1 00:00:06,174 --> 00:00:08,926 [rumbling] 2 00:00:10,219 --> 00:00:15,016 [rocket engine whooshing] 3 00:00:16,517 --> 00:00:18,436 [gently suspenseful music playing] 4 00:00:21,439 --> 00:00:22,857 [Erin] Bonne nuit! 5 00:00:26,360 --> 00:00:28,529 [door opens, shuts] 6 00:00:28,613 --> 00:00:29,697 -Hey! -Hey. 7 00:00:29,781 --> 00:00:30,740 How was dinner? 8 00:00:30,823 --> 00:00:33,951 It was really fun. Jerome cooked, and then Adrian was showing us-- 9 00:00:34,035 --> 00:00:35,161 Dr. Mallory? 10 00:00:35,244 --> 00:00:37,955 Um, he told me to call him Adrian. 11 00:00:38,623 --> 00:00:40,583 He was showing us his Africa scrapbooks. 12 00:00:40,666 --> 00:00:42,376 You know he's lived in 11 countries? 13 00:00:42,460 --> 00:00:44,504 -No, I didn't. -He's so cool. 14 00:00:44,587 --> 00:00:46,130 We… We watched The Last Dance. 15 00:00:46,214 --> 00:00:47,507 We drank yerba mate tea. 16 00:00:47,590 --> 00:00:50,009 -It's like a… like a green tea but cool. -[sighs] 17 00:00:50,093 --> 00:00:52,929 You know what I mean? Yeah. Anyway, you know what's really weird? 18 00:00:53,012 --> 00:00:55,598 -[Mark] Mmm? -Dennis Rodman and Madonna dated. 19 00:00:55,681 --> 00:00:57,642 -You know about that? -Yeah. I did know about that. 20 00:00:57,725 --> 00:00:59,644 -So weird. -Hold on. Hold on. Hold on. Come here. 21 00:01:00,353 --> 00:01:02,105 You said you were going to be home early 22 00:01:02,188 --> 00:01:03,940 so you could prep for your interview tomorrow. 23 00:01:04,607 --> 00:01:06,567 Yes. The interview. 24 00:01:06,651 --> 00:01:07,819 Yes. At Colorado College. 25 00:01:07,902 --> 00:01:11,405 Honey, this is a big deal. I want you to take this seriously. 26 00:01:11,489 --> 00:01:12,949 I do take this seriously. 27 00:01:13,032 --> 00:01:15,034 I want you to head right upstairs, go to bed. 28 00:01:15,118 --> 00:01:18,412 I want you bright-eyed and bushy-tailed so you really crush it in the morning. 29 00:01:18,496 --> 00:01:20,915 -Okay. -Because you are going to crush it. 30 00:01:21,457 --> 00:01:23,501 -I'll try. -No, no. Don't try, do. 31 00:01:23,584 --> 00:01:25,002 Honey? Honey, come here. 32 00:01:25,670 --> 00:01:28,548 I wanna hear you say it. "I'm going to crush it." 33 00:01:30,508 --> 00:01:32,718 -I'm going to crush this. -I can't hear you. 34 00:01:33,302 --> 00:01:34,679 [aggressively] I'm gonna crush it! 35 00:01:34,762 --> 00:01:38,182 All right. I'd like you to say that a hundred times before you go to bed. 36 00:01:38,266 --> 00:01:39,600 -Okay. -Okay. 37 00:01:40,268 --> 00:01:42,562 -[flatly] I'm gonna crush it. -That's one. 38 00:01:42,645 --> 00:01:44,480 -[Spanish accent] I'm going to crush it. -Two. 39 00:01:44,564 --> 00:01:46,190 -[drawling] I'm goin' to crush it. -Three. 40 00:01:46,274 --> 00:01:49,152 Hey, Dad, guess what I'm going to do tomorrow? I'm gonna crush it! 41 00:01:49,235 --> 00:01:51,404 -I'm a good dad. -[singsongy] Gonna crush this. 42 00:01:51,487 --> 00:01:53,197 I know what the hell I'm doing. 43 00:01:53,281 --> 00:01:55,116 No, you're screwing this up. Okay? 44 00:01:55,199 --> 00:01:58,369 I can't guide Erin through the college application process, okay? 45 00:01:58,452 --> 00:02:00,163 Because I'm, well, here. 46 00:02:00,246 --> 00:02:03,124 Yeah, well, I'm prepping her, and she's gonna crush it. 47 00:02:03,207 --> 00:02:05,668 -Is she, Mark? Is she gonna crush it? -Yeah, she is. 48 00:02:05,751 --> 00:02:06,878 Well, she better. Okay? 49 00:02:06,961 --> 00:02:10,965 Because I kept her on track for 16 years. She was top of her class. 50 00:02:11,048 --> 00:02:13,092 -Okay? Then you moved us to Wild Horse. -Oh. 51 00:02:13,176 --> 00:02:15,052 -Here we go. -And the wheels fell off the bus. 52 00:02:15,136 --> 00:02:17,680 -Uh-huh. -You asked for sole custody. 53 00:02:17,763 --> 00:02:19,307 And you got it, so, you know, 54 00:02:19,390 --> 00:02:21,100 -this is all on you. -Oh-ho-ho! 55 00:02:21,184 --> 00:02:24,562 We're talking about custody? Oh, sure, I got sole custody. 56 00:02:24,645 --> 00:02:26,898 You know why? Because you're in custody. 57 00:02:26,981 --> 00:02:27,857 Ah-ha! 58 00:02:27,940 --> 00:02:32,320 Once again, you turn a pleasant conversation hostile. 59 00:02:32,403 --> 00:02:33,446 Classic Mark. 60 00:02:33,946 --> 00:02:35,114 No, don't… don't-- 61 00:02:35,198 --> 00:02:37,825 Oh! I thought I heard Maggie. How the heck are you, Mags? 62 00:02:37,909 --> 00:02:41,287 Hey, Brad! Great. Great. I'm getting an accounting degree. 63 00:02:41,370 --> 00:02:43,331 And I got a pet rat. 64 00:02:43,414 --> 00:02:44,874 -Excellent-- -Brad, do you mind? 65 00:02:44,957 --> 00:02:47,084 Oh, okay. Uh, well, love to Louise. 66 00:02:47,168 --> 00:02:48,502 And, General, they're here. 67 00:02:49,337 --> 00:02:50,504 Mags, I gotta go. 68 00:02:50,588 --> 00:02:53,090 Got a meeting with an energy drink company. 