Brains vs. Brawn

Brains vs. BrawnSeason 2, Episode 26
Air date	16 December 2017 (UK) 31 December 2017 (AU)
Written by	Benjamin Townsend
Directed by	Chad Moffitt
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"You are International Rescue, are you not?"
— The Hood attempting to persuade Scott to rescue him

"Brains vs. Brawn" is the 26th episode and season finale of Thunderbirds Are Go! season 2. It was first broadcast on the 16th of December, 2017.

Plot

The Mechanic finally completes Project Sentinel, and aims to test its destructive capabilities by making the Hood his first target. As the International Rescue team scrambles to save an old foe, Brains embarks on a dangerous mission to neutralise the Mechanic once and for all.

Cast

Regular Cast

• Scott Tracy, Alan Tracy - Rasmus Hardiker
• Virgil Tracy, Gordon Tracy
• John Tracy - Thomas Brodie-Sangster
• Kayo - Angel Coulby
• Grandma Tracy - Sandra Dickinson
• Brains - Kayvan Novak
• Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward - Rosamund Pike
• Parker - David Graham
• Colonel Casey - Adjoa Andoh
• The Hood - Andres Williams
• The Mechanic - Chris Jarman

Guest Cast

• Biker - Adjoa Andoh

Quotes

Kayo: Hello, Uncle. I can honestly say this is the first time I'm happy to see you.
The Hood: Kayo, why don't we continue this family reunion somewhere a little more comfortable?
Kayo: Sorry, Uncle. No can do. Besides, this is way too much fun.

Kayo: Goodbye, Uncle. I do hope that thing's waterproof.
The Hood: What d'you mean? Where are you taking me?
[Thunderbird Shadow drops the capsule to the water]

Scott: To be honest, I'm looking forward to some good old-fashioned rescues for a change.
Gordon: Sea quakes.
Virgil: Rock slides.
Alan: Runaway asteroids.
Kayo: Petty thieves stealing classified technology.
Lady Penelope: Unruly ambassadors.
Parker: Dog-sitting.
Brains: And fused p-power relays.

International Rescue Equipment Used

• Thunderbird 1
• Thunderbird 2 (Module 4)
• Thunderbird 4
• Thunderbird 5
  • Space Elevator
• Thunderbird Shadow
• FAB 1
• MAX

Non International Rescue Equipment Used

• GDF Flyer
• Project Sentinel
• The Hood's Cybernetic Eye
• Scorpion Mecha

Gallery

"Guys, I think the Mechanic's Project Sentinel is online."

"Brains, tell me everything we know about Project Sentinel."

"He's using the sun to power it now."

"Scott, the Sentinel is firing!"

"That was way too close."

"I've come to get you out of here."

"Scott Tracy, it took you long enough..."

"The Hood!"

"What are you up to, Hood?"

"The Mechanic is trying to fry me with a space laser."

"Us rescue you?"

"You are International Rescue, are you not?"

"International Rescue, my life is in your hands."

"Give me what I want, or be destroyed."

"Deactivate that laser now."

"The Sentinel is powering up!"

"Thunderbird 1 caught the edge of that laser blast..."

"I wonder what the Mechanic wants exactly..."

"This is where you get off."

Thunderbird Shadow takes the capsule

"I can honestly say this is the first time I'm happy to see you."

"It's time to earn another hero badge, Brains."

"Enjoying the ride, Uncle?"

Thunderbird 4 now takes the capsule

"Next stop, Project Sentinel."

"Hey, I'm.burning up!"

"We're in hot water down here."

"Help is on its way."

"Our turn to pass the parcel."

Magnetic bumpers activated

The capsule is being passed to FAB 1

"Parcel received."

"This place is absolutely remarkable!"

"I'm asking you, engineer to engineer, to stop firing this laser immediately."

Thunderbird 2's turn to bring the capsule

"I need more time..."

"This is the most fun I've had in ages."

"The Mechanic is powering up for a single massive shot."

"I've shut down his controls."

"Now I'll never be free of him!"

"We'll find a way so the Hood will never have the power over you again."

"The laser's still charging..."

"You're coming with me."

"We're coming home."

"He must be protected from the Hood."

"Just get me away from International Rescue!"

"To be honest, I'm looking forward to some good old fashioned rescues for a change."

"Nothing stands in the way of us causing global chaos."

Trivia

• This is the only episode in which Colonel Casey appears during the latter half of season 2, following a lack of plot involvement with the GDF.
• The Hood was arrested for the second time, however it was short lived after the Chaos Crew had hijacked the GDF flier he was being transported in.
• This is the first time the Mechanic was arrested, however, it wasn't initially his fault for his actions.
• This is the first time the Hood is seen on-board a Thunderbird.
• Brains gets a "gear-up" scene before Gordon.
• This episode is the first to show Thunderbird 5's space elevator being able to act independently from Thunderbird 5 and can be used as a (very small) space vessel.
• This episode hints that the Mechanic will become an ally to International Rescue, and possibly shining light on certain mysteries.
• This is the first episode to directly use the name of one of the main characters in its title, i.e. "Brains", and the "Brawn" part of the title could be attributed to the Mechanic as he is shown to have large muscles, and of course, the episode focuses on the two of them.
• This episode marks the first appearance of the Chaos Crew.