01x17 - The Lucky Penny/Lock, Stock, and Peril

[bunniefuu]

[evil laugh]

♪ Can't believe
you're all mine ♪

Uh, what?

-♪ You and me for all time ♪
-Ugh!

♪ I'm never ever ever
gonna be alone again ♪

Oh, boy!

♪ The dream team, you and me ♪

-For all eternity?
-♪ For all eternity! ♪

♪ It's the ghost ♪

♪ It's the ghost
and Molly McGee ♪

-I've been cursed.
-It's the worst!

MOLLY: ♪ Now you're stuck
with me ♪

♪ We're never gonna be apart ♪

♪ Is there a way
to hit restart? ♪

♪ Nope! We're the ghost ♪

♪ Ghost and Molly McGee ♪

That's me!

Well, that's she.

BOTH: ♪ The ghost
and Molly McGee! ♪

[dramatic music playing]

MOLLY: I've been accused

of optimistic
overstatements before,

but today is truly special
because it's Friday!

♪ It's F-R-I Day ♪

♪ Best day of the week! ♪

♪ Except for every other day,
Friday is the peak! ♪

[sighs] I wish I could join
your jubilation, Molly.

But today is Friday the 13th.

[thunder roars]

My usually bad luck
will be extra terrible.

MOLLY: Pffff,
luck's not a real thing!

And Friday the 13th
is just hokey superstition!

Sorry, Moll. Libby's right.

Luck is very real.

[wind blows]

Case in point.

It has begun.

Normally, good and bad luck
co-exist in harmony,

two sides of a perfectly
balanced scale.

But on Friday the 13th,
everything is amplified.

People with bad luck,
like our friend Libster here,

are extra unlucky.

[grunts]

Uhgh!

Take my dollar 25
and my dignity.

Meanwhile people with
good luck are extra lucky!

Wow!

Two bags of chips?

[sigh] Lucky you.

[gasps] Scratch!

Can you use your ghosty powers
to give Libby good luck?

Please Scratch, please!

To be free of bad luck,
just for a day!

I mean, I could feel
radically transfer it--

MOLLY: Great, heard enough!
Transfer my luck to Libby!

Whoa! These are powerful
magic forces, Moll.

You can't just expect me to--

I'll give you these
Fireblast Jalapeno crunchies--

Done no take backs!

Now, some would consider
a lucky penny cliche,

but I like to think of it
as tastefully classic.

Now gimme some room.

[vocal warm-ups]

[clears throat]

A ghostly ghoul
gifted great guavas

to a gander of ghastly geese.

I hereby tip
the scales of fortune...

He's so dramatic when he curses.

I know. Isn't it cute?

...and transfer the luck
of Molly McGee

into this penny.

Whoever has the penny
will have good luck today!

I actually caught it!

It didn't hit me in the face

and I didn't accidentally
swallow it!

My luck's already
turned around!

Wow.

These Fireblast
Jalapeno Crunchies

really live up to their name.

[crunch]

Listen to that crunch.

Ah. Whoa. Ooh,
spicy on the back end.

It really sneaks up on ya there!

Aw, what? Come on!

There's gum on my shoe!

[sniffing]

I'd be more concerned
with your other shoe.

[sniffing]

Eww.

Smells like Mister Bates

brought the corgis
to school again.

[sniffs] Ugh!

[upbeat music playing]

SINGER: ♪ Good luck! ♪

♪ Bad Luck! ♪

♪ Two cosmic forces
diametrically opposed ♪

♪ It's good luck! ♪

♪ Bad luck! ♪

♪ One hits the jackpot ♪

♪ While the other
hits her nose ♪

♪ Watch her go ♪

♪ She can't help but succeed ♪

♪ Meanwhile,
she's about to realize ♪

♪ Where that dog just peed ♪

Ugh! Seriously?

SINGER: ♪ Good luck,
score a goal ♪

♪ Bad luck, unseen hole ♪

♪ It's all about control ♪

♪ It all comes down to luck ♪

[crunch]

This has been the best day
of my life!

Thanks for donating
your good luck, Molly.

MOLLY: Yeah.
I'm happy for you, Libby.

But now I understand
why you hate Friday the 13th.

Been a pretty good day
for me, though.

-[stomach rumbles]
-Yup.

You know, I thought
messing with luck

was bound to spiral
out of control

and lead to
universe-threatening peril,

but nope.

Everything is a fine.

[laughs]

Rules. Who needs 'em?

-[burps]
-Yelp!

[gasp] No. My lucky penny!

Oh, our digital payment system
just went down.