69 00:02:53,174 --> 00:02:56,260 -Can we finish this later? -Sure, yeah, no, that sounds important. 70 00:02:56,344 --> 00:02:57,637 Wha-- Okay. 71 00:02:57,720 --> 00:03:00,348 -[tense instrumentals playing] -[indistinct chatter] 72 00:03:04,185 --> 00:03:06,354 What? What are you… [chuckles] What are you doing? 73 00:03:06,437 --> 00:03:07,688 Are you hiding? 74 00:03:07,772 --> 00:03:09,732 Just tying my shoe. [chuckles] 75 00:03:09,815 --> 00:03:12,276 Oh, okay. That's very weird. [laughs] 76 00:03:12,360 --> 00:03:13,444 [Chan] Why is this weird? 77 00:03:13,527 --> 00:03:16,155 Shoes get tied every day, all over the world. 78 00:03:16,239 --> 00:03:18,115 You're just behind a security desk. 79 00:03:18,199 --> 00:03:20,952 -You think I'm, like, hiding from you? -I don't know what you're doing. 80 00:03:21,035 --> 00:03:22,995 -Don't give yourself that much credit. -I'm not. 81 00:03:23,079 --> 00:03:25,248 You're the one being weird. What are you doing? 82 00:03:25,331 --> 00:03:27,083 Gonna tie the other shoe if you wanna watch. 83 00:03:27,166 --> 00:03:29,877 I don't give a damn what you do. Fuckin' tie your shoe, tie both, 84 00:03:29,961 --> 00:03:30,836 don't wear any shoes! 85 00:03:30,920 --> 00:03:34,548 You care about his fucking shoes? I can't believe you're acting like this. 86 00:03:35,341 --> 00:03:37,760 Buddy, you can stay here as long as you need to. 87 00:03:38,344 --> 00:03:39,220 Thanks. 88 00:03:40,513 --> 00:03:42,890 These people are gonna be absolutely-- General Naird! 89 00:03:42,974 --> 00:03:46,435 This is Audrey Haller, the Senior Director of Marketing over at Mad Buff. 90 00:03:46,519 --> 00:03:49,230 Nice to meet you. And thanks for sponsoring this year's event. 91 00:03:49,313 --> 00:03:51,065 Oh my God, the timing couldn't be better. 92 00:03:51,148 --> 00:03:53,401 Your parent company wants to expand their demo. 93 00:03:53,484 --> 00:03:56,737 Meanwhile, we're looking for a cool brand to get some extra funding. 94 00:03:56,821 --> 00:04:01,033 This is like a romantic comedy, but there is no annoying best friend. 95 00:04:01,617 --> 00:04:05,162 Well, a Battle Bot competition is very much on-brand for us. 96 00:04:05,246 --> 00:04:06,664 [Tony laughs] Us too. 97 00:04:06,747 --> 00:04:07,665 Us too. 98 00:04:07,748 --> 00:04:11,585 "Battle" and "bots" are probably, like, the most popular words said here. 99 00:04:11,669 --> 00:04:12,712 That, and like "science." 100 00:04:12,795 --> 00:04:14,922 Lot of people say "science," then "battle" and "bots." 101 00:04:15,006 --> 00:04:17,550 -We're basically the same company. -That is not true. 102 00:04:17,633 --> 00:04:19,385 I mean, uh, listen to this though. 103 00:04:19,468 --> 00:04:22,763 Their catchphrase is "Mad Buff gives you mad confidence." 104 00:04:22,847 --> 00:04:25,933 Well, "confidence" is a word we're familiar with in the military. 105 00:04:26,017 --> 00:04:28,352 But confidence without arrogance. 106 00:04:28,436 --> 00:04:32,064 I am a fan of football players who don't do an end-zone dance, 107 00:04:32,148 --> 00:04:34,233 who quietly celebrate a job well done. 108 00:04:34,317 --> 00:04:36,277 -Yeah. I love that too. I love that. -Yes. 109 00:04:36,360 --> 00:04:39,447 But I also love the celebrations. You kidding me? I love 'em. [laughs] 110 00:04:39,530 --> 00:04:41,991 I'd watch a whole game where they're going like this all day. 111 00:04:42,074 --> 00:04:44,076 What's going on? I don't even care what the score is. 112 00:04:44,160 --> 00:04:45,911 This is going amazing. 113 00:04:45,995 --> 00:04:47,747 Does anybody feel like they're flying? 114 00:04:47,830 --> 00:04:50,541 I feel like I'm levitating off the ground and looking at this. 115 00:04:50,624 --> 00:04:52,418 And we get General Naird for the promo. 116 00:04:52,501 --> 00:04:55,212 Oh, no, no, no, no, no. That's not going to happen. 117 00:04:55,713 --> 00:04:56,881 Just, like, a tiny promo. 118 00:04:56,964 --> 00:04:58,716 -Nope. Nope. -It's just-- Well, it's just-- 119 00:04:58,799 --> 00:05:00,509 Eeh… Ehh… 120 00:05:00,593 --> 00:05:02,636 We are contributing $300,000. 121 00:05:02,720 --> 00:05:03,763 [Tony] 300K, General. 122 00:05:03,846 --> 00:05:06,349 Yeah, okay. I suppose we could discuss it. 123 00:05:06,432 --> 00:05:09,769 Just as long as I don't have to say or do anything 124 00:05:09,852 --> 00:05:13,105 that would compromise the integrity of Space Force or the US military. 125 00:05:13,189 --> 00:05:15,316 -Baby Bear's got you covered, Papa Bear. -Don't do that. 126 00:05:15,399 --> 00:05:16,484 -Last time. -Nice to meet you. 127 00:05:16,567 --> 00:05:17,985 -You too. -Great. So good to see you. 128 00:05:18,069 --> 00:05:20,946 What is up with you? You're agitated more than usual. 