01x14 - Security Protocols

Episode transcripts for the TV show, "Transformers: EarthSpark". Aired: November 11, 2022 – present.*
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Fifteen years after the space bridge to Cybertron is destroyed, ending the civil w*r between the Autobots and the Decepticons, the Malto family relocates from Philadelphia to the small town of Witwicky, Pennsylvania.
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01x14 - Security Protocols

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[scanner beeping]

[scanner beeping]

[engine revs]

[tense music]

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

[camera shutter clicks]

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

- Well, is it him?

- It's a perfect match.

- It's a perfect match.

[phone beeps]

- Agent Schloder,
we found Bumblebee!

- Agent Schloder,
we found Bumblebee!

[technological whirring]

[technological whirring]

[bright tone]

[calm music]

[calm music]

- All right,
who's ready for a day

full of combat drills,
target practice, and...

[motor revving]

[motor revving]

I thought we were meeting here
for training.

I thought we were meeting here
for training.

- We are by helping Bee train
for the Witwicky .

- Bee?
I don't see...

- Bee?
I don't see...

[tires squeal]

♪ ♪

- Whoa.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

[cows moo]

- Yahoo!

♪ ♪

Time?
- : , same as last time, Bee.

Time?
- : , same as last time, Bee.

- Scraplets!

I was sure I had it
on that run.

I was sure I had it
on that run.

Zero out the clock, Robby.

At this rate,
I'm never gonna win.

- How does you winning anything
help us with our training?

- How does you winning anything
help us with our training?

- I will have an answer for you

in less than three minutes
and seconds.

[radio static]
[tires squeal]

[radio static]
[tires squeal]

- Guys, come on.

Why won't you
take this seriously?

- [chuckling]
Chill out, Twitch.

- [chuckling]
Chill out, Twitch.

We're ready for anything.

- Anything?

- Uh...wha...

- Uh...wha...

[grunts]

[radio static]

[pop music]

[pop music]

Twitch,
you're playing too hard.

- I'm not playing at all.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

[grunts]

- Did I miss something?

- She started it.

- It was just training.

- Okay, okay, okay.
I don't know what happened,

- Okay, okay, okay.
I don't know what happened,

but everyone,
go cool off in the dugout.

- [grunts]

- Hey, did anyone happen to...

both: : .

- I can't believe
you got us put in timeout.

- I can't believe
you got us put in timeout.

- I can't believe you were
so easy to b*at in a fight.

- [blows raspberry]
[chuckles]

b*at?
You didn't even land one hit.

b*at?
You didn't even land one hit.

- At least nobody got hurt.

Let's forget it
and go do something fun.

- You treat me
like a supervillain.

- You treat me
like a supervillain.

Did you forget
I'm your brother?

- That's the point of training.

Someday,
you'll be fighting someone

Someday,
you'll be fighting someone

who isn't as nice
as your sister.

- [grunts]

[alarm buzzing]
Huh?

[suspenseful music]

[suspenseful music]

♪ ♪

What's going on?

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

- Frabjuous day, it works!

- Frabjuous day, it works!

- We're in
emergency lockdown mode.

♪ ♪

- Anytime
a GHOST vehicle nears us,

- Anytime
a GHOST vehicle nears us,

with one notable exception...

- Our dugout becomes
an impenetrable fortress.

- Our dugout becomes
an impenetrable fortress.

- [sighs]
Well, if it keeps us safe

from GHOST,
I guess it's not all that bad.

from GHOST,
I guess it's not all that bad.

♪ ♪

[goat bleats]

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

[barn door slides]

[knocks]
- Hey, let me in!

GHOST is here.
Open this do...

- Nothing can get
through that door.

- Nothing can get
through that door.

It's soundproof, laser-proof,
waterproof, cow-proof!

- I'm serious!
Come on!

- I'm serious!
Come on!

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

[goat bleats]

- Hmm...

[boards creak]

[boards creak]

- Agent Schloder, what are you
doing, snooping around here?

- Agent Schloder, what are you
doing, snooping around here?

- Ranger Malto, I suspect
your husband's vehicle is...

- In the shop.
You know how sensitive

fancy cars can be.

fancy cars can be.

Is there anything else
I can help you with?

- There is.
- [whimpers]

[crashes]

You know, the Transformers w*r
may have ended,

but years later,
GHOST is still rounding up

but years later,
GHOST is still rounding up

Decepticon fugitives.

Decepticon fugitives.

One particularly
plump white whale

continues to elude me.

continues to elude me.

Who do I mean?

Which one am I talking about?