So this one's on the house!

Free ice cream? Wow!

Must be my lucky day!

[gasps]

-This is bad.
-What?

So, Andrea has the penny,

can't you just whip up
another one?

No, no, no, you don't get it.

Andrea's already lucky.

I mean, I could buy
this whole stand

with my allowance,

but I super appreciate
the gesture.

So?

With the lucky penny,

her luck will hit critical mass

and create a Luck Suck,
a vortex that will suck in

all luck until
there's none left!

BOTH: Oh.

ANDREA: Oh, my gosh. Thank you.

[scream]

It's already started.

[upbeat music playing]

Ahh! Help!

Phew.

Aww, my favorite shirt!

[screaming]

This is exactly
why I didn't want

to mess with cosmic forces!

And all for one bag of chips!

-It was two.
-Oh, right.

That's totally worth it!

[scream]

Only way to stop the burn
is to keep eating!

Ah. That's science.

So we have to get that
penny back from Andrea,

or everyone in Brighton
will lose their luck?

Yeah, basically.

Well then, obviously
we need to--oomph!

We need to--

We need--

You have enough problems
right now, Libby.

Scratch and I will fix this!

Geez, they're like magnets!

[groan]

I'll just sneak up
and grab the penny, right?

How hard could it be?

Aw! Is that for me?

[car crashes]

Ahhh!

[both screaming]

Oh, come on. Spare me just once!

Not the bags. Not the bags!

You got this, Scratch!

Pilfer that purloined penny!

Button! You're home!

[whistles]

One of our business associates
was offloading an extra pony.

And we thought
"Wouldn't that make a neat

'Just Because' surprise?"

I'm so lucky!

Go, Scratch! Now!

[grunts]

Such a small pony.

Such big pain.

[beeps]

Greetings Fawn-dreas.

I'm having a particularly
good day.

But what am I going
to do tonight?

Two Atomic Pink
backstage passes!

Hashtag lucky me,
Hashtag grateful,

Hashtag I deserve it!

Who wants to come with?

[crowd cheering]

[grunting]

Ah. It's no use!

Andrea's luck
is protecting her!

Oh, if only there was a way
to counteract her good luck.

We'd need something
or someone really unlucky.

LIBBY: Ahh!

I hate Friday the 13th!

You know, I wish
we'd thought of this

before we got kicked
by that stupid pony.

Oh, wait.
You're saying I can fix this?

It's the only way Libby!

We have to harness the power
of your bad luck for good.

Your bad, bad luck.

If it's bad luck you need,
then I'm your woman!

Let's do--

can I not have
one second to feel heroic?

[tornado blowing]

[door beeps]

-[horn blows]
-Congratulations

on being our 1,000th customer!

Please treat this accolade
with the honor it deserves.

-[door beeps]
-You can do this, Libby.

Let's get our luck back!

[crash]

Hi, uh, Andrea?

So, um, I'm collecting change
for, uh, a good cause?

What's the cause?

Uh, children with...

too many toys?

Ugh, I know the feeling.

-Really?
-Really?

Yeah, it's, like,
where do you put them all?

You only have so many
guest rooms, right?

Anyway, I am feeling
extra generous today

because more good things
than usual

keep happening to me.

[ominous music playing]

[electricity crackles]

-[thunder roars]
-ANDREA: Sadly...

I don't carry cash,
I'm strictly digital.

Oh, but hang on.

I have this tiny brown quarter.

Might be Canadian?
Would you want that?

Yes! Thank you!

BOTH: No!

Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh!

Wait!

There's been
a serious math error.

You're actually
the 999th customer!

Give those back!

You didn't earn these!

It worked! The Luck Suck's gone!

Wahoo!

You saved the day, Libby!

Yeah.

It was nice
being lucky for a bit,

but wow, is it high pressure.

Besides, if I'm lucky enough
to have friends like you,

that's all the luck I need.

Aww!

Now gimme that penny
before you two

cause any more damage.

[clears throat]

I hereby rebalance
the scales of fortune...

He really leans
into the performance.

And no formal training.

...and transfer
this penny's luck

back to Molly McGee.

I'm sorry, Scratch.

I shouldn't have pressured you
into messing with luck.

Yeah. That's what
I tried to tell you!

But you had to resort
to bribery, didn't you?

You know I can't say jalepen-no

to these delectable spice bombs!

I'm starting to think
you're a bad influence.

So, does that mean
our luck's back to normal, or?

[expl*si*n]

[car alarm beeping]

Yes.

Yes, it is.