129 00:05:21,030 --> 00:05:22,698 I drank a little Mad Buff. I'm jittery. 130 00:05:22,782 --> 00:05:24,408 I also feel like I can see sounds. 131 00:05:24,492 --> 00:05:27,661 Sir, can I talk to you for a second? Come on, man, just hear me out. 132 00:05:27,745 --> 00:05:28,746 I didn't say anything. 133 00:05:28,829 --> 00:05:31,123 Right, sorry. I just assumed you would say no. 134 00:05:31,207 --> 00:05:35,503 What about this? What if this thing with Mad Buff isn't just a one-off? 135 00:05:35,586 --> 00:05:37,797 What if it's an ongoing business relationship 136 00:05:37,880 --> 00:05:39,840 between Space Force and Mad Buff? 137 00:05:39,924 --> 00:05:42,635 I mean, that would solve so much of our money problems. 138 00:05:42,718 --> 00:05:43,594 [grinding] 139 00:05:43,677 --> 00:05:45,513 You're grinding your teeth. It's gross. 140 00:05:45,596 --> 00:05:47,056 Sorry, I can't… I can't stop it. 141 00:05:47,139 --> 00:05:49,809 But if Sec Def saw that we were able to raise these funds, 142 00:05:49,892 --> 00:05:52,144 there is a chance that Sec Def matches it. 143 00:05:52,228 --> 00:05:55,606 Hell, we may be able to even restart Dr. Mallory's Mars mission. 144 00:05:55,689 --> 00:05:58,567 "Dr. Mallory's Mars mission." Do you hear that? "Mallory's Mars…" 145 00:05:58,651 --> 00:06:02,071 Tony, the Mars mission's going to cost four billion dollars. 146 00:06:02,154 --> 00:06:03,906 It's a start. Picture it for a second. 147 00:06:03,989 --> 00:06:07,410 Commander Lancaster lands on Mars, gets out, looks around, says, 148 00:06:07,493 --> 00:06:10,246 "One small step for man… Oh, what's this?" 149 00:06:10,329 --> 00:06:15,000 "One giant swig of the number three energy drink in the continental US." 150 00:06:15,584 --> 00:06:17,545 Know what? I don't really care about the money, 151 00:06:17,628 --> 00:06:21,006 but showing initiative to the Sec Def, that could be good. 152 00:06:21,090 --> 00:06:22,258 Why don't you work on this? 153 00:06:22,341 --> 00:06:24,802 -Let me know if there's any merit in it. -Thank you, sir! 154 00:06:25,594 --> 00:06:26,637 [shoes squeaking] 155 00:06:26,720 --> 00:06:28,431 -[Mark] No! Stop that! -You got it! 156 00:06:28,514 --> 00:06:29,849 [rock music playing] 157 00:06:29,932 --> 00:06:34,437 [announcer] Welcome, future engineers, to the Battle Bots competition. 158 00:06:34,520 --> 00:06:35,604 Mentees and scientists, 159 00:06:35,688 --> 00:06:40,109 please bring your robots to the front desk for certification and instruction. 160 00:06:40,192 --> 00:06:44,864 -Yeah. Then there was another A-210. -'Cause I think the ratio has to be exact. 161 00:06:44,947 --> 00:06:48,784 That's Drummer Moon Girl. Can we go over? I took up the drums because of her. 162 00:06:49,326 --> 00:06:52,121 -Oh, I don't think we're-- -You don't know her? 163 00:06:52,621 --> 00:06:55,833 Oh, I know her. Of course I know her. 164 00:06:57,126 --> 00:06:58,169 Come on. [chuckles] 165 00:06:58,252 --> 00:07:00,212 [Angela] Wasn't it 2.5 the last time you checked? 166 00:07:00,296 --> 00:07:01,881 -[girl] 2.4. -It has to be exact-- 167 00:07:01,964 --> 00:07:05,301 Uh, Captain Angela Ali, I want you to meet Jill, my mentee. 168 00:07:05,384 --> 00:07:06,802 -Hi. -[Jill] Hi. 169 00:07:07,803 --> 00:07:08,888 I like your robot. 170 00:07:08,971 --> 00:07:10,097 Oh, thank you. Me too. 171 00:07:10,181 --> 00:07:12,057 [Chan] Hmm. It's nice. 172 00:07:12,141 --> 00:07:15,186 Six smooth, flat surfaces. An impenetrable box. 173 00:07:15,269 --> 00:07:17,396 You see, the idea here, Jill, 174 00:07:17,480 --> 00:07:20,733 is to not let anyone in, hiding from the outside world 175 00:07:20,816 --> 00:07:23,527 and leaving your opponents very confused. 176 00:07:23,611 --> 00:07:26,614 I don't know, Jill. Some things aren't as simple as they seem. 177 00:07:26,697 --> 00:07:29,700 This has many inner-workings, in fact, that you know nothing about. 178 00:07:29,783 --> 00:07:32,369 If your enemy doesn't take the time to understand your robot, 179 00:07:32,453 --> 00:07:34,163 he's going to lose. 180 00:07:34,246 --> 00:07:36,540 [laughs] 181 00:07:36,624 --> 00:07:39,543 -Well, somebody's gotta lose, right? -I wonder who? 182 00:07:39,627 --> 00:07:42,087 Oh, this is gonna be a fun day, Jill. 183 00:07:42,171 --> 00:07:44,215 Why don't you say goodbye to the nice lady? 184 00:07:44,715 --> 00:07:45,925 -Bye. -Bye. 185 00:07:49,011 --> 00:07:50,471 What the heck was that? 186 00:07:50,554 --> 00:07:52,932 [sighs] It's just, you know, Battle Bots. 187 00:07:53,015 --> 00:07:54,433 You know what? Mind your business. 188 00:07:55,726 --> 00:07:57,978 -[tense music plays] -Is everything okay, Dr. Chan? 189 00:07:58,062 --> 00:07:58,979 No, Jill. 190 00:08:00,105 --> 00:08:01,398 Let's just win. 191 00:08:01,482 --> 00:08:03,234 Erin, there's no need to be anxious. 