire!
These kids are real winners.
And even though their world's in big trouble,
I'd bet my planet on them!
'Til next week, folks!
Aah!
[ Alarm clocks buzzing ]
[ Yawns ] I 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 ]
I still can't believe they beat us!
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.
The power is yours!
Gi: "Captain Planet" will be right back.
Gi: We now return to "Captain Planet."
Go, Planet!
Gaia: Nature has its own way of dealing with pests.
So we have to be careful about our use of chemical pesticides
because they can upset the ecosystem
and kill the good bugs along with the bad.
Even spiders fulfill an important purpose in nature.
So if you find one in the house, don't kill it.
You can take it outside like this.
Or ask your parents to help.
And be careful about how you use
antibiotics and other medicine
because just like pesticides,
you can kill the good germs along with the bad.
All: The power is yours!
Earth!
Fire!
- Wind! - Water!
Heart!
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!