BOTH: ♪ The Ghost
and Molly McGee ♪

[dramatic music playing]

Stupid fuse box.

How about now?

Scratch? Anything up there?

Hello? Scratch?

Seriously?

He's the one who tripped
the breaker in the first place.

[delighted humming]

[grunting]

SCRATCH: Whoops.

I'll see what's up.

-Scratch!
-[screams]

You're supposed to be
checking the power!

Checking the power, yes.

But if the power's out,
all the ice cream is gonna melt.

I can't let it go to waste!

Oh, that is a good point.

Make mine with extra sprinkles.

You know, it's so beautiful,

I almost don't want to eat it.

Of course I said, almost.

Worth it.

No lights on anywhere!

[laughing]

Oh, man.

You know, I always thought
the banana peel gag

was kind of tired,
but seeing it in real life, wow.

It's a classic for a reason.

MOLLY: Uh,
I think the door's locked.

MOM: It is.

I never noticed
this door had a lock.

Step aside, Honey. I got this.

[grunts]

[grunting, thudding]

[groans]

Well, that's what I get
for trafficking

in gender stereotypes.

Apologies.

[camera clicks]

Molly? We don't have a key
for this door.

You need to get help.

No problem!

One rescue coming up!

MOM: And please hurry.

I know you can sometimes
get a little distracted.

Wha--?

SCRATCH: I just want
to make sure I'm getting this,

I'm watching a kitten parade?

Yes.

Pretty adorable, right?

Molly! You bringing that broom?

Okay, fair point.
But this is a rescue mission!

And I am the heroine!

OOoh! I need a cape.

No, a mask. No, both. Wait--

Molly! Focus!

I'll go keep her on track.

You're no better than she is.

I can see
the chocolate on your face,

mister checking the lights.

Touche.

Okay. How do we get
that door unlocked?

Well, I mean, we got
a lot of options here.

I mean, we could get an axe
and chop it down.

Hey, we could borrow
one of them bulldozers.

I can [indistinct]
a little fast.

We'll both get some nice
and matching helmets.

Now, let's not eliminate
the use of fire.

[gasp] Or a locksmith.

Weird Larry can unlock anything!

Hmm. I mean sure,

we could go with the least
interesting option.

[sniffing] What is that
delightful scent?

Artificial bath b*mb
strawberries?

It's even better
than real strawberries!

Molly! Look!

That'd fit perfectly
in my dollhouse!

We gotta get it.

MOLLY: Of course we do.

Wait! No, no!

The family is counting on us.

We said we wouldn't
get distracted.

I'm not at my best
without a bath.

Don't you want me
at my best, Moll?

Well, yes, but--

SCRATCH: It'll just take
a few minutes.

The family is fine.

Oh.

Might as well check for supplies
in case we're down here a while.

I can't do it, Sharon!

I can already feel the shadows
pressing in on me.

Pete, just keep it
together until--

Gimme those!
I need them more than you do!

You can't get me, darkness!

Well, Darryl, I guess
we can look for supplies.

DARRYL: Score!

Halloween candy!

We should split this equally
in case

it has to last through dinner.

One for you.
One for Dad. One for me.

DARRYL: Sharing equally, huh?

I get cranky
when my blood sugar is low.

This is for your own good!

Every McGee for themselves!

Can't wait to try this
in my bath.

I can't believe they still
had Christmas scents!

And, we got gifts
for everyone else.

Now we just need to hire
our locksmith and...

Huh.

Having a real issue
with locked doors today.

SCRATCH: Kind of weird.

"Closed at 2:00 on Sunday."

MOLLY: Oh, corn! 2:03!

We just missed him!

Scratch! I can't believe
you distracted us!

You're the one who said
we had to take advantage

of the three for one deal.

Maybe we can still catch Larry.
He can't have gone far!

[horse neighs]

"Real Unicorn in downtown
Brighton, this Sunday!"

Scratch! There's a real
live unicorn. Here.

I thought
we couldn't get distracted.

This isn't a distraction!

Weird Larry obviously
went to the unicorn!

That sound like Weird Larry.

This message is for posterity.

Society has collapsed.
The outside world is gone.

There is only Basement.

I am the Water Warden.

That's Flashlight Nation.

And Darryl rules
with an iron fist

from atop his Candy Throne.

[Darryl hisses]

DAD: Sharon,
I need to use the bathroom.

MOLLY: So soft, so magical.

You know it's just a horse
wearing a cardboard horn, right?

How dare you question
this fantastic beast.

Don't worry, he didn't mean it.

SCRATCH: Bingo!
Molly, you were right!