192 00:08:03,317 --> 00:08:05,444 -Oh, I'm gonna blow this interview. -No, you won't. 193 00:08:05,528 --> 00:08:07,112 -My dad's gonna kill me. -No, he won't. 194 00:08:07,196 --> 00:08:08,822 Were you nervous when you applied? 195 00:08:08,906 --> 00:08:12,868 See, I never applied. I… I was recruited. 196 00:08:13,452 --> 00:08:16,664 But not everyone needs to go to college. 197 00:08:16,747 --> 00:08:18,249 Erin does, Dr. Mallory. 198 00:08:18,332 --> 00:08:19,500 Hi, honey. 199 00:08:19,583 --> 00:08:20,543 Hey. 200 00:08:21,043 --> 00:08:22,461 [sighs] You ready? 201 00:08:22,545 --> 00:08:25,631 Hey, do you think, um, Adrian can help me with the interview? 202 00:08:25,714 --> 00:08:26,924 For moral support? 203 00:08:27,007 --> 00:08:29,134 I mean, normally, Mom would be here, 204 00:08:30,344 --> 00:08:31,637 -but… -Um… 205 00:08:33,389 --> 00:08:38,561 I… I'd be delighted to help if you would like me to stay, Mark. If you don't mind. 206 00:08:38,644 --> 00:08:41,647 Sure, sure, sure, sure. Yeah, that sounds great. More the merrier. 207 00:08:41,730 --> 00:08:43,649 -All right, here we go. -Okay. 208 00:08:43,732 --> 00:08:45,109 Here's a sample question. 209 00:08:45,818 --> 00:08:49,530 Erin, why do you want to attend Colorado College? 210 00:08:50,447 --> 00:08:53,867 Because it is close enough to my dad that he can keep an eye on me 211 00:08:53,951 --> 00:08:55,619 without repurposing a satellite. 212 00:08:55,703 --> 00:08:57,621 -[Mark] Hmm. Okay. Very cute. -[laughs] 213 00:08:57,705 --> 00:09:00,207 The real response would be something like, 214 00:09:00,291 --> 00:09:04,253 "I want to establish a strong academic foundation 215 00:09:04,336 --> 00:09:06,380 for a subsequent advanced degree 216 00:09:06,463 --> 00:09:09,341 that will lead to a satisfying professional career." 217 00:09:09,425 --> 00:09:10,551 Or words to that effect. 218 00:09:10,634 --> 00:09:12,595 They don't have to be these words, but words… 219 00:09:12,678 --> 00:09:14,013 -May I? -You could use these words. 220 00:09:14,096 --> 00:09:15,180 -That's fine. -May I butt in? 221 00:09:15,264 --> 00:09:18,892 -Because I've worked in academia. -Of course. Yeah, yeah, go for it. 222 00:09:18,976 --> 00:09:20,519 So, I just have a small suggestion. 223 00:09:20,603 --> 00:09:23,814 Were I Erin, I would simply say, 224 00:09:23,897 --> 00:09:27,735 "I want to go to Colorado College to learn." 225 00:09:27,818 --> 00:09:29,361 -"To find my path." -[Erin] Mmm. 226 00:09:29,445 --> 00:09:30,529 Great advice, but I-- 227 00:09:30,613 --> 00:09:33,699 And it's only in the undertaking of the journey 228 00:09:33,782 --> 00:09:35,576 that we find where the journey leads. 229 00:09:35,659 --> 00:09:38,120 Yes, Dr. Mallory is very well-intentioned, 230 00:09:38,203 --> 00:09:40,372 but your mother and I are responsible for you, 231 00:09:40,456 --> 00:09:44,960 and we have thought a lot about your journey from birth. 232 00:09:45,044 --> 00:09:47,379 -From birth we have. -Of course you have. Point taken. 233 00:09:47,463 --> 00:09:49,882 -The two of us. Her mother and I. -Of course. Yes. 234 00:09:49,965 --> 00:09:51,383 -Of course. -[Mark] May I proceed? 235 00:09:51,467 --> 00:09:52,801 Project confidence. 236 00:09:52,885 --> 00:09:56,597 Confidence is the single most determining factor of success. 237 00:09:56,680 --> 00:09:59,183 Okay, but what if I'm actually really nervous? 238 00:09:59,266 --> 00:10:01,644 No, no, no, no, no! Don't be nervous. 239 00:10:01,727 --> 00:10:04,855 -Relax! Relax, Erin. -How am I supposed to relax? 240 00:10:04,938 --> 00:10:05,814 Okay, all right. 241 00:10:05,898 --> 00:10:07,399 Now I'm even more nervous. Great. 242 00:10:07,483 --> 00:10:11,278 Another question they might ask is, "Where do you see yourself in ten years?" 243 00:10:11,362 --> 00:10:13,447 [scoffs] I don't know! 244 00:10:13,530 --> 00:10:15,616 No, no! Don't… Don't say you don't know. 245 00:10:15,699 --> 00:10:18,744 -Do you know where you'll be in ten years? -That's not the point. 246 00:10:18,827 --> 00:10:19,787 -Mark. -Yes? 247 00:10:19,870 --> 00:10:22,122 I mean, were I the interviewer, 248 00:10:22,206 --> 00:10:25,459 I would find her response refreshingly honest. 249 00:10:25,542 --> 00:10:27,294 The answer to that question is, 250 00:10:27,378 --> 00:10:32,591 "In four years, I see myself graduating from this college with honors." 251 00:10:33,175 --> 00:10:34,718 Boom. Mic drop. 252 00:10:34,802 --> 00:10:35,719 Mmm! 253 00:10:35,803 --> 00:10:37,846 -What's that? -That's called the "dab." 254 00:10:37,930 --> 00:10:39,181 The dab? 255 00:10:39,264 --> 00:10:41,308 [groans, sighs] 256 00:10:41,392 --> 00:10:43,185 Mad Buff gives you mad confidence. 