Any guesses?

Any guesses?

Nobody?

♪ ♪

Bumblebee.

[spits]

[spits]

- Bee's not a Decepticon,

and history says
he was lost in the fighting.

- But is that the truth,
Professor Malto?

- But is that the truth,
Professor Malto?

After Bumblebee disappeared,

yellow cars started winning
races all over the world.

yellow cars started winning
races all over the world.

But only I noticed

all those cars
used Energon boosts

all those cars
used Energon boosts

with the same signature...

[hand smacks table]
Which means...

say it with me...

it's Bumblebee in disguise.

it's Bumblebee in disguise.

Neither of you did it.
- [laughs]

That seems
a little far-fetched.

These cars all look different.

- But this one?
This photo was taken

last night, here in Witwicky.

last night, here in Witwicky.

♪ ♪

[gasps]
Th...this one.

[gasps]
Th...this one.

Not...not that one.
[coughs]

That's, um...
[clears throat]

That's private.

[dramatic music]

[dramatic music]

- Do you think
Bee scanned my car?

Wow, I'm so flattered.

Wow, I'm so flattered.

- That's what he does,
and he's here in Witwicky.

There's a race today,

and you're gonna help me
catch Bumblebee.

and you're gonna help me
catch Bumblebee.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

- [whimpers]
Ay.

- Something's wrong.
Agent Schloder's taking Dad!

- Something's wrong.
Agent Schloder's taking Dad!

- What?
- We need to go help.

[grunts]

Nightshade, open up now!

Nightshade, open up now!

- Uh, well,
as a safety precaution,

the dugout will stay
on lockdown for ten minutes

the dugout will stay
on lockdown for ten minutes

after the thr*at has left.

- Um, Nightshade,

why does that say ten hours?

why does that say ten hours?

- Wha...
- [gasps]

A simple manual override
should do the tr...

A simple manual override
should do the tr...

[computer buzzes]
Rejected?

Luckily,
we have a backup plan...

the escape pods.

the escape pods.

♪ ♪

- Oh!
Right, escape pods were

- Oh!
Right, escape pods were

part of the next phase.

[engine starts]

[engine revs]

- [sighs]
Bumblebee!

We need to talk about your
after-hours activities.

We need to talk about your
after-hours activities.

- [grunts]

You found out, huh?

[clank]

[clank]

- What were you thinking,
being so reckless?

You're supposed
to be in hiding.

Instead, you're joyriding
around the world.

Instead, you're joyriding
around the world.

- What?
No, it's not like that.

I've been...

I've been looking for someone.

I've been looking for someone.

See, back on Cybertron,
before the w*r,

I had this friend,
a brother, more like...

I had this friend,
a brother, more like...

he's also
on the run from GHOST.

He can't help himself.
He keeps entering these races,

and they're the only way
I know how to find him.

and they're the only way
I know how to find him.

- Well, Agent Schloder
is on your trail,

and he set up a trap
to catch you at the race today.

and he set up a trap
to catch you at the race today.

- Don't worry.
I installed Energon suppressors

when I went into hiding.
Nobody can scan me.

- Unless you're Energon
boosting in front of GHOST.

- Unless you're Energon
boosting in front of GHOST.

If you're discovered,
they'll arrest you.

Then what happens, hmm?

Then what happens, hmm?

To you, the kids, our family?

- I didn't think
about it that way.

- I didn't think
about it that way.

But if I'm a no-show,
Schloder will know

somebody tipped me off,

and he'll come back
for you and Alex.

and he'll come back
for you and Alex.

I have to race
even if it is a trap.

- [sighs]

- [sighs]

Well, lucky for you,
rangers know all about tracks

Well, lucky for you,
rangers know all about tracks

and how to get out of them.

[dramatic music]

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

- I can't believe it.

- You ever b*at : ?

- You ever b*at : ?

- Guess you'll find out
this afternoon, Breakdown.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

- [chuckles]

I was hoping you'd show up.

- Just like old times.
- [chuckles]

- Just like old times.
- [chuckles]

Before you let
Optimus get between us.

- Hey, you could've joined us.

- Nah, brother,
I'm a Stunticon at heart.

- Nah, brother,
I'm a Stunticon at heart.

It wasn't meant to be.

- No, you made a choice.
- Choice?

- No, you made a choice.
- Choice?

We both made
a lot of choices in the w*r.

- Listen, there's nothing
we can do about the past.

- Listen, there's nothing
we can do about the past.

GHOST is here...today.

They're setting a trap,
scanning for Cybertronians.