I knew she was real.

No, not the fake-icorn.
Weird Larry's here!

-I just saw him!
-What's that?

Oh, Weird Larry! Right!

That is why we are here!

Come on, Sunbeam!


-[horse neighs]

HANDLER: Hey! Off my horse!

[gasps]

[crying]

-I mean, unicorn.
-Oh, that's right.

If I didn't have a family
in a locked basement to save,

we would have words.

There he is! I see him!

GIRL: Excuse me, miss,

would you like some lemonade?

It's fresh squeezed
and proceeds go

to my Wilder Scout troop.

Oh, ugh! Okay.

She is a fellow Wilder Scout.

And it'd be a crime
not to support her, right?

Exactly.

We can take our lemonade to go
so we don't lose time.

MOLLY: Great. Keep an eye
on Weird Larry.

I will take two to go, please.

Coming right up!

[grunting]

[panting]

I thought this was
a pour and go situation.

Each glass is squeezed to order
for maximum freshness!

[sighs]

GIRL: There you go!

Where's Weird Larry?

You did not buy
the soft pretzels,

I can tell you that.

MOM: Pete? Darryl?

I surrender! I've got water.

I'll trade for a flashlight
or a full size candy bar.

[tense music playing]

It was a set-up!

Dad help!

Oof! Ugh!

Pete, you formed an alliance
with Darryl?

I had to, Sharon!

He has the extra
flashlight batteries!

[hiss]

[suspenseful music playing]

-You missed!
-Guess again.

[screams]

DAD: So many legs,
so many legs,

so many legs, so many legs!

[evil cackle]

We maybe took
a few detours, yes.

But we got here in the end.

Larry will unlock the basement.

-It'll be fine!
-You bet.

The family
all hail us as heroes.

[motorcycle revving]

Oh, uh, about that...

Wait! No! Come back!

Oh!

Mom was right.

Even with the family
counting on me,

I couldn't stay focused!

-[sighs]
-Don't beat yourself up, Mol.

Sure we let
the family down, mostly you,

but we learned
an important lesson.

That you can give up.

I was beginning to think
that was physically impossible.

Really your only bad quality,
never giving up.

You're right! I never give up!

Until today.

No, including today!

If we hurry, we can catch Larry!

But I'll need
some ghostly assistance.

What the--hey? How'd you--

[tires screeching]

Okay, remember, straight home.

No distractions.

You got it!

[upbeat music playing]

SINGER: ♪ No more distractions ♪

♪ They can't stop, won't stop ♪

♪ They've heard
the hero's call ♪

♪ No time for cupcakes
or kittens ♪

♪ No time for naps
in the free massage chair ♪

♪ At the mall ♪

♪ No more distractions ♪

♪ They drive by the playground ♪

♪ Ignoring all
of their friends ♪

LIBBY: Molly?

MAN: ♪ We made way
too many wieners ♪

♪ Who wants a free dog? ♪

SINGER: ♪ Sorry,
but it won't be them ♪

♪ No more distractions ♪

♪ It's a four-minute drive ♪

♪ And they won't stop
until they get back ♪

♪ I know, it's a pretty
low bar for heroic ♪

♪ But hey, that's supposed
where we're at ♪

♪ It's the grilled cheese
food truck ♪

♪ On BOGO day ♪

♪ That's the dolphin exhibit,
Chinese buffet ♪

♪ Nothing's gonna ever make
a [indistinct] ♪

♪ No more dis... ♪

-Oh, man. That's good.
-Uh-hmm.

Yeah, it was worth it.

All right. Let's get home.

SINGER: ♪ ...tractions ♪

Okay. Now, unlock the door!

I have no idea how to use these.

-What?
-I gotta de-possess Weird Larry

so he can do it.

-Where am I?
-Oh, Larry,

remember you were about
to unlock this door?

I mean, look, the tools
are in your hands.

Oh. Sure, yeah.

Can't argue with that logic.

And there you go.

Wait. I was driving my scooter.

And then, you were there
with a blue blob

-and--
-Welp, great job Larry!

Can't get distracted with talk!

Bye!

[screaming]

What is happening down here?

We were only gone
for a little while.

Okay, a lot while!
But why are you going crazy?

Technically--oh, I--
to be clear I was--

the darkness really
did a number on me.

-I'm sorry.
-Me too.

Me three.

Bring it in, McGees.

So, what took you so long?

Hey, uh, bath b*mb anyone?

Oh, smells like
a reindeer's undercarriage.

BOTH: ♪ The Ghost
and Molly McGee ♪

[theme music playing]