257 00:10:43,268 --> 00:10:45,312 I love it. You nailed it. Movin' on. 258 00:10:45,396 --> 00:10:46,772 -Again? -Again. One more. 259 00:10:46,855 --> 00:10:49,733 Thank you. Um, even more confident. [growls] 260 00:10:50,317 --> 00:10:52,277 [gruffly] Mad Buff gives you mad confidence. 261 00:10:52,361 --> 00:10:54,154 -I think we got it. -[Tony] I know we got it. 262 00:10:54,238 --> 00:10:56,699 That oozed confidence. I think we're movin' on, right? 263 00:10:56,782 --> 00:10:58,492 It was just a little bit louder, so… 264 00:10:58,575 --> 00:10:59,868 -[Tony] Absolutely louder. -Right? 265 00:10:59,952 --> 00:11:02,371 Could you put the can closer to your face, please? 266 00:11:02,454 --> 00:11:04,957 I mean, it's almost touching my cheek. 267 00:11:05,040 --> 00:11:07,960 Press the skin. It's a Mad Buff meme called "Pressing the Buff." 268 00:11:08,043 --> 00:11:10,629 -Yeah, no, I'm not gonna do that. -He's not gonna do that. 269 00:11:10,713 --> 00:11:14,341 I think that looks amazing. He looks strong. He looks like a man. 270 00:11:14,425 --> 00:11:17,010 Yeah. Okay, I guess we can make that one work. 271 00:11:17,094 --> 00:11:19,179 -All right. Thank you so much. -Thank you, General. 272 00:11:19,263 --> 00:11:20,639 Watch out, movie star. 273 00:11:20,723 --> 00:11:22,933 -[Tony chuckling] -No, no, no. No, you turn that off. 274 00:11:23,559 --> 00:11:25,519 Permission to film denied. 275 00:11:26,395 --> 00:11:27,646 That is an order. 276 00:11:27,730 --> 00:11:30,357 Hey, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah! 277 00:11:30,441 --> 00:11:32,609 See, I've ruined it. You can't use that now. 278 00:11:32,693 --> 00:11:35,529 [rock music playing] 279 00:11:36,488 --> 00:11:40,576 Welcome to the annual Wild Horse Student Robotics Fair! 280 00:11:40,659 --> 00:11:44,371 Sponsored by Space Force and Mad Buff energy drink. 281 00:11:44,455 --> 00:11:47,332 The only drink that gives you mad confidence. 282 00:11:47,416 --> 00:11:49,543 [cheering] 283 00:11:49,626 --> 00:11:53,881 In the first match: Kill your robots? Yes, they can. 284 00:11:53,964 --> 00:11:56,884 -Give it up for Jill and Chan! -Whoo! 285 00:11:57,468 --> 00:11:59,428 And their opponents. 286 00:11:59,511 --> 00:12:01,597 He's a thinker, not a smiler. 287 00:12:01,680 --> 00:12:04,558 Give it up for Dr. Xyler. 288 00:12:04,641 --> 00:12:05,517 [applause] 289 00:12:05,601 --> 00:12:07,102 And Doug. And Doug. 290 00:12:07,686 --> 00:12:08,729 [whistle trills] 291 00:12:08,812 --> 00:12:09,646 Let's do it! 292 00:12:10,397 --> 00:12:11,940 Go right at him! Yes! 293 00:12:12,024 --> 00:12:13,734 Go left. Go around him. Go around him. 294 00:12:13,817 --> 00:12:15,277 Reverse! Reverse! Reverse! 295 00:12:15,360 --> 00:12:16,236 [metal grinding] 296 00:12:16,320 --> 00:12:17,905 Ooh. Yes! One more, one more! Go, go, go. 297 00:12:17,988 --> 00:12:19,406 Oh no! No! No! 298 00:12:19,490 --> 00:12:20,657 [crowd cheering] 299 00:12:20,741 --> 00:12:22,785 -Yes! -Goddamnit, Doug! 300 00:12:22,868 --> 00:12:24,411 [Chan yells triumphantly] 301 00:12:24,495 --> 00:12:25,579 Yes! 302 00:12:25,662 --> 00:12:26,705 [crowd cheering] 303 00:12:26,789 --> 00:12:28,999 [Tony] And the winner is Jill and Dr. Chan! 304 00:12:29,082 --> 00:12:31,502 Whoo! Sorry you suck, Xyler! 305 00:12:31,585 --> 00:12:32,419 Shut up, Chan. 306 00:12:32,503 --> 00:12:34,838 Doug, get a better mentor next year. 307 00:12:34,922 --> 00:12:35,839 Whoo! 308 00:12:36,799 --> 00:12:38,759 [suspenseful music playing] 309 00:12:45,098 --> 00:12:45,974 [whispers] Erin. 310 00:12:47,684 --> 00:12:49,895 Oh my God. What are you doing? 311 00:12:49,978 --> 00:12:52,689 Just wanna give you some advice, but you didn't hear it from me. 312 00:12:52,773 --> 00:12:54,233 I know your father means well, 313 00:12:54,316 --> 00:12:57,236 but I think you have to speak from the heart 314 00:12:57,319 --> 00:12:58,987 and trust that they will see 315 00:12:59,071 --> 00:13:02,533 what an exceptional young woman you are, Erin. 316 00:13:02,616 --> 00:13:04,743 And above all, you have to relax. 317 00:13:05,953 --> 00:13:09,122 Yes. At least you guys can both agree on that. 318 00:13:09,206 --> 00:13:11,750 Because, you see, everything does not hang on this. 319 00:13:11,834 --> 00:13:13,669 Very little actually does. 320 00:13:13,752 --> 00:13:17,339 And if you wanna take a year off to travel before college, do it. 321 00:13:17,422 --> 00:13:19,508 -I do know people who did that. -Yes, you do. 322 00:13:19,591 --> 00:13:24,388 Me. In my gap year, I saw the wonders of the classical world. 323 00:13:24,471 --> 00:13:26,598 -Greece, Rome, Egypt. -Cool. 324 00:13:26,682 --> 00:13:30,269 And that trip was also my sexual awakening. 