They're setting a trap,
scanning for Cybertronians.

- A trap?

That sounds dangerous,

and danger is my favorite gear.

and danger is my favorite gear.

- Breakdown, you reckless fool!

You're gonna
get us both caught,

and I can't bail you out
this time.

I got family
to look out for now.

I got family
to look out for now.

- [whistling]

Huh?

♪ ♪

Mm-hmm...

[whistling]

[whistling]

- Since you're so concerned,

I got a wager for you...

I got a wager for you...

b*at me,
and I'll retire for good.

But if I b*at you,
you give me

that Energon suppressor that's
kept you hidden for so long.

that Energon suppressor that's
kept you hidden for so long.

- Deal.

[clock beeps]
- Have we tried

cutting backup power?
both: Yes.

- What about
short-circuiting the motors?

both: Yes.

- Well, what about
circumventing the hydraulics?

- Twitch, will you give it
a rest already?

- Twitch, will you give it
a rest already?

- Why won't you listen to me,
Thrash?

I've been sitting here,
thinking of a million ways

we could get out.

we could get out.

- And you're driving
everyone bananas!

- You really think
I'm the only problem here?

- What is with you today?

- What is with you today?

- I'm tired of feeling scared
when my family is in danger.

- I'm tired of feeling scared
when my family is in danger.

♪ ♪

What if we're not ready?

What if Dad needs us?

What if Dad needs us?

What if I don't know
what to do, or...

that's why training
is always so important to me.

that's why training
is always so important to me.

We've had so many close calls,

and I...
I don't know what I would do

and I...
I don't know what I would do

if I lost any of you
on my watch.

- Twitch...

- Twitch...

I'm sorry.

I guess I rely
on you and Bee so often,

that it feels like
it's all on you.

that it feels like
it's all on you.

We're in this together
as a family.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

- I'm worried about Dad.

- Me too, but Mom and Bee won't
let anything happen to him.

- Me too, but Mom and Bee won't
let anything happen to him.

Speaking of which,
it's time for Bee's race.

Come on.
Hashtag has it on TV.

Come on.
Hashtag has it on TV.

[crowd cheering]

- Plant your patooka, Prof.

- Plant your patooka, Prof.

Once you confirm it's Bumblebee
on the racetrack,

my Steves will take him down.

- Are these people all...

- Are these people all...

- GHOST agents,

here on account
of my brother's dramatic hunch.

here on account
of my brother's dramatic hunch.

- Professor Malto,
Executive Agent Croft.

- You better be right
about this, John.

- You better be right
about this, John.

You brought everyone.

♪ ♪

[popcorn crunches]

[popcorn crunches]

♪ ♪

[engine revs]

[cheers and applause]

[cheers and applause]

- Bingo.

Bumblebee scanned your car,

didn't he, Professor Malto?

didn't he, Professor Malto?

- I don't know.
I can't be sure.

- Then we'll just
take a closer look.

- Enjoy your last race,
Breakdown.

- Enjoy your last race,
Breakdown.

- Your Energon suppressor's
as good as mine.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

[engines revving]

[lights ding]

- It's over, Bumblebee.
You're surrounded.

Come quietly.
Nobody needs to get hurt.

Come quietly.
Nobody needs to get hurt.

♪ ♪

- All right, you got me.

I didn't want Alex to know,

but I've been
secretly racing his car.

but I've been
secretly racing his car.

- Wait, it is just Alex's car?

You Maltos
are full of surprises,

You Maltos
are full of surprises,

like a piñata of broken dreams.

All right, stand down, agents.

All right, stand down, agents.

False alarm.

Again.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

- Oh, no, not so fast, Jon.

You dragged us all here.

Let's scan 'em
just to make sure.

Let's scan 'em
just to make sure.

[scanner beeping]

- I'm getting
a faint signature from...

- I'm getting
a faint signature from...

[scanner beeps]

Over here.

Over here.

[tense music]

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

[g*ns whir]

[g*ns whir]

- Well, I guess the jig is up.

You'll never catch me alive!

- [grunts]
Decepticon, get him!

- [grunts]
Decepticon, get him!

[all scream]

[all scream]

- We need to get
all those racers to safety.

Come on.

- Let's get out of here
while we can.

This is a GHOST situation now.

- [sighs]
Sorry, buddy.

I tried to help you.

I tried to help you.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

- Do it, Bee.

♪ ♪

[loud crash]

[loud crash]

- Huh?

[all gasp]

[all gasp]

- [grunting]

Go!
This is heavy!

- Bumblebee?