325 00:13:30,352 --> 00:13:34,690 I mean, I barely paid for a meal or a hotel room 326 00:13:34,773 --> 00:13:37,192 from Algiers to Königsberg. 327 00:13:38,026 --> 00:13:38,986 Wow. 328 00:13:39,069 --> 00:13:39,987 That's… 329 00:13:40,988 --> 00:13:42,781 That's really something. Thank you. 330 00:13:42,865 --> 00:13:46,159 -[Mallory] Yeah. It was incredible. -[Erin] Yeah, I'm su-- Yes. Okay. 331 00:13:46,243 --> 00:13:47,494 [vending machine creaking] 332 00:13:47,578 --> 00:13:49,746 [Mallory] Wait. I'm… I'm stuck. 333 00:13:49,830 --> 00:13:52,541 -Erin. My sweater. -[struggling thumps] 334 00:13:52,624 --> 00:13:55,460 Think I'll get something from the vending machine. [sighs] 335 00:13:55,544 --> 00:13:56,920 Mark, is that you? 336 00:13:57,004 --> 00:13:58,088 [coins dropping] 337 00:13:58,171 --> 00:14:01,675 Maybe the Harvest Cheddar. 338 00:14:01,758 --> 00:14:04,052 Mark, can you help me out of here? 339 00:14:04,136 --> 00:14:05,429 -[Mark] Mmm. -[beeping] 340 00:14:05,512 --> 00:14:07,180 -[Mallory] Mark. -[item clatters] 341 00:14:07,848 --> 00:14:10,100 -Oh… -Mark, don't do this. 342 00:14:10,601 --> 00:14:13,645 -Oh, boy, oh, boy, those look good. -Mark. 343 00:14:14,730 --> 00:14:16,899 -[Mallory bangs machine] Mark. -[Mark] Yummy. 344 00:14:16,982 --> 00:14:17,941 [Mallory] Mark. 345 00:14:18,025 --> 00:14:21,445 [grunting heavily] 346 00:14:21,987 --> 00:14:23,488 [fabric ripping] 347 00:14:24,156 --> 00:14:26,742 -[Mallory] Siri, call Dr. Chan. -[phone beeps] 348 00:14:26,825 --> 00:14:30,454 -Welcome to the finals! -[crowd cheering] 349 00:14:30,537 --> 00:14:33,790 Our competitors tonight, two of my favorite people on planet Earth. 350 00:14:33,874 --> 00:14:39,004 From snowy Honolulu, give it up for Captain Angela Ali! 351 00:14:39,087 --> 00:14:43,216 And from the exotic paradise that is northeastern Ohio, 352 00:14:43,300 --> 00:14:45,552 give it up for Dr. Chan! 353 00:14:45,636 --> 00:14:48,305 Again, this is all brought to you by Mad Buff. 354 00:14:48,388 --> 00:14:52,017 A stampede of "hell yeah" in every sip. 355 00:14:52,100 --> 00:14:54,853 Oh, and their mentees are Jill-someone and Rowan. 356 00:14:54,937 --> 00:14:58,941 At my signal… 357 00:14:59,942 --> 00:15:01,360 Let's get it on! 358 00:15:01,443 --> 00:15:03,445 -[whistle trills] -[loud cheering] 359 00:15:04,488 --> 00:15:05,948 [robots whirring] 360 00:15:06,031 --> 00:15:07,574 Go right at it. We're gonna crush this! 361 00:15:08,909 --> 00:15:09,826 You got this. Go! 362 00:15:09,910 --> 00:15:11,203 [metal clanks] 363 00:15:11,286 --> 00:15:12,996 Wipe that smug smile off her face. 364 00:15:13,080 --> 00:15:15,582 She knows she couldn't have gone to the moon without me. 365 00:15:15,666 --> 00:15:17,668 What are you doing? Not the time or place, Chan. 366 00:15:17,751 --> 00:15:19,461 Then bring your pathetic box this way. 367 00:15:19,544 --> 00:15:22,506 I can't believe you're doing this now. But fine. If you wanna go, we can go. 368 00:15:22,589 --> 00:15:25,258 If you're so good at breaking hearts, try breaking this. Huh? 369 00:15:25,342 --> 00:15:27,552 Breaking hearts? What? You knew what was up. 370 00:15:27,636 --> 00:15:29,554 I was honest with you from the beginning. 371 00:15:29,638 --> 00:15:33,392 You don't even know what you want, okay? You were the one who pursued me first. 372 00:15:33,475 --> 00:15:36,395 So? Then you wouldn't stop pursuing me. 373 00:15:36,478 --> 00:15:39,147 This is ridiculous, Chan. You were the best sex I ever had. 374 00:15:40,482 --> 00:15:42,526 -Really? -Dr. Chan, it's a trap! 375 00:15:44,152 --> 00:15:45,487 [bot rumbling] 376 00:15:47,030 --> 00:15:48,407 [drill whirring] 377 00:15:51,994 --> 00:15:54,538 Brad! Brad! That's a foul! 378 00:15:54,621 --> 00:15:57,290 That's a flagrant foul. Do something. 379 00:15:57,374 --> 00:16:00,002 Uh, ten, nine, eight, seven… 380 00:16:00,085 --> 00:16:02,921 -[Chan] No! It's not over. -…six, five, four, three… 381 00:16:03,005 --> 00:16:05,882 -I don't want this one to be over! No! -[Brad] …two, one, it is over! 382 00:16:05,966 --> 00:16:06,967 No! 383 00:16:07,050 --> 00:16:09,428 -[Brad] Angela is never taking him back! -[cheers] 384 00:16:09,511 --> 00:16:10,762 [Angela] We did it! 385 00:16:10,846 --> 00:16:13,515 And we have a winner! 386 00:16:13,598 --> 00:16:16,643 The grand prize goes to Team Cube. 387 00:16:16,727 --> 00:16:19,271 And here to present the trophy, 388 00:16:19,354 --> 00:16:23,483 Instagram's biggest "BILF," Mad Buffy! 389 00:16:23,567 --> 00:16:25,986 ♪ Robot-on-robot violence ♪ 390 00:16:26,069 --> 00:16:28,947 ♪ They like to fight But why can't they love? ♪ 391 00:16:29,031 --> 00:16:30,157 [crowd cheering] 392 00:16:30,240 --> 00:16:33,410 -It's… Okay. -No, I can do it. Just send to screen. 393 00:16:33,493 --> 00:16:36,121 Hold on. Oh, there we go. Hello. 394 00:16:36,663 --> 00:16:38,457 Hello, Erin. I'm Professor Yaffe. 395 00:16:39,041 --> 00:16:40,083 Hello there. 396 00:16:40,167 --> 00:16:42,294 Just wanted to say good luck, Erin. 397 00:16:42,878 --> 00:16:45,922 [chuckles] My goodness. I didn't realize the interview was already starting. 398 00:16:46,006 --> 00:16:47,507 I'm so sorry. I'm Dr. Mallory. 399 00:16:47,591 --> 00:16:51,928 Erin has been interning with the science team here at Space Force. 400 00:16:52,012 --> 00:16:53,722 She is a very intelligent young woman. 401 00:16:53,805 --> 00:16:55,348 -Yes, well… -Exceptionally clever. 402 00:16:55,432 --> 00:16:57,267 [Mark] We'll let you do your interview. 403 00:16:57,350 --> 00:17:00,729 Sorry, I just wanted to say good luck, Erin. Good luck. 404 00:17:00,812 --> 00:17:02,189 Are these all your parents? 405 00:17:02,272 --> 00:17:05,233 -Oh, no. I don't have three dads. -[laughing] 406 00:17:06,068 --> 00:17:07,819 Well, it's okay if you do. 407 00:17:07,903 --> 00:17:10,572 Colorado College is a very inclusive institution. 408 00:17:10,655 --> 00:17:12,157 -Very well. -Oh, that's nice. 409 00:17:12,240 --> 00:17:13,909 -Okay. -Well, I only have one dad. 410 00:17:13,992 --> 00:17:15,994 -This one… This one is my dad. -Hello. 411 00:17:16,078 --> 00:17:19,414 General Naird. He's the commander here at Space Force. 412 00:17:19,498 --> 00:17:21,833 -That doesn't-- -And these two, they're just my friends. 413 00:17:21,917 --> 00:17:25,045 I'm almost like a relative. Not by blood, but soul. We're close. 414 00:17:25,128 --> 00:17:27,339 You're just confusing her. Thank you so much. 415 00:17:27,964 --> 00:17:29,633 -Yes. -[Brad chuckles] 416 00:17:29,716 --> 00:17:31,009 -Sorry. -Sorry. 417 00:17:31,093 --> 00:17:32,010 [sighs] 418 00:17:32,094 --> 00:17:33,845 [Dr. Yaffe] It's wonderful to meet you, Erin. 419 00:17:33,929 --> 00:17:36,556 I'd like to get to know you a little bit better. 420 00:17:36,640 --> 00:17:39,476 What is something everyone should know about you? 421 00:17:42,187 --> 00:17:44,523 What an unbelievable day. 422 00:17:44,606 --> 00:17:48,151 Look at these participants, but there can only be one winner. 423 00:17:48,235 --> 00:17:52,405 Give it up for Rowan Martin and Captain Angela Ali! 424 00:17:52,489 --> 00:17:53,865 Thank you. Ooh! Mine! 425 00:17:54,825 --> 00:17:55,659 Thank you! 426 00:17:55,742 --> 00:17:57,953 This is better than going to the moon. 427 00:17:58,036 --> 00:17:59,371 Uh, can I hold the trophy? 428 00:17:59,454 --> 00:18:00,539 I'm sorry. Yes. 429 00:18:00,622 --> 00:18:02,165 What's up with you and Dr. Chan? 430 00:18:02,249 --> 00:18:04,751 Absolutely nothing is up with me and Dr. Chan, nosy. 431 00:18:04,835 --> 00:18:06,837 I'm friends with all my exes. 432 00:18:07,963 --> 00:18:10,674 [Mark sighs heavily] 433 00:18:10,757 --> 00:18:12,008 What is taking so long? 434 00:18:12,092 --> 00:18:15,804 Well, maybe it's a good thing. Chatting away, lost in conversation. 435 00:18:15,887 --> 00:18:17,264 She's not the chatty type. 436 00:18:17,347 --> 00:18:20,934 Well, she was quite the storyteller last night at dinner. 437 00:18:21,560 --> 00:18:22,519 Really? 438 00:18:22,602 --> 00:18:24,604 Yeah, but of course I think it's easier for them 439 00:18:24,688 --> 00:18:27,732 to open up to an adult who's not their parent. 440 00:18:27,816 --> 00:18:28,859 I suppose. 441 00:18:30,277 --> 00:18:31,194 Oh. 442 00:18:31,778 --> 00:18:33,655 Hey! How'd it go? 443 00:18:33,738 --> 00:18:36,158 You can cross Colorado College off the list. 444 00:18:37,909 --> 00:18:39,995 [sighs] What the hell happened? 445 00:18:40,871 --> 00:18:44,124 You know what? I know someone there. I'm gonna make a phone call. 446 00:18:45,458 --> 00:18:47,836 This might actually work out, Scarapiducci. 447 00:18:47,919 --> 00:18:49,588 Oh, I want it to work out. 448 00:18:50,172 --> 00:18:51,548 Take a look at this. 449 00:18:53,175 --> 00:18:56,344 We roughed up a quick promo. You are going to love it. 450 00:18:56,428 --> 00:18:57,345 I can't wait. 451 00:18:57,429 --> 00:18:58,722 [rock music playing] 452 00:18:58,805 --> 00:19:00,932 [announcer] When the murder robots come for you, 453 00:19:01,016 --> 00:19:02,851 -what are you gonna do? -[crowd screaming] 454 00:19:02,934 --> 00:19:04,477 [announcer] Mad Buff! 455 00:19:04,561 --> 00:19:07,397 -Mad Buff gives you mad confidence. -[announcer] More energy! 456 00:19:07,480 --> 00:19:09,232 -Mad confidence. -[announcer] More caffeine! 457 00:19:09,316 --> 00:19:10,901 -Mad confidence. -And an extra dose of… 458 00:19:10,984 --> 00:19:12,194 Mad, mad, mad confidence. 459 00:19:12,277 --> 00:19:14,446 [announcer] It will drive you insane! 