- Bumblebee?

[dramatic music]

[dramatic music]

- I knew it!

GHOST,
capture the rogue Autobot.

- [grunts]

- [grunts]

- Oh, no, Mom!

- Dad!
- Bumblebee!

- Dad!
- Bumblebee!

- What do we do?

- No!
I can't do nothing.

[grunts]

[grunts]

- [grunting and panting]

♪ ♪

- Stop resisting, Bumblebee.

- Stop resisting, Bumblebee.

I'm sure
there's a perfectly good reason

you deserted the Autobots
and went rogue.

But you'll be in a GHOST cell
for the rest of your life

But you'll be in a GHOST cell
for the rest of your life

if you don't come quietly.

- [grunting]

- Fine.
[phone beeps]

- Fine.
[phone beeps]

Bag him.

[dramatic music]

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

- Why do you
look so surprised?

- Show-off.

Let's get out of here.
[tires squealing]

Let's get out of here.
[tires squealing]

[g*ns cocking]

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

- I know that look.

- I know that look.

You've got a plan,
don't you, Dottie?

- I wouldn't call it that,
but we have to do something.

- I wouldn't call it that,
but we have to do something.

[tires squealing]

- Hey, Bee.
- Huh?

- You wouldn't mind
if I blasted in a few of 'em,

would you?
- Breakdown!

[sighs]

Just try not to hurt anyone,
please.

[loud crash]

[loud crash]

[loud crash]

♪ ♪

- Bee, we got an opening.

♪ ♪

[thrilling synthpop music]

Whoo-hoo!
Just like old times, eh, buddy?

Whoo-hoo!
Just like old times, eh, buddy?

Whoo-hoo!

Whoo-hoo!

- Heads up!

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

- Whoa!
[chuckles]

- Whoa!
[chuckles]

Not today.

♪ ♪

[grunts]

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

- That looks like
our only way out.

- That looks like
our only way out.

[tires squealing]

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

- [grunts]
- Breakdown!

[dramatic music]

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

- [grunts]
- Get up!

We gotta keep movin'.

- [grunts]
I know, I know.

- [grunts]
I know, I know.

Just give me a sec.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

One last race, Bee, you and me.

- Breakdown, what are you...
now is not the time.

- Breakdown, what are you...
now is not the time.

- Come on, Bee.

Whoever wins...

Gets to be the diversion!

Gets to be the diversion!

- Breakdown?
Breakdown!

- Breakdown?
Breakdown!

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

- Bee!

- Bee!

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

[chuckles]

Slowpoke.

- Breakdown,
you reckless fool...

- Breakdown,
you reckless fool...

[thunder booms]

[thunder booms]

♪ ♪

- Come on, this way.

- Come on, this way.

- Not so fast.
Detain these two.

Take them back
to GHOST headquarters

for questioning
about their role

in harboring
a Cybertronian fugitive.

in harboring
a Cybertronian fugitive.

- That won't be necessary.

- That won't be necessary.

Bumblebee deceived us all,
including the Maltos.

- Step aside, Jon.
That's an order!

- Step aside, Jon.
That's an order!

- What?
No.

Sis, this isn't who we are.

We're supposed to protect
people like the Maltos,

We're supposed to protect
people like the Maltos,

not whatever this is.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

- Stand down.

Move out.

Move out.

- You've been through a lot.

Please, allow me
to give you a ride home.

- Oh, thank you,
Agent Schloder.

- Oh, thank you,
Agent Schloder.

That's so kind of you.

- Come on.

- Come on.

You stupid!

[clock buzzes]

- Open...
ah!

- Open...
ah!

Come on!

- Don't worry, Maltos.

- Don't worry, Maltos.

If he so much
as shows his license plate

within miles of Witwicky,

GHOST will be on him
like stink to salami.

GHOST will be on him
like stink to salami.

You have my word.

- See?
Mom and Dad are fine.

- See?
Mom and Dad are fine.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

- Mom, Dad!

Wait, where's Bumblebee?

Wait, where's Bumblebee?

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

I'm sorry, baby, but
he can't come home right now.

I'm sorry, baby, but
he can't come home right now.

- With GHOST on his trail,
it would be too risky

for him and for the Terrans.

for him and for the Terrans.

♪ ♪

- [whimpers]

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

[grunts]

[cries]

- Bee's sacrifice
makes us safe.

- Bee's sacrifice
makes us safe.

- [sobs]
Not on my watch.

♪ ♪

[dramatic synthpop music]

[dramatic synthpop music]

♪ ♪

♪ ♪
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