460 00:19:14,529 --> 00:19:15,697 [bull roars] 461 00:19:15,780 --> 00:19:17,616 Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah! 462 00:19:17,699 --> 00:19:19,201 [high-pitched] Blah, blah, blah, blah. 463 00:19:20,076 --> 00:19:21,494 How much do you love it? 464 00:19:22,454 --> 00:19:23,413 Oh. 465 00:19:24,497 --> 00:19:25,790 Um… 466 00:19:25,874 --> 00:19:27,626 Hey, Ron, it's Adrian Mallory. 467 00:19:27,709 --> 00:19:31,254 I just wanted to follow up about Erin's interview. 468 00:19:31,755 --> 00:19:34,966 [Ron] I checked in with Professor Yaffe quietly, like you asked. 469 00:19:35,050 --> 00:19:36,635 [whispers] How badly did she tank it? 470 00:19:36,718 --> 00:19:38,053 And what did she say? 471 00:19:38,595 --> 00:19:40,430 Yaffe said, and I quote, 472 00:19:40,513 --> 00:19:42,933 "It was the best display of character and confidence 473 00:19:43,016 --> 00:19:45,894 I have seen in an interview in 35 years." 474 00:19:45,977 --> 00:19:47,354 -[whispers] Really? -Really? 475 00:19:47,437 --> 00:19:48,271 [Ron] Really. 476 00:19:48,355 --> 00:19:52,317 I mean, how often does a person her age say she's not mature enough for college 477 00:19:52,400 --> 00:19:54,319 and won't apply until she's ready? 478 00:19:54,402 --> 00:19:56,780 Very smart and very self-aware. 479 00:19:56,863 --> 00:19:57,989 I see. 480 00:19:58,073 --> 00:20:02,202 Someone like that will be a success in life, no matter what they do. 481 00:20:02,702 --> 00:20:03,995 Well, I'll be damned. 482 00:20:05,080 --> 00:20:07,332 -There you go, enjoy. Congratulations. -Awesome, thank you. 483 00:20:07,415 --> 00:20:09,167 All right. We got another scoop of vanilla? 484 00:20:09,793 --> 00:20:12,837 -[Brad] Okay… -Would you like me to get you a spoon? 485 00:20:12,921 --> 00:20:15,173 -[Erin] Kinda reminds me of-- -[Angela] Strawberry Shortcake? 486 00:20:15,257 --> 00:20:18,468 -Yes. Yes! That's it. -[Angela] Mm-hmm. 487 00:20:19,678 --> 00:20:22,055 General, may I talk to you for a second? 488 00:20:22,138 --> 00:20:22,973 Uh… 489 00:20:23,056 --> 00:20:26,142 -Sure. -[announcer] It will drive you insane! 490 00:20:26,226 --> 00:20:28,103 [Mark] Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah! 491 00:20:28,186 --> 00:20:29,312 [high-pitched] Blah, blah… 492 00:20:29,396 --> 00:20:30,897 [exhales] Sweet Jesus. 493 00:20:30,981 --> 00:20:33,942 Well, that is a giant turd sandwich. 494 00:20:34,025 --> 00:20:34,859 -I know. -God. 495 00:20:34,943 --> 00:20:36,528 That's what they want to run as the promo. 496 00:20:36,611 --> 00:20:38,280 -No, no, no. -I know. I wouldn't approve it. 497 00:20:38,363 --> 00:20:41,032 I didn't approve it. This is my version. 498 00:20:41,116 --> 00:20:43,118 [inspirational music playing] 499 00:20:43,201 --> 00:20:44,369 [bots whirring] 500 00:20:44,452 --> 00:20:46,746 [announcer] The United States Space Force 501 00:20:46,830 --> 00:20:49,165 and its generous corporate partners 502 00:20:49,249 --> 00:20:52,002 salute America's future scientists, 503 00:20:52,085 --> 00:20:54,587 astronauts, and engineers. 504 00:20:54,671 --> 00:20:57,674 -The heroes of tomorrow. -[cheering] 505 00:20:57,757 --> 00:21:01,344 [rocket whooshing] 506 00:21:02,804 --> 00:21:04,514 -[soft instrumentals play] -I like that. 507 00:21:05,056 --> 00:21:09,436 But, uh, I'm assuming this is gonna hurt the partnership with Mad Buff? 508 00:21:10,353 --> 00:21:12,856 -Then it's not the partnership for us. -Mmm. 509 00:21:15,400 --> 00:21:17,444 I'm proud of you, Anthony. 510 00:21:17,527 --> 00:21:18,570 Thank you. 511 00:21:19,904 --> 00:21:21,906 -That means a lot, Papa Bear. -God… 512 00:21:21,990 --> 00:21:23,950 Too much. I pushed too much. I'm so sorry. 513 00:21:24,034 --> 00:21:25,702 [whispers] Just this once. 514 00:21:27,787 --> 00:21:28,872 -[chuckles] -[music ends] 515 00:21:29,456 --> 00:21:30,332 Here. 516 00:21:30,415 --> 00:21:32,459 -[somber instrumentals play] -Thanks. 517 00:21:33,376 --> 00:21:34,961 It's gonna be okay, Dr. Chan. 518 00:21:35,462 --> 00:21:39,174 I know you wanted to win, but, come on, second place is pretty good too. 519 00:21:39,674 --> 00:21:41,760 [voice breaking] Oh yeah. I know. 520 00:21:43,011 --> 00:21:44,012 [sighs] 521 00:21:44,846 --> 00:21:46,681 -Hey, bug. -Hey. 522 00:21:46,765 --> 00:21:47,724 -[grunts] -[music ends] 523 00:21:47,807 --> 00:21:49,934 -Ooh. Banana split. -Mm-hmm. 524 00:21:50,018 --> 00:21:52,937 I thought we only had the budget for chocolate and vanilla. 525 00:21:53,021 --> 00:21:54,731 Oh, I had a good day in the stock market, 526 00:21:54,814 --> 00:21:57,150 so I gave Brad a couple hundred bucks to step it up a little. 527 00:21:57,233 --> 00:21:58,234 Oh… 528 00:21:59,861 --> 00:22:03,114 [jaunty instrumental music playing] 529 00:22:18,671 --> 00:22:21,132 [